LESSON School CALACA CENTRAL SCHOOL Grade Level IV

EXEMPLAR
Teacher ELEONOR P. PILAC Learning Area SCIENCE
Teaching Date JULY 04, 2023 - 7:50-8:50 Quarter
(WEEK 1)
FOURTH
Teaching Time No. of Days

I. OBJECTIVES

A. Content Standards The learner demonstrates understanding of the different types of soil.
The learners should classify and demonstrate conceptual
B. Performance Standards
understanding of properties/characteristics of different types of soil.
C. Most Essential Learning Compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of soil. S4ES-
Competencies (MELC) Iva-1
(If available, write the indicated MELC)
Knowledge:
- Identify the different types of soil.
- Describe the characteristics of different types of soil.
Skill:
- Classify different examples of soil.
Attitude:
Practice politeness during individual, paired and group activity
D. Enabling Competencies
(If available, write the attached enabling competencies)

II. CONTENT Compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of soil.

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. References

a. Teacher’s Guide Pages K to 12 (MELC) Grade 4 Science Curriculum Guide page 287

b. Learner’s Material Pages

c. Textbook Pages Science Wonder pp. 341-348

d. Additional Materials from Smart TV, laptop, video clips, pictures, real objects, power point
Learning Resources presentation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1a9Rcy3vsc
(Song: What’s underground)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s_AKcf86Wk
(Song: Types of Soil)
B. List of Learning Resources for
Development and Engagement
Activities
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Introduction What I need to know?
 The learners will do the walkthrough of the lesson expectations.
The teacher informs the students the following objectives of the
lesson, to:
a. Identify the different types of soil.
b. Describe the characteristics of different types of soil.
c. Classify different examples of soil.

Let’s Review!
Pupils will play the “Stop the Music” Game. The teacher will play a song
 entitled “What’s underground”. While the music plays, they are going the
to pass the ball to the person next to them and when the music stops, the
one who holds the ball will answer the question to be given by the
teacher. In this game, the pupils will recall on the previous lesson about
heat, light and sound.

What’s New?
(ENGAGE)
Watch’a
Think?!

The pupils will watch a music video about soil. The teacher will remind
them to remember the facts that will be mentioned in the video for the
comprehension check after viewing.

Comprehension Check:
-What is the song about?
-What are the different types of soil?
-Why are soil important to us?
B. Development What I Know?
(EXPLORE)
The pupils will apply the concepts they learned from the video they have
just watched and explore more about soils in doing this activity.

Group Activity (3 groups)

What you need:
3 plastic cups of the same size, shape and color
3 popsicle sticks
3 plastic spoons
Marker

What to do:
1. Get three samples of soil and place each on separate cups
2. Label each sample with A, B, C
3. Scoop at least two tablespoons of soil from each sample
4. Using a popsicle stick, observe each sample.
5. Write your observations on your science notebook using the table
below at the same time write it on cartolina for posting and
reporting in the class.
Soil Characteristics
Soil Color Texture Odor
A
B
C

Reminder: as you stay outside of the classroom, please observe the

following rules:
1. Avoid unnecessary noise to that other classes will not be
disturbed.
 2. Do not play
3. Be with the group all the time
4. Work on the assigned task immediately
5. Follow instructions given by your teacher
6. In case of necessities, ask permission from the teacher
7. Keep safe all the time.
After you have finished the assigned task, gather your used materials and
finalize your output for posting and reporting and make sure you keep
your clean.
Comprehension Check:
1. What common characteristics did you observe on your samples?
2. Do the samples have the same color, texture and odor? Why you
think so?
3. What do you think is the type of soil that you observed?
Define soil in your own words
What’s In?
(EXPLAIN)
What is soil?
Soil is a system into which energy and matter from the sun, the
atmosphere, and living organisms penetrate and interact. It is a system
because it is composed of many different parts.
There are three basic types of soil in our environment, namely
Types of Soil Characteristics
1. Clay  Particles are packed
together tightly.
 It is sticky when wet and
has the finest texture
 Made up of very fine or
smallest particles of rocks
 This soil can be used in
making posts and ceramics

2. Loam  Its texture is a mixture of

sand and clay.
 It can hold enough amount
of water.
 It is made up of bigger
particles than clay and
smaller than sand.
 This soil can be used in
planting most of the plants.
3. Sand  Particles are coarse and
loose
 Can hold small amount of
water
 Made up of the biggest
particles.
 The soil can be used in
construction material and
as a medium for planting
cactus and aqua plants
 Layers of the soil

TOPSOIL

SUBSOIL

PARENT ROCK

BEDROCK

The soil is made up of different layers. Each layer has its own
characteristics.
The Topsoil (A-Horizon) is the uppermost layer of the soil. This layer is
rich with organic materials called humus and with minerals needed for
plant growth. Humus comes from decaying plants and animals. The soil’s
dark color is an indication of the presence of humus. Several kinds of
plants can be seen growing on this layer.
The Sub-soil (B-Horizon) is located just below the topsoil. It is composed
of loosely arranged rocks, sand, and clay. This layer is very rich with
minerals that drain from topsoil. When the topsoil is washed out, the
subsoil alone cannot support plant life.
The Parent Rock (C-Horizon) is composed of rocks that are slowly
breaking apart. It is exposed to very little weathering. It does not contain
necessary nutrients and water needed for plant growth.
The Bedrock (C-Horizon) is the lowest of the soil layers. It is made up of
undisturbed large boulders and gravel. This layer contains materials good
for constructing building and making roads. No plant life can survive in
this layer.
What’s it?
Thumbs up, thumbs down!

The pupils will be given a thumbs up and thumbs down hand. The teacher
will read the statements and the pupils will raise a thumbs up hand if they
agree and thumbs down hand if they disagree.
1.The clay has small particles and holds lots of water.
2.The sand has the tiniest particles and has only one color.
3.The sand is sticky when wet.
4.The loam is the best type of soil to grow vegetables.
5. The different types of soil have the same characteristics.
6. The soil has four different layers.
7. Loam soil is good in planting cactus.
8. There are only 2 types of soil, the dry and the wet.
What’s more?
C. Engagement Let’s Practice
The teacher will distribute a copy of the print out picture of soil and the
pupils will label its parts.
What I can do?
(ELABORATE)
Differentiated Activity

The teacher will re-group the pupils into three, depending in their
skills. Each group will have a leader.
House Rules/Standards/Guidelines: (Follow the mnemonic/memory
device.)

G- Give thoughtful feedback

R- Respect others & their thoughts
O- On task all the time
U- Use soft voices
P- Participate actively
S- Stay with your group

POINTS INDICATORS
5 - Shows eagerness and cooperation to do the task, participate
actively, do great help to the group.
4 - Shows eagerness and cooperation to do the task, good followers
only.
3 - Participated but late, with teacher’s supervision.
2 - Activity was done but does not show eagerness to participate or
cooperate.
1 - No interest in participating the activities.

Special Reminders to pupils before doing the activity:

Be polite by listening attentively with each other during group activity.

Group Activity:
Group 1 – DRAW ME MY FRIEND!
Instruction: Draw the different types of soil and label it.

Group 2 - I’M PUZZLED!

Instruction: Arrange the puzzle and name the types of soil.

Group 3 – PUT ME WHERE I BELONG!

Instruction: Put the pictures in the appropriate type of soil.
Group Presentations
- 8 minutes only for group sharing and planning
- 2-3 minutes only for each group presentation
What other enrichment activities can I engage in? (Additional
activities)

Instruction: Complete the table below. Compare the different types of soil
according to their physical characteristics.

Loam Sand Clay

Characteristics
of soil
1. Particles

2. Texture

3. Ability to
hold
 water
What I have learned?
(EVALUATE)

Let’s Wrap-it-up!
The pupils will be asked to accomplish the Tree Map Wherein they will fill
out the boxes by providing the correct information about the types of soil.

Types of Soil

What I can Achieve? (Assessment)

Answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the best answer and
D. Assimilation write it on your paper.
1. It is a system into which energy and matter from the sun, the
atmosphere, and living organisms penetrate and interact.
A. rocks C. water
B. soil D. none of the above

2. It is sticky when wet and has the finest texture

A. chalk soil C. peat soil
B. clay soil D. loam soil

3. This soil can be used in construction material and as a medium for

planting cactus and aqua plants.
A. chalk C. loam
B. clay D. sand

4. This layer is rich with organic materials called humus and with minerals
needed for plant growth.
A. topsoil C. sub-soil
B. parent rock D. bedrock
5. It is composed of rocks that are slowly breaking apart.
A. topsoil C. sub-soil
B. parent rock D. bedrock
V. REFLECTION

Prepared By:
ELEONOR P. PILAC
Teacher-Applicant