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Environmental Science
Activity Sheet
Quarter 4 – MELC 3
Week 5-6
Ways to Sustainable Living

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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Environmental Science
Activity Sheet No. 3 - Ways to Sustainable Living
First Edition, 2021

Published in the Philippines

By the Department of Education
Region 6 – Western Visayas

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Development Team of Environmental Science Activity Sheet

Writer: Janice S. Trangco

Editors: Joseph M. Pagalaran

Karyl L. Morano

Division of Himamaylan City Management Team:

Reynaldo G. Gico
Michell L. Acuyong
Grace T. Nicavera
Mylene D. Lopez
Joseph M. Pagalaran

Regional Management Team

Ramir B. Uytico
Pedro T. Escobar, Jr.
Elena P. Gonzaga
Donald T. Genine
Rovel R. Salcedo
Moonyeen C. Rivera
Anita S. Gubalane
Minda L. Soldevilla
Daisy L. Lopez
Joseph M. Pagalaran

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Introductory Message
Welcome to Environmental Science!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Himamaylan City and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western Visayas
through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is
developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible adults)
in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The Environmental Science Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the
teaching-learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency
(MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will
be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent
learning.

For the learner:

The Environmental Science Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue

learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with
meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active learner,
carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the activities and answer
the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.

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Name of Learner: ____________________________________________________
Grade and Section: __________________________Date: ____________________

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 3

Ways to Sustainable Living

I. Learning Competency with Code

Enumerate ways to ensure the sustainability of living.

(STE_S7ENVISCI-IVf-27)

II. Background Information for Learners

The planet Earth can only produce a limited number of resources and can
only endure a certain degree of greenhouse gas emissions in order to stay healthy.
This is the only habitable place in the solar system where life abounds. However, are
you doing your part in taking care of the planet?
The leading driver of environmental degradation is the fact that human
beings are consuming resources at an unsustainable rate. Much of this has been
attained as a result of overexploiting resources, such as fossil fuels. But as the
world’s resources are coming under increasing pressure, so the limitations to growth
are becoming increasingly visible. What will you do help sustain life on Earth?
Sustainable living involves reducing the quantity of Earth's resources that
you consume. There are a number of ways you can do this, including regulating the
amount of energy you use, using eco-friendly products and changing your diet! In a
nutshell, to live a sustainable lifestyle you should try to have as little of an impact on
the Earth as possible, while also trying to replace the resources you utilize everyday.
People have to adopt the principles of sustainable living in order to
experience a healthy and happy life within the fair utilization of earth’s resources
while allowing space for wildlife to thrive. In other words, it must involve ways of living
that advance healthiness and well-being while controlling the destruction of the
natural environment and wildlife.
The following are the guiding principles that can be used as an initiative to
make sustainable and stable living a reality.
➢ Effective land use and wildlife protection
➢ Sustainable water usage
➢ Supporting local and organic foods
➢ Use of sustainable materials
➢ Use of sustainable transport
➢ Zero waste and zero carbon
➢ Creating own healthy environment
➢ Realize local cultural values

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 In this learning activity, you will identify different ways to ensure the
sustainability of living.

III. Activity Proper

Activity 1
Directions: Match the following descriptions with the correct principles of sustainable
living. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

PRINCIPLES OF
DESCRIPTIONS
SUSTAINABLE LIVING
1. According to this sustainable living principle,
every little thing done should focus on reducing
the waste to the landfills. Only buying and
consuming the needed staff is essential. Priority
should tend on quality and not quantity to
achieve this goal.
2. This principle insists on humane and sustainable
farming by encouraging the availability of
healthy, local, organic, low impact, and seasonal
diets. Food wastage is also highly discouraged.
People need to support local farming and
organically grown products by buying local and
eating organic foodstuffs.
3. Sustainable materials refer to healthy, efficient,
and durable products. Examples include
materials that are locally sourced, manufactured
from waste or renewable resources, and those
with low embodied energy.
4. This principle emphasizes on the need to
advance good water utilization practices by
designing water management systems that can
deal with issues such as flooding, water
wastage, and protection of water sources from
pollution or destruction.
5. The goal of the principle is to aid in creating new
habitats and restoring biodiversity through
effective land use and incorporating the
practices in our surrounding environments. As
the custodians of the planet’s natural
environment, wise actions with regards to proper
land use and wildlife protection are vital in
embracing sustainable living.

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 6. This involves indulging in active and meaningful
life activities to promote good health and well-
being. Fun, healthy, and less stressful living can
be achieved by fun activities such as biking,
hiking, walking, sailing, and skiing.
7. Culture has easy and effective ways of
preserving and enhancing the local
environment. Thus, reviving and respecting the
local culture, identity, and knowledge contributes
to the progress of people’s involvement in
environmentally friendly practices and bringing
into existence a new culture of sustainability.
8. This promotes the use of low and zero-carbon
transport mechanisms. It includes the need to
reduce travel and accepting green transport
services such as electric trains and cars and
walking or cycling as an alternative to driving
high emission vehicles.

Activity 2
Directions: Read the selection carefully and answer the guide questions that follow.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Sustainable living comes with several benefits. Aside from limiting the effects
on the natural environment, it also redefines one’s lifestyles with a promise of well-
being and reduced cost of living. Here are the different benefits of embracing a
sustainable lifestyle.

1. Health benefits
Living a sustainable lifestyle is a sure way of achieving increased fitness and
enhanced life balance. The health benefits are attributed to little dependence on
vehicles or machinery as well as the consumption of quality food products that’s either
locally or organically produced.
With little reliance on vehicles or the use of machinery; biking, walking, and
doing tasks manually can help one keep fit throughout. As sustainable living holds
natural lighting and the appreciation of nature, it can also boost gladness and reduce
depression. Intake of quality and non-toxic food products equally promotes
healthiness.

2. Healthier and more stable planet for future generations

The main reason for making a decision to live sustainably is to simply protect
the environment. It means safeguarding its stability and existence for future
generations.

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 Utilizing the sun’s energy, reducing environmental footprint, use of non-toxic
materials, and effectively using the planet’s resources will ensure the environment is
stable and able to support the present and future generations.

3. Cost savings
Many people are looking for simple ways to cut living costs. Well, sustainable
living is the certain way of cutting back on living costs because it implicates reducing
the earth’s natural resource consumption. Such as, sustainable homes guarantee
reduced costs of water consumption, heating, and lighting through water-saving
techniques, use of green energy, and smart lighting solutions respectively.

4. Maximizing energy and water efficiency

The use of passive ventilation systems, passive solar design, water recycling
practices, rainwater collection, and waste management will ensure the increase of
energy and water efficiency. This benefit promises comfy homes with reduced utility
bills and resource waste.

5. Sustainable and durable products

A sustainable lifestyle entails buying and using products that are green,
durable, and sufficient. Furniture products created from bamboo are good examples
as they are totally sufficient and last even longer. Besides, unlike timber, bamboo
doesn’t release stored CO2. Other sustainable, durable, and cheap materials are
those made from recycled products or waste. Aside from their abundance and
durability, they also help the environment.

Guide Questions:
1. Rank the following benefits of sustainable living by indicating 1 up to 5, 1 as the
most beneficial and 5 as the least beneficial. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

Benefits of Sustainable Living Rank

Health benefits
Healthier and more stable planet for future generations
Cost savings
Maximizing energy and water efficiency
Sustainable and durable products

a. Which among the benefits of sustainable living you ticked as number 1? Why?
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b. Which among the benefits of sustainable living you ticked as number 5? Why?
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Activity 3
Directions: Read the following descriptions and analyze the given images to come
up with useful ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Supply the missing letters to
reveal the beneficial tips. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Environmental science is all about finding ways to live more sustainably, which
suggests using resources today in a way that sustains their supplies for future use.
Environmental sustainability doesn’t mean living without luxuries but rather being
conscious of your resource consumption and reducing unnecessary waste. If you want
to live a more sustainable lifestyle but don’t know how, try following some of these
tips.

DESCRIPTIONS WAYS OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING

1. By using less energy at
home, you can help to reduce
carbon emissions - switching
off standby appliances,
hanging clothes to dry instead
of using a drier, etc.

https://news.okstate.edu/articles/engineering-architecture-
technology/2020/ten_tips_to_save_energy_while_working_from_home.html

S_V_ E_ER_Y
2. The production of meat is
one of the biggest
contributors to climate
change and the pollution of
landscapes and waterways.
By eating less of it, you can
help trim down the impact the
meat industry has on the
https://i0.wp.com/ceelhuur.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cvmc-main-
world. photo-4.jpg

E_T L__S ME__

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3. Single-use products,
particularly plastic ones, tend
to end up in landfill and the
ocean, causing harm to
wildlife and the environment.
Prevent this by choosing to
use reusable and eco-friendly
alternatives instead. https://gogetfunding.com/quit-plastic-bags-save-
environment/?show_desktop=1

U_E RE_SA_LE AL_ER_ATI_ES

4. To avoid wasting paper,

choose to receive letters over
email and only print off
documents if necessary. You
could also ask shops to email
you your receipt rather than
printing it off.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/go-paperless-home-office-taxes/

G_ PA_E_L_S_

5. If possible, consider
powering your home using
renewable energy to reduce
the amount of carbon
emissions you produce.
Replacing your petrol or
diesel-fuelled car with an
electrical one would also help https://freedomandsafety.com/en/content/blog/3-american-cities-use-100-
renewable-energy
to realize this!
U_E R_NE_AB_E EN_RG_

6. Make sure you’re recycling

by putting your rubbish in the
correct bins. Also, try to reuse
products and items as many
times as possible before
binning them to reduce
waste.

https://www.parentgiving.com/elder-care/reduce-reuse-recycle/

R_C_CL_ AND R_US_

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7. By growing your own fruit
and vegetables, you can
ensure you’re not using
pesticides that will contribute
to water and air pollution. This
will also help to reduce the
amount fossil fuels used to
transport products to https://agriculturegoods.com/growing-your-own-food-disadvantages-home/
supermarkets.
G_OW Y__R O_N F__D

8. If you don’t use a product

or wear a piece of clothing
anymore, give it to a charity
shop or someone you know
would make use of it to help
reduce waste.

https://www.herworld.com/solutions/5-charities-singapore-you-can-donate-
old-clothes-and-things/

DO_AT_ UN_S_D I_E_S

9. You can save water in and

around your home by making
a number of small changes.
Try installing a water butt and
making use of grey water to
avoid wasting clean water.

https://madhavuniversity.edu.in/save-water.html

SA__ W_TE_
10. When a product has been
Fairtrade certified it means it
has been manufactured by a
company committed to
sustainable production. Keep
an eye out for the Fairtrade
mark on the packaging of
products you purchase. https://www.self.com/story/what-fair-trade-really-means-and-why-it-should-
matter-to-you

B_Y FA_R T_AD_ PRO__CT_

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11. Walk or ride a bike to your
destination instead of driving
if it’s close enough – it’s better
for the environment and your
health. Using public transport
is another great way to help
reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/no-car-sign-illustration-545967850
D_IV_ L_S_
12. If you have leftovers, don’t
throw them away. Save them
for your lunch or tea the next
day, or even freeze them.
However, if they do go off,
use them to make compost
for your garden.

https://line.17qq.com/articles/iijefdijz.html

D _ N’ T W_S_E FO_D
13. The fashion industry is
one of the main polluting
industries in the world. To
lessen the impact this
industry has on the planet,
you could buy more of your
clothes from charity shops
and sustainable clothing
outlets. https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/variety-of-colorful-shirts-hanging-on-the-
wooden-hangers-close-up-gm1092199330-293027567
W_AR SU_TA_NA_LE CL_TH_NG

14. Some cleaning products

contain chemicals that can be
harmful to the environment.
By committing to using
green/eco-friendly cleaning
products, you can help stop
these chemicals from having
a negative impact on the https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/green-living/green-cleaning-
products
Earth.
U_E E _ O- F R _ E N _ L Y C_EA_IN_
PR_DU__S

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IV. Reflection

Thomas Sigsgaard once quoted, “The most sustainable way is to not make
things. The second most sustainable way is to make something very useful, to solve
a problem that hasn’t been solved.” Write your own insights regarding this passage.

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V. Answer Key
Answers may vary
Reflection
14. USE ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING PRODUCTS 7. GROW YOUR OWN FOOD
13. WEAR SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING 6. RECYCLE AND REUSE
12. DON’T WASTE FOOD 5. USE RENEWABLE ENERGY
11. DRIVE LESS 4. GO PAPERLESS
10. BUY FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS 3. USE REUSABLE ALTERNATIVES
9. SAVE WATER 2. EAT LESS MEAT
8. DONATE UNUSED ITEMS 1. SAVE ENERGY
Activity 3
Answers may vary
Activity 2
8. Use of sustainable transport 4. Sustainable water usage
7. Realize local cultural values 3. Use of sustainable materials
6. Creating own healthy environment 2. Supporting local and organic foods
5. Effective land use and wildlife protection 1. Zero waste and zero carbon
Activity 1

VI. Links and/or Other References

Center for Biological Diversity. 12 Ways to Live More Sustainably. Accessed April 30,
2021
https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/su
stainability/live_more_sustainably.html

Conserve Energy Future. What is Sustainable Living. Accessed April 30, 2021
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/sustainable-living-principles-
benefits-and-examples.php

Spooner, Alecia M. Ten Ways to Live Sustainably. Dummies. Accessed April 30, 2021.
https://www.dummies.com/education/science/environmental-science/ten-
ways-to-live-sustainably/

Thompson, Tom. 14 Ways to Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle. Wessex Water

Services Ltd. Accessed April 30, 2021.
https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/community/blog/14-ways-to-live-a-more-
sustainable-lifestyle