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LESSON EXEMPLAR IN SCIENCE VI DATE:

I. GRADE LEVEL/ GRADING PERIOD Grade 6- Fourth Quarter
II. TOPIC Precautionary measures before,
during and after an earthquake.
III. COMPETENCY Enumerate what to do before, during
and after an earthquake and volcanic
eruptions. S6ES-IVb-2
5. Enumerate precautionary
measures before, during and after
an earthquake.
IV. PEDAGOGY/STRATEGY/ACTIVITIES Inquiry-Based Learning Using 7 E’s
Model
LEARNING TASKS
A. ELICIT
Directions: Thumbs up if the picture shows result after earthquake
and Thumbs down if not.
1.
1. 2.

2.

3.

Picture 1 Picture 2

3. 4. 4.

5.

Picture 3 Picture 4

5.

Picture 5
Say: Earthquake can cause a lot of destructions in buildings, roads
and homes. Can you name some precautionary measures that you
know before, during and after an earthquake?

B. ENGAGE
FOUR-PICS-ONE WORD
Directions: Study the pictures below, identify the word that best 1. EARTHQUAKE
describes it.
1. 2. 2. PREPARE

3. ALERT

4. CHECK

E___H___K_ P____R_

R Q T S K A P T E P S E
E A U V H E R R Q B A Y

3. 4.

A____ __E__

B E S Y A Z H T K R C J
T Q L V C R E U C S V L

Say: In the presented 4-pics-one-word, it tackles some words that

talks about earthquake precautions. Can you enumerate some
precautionary measures that you know on what to do before, during
and after earthquake?

C. EXPLORE
Using the Note-Taking Framework
In this activity, the pupils will be given a strip of paper that Group 1: BEFORE
enumerates the precautionary measures before, during and after Strips #: 1, 4, 7, 11 & 12
an earthquake.
1. Divide the class into 3 groups. Group 2: DURING
2. Sets standards in doing the activity Strips #: 3, 5, 8, 13 & 15
3. Pupils will be given envelope that contain strips of paper, they
will choose 5 sentences that describes their topic in Group 3: AFTER
Strips #: 2, 6, 9, 10 & 14
enumerating precautionary measures.
4. Pupils will be given a skeleton of Note-Taking Framework.
They will use that skeleton in posting their answers.
5. Unrelated sentences should be kept inside the envelope.
6. Pupils will work for 5 minutes. After the allotted time they will
post their output
Group 1. Precautionary Measures before an earthquake

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE

Group 2. Precautionary Measures during an earthquake

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES DURING EARTHQUAKE

Group 3. Precautionary Measures after an earthquake

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

Say: Earthquake may strike anytime. People do not know when and
where such natural calamity will occur. In preparation, we should
always remember the different precautionary measures before, during
and after an earthquake.
 D. EXPLAIN
Presentation of Output
Let each group report their work in class. 1. Precautionary
measures before,
Tell: Before we will proceed with the checking of output, I want you to during and after
earthquake.
watch this short video clip that will show precautionary measures
2. a. Help your
before, during and after an earthquake. parent fix your
(https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ9Te7GFxg&t=29s) house.
b. Talk about
emergency plan.
Follow-up Questions about the video presented: c. Prepare
emergency kit
1. What is the video all about? ahead of time.
2. What are the things to before an earthquake? d. Gather list of
3. What are the things to during an earthquake? important person
4. What are the things to after an earthquake? and agency.
5. How important is it for you to know the things to do before, e. Practice
earthquake drill.
during and after earthquake?
3. a. Stay calm, be
Tell: This time, we will see if your enumerated answers for your topic active
is correct. b. Drop-Cover
and Hold if you
Follow-up Questions about their output: are indoor.
c. Stay away
from stoves and
a. Which of the following list of precautionary measures you will
falling objects
do before an earthquake? d. Go to an open
area if your
b. Which of the following list of precautionary measures you will outdoor.
do during an earthquake? e. Go to a higher
place if you are
on the beach or
c. Which of the following list of precautionary measures you will seashore.
do after an earthquake?
4. a. Check for
injuries.
TELL: Knowing the different precautionary measures before, during
b. Check for
and after earthquake can be of help in preventing injuries that might dangerous
happen as well as sudden death. Practicing the standard materials.
precautionary measures can preserve life here on earth. c. Expect
aftershocks
d. Listen to the
latest news.
e. Clean the
areas affected by
the earthquake.

5. It is very
important to know
the precautionary
measures before,
during and after
earthquake so
 that you can save
your life and the
lives of other.

A. Strips #: 1, 4, 7,
11 & 12
B. Strips #: 3, 5, 8,
13 & 15
C. Strips #: 2, 6, 9,
10 & 14

E. ELABORATION
Game: Pass the ball
Materials to be used: 1. BEFORE
1. Ball Study the exit
2. Music point in your
3. Pictures place. Learn how
to use fire
The teacher will start passing the ball when the music starts, whoever extinguishers.
holds the ball at the end of the music will be the one to pick a number. 2. DURING
That number contain picture that he/she will say if the picture tells Practice duck-
about precautionary measures BEFORE, DURING or AFTER an cover and hold
earthquakes and say something about it. Correct answer is equivalent during
to 1 point to his/her group. earthquake when
you are indoor.
3. AFTER
Check electric
connections to
get rid of further
accident.
4. DURING
Move away
from large
buildings when
Picture 1 Picture 2 you are outdoor.
5. BEFORE
Packed
emergency kit
ahead of time.
6. AFTER
Use fire
extinguisher to
stop the fire
caused by
earthquake.
7. DURING
Move away
from
mountainous
area, earthquake
Picture 3 Picture 4 can cause
landslide.
8. AFTER
Listen
attentively to
 latest news, it will
help you to be
informed what is
happening in
your place.
9. DURING
Move to
higher grounds
when you are on
Picture 5 Picture 6 the shore,
earthquake can
cause tsunami.
10. BEFORE
Secure
furniture so as
not to cause
destructions
when earthquake
strike.

Follow-Up Question:
1. We need to
follow the set of
precautionary
Picture 7 Picture 8 measures so that
we will be guided
on the things to
do before, during
and after
earthquake.

Picture 9 Picture 10

Note: The pictures will be place in its proper heading as to which it

belongs, before, during and after an earthquake.

Follow-Up Questions:
1. Why do we need to follow precautionary measures before,
during and after an earthquake?

F. EXTEND

LET’S ACT IT!

 Pupils will act the different precautionary measures before,

during and after an earthquake.
 Pupils will choose one precautionary measure to present in
class.
 Pupils will be given 2 minutes to brainstorm as to what
scenario they will perform.
  Pupils are given 2 minutes to show their presentations.

Group 1: We are well prepared BEFORE earthquake strikes.

Group 2: We can survive DURING earthquake because we are

alert.

Group 3: We are safe AFTER earthquake because we checked

everything.

G. EVALUATION
Key:
Read each item carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1. b
2. d
1. Which of the following statement is/are correct about precautionary 3. d
measures before an earthquake? (Understanding) 4. b
5. a
I. Help your parents fix your house. Hanging objects should be 6. c
fixed well enough to prevent them from falling when earthquake 7. c
strike. 8. d
9. b
II. Clean the areas where harmful chemicals may have been
10. c
spilled when shaken because of the earthquake.
III. Let you and your family talk about emergency preparedness
plan during earthquake.
IV. Stay calm so as you can think what to do.
a. I and II b. I and III c. II and III d. II and IV

2. Which of the following statement is/are correct about precautionary

measures during an earthquake? (Understanding)
I. If you are indoor during an earthquake, drop down to the floor.
Take cover under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture that
can protect you from falling objects.
II. Have an emergency list of persons or agency and their
contact numbers that you can call during emergencies.
III. Listen to the news about tsunami warnings, especially if your
family lives near the seashore.
IV. Stay calm so as you can think what to do.
a. I and II b. II and III c. III and IV d. I and IV

3. What is the best way to do when 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes

and you are on the shore? (Application)

a. Call you love ones and inform them about the earthquake
happening.
 b. Keep on shouting until somebody will notice and help you.
c. Keep swimming anyway the earthquake already stops.
d. Go to a higher ground as tsunami might form.

4. Which of the following statement is/are correct about precautionary

measures after an earthquake? (Understanding)

a. I and II b. II and III c. I and IV d. II and IV

5. Which of the following things will you prioritized to bring when

earthquake strikes? (Analysis)

a. I and III c. II and III
c. II and IV d. III and IV

6. Which of the following precautionary measures is not correctly

paired with its action? (Analysis)

a. Before: Prepare emergency kit ahead of time and inform

family member where it is placed.
b. During: Practice duck, cover and hold when you are
indoor then earthquake strikes.
c. After: Relax by playing online games after a stressful
experience.
d. None of the above

7. How can you educate younger siblings to be ready whenever

earthquake hits your place? (Application)

a. Practice how to make eco-bag so that you will not be bored

When you are placed on evacuation sites after earthquake.
b. Practice the proper way of recycling materials to help mother
earth so that earthquake won’t happen.
c. Practice earthquake drills, or exercises on what to do when
earthquake strikes your place.
 d. Practice how to cook so that you can help your parents
when earthquake strikes.

8. Refer to the picture below.

What is the best decision for this situation? (Evaluation)

a. Stop for a while and observe if there are other cars passing
on that bridge, if it takes so much time then continue driving.
b. Continue driving and make sure to increase acceleration so
that you will consume less time in passing the bridge.
c. Continue driving bridge will never collapse when earthquake
strikes so there nothing to worry about.
d. Stop and wait until the higher officials say that it is safe to
pass there.

9. You’re playing in the mall arcade situated on the 4th floor, suddenly
an earthquake happens. You know that your mother is on the ground
floor buying grocery items, what are you going to do? (Application)

a. Hurry up in going down to meet your mother using elevator.

b. Go to a safe place where falling debris will not hit you.
c. Continue on playing anyways it will not harm you.
d. Call your mother to wait for you.

10. What is the best way to do when earthquake strikes and you are
outside? (Application)
a. Look for an open area where there are no possible objects
might fall.
b. Do drop-cover and hold so as falling objects will not hurt you.
c. Stay under the shade of the tree.
d. Walk with composure and relax.