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SCIENCE
BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
Quarter 4
Weekly Learning Activity Sheet
(WLAS)
Week 6B

Writer:

ELLEN M. FERRER
Jabonga National High School
Agusan del Norte Division
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Quarter 4 – Week 6B: Biogeochemical Cycles

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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Grade 8 Quarter 4 Week 6B

Biogeochemical Cycles

Name: ______________________________________________ Grade and Section: ____________________

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Explain how materials cycle in an ecosystem (S8LT-IVi-24).

Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the learners shall be able to:

1. determine which materials cycle in the ecosystem;

2. label the pathways of the biogeochemical cycles; and
3. appreciate the roles of organisms in the biogeochemical cycles.

Time Allotment: 2hours

Key Concepts

Cycling of Materials in the Ecosystem

The sun supplies the ecosystem with energy, chemical nutrients are essential to life on the
planet. Life, therefore, depends on the recycling of chemicals through pathways (Biology Concepts
and Connections, 2003).

Biogeochemical Cycles- are any of the naturally circulating pathways of the essential
substances needed by an organism to live.
The essential substances come in various forms and flow from the nonliving or abiotic
components to living or biotic components and back to the abiotic components again. These
substances that cycle in nature are classified into two: macronutrients and micronutrients.

1. Macronutrients- are the essential substances that are needed by an organism in large
quantities that includes water, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur, and
calcium.
2. Micronutrients- are the essential elements that are needed by living things in minute
quantities that include zinc, iron, iodine, selenium, and molybdenum.

Some biogeochemical cycles are based on parts of the environment that act as reservoirs for
specific elements. In the water cycle, oxygen, and hydrogen are being used and reused as
molecules of water. Carbon and Nitrogen cycles, the gaseous form is readily available in nature.
Decomposers help in recycling these nutrients in the ecosystem, they convert some of the nutrients
into forms that producers can readily use.

Author: ELLEN M. FERRER

Station: Jabonga National High School
Division: Agusan del Norte 1
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The following are the nutrient cycling of materials:

The Water Cycle

Water circulates the environment – the oceans, land, air, and living organisms. This cycle
is the most known and simplest biogeochemical cycle. The cycling process involves evaporation,
transpiration, condensation, and precipitation. In the water cycle, the water stays as water and is
not needed to synthesize new molecules. The ocean
is the biggest reservoir of water that contains 97%
of Earth’s water. Solar energy is the main driving
force of the cycling of water. As the water vapor
cools, it condenses (change to liquid form) and
forms clouds before it goes back to Earth.
Precipitation is the water that comes back down to
the ground in the form of rain, snow, and hail. Most
of the water that evaporates come from the bodies
of water such as lakes, oceans, rivers, and stream.
Nonetheless, water can evaporate through plant
roots before evaporating from its leaves via
transpiration. Some water seeps downwards and Figure 1. Water Cycle
replenishes the groundwater and the excess Photo Source: https://biologydictionary.net/water-cycle/
eventually overflows into the oceans and the cycle
Figure 1. Water Cycle
continues.

The Nitrogen Cycle

Nitrogen comprises about 79% of the atmosphere. It is a vital part of proteins, vitamins,
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), and RNA
(Ribonucleic Acid). Nevertheless, with oxygen and
carbon dioxide, neither plants nor animals can
readily use this gas. Plants need it in a form of
nitrate or ammonia that undergoes a process called
nitrogen fixation, wherein it combines with
hydrogen through the synthesis of a certain
bacteria. These bacteria thrive in water, soil and
have a symbiotic relationship with the plants such
as legumes and beans. Moreover, detrivores can
also produce ammonia via amino acids and urea
which can be found in decaying matter and waste.
On the other hand, nitrate forms when some
bacteria convert ammonia into nitrate in a process
called nitrification. Also, the denitrifiers or
Figure 2. Nitrogen Cycle
denitrifying bacteria undergo a denitrification
Photo Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin
process to convert soil nitrates to atmospheric
nitrogen to complete the cycle.

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The Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Cycle

Organisms use and produce gases in

photosynthesis and respiration. These gases flow
through plants and animals in the ecosystem in
cyclic pathways. The oxygen-carbon cycle shows
interdependence among organisms for these
important gases. Plants photosynthesize, it uses
carbon dioxide and produces oxygen which is
utilized by animals when they respire and in turn,
they produce carbon dioxide. Like animals, plants
undergo respiration, which uses oxygen and
produces carbon dioxide. Animals take in oxygen
from the atmosphere and give off carbon dioxide Figure 3. Oxygen – Carbon Cycle
during respiration that occurs day and night. Photo Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin
However, plants, give off oxygen and take in carbon
dioxide when they photosynthesize during the daytime. At night, the plants cannot
photosynthesize, they breathe just like animals they take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide.
Plants and Animals depend on each other for these essential gases as they are continuously used
through cyclic processes.

Activity 1. Find the Word!

Objectives: Determine which materials cycle in the ecosystem.
What you need: Pen and Paper
What you do: Find and Loop the words inside the box in the puzzle below.

water oxygen nitrogen hydrogen ammonia

detrivores respiration precipitation condensation denitrification

micronutrient photosynthesis water vapor macronutrients

nitrifying bacteria biogeochemical cycle nitrogen fixation carbon dioxide

(Note: separate answer sheet is provided for activity1 see page7)

Guide Question: In two sentences answer the question below and write it on a separate sheet of
paper.

What do you think will happen if water will not undergo the water cycle?

(Note: Rubrics for rating the output please refer to page 6)

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Activity 2: Label Me!
Objectives: Label the pathways of the biogeochemical cycles.
What you need: Pen and Paper
What to do:
Part A. Label the processes that are involved in biogeochemical cycles.

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Part B. Supply the missing word in the sentences. Choose your answer from the parenthesis.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

I. Water Cycle
Water Cycle is the most known and simplest biogeochemical cycle. The Cycling
processes involves 1.___________, 2.__________, 3.__________, 4.______ (condensation,
evaporation, precipitation, radiation, transpiration). 5.______________ (Biomass, Solar
Energy, Thermal energy) is the main driving force of the cycling of water. As the 6. ______
(gases, water droplet, water vapor,) cools it condenses to form clouds and precipitation
follows where water that comes back down to the ground in the form of 7._________, 8.________,
and 9._______(fire, hail, rain, snow). However, plants evaporates from its leaves through 10.
________ (respiration, transpiration, oxidation). Some water seeps downwards and
replenishes the groundwater and overflows back to the ocean.

II. Nitrogen Cycle

Nitrogen comprises about 79% of the atmosphere. It is a vital part of proteins, vitamins,
DNA, and RNA. Nevertheless, with oxygen and carbon dioxide, neither plants nor animals can
readily use this gas. Plants need it in a form of 11.__________ (ethane, methane, nitrate or
ammonia) that undergoes a process called 12. _________ (condensation, nitrogen fixation,
transcription) wherein it combines with hydrogen through the synthesis of a certain bacteria.
These bacteria thrive in water, soil and have a 13. ______ (niche, symbiosis, symbiotic
relationship,) with the plants such as legumes and beans. Moreover,14. _________ (algae,
detrivores, saprophytes,) can also produce ammonia via amino acids and urea which can be
found in decaying matter and waste. On the other hand, nitrate forms when some bacteria
convert ammonia into nitrate in a process called 15.___________ (condensation, fixation,
nitrification). Also, the denitrifiers or denitrifying bacteria undergo a
16.__________(denitrification, fixation, nitrification) process to convert soil nitrates to
atmospheric nitrogen to complete the cycle.

III. Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Cycle

Organisms use and produce gases in photosynthesis and respiration. These gases flow
through plants and animals in the ecosystem in cyclic pathways. The oxygen-carbon cycle
shows interdependence among organisms for these important gases.
Plants photosynthesize, it use 17. ______ (carbon, carbon dioxide, salt) and produces
18. ________ (iron, oxygen, zinc) which is utilized by animals when they respire and in turn,
they produce carbon dioxide. Like animals, plants undergo respiration, which uses oxygen and
produces carbon dioxide. Animals take in oxygen from the atmosphere and give off carbon
dioxide during 19. _______ (circulation, respiration, transpiration) that occurs day and night.
However, plants, give off oxygen and take in carbon dioxide when they photosynthesize during
the 20.______ (daytime, mid-day, night time). At night, the plants cannot photosynthesize,
they breathe just like animals they take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide. Plants and
animals depend on each other for these essential gases as they are continuously used through
cyclic processes.

Guide Question: Write three sentences explanation for the given question.
How are the water, oxygen-carbon, and nitrogen cycles related to each other?

(Note: Rubrics for rating the output please refer to page 6)

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Activity 3: Correct Me!
Objective: Appreciate the roles of an organism in biogeochemical cycles
What you need: pen and paper
What to do: Write T if the statement is true and if the underlined word is wrong write the
appropriate word to correct the statement and choose your answer inside the box below.

carbon bacteria oxygen

cannot survive biogeochemical cycles

1. Biogeochemical cycles are essential to both living and non-living organisms.

2. Living organisms can survive in the absence of a water cycle.
3. Decomposers are important in degrading the waste material to convert ammonia to
nitrate.
4. People need to practice recycling to continue the biogeochemical cycles.
5. Water cycle is any of the naturally circulating pathways of the essential substances
needed by organisms to live.

Guide Question: Write at least two sentences for your explanation of the given question.

What is the importance of biogeochemical cycles in the ecosystem?

Rubrics for rating the answer to the guide questions

3 points 2 points 1 point
Knowledge applied is Knowledge applied is Knowledge applied is
scientifically explained scientifically explained scientifically explained
consistent with the concept consistently with the concept, consistently with the concept,
and has no misconception. but with minimal but with misconception.
misconception.

Reflection: Write at least five sentences for your explanation of the given question.

As a student, what is your contribution to the environment to continue the flow of nutrients in
the ecosystem?

Score Description

5 Discussions demonstrate strong understanding of concept.

4 Discussions demonstrate good understanding of concept.

3 Discussions demonstrate some understanding of the concept.

2 Discussions demonstrate limited understanding of the concept.

1 Discussions demonstrate limited and unclear understanding of the concept.

Author: ELLEN M. FERRER

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References:

Book Sources
Capco, Carmelita M., et.al, Biology You and the Natural World Phoenix Pub., House Inc.2010.
Raven, Johnson, et.al. Biology – 6th Edition. McGraw Hill Companies Inc. International Edition.
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Religioso,Teresita F., et.al, You and the Natural World Science,Phoenix Pub. House, Inc. 2014.
Salandanan, Gloria G., Ph D., et. al. Earth and Life Science for Senior High School (Core
Subject).Lorimar Publishing, Inc. 2016.

Web Sources
K to 12 MELCS with Corresponding CG- Codes. Department of Education: Curriculum and
Instruction Strand, 2020. Accessed on: March 31, 2021, Retrieved from
https://commons.deped.gov.ph/melc

Image Sources
Figure 1. Water Cycle. Retrieved from: https://biologydictionary.net/water-cycle/
Figure 2. Nitrogen Cycle. Retrieved from:https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/
Figure 3. Oxygen – Carbon Cycle. Retrieved from: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin

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Activity 3. Correct Me! Activity 2. Label Me!
A.
1. T 1. A. evaporation
2. cannot survive B. condensation
C. precipitation
3. T
D. collection
4. T 2. A. carbon dioxide
5. biogeochemical B. photosynthesis
cycles C. oxygen
Guide Question: D. respiration
Biogeochemical 3. A. N2
cycles are important in B. nitrogen fixation
ecosystem in order to C. denitrification
conserve matter and the D. nitrogen fixing bacteria
E.NH3
uses of energy because it
F.NO2
is a continuous cycle so G. nitrifying bacteria
whatever used up by H. NO3
organisms it will be B.
replenished both 1. condensation Guide question:
macronutrient and 2. evaporation
micronutrient. 3. precipitation Water cycle, Nitrogen Cycle,
4. transpiration and Oxygen –Carbon cycle are
Reflection: 5. solar energy related to each other because
6. water vapor it is an essential chemical nutrient in
Possible answer
7. hail assisting an organism to live in the
As a student, to 8. rain cosystem in which it undergoes recycling
help to coninue the flow of 9. snow of nutrients from its product through
nutrients in ecosysytem we 10. transpiration pathways.
must observe waste 11. nitrate or ammonia
management and practice 12.nitrogen fixation
the 4R’s( recyling, reuse, 13. symbiotic relationship
reduce, and recover) of 14. detrivores
materials in our 15. nitrification
16. denitrification
environment and avoid
17. carbon
littering and illegal 18. oxygen
dumping of waste. 19. respiration
20. daytime
Activity 1. Find the Word!
Detrivores ammonia hydrogen nitrifying bacteria
Micronutrients nitrogen water Precipitation condensation
Oxygen biogeochemical cycle macronutrients
Respiration photosynthesis denitrification water vapor
carbon dioxide nitrogen fixation
Guide question
1.If the water will not undergo watercycle it changes the global temperature it fluctuates
and rises, the sea level will rise up that causes dramatic climate change on the earth.
Answer Key