Learning Area Science Grade Level 9

W6 Quarter 3rd Date

I. LESSON TITLE Climate

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Explain how different factors affect the climate of an area.
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
Describe certain climatic phenomena that occur on a global level.
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT

IV. LEARNING PHASES Suggested Learning Activities

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A. Introduction
Panimula On the previous modules, you learned about why
climate varies in different areas by understanding the different
factors affecting it.

In this module, you will learn about certain climatic

phenomena that occurs on a global level. Have fun learning in
this module!

B. Development Climate change is one of the most current worldwide

Pagpapaunlad issues. Some experts say that it is true that Earth, does go
through a period of cooling and a period of warming. The
increase of temperature that we are experiencing right now is
caused by factors other than human activity. Another point of
view is that the increase of Earth’s temperature is brought about
by human intervention.

Whether the cause is man-made or not, climate change is a

change in the environment. Global warming can bring about a
rising of sea level due to the melting of ice caps and glaciers. We
may experience severe weather disturbances such as much
stronger typhoons and heavier rainfalls. Some parts of the world
may experience El Niño or La Niña. And most of all, it can cause
extinction of some fauna and flora. But what is the root of all of
these changes in our environment?

Greenhouse effect

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s

surface. When the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth’s atmosphere,
some of it is reflected back to space and the rest is absorbed and
re-radiated by greenhouse gases.

Greenhouse gases include water vapour, carbon dioxide,

methane, nitrous oxide, ozone and some artificial chemicals such
as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

The absorbed energy warms the atmosphere and the surface of

the Earth. This process maintains the Earth’s temperature at
around 33 degrees Celsius warmer than it would otherwise be,
allowing life on Earth to exist.

Enhanced greenhouse effect

The problem we now face is that human activities – particularly

burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), agriculture and
land clearing – are increasing the concentrations of greenhouse
gases. This is the enhanced greenhouse effect, which is
contributing to warming of the Earth.

Step 1: Solar radiation reaches the Earth's atmosphere - some of

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this is reflected back into space.

Step 2: The rest of the sun's energy is absorbed by the land and
the oceans, heating the Earth.

Step 3: Heat radiates from Earth towards space.

Step 4: Some of this heat is trapped by greenhouse gases in the

atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm enough to sustain life.

Step 5: Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, agriculture

and land clearing are increasing the amount of greenhouse gases
released into the atmosphere.

Step 6: This is trapping extra heat, and causing the Earth's

temperature to rise.
C. Engagement
Pakikipagpalihan Your school is celebrating Science Month with the theme:
“Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation”. You
are tasked to have an information drive to increase awareness
and educate your fellow students about the impacts and how to
reduce the effects of climate change.

List at least 5 ways you can do as a student to help mitigate

enhanced greenhouse effect.
D. Assimilation Post Test
Paglalapat
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What do greenhouse gases do in our atmosphere?

A. They absorb radiation given off by the Earth
B. They keep all the air within the Earth
C. They block harmful radiation from reaching the Earth
D. They make the Earth cooler

2. What is the most common gas in the atmosphere?

A. Methane B. CO2
C. Oxygen D. Nitrogen

3. Which of the following is an example of a greenhouse gas?

A. Oxygen B. Neon
C. Carbon Dioxide D. Nitrogen

4. True or False: All of the radiation from the Sun is absorbed by

the Earth
A. True B. False

5. What do scientists think the effect will be of having more

greenhouse gases in our atmosphere?
A. More warming of the atmosphere
B. More cooling of the atmosphere
C. More air in the atmosphere
D. None of the above
V. ASSESSMENT
(Learning Activity Sheets for
Enrichment, Remediation or
Assessment to be given on Weeks
3 and 6)
VI. REFLECTION  The learner communicates the explanation of their
personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s
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Assessment Card.
 The learner, in their notebook, will write their personal
insights about the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.
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