DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE 8

I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the learner’s should be able to:
a. Define digestive system.
b. Identify the different parts and functions of the digestive system.
c. Appreciate the importance of the digestive system in the body.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

a. Topic: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
b. Materials : power point printed pictures
Activity sheet video clip
c. References: Science Learner’s material for Grade 8
d. Time allotment:1 hour

III. PROCEDURE

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNER’S ACTIVITY

A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
Good morning class.
Good morning ma’am.
Before we are going to start our class. Let’s have a prayer
first. Anyone who wants to lead the prayer?
(One student will volunteer)
Class secretary who is absent today?
( Class secretary will answer)
B. LESSON PROPER

1. ACTIVITY
How are you young learners?
(Student will answer.)

I can see on your face that you are excited to learn

something new today!

But before that, let us have our game for today.

This game is entitled “Guess the Word”

I have here a set of pictures and each picture has a jumbled

letter.

All you have to do is to arrange the jumbled letters to

come up with correct name of a picture.

If you know the answer, just raise your hand and tell me the
correct answer.

Did you get the instructions class?

Yes ma’am.
That’s good! Are you ready?
Yes ma’am.
That’s great! Let’s start.
 (The teacher will flash the set of pictures.)

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RUETMC RIBNA RHETA

Very good class! It is good to know that you are very

familiar with the different organs inside our body.

2. ANALYSIS
Based on our activity , what do you think is our lesson
today? About the digestive system ma’am.

Very good! Our lesson for today is all about the digestive
system.
What is your idea about digestive system? The system responsible for the food we
eat is the digestive system.

Yes that’s right! The digestive system is responsible for the

breakdown and absorption of nutrients from food, thereby
bringing energy to the body.

For you to understand our lesson, let us watch this short

video.
(The teacher will play the video.)
Based on the video clip, what are the different parts of the digestive Mouth, esophagus, stomach, large
system? intestine, small intestine and rectum
ma’am.

Very good! Let’s talk about the mouth first. What is the function It is where the digestive system begins,
of the mouth in the digestive system? wherein it offers an entry of food into
our body.
Awesome!

Mouth is the anterior opening and it is guarded by upper

and lower lips and it is also where mechanical breakdown
begins.
And now let’s follow the food as it passes through the
digestive system. From the mouth the food passes through Esophagus ma’am.
which part of the digestive system?

Correct! Esophagus is the one who connects the mouth and

the stomach.

What do you think is the role of the stomach? Stomach is a pear-shaped organ that
is about 30.5 cm long and 15.2 cm
wide, the bolus enters the stomach.
Yes that’s right! And it is responsible in storing food and The stomach will then convert to
 mixes it with gastric juice. semi-fluid the partially digested
Now, where does the food go after passing the stomach? food.
Small intestine ma’am.
Yes! What is the function of the small intestine?
The small intestine helps to further
digest food coming from the
That’s a good answer! And it is also where absorption stomach.
occurs.
The pancreas and liver together with the gall bladder are
called the accessory organs of digestive system.

Now, what do you think will happen to any remaining

matter from food that cannot be digested and absorbed?
The remaining matter from food that
cannot be digested and absorbed
passes into the large intestine as waste.
Very detailed, good job!
Therefore, what is the function of the large intestine?

It is the storage of the waste products

Correct! The large intestine is where food waste is formed from the digestion process.
into stool/feces, stored, and finally excreted through the
process of elimination in what part of the digestive system? Rectum ma’am.

Very good! What is the function of the rectum?

The rectum is the lower end part of
the large intestine. This is where the
Good! What about the anus?
stool/feces being stored.

The function of the anus is to exit

fecal matter regulated by the anal
Good job!
sphincter.
And That is the end of the digestive process.

Do have any questions?

None ma’am.
Very good!

3. ABSTRACTION

For me to test if you learn or understand our lesson. I want

you to answer the activity below.
Direction: Label the different parts of the digestive system
and give the function of each.
 4. APPLICATION
I will group you into 3. Each group will be given a
task to do. After 10 minutes one representative from
the group will present their work in front.
Did you get it class?
Yes ma’am.
Group 1: Poem about the digestive system.
Group 2: Song about the digestive system.
Group 3: Slogan about the digestive system.

IV. EVALUATION:

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following food types passes through the digestive system without being
used up?

a. Vitamins b. Minerals c. Starch d. Fiber

2. The chemical process by which cells get the energy out of food is called?

a. Circulation b. Respiration c. Nutrition d. Digestion

3. In what part of the digestive system does food pass into the bloodstream?

a. The large intestine b. the small intestine c. the stomach d. the liver

4. Where in the digestive system does food go after it leaves the stomach?

a. The pancreas b. the esophagus c. the small intestine d. the large intestine

5. What is the function of bile?

a. To produce faeces c. to help digest fat in the small intestine

b. To prevent constipation d. to prevent heart-burn

6. The large intestine absorbs

a. Minerals b. water c. carbohydrates d. fiber

7. The substance upon which an enzyme acts is known as

a. The substrate b. the esophagus c. the solution d. a protein

8. Which of the following is most likely to happen if too much liquid is allowed to
pass out of the digestive system?
 a. Nothing really happens c. Vomiting

b. Constipation d. Diarrhea

9. Which substance kills bacteria and germs in the stomach?

a. Maltose b. hydrochloric acid c. amylase d. starch

10. Where in the body are faeces stored?

a. The stomach b. the anus c. rectum d. the large intestine

V. ASSIGNMENT:

1. What are the six (6) functions of the Digestive System?

2. List at least five (5) diseases that result from nutrient deficiency