Detailed Lesson Plan in Science(Grade 4)

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to:
a. Identify the meaning of pollution
b. Explore the causes and implications of pollution
c. Give ways in order to alleviate pollution

II. CONTENT
Planet in Peril: A Study of Pollution and Its Effects

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. REFERENCE
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/pollution/
http://www.heathrowairwatch.org.uk/air-quality?view=impacts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollution

B. OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES/ MATERIALS

Powerpoint presentation, Blackboard/ White board, Marker and Printed handouts

IV. PROCEDURES
A. PREPARATION
TEACHER'S ACTIVITY STUDENT'S ACTIVITY

Good morning everyone Good morning Ma'am/Sir

Before we start our class, May I remind

the class to:
 Arrange the chairs Students will arrange their chairs and pick up all
 Pick up all the trash the trash around them
 Pay attention to the lesson

Checking of attendance Students may answer vary

B. REVIEW
TEACHER'S ACTIVITY STUDENT'S ACTIVITY

Okay class, tell me our last topic? Student : Yes, Ma'am/Sir. Our last
topic is all about Climate change

Thank you for that answer! Okay students, we’re going to Student : Yes, Ma'am/Sir
play a game. It is the Jumble word game?

I will present the Jumble words and you are going identify Student : Yes Ma'am/Sir, we’re
it, are you guys ready? ready

Then let’s start, shall we…

Identify this Jumble words:

1) LMIATCE Student 1: Climate

2) YRCECLNGI Student 2: Recycling
3) NVERIONTENM Student 3: Environment
4) UERANT Student 4: Nature
5) ZEOON Student 5: Ozone

Very good! Students.

C. MOTIVATION
 ACTIVITY 1: “Pollute Puzzle”
In this energizing activity, each group will be given a set of jumbled
images or cards depicting various pollution scenarios, such as air pollution,
water pollution, and litter. These images are arranged in a scrambled order
on a poster board or whiteboard. The task for each group is to collaboratively
unscramble the images within a given time frame, typically 3-5 minutes, to
reveal a coherent picture representing a pollution-free scenario. Participants
should communicate effectively within their teams to identify and arrange the
images in the correct order. After the activity, there will be a brief discussion
on the importance of recognizing and addressing different types of pollution
and potential solutions. The objective is to engage students in a visual and
hands-on exercise that encourages teamwork and stimulates discussion on
pollution awareness.

Materials: Large printed images or cards of pollution scenarios, Poster board

or whiteboard, Markers

Example: For images of a smokestack, polluted rivers, and litter, arrange

them to show a pollution scenario.

D. PRESENTATION OF THE LESSON

Discuss the lesson using powerpoint presentation
Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment. These harmful materials
are called pollutants. Pollutants can be natural, such as volcanic ash. They can also be created
by human activity, such as trash or runoff produced by factories. Pollutants damage the quality
of air, water, and land.

Many things that are useful to people produce pollution. Cars spew pollutants from
their exhaust pipes. Burning coal to create electricity pollutes the air. Industries and
homes generate garbage and sewage that can pollute the land and water. Pesticides—
chemical poisons used to kill weeds and insects—seep into waterways and harm wildlife.

TYPES OF POLLUTION

The major forms of pollution are listed below along with the particular contaminants relevant to
each of them:

 Air pollution: the release of chemicals and particulates into the atmosphere. Common
gaseous pollutants include carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
and nitrogen oxides produced by industry and motor vehicles.
Photochemical ozone and smog are created as nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons react to
sunlight. Particulate matter, or fine dust is characterized by their micrometre size PM10 to
PM2.5.
 Electromagnetic pollution: the overabundance of electromagnetic radiation in their non-
ionizing form, such as radio and television transmissions, Wi-fi etc. Although there is no
demonstrable effect on humans there can be interference with radio-astronomy and effects
on safety systems of aircraft and cars.
 Light pollution: includes light trespass, over-illumination and astronomical interference.
 Littering: the criminal throwing of inappropriate man-made objects, unremoved, onto public
and private properties.
 Noise pollution: which encompasses roadway noise, aircraft noise, industrial noise as well
as high-intensity sonar.
 Plastic pollution: involves the accumulation of plastic products and microplastics in the
environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat, or humans.
 Soil contamination occurs when chemicals are released by spill or underground leakage.
Among the most significant soil contaminants are hydrocarbons, heavy
metals, MTBE, herbicides, pesticides and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
 Radioactive contamination, resulting from 20th century activities in atomic physics, such as
nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons research, manufacture and deployment.
(See alpha emitters and actinides in the environment.)
 Thermal pollution, is a temperature change in natural water bodies caused by human
influence, such as use of water as coolant in a power plant.
 Visual pollution, which can refer to the presence of overhead power lines,
motorway billboards, scarred landforms (as from strip mining), open storage of
trash, municipal solid waste or space debris.
 Water pollution, caused by the discharge of industrial wastewater from commercial and
industrial waste (intentionally or through spills) into surface waters; discharges of untreated
sewage and chemical contaminants, such as chlorine, from treated sewage; and releases of
waste and contaminants into surface runoff flowing to surface waters (including urban runoff
and agricultural runoff, which may contain chemical fertilizers and pesticides, as well as
human feces from open defecation).

EFFECTS OF POLLUTION

Human Health Impact

Global pollution, including toxic air, water, soil, and workplaces, causes nine million annual
deaths, triple that of AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. Adverse air quality leads to
respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, with millions of deaths attributed to air pollution in
China and India. In the U.S., fossil fuel emissions cause 46,900–59,400 premature deaths
annually.

Water pollution causes 1.4 million premature deaths yearly, with issues like untreated sewage
affecting millions in India and Ethiopia. Exposure to pollutants like oil, noise, mercury, and heavy
metals poses short and long-term health risks, affecting all age groups.

Socioeconomic Impacts

Pollution has lasting social consequences, contributing to violent crime, adverse school
outcomes, and reduced productivity in workers.

Environmental Impact

Pollution is widespread, exceeding planetary boundaries. Effects include biomagnification of

toxins, ocean acidification from carbon dioxide emissions, global warming, invasive species
disrupting biodiversity, altered ecosystems due to nitrogen deposition, reduced sunlight for
photosynthesis, soil infertility, and acid rain affecting soil pH and watercourses.
E. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
 IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING

Answers:
Across: 2. Trash, 7. Microplastics
Down: 1. Warm, 3. Sounds, 4. Chemicals, 5. Air, 6, dirty,8. Oceans, 9. light

F. GUIDE QUESTIONS
TEACHER'S STUDENT'S ACTIVITY
 ACTIVITY

What are the Student 1:

different types of
pollution? The different types of pollution are Air Pollution, Electromagnetic
Pollution, Light Pollution, Littering, Noise Pollution, Plastic Pollution,
Soil Contamination, Radioactive Contamination, Thermal Pollution,
Visual Pollution, Water Pollution.

What are the effects Student 2:

of pollution on our
planet? Pollution can affect human health, economy, and our environment.

G. APPLICATION OF CONCEPTS AND SKILLS

TEACHER'S ACTIVITY STUDENT'S ACTIVITY

Write a 200 word essay about potential solution to lessen the Students answers may
pollution in our planet? answer vary

H. GENERALIZATIONS AND ABSTRACTION ABOUT THE LESSON

TEACHER'S ACTIVITY STUDENT'S ACTIVITY

Why do you think it is important to take care on our Students answers may answer
environment? vary

Can you give me a scenario where pollution affected you as Students answers may answer
an individual? vary

As a student, what can you do to put an end to pollution? Students answers may answer
vary

I. EVALUATION

ANSWERS:
1. What is pollution?
 a. A natural process 1. b

b. Introduction of contaminants into the environment 2. c

c. A type of weather phenomenon 3. b

4. b

2. Which of the following is NOT a main type of pollution? 5. b

a. Light Pollution 6. b

b. Noise Pollution 7. b

c. Heat Pollution 8. b

9. a

3. What is the primary source of air pollution? 10. c

a. Volcanic eruptions

b. Industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust

c. Ocean currents

4. What are the common pollutants associated with air pollution?

a. Heavy metals and pathogens

b. Nitrogen oxides and particulate matter

c. Pesticides and herbicides

5. How does water pollution primarily occur?

a. Natural mineral leaching

b. Industrial discharges and agricultural runoff

c. Solar evaporation
6. Which health issues can be caused by ozone pollution?

a. Skin irritations and rashes

b. Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases

c. Hearing loss and high blood pressure

7. What is the socio-economic impact of pollution according to a 2021 study?

a. Increased agricultural productivity

b. Decreased violent crime

c. Improved school outcomes for children

8. Which type of pollution is associated with the phenomenon of biomagnification?

a. Noise Pollution

b. Water Pollution

c. Soil Pollution

9. How do greenhouse gas emissions contribute to environmental change?

a. They cause ocean acidification

b. They lead to excessive rainfall

c. They promote soil fertility

10. What is one consequence of acid rain resulting from pollution?

a. Increased soil pH

b. Enhanced plant growth

c. Lowering pH value of soil

J. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR APPLICATION OR REMEDIATION
Review your notes for an upcoming quiz.

V. REMARKS
VI. REFLECTION

A. No. of learners who earned 80% in the evaluation.

B. No. of learners who required additional activities for remediation who scored below
80%

C. Did the remedial lesson? No. Of learners who have caught up with the lesson

D. No. of learners who continue to require remediation

E. Which of my teaching strategies work well? Why did this work?

F. What difficulties did I encounter which my principal or supervisor can help me solve?

G. What innovation or localized material did I use/ discover which I wish to share with
other teachers?

PREPARED BY:
BERNARD DARREL P. SALVADOR