Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SINUKNIPAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sinuknipan I, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur

Detailed Lesson Plan in Science 8

I. OBJECTIVES a. Identify the different digestive processes.

b. Demonstrate an understanding of
digestive system functions
c. Value the healthful practices for the
digestive system
A. Content The learners demonstrate an understanding of:
Standard 1. the digestive system and its interaction
with the circulatory, respiratory, and
excretory systems in providing the body
with nutrients for energy
B. Performance The learners shall be able to:
Standard  present an analysis of the data gathered
on diseases resulting from nutrient
deficiency
C. Learning The learners should be able
Competency/ to:
Objectives 1. explain ingestion, absorption, assimilation,
and excretion
S8LT-IVa- 13
II. CONTENT The Digestive System
III. LEARNING
RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide Page 205-216
Pages
2. Learner’s Science 9 Learner’s Module
Materials Pages Page 291-300
3. Additional
Materials from
Learning
Resource portal
B. Other Learning
Resources
IV. PROCEDURES Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Reviewing of Review.
previous lessons “Last time, we had
and presenting of discussed the electron, “Yes, Sir.”
the new lesson proton and neutron?”

“Alright, as a review what

charge does proton has?”

“Yes, Student A?”

“Sir, proton is
positively charge.”

“Very Good, Student A!”

 “How about the
electron ?”
“Student B?” “It is negatively
charge, Sir.

“Definitely!”

“And how about the “Neutron dies nit

neutron?” carry any charge or
neutral, Sir”

“It seems you already

learned our previous
discussion and are ready
for our new lesson.”

B. Establishing a Motivation.
purpose for the “Before we formally
lesson proceed to our new lesson,
let us have a game
called Among Us.

“Are you familiar with this

game, or have you heard
about this game?”
“All you need to do is
identify which of the
following crew is the
impostor, the impostor in (Students are
this game is the correct attentively
answer, the group with the listening)
most correct answer will
win the game.

“Is my instructions clear?”

“Yes, Sir.”
Among Us

Answers:
1. Mouth
2. Stomach
3. Esophagus
4. Large Intestine
5. Small Intestine

“Good job, everyone! Give

yourselves a big hand.” (Learners will clap
their hands)
“Before we proceed to our
lesson proper, let us first
define the words we have
formed in our previous
activity.”

“First is mouth, this is

where digestion begins”

“ Student G, kindly read.”

“Esophagus: This
is a tube in the
center of your
chest, behind your
windpipe (trachea)
and in front of your
“Thank you, Student G. spine.
Next one, kindly read
Student H.”
“Stomach: Your
stomach sits in
your upper
abdomen on the
left side of your
body.
“Next.”
“Small intestine:
This 22-foot-long
muscular tube is
the longest part of
your
gastrointestinal
tract. It coils up in
your lower
abdomen and
curves around your
pancreas.
“Last one.”
Large intestine:
The last step in the
digestive process,
the large intestine
includes your colon,
rectum and anus.

“Thank you, class. Those

terms will be encountered
as we go along with our
discussion.”

“Okay class, our topic for

today is all about digestive
system and different
digestive processes.
 “Before we start, let us
first know the objectives
that every one of you
must attain at the end of
the lesson.”

“Student B, can you

please read the
objectives.”

“At the end of the

lesson, you should
be able to:
a. Identify the
different
digestive
processes
b. Demonstrate
an
understandin
g of digestive
system
functions
c. Value the
“Those are the objectives healthful
that everyone of you must practices for
attain at the end of this the digestive
lesson” system
C. Presenting “As we eat, food enters
examples/instance our body and digest in our (Students are
s of the new stomach. The nutrients attentively
lesson extract from the food we listening)
digested converts into
energy for us to move”

“Now, let us discuss the

digestive system”

“What is digestive system

first?
“It is composed of
different organs
cooperating for
“What are the organs of food digestion.
Digestive system?

"Mouth, esophagus,
Stomach, pancreas,
liver, large
“Student C, kindly read intestine, small
the first organ.” intestine."
 “Mouth-
mechanical
“Thank you, Student C. digestion of food
begins in your
mouth. Your teeth
(explanation) and tongue
mechanically digest
“Student D, please read food as you chew.
the next one.”

“Esophagus is a
muscular tube that
connects the mouth
to the stomach.
Food moves
through the
esophagus and the
rest of the digestive
“Thank you, Student D.” tract by waves of
muscle
(explanation) contractions called
peristalsis.
“How about the next
one?”
“Yes, Student E?”

“The stomach is a
large, hollow organ.
One function of the
stomach is to store
food. This allows
(explanation) you to go many
hours between
meals.
“Please read the next one,
Student F.”

“The pancreas
secretes digestive
enzymes into the
duodenum that
break down protein,
fats and
carbohydrates.
Enzymes are
proteins that help
(explanation) break down larger
molecules into
“Please read the next one, smaller molecules.
Student B.”
 “Liver is to process
(explanation) the nutrients
“Please read the next one, absorbed from the
Student K.” small intestine.

The small intestine

is a long tube that
is connected to the
stomach. Chemical
digestion and
nutrient absorption
(explanation) take place in the
small intestine. It is
22 feet long .
“Please read the next one,
Student L.”

Large Intestine-any
food that is not
absorbed in the
small intestine
moves by
(explanation) peristalsis into the
large intestine. The
“Please read the next one, large intestine is
Student J.” also called the
colon.

(explanation)

“Please read the last one, Rectum- Holds

Student M.” undigested food
until elimination.

(explanation)
Anus- Opening
through which
undigested food is
eliminated
D. Discussing new “The digestive process
concepts and involves lots of steps and
practicing new several stops as food and
skills #1 liquid move through your
digestive system.

1. Digestion starts (Students are

even before you attentively
take that first bite of listening)
food. When you see
and smell food,
 your salivary
glands get to work.
They
release saliva so you
have some spit in
your mouth to
moisten food when (Students are
you start chewing. attentively
2. Next, your chewed- listening)
up food moves from
your mouth to your
esophagus. Your
esophagus uses a
process known
as peristalsis to send
food to your
stomach.
3. Your stomach
releases acid
and enzymes that
break food down.
4. Next, your small
intestine turns
semisolid food into
fluid to absorb
nutrients.
5. Your pancreas and
liver help by sending (Students are
digestive juices to attentively
your small intestine. listening)
Your gallbladder
contributes bile.
6. The final step is
when your small
intestine sends
leftover food waste
to your large
intestine. That food
waste becomes
poop that leaves
your body via your
rectum and your
anus (butthole).

(explanation and
examples)
E. Discussing new “Let us move on the
concepts and factors that affect our
practicing new digestive system”
skills #2
 Lifestyle Not
getting enough
sleep, Not getting
enough exercise,
Traveling or
changing your
 routine, Using
laxatives too much,
and Not drinking
enough water.
 Stress Experiencing
anxiety or
depression, Having
unusual stress
levels, and Having a
history of trauma.
 Medications Taking
antibiotics, Taking
anti-diarrheal
medications too
much, and Taking
certain other
medications.

“Now class, what can you

do to make your digestive (Learners will raise
system healthy” their hands)

“Yes, Student T?” “Sir, drink more

water and have a
proper diet”

“How about the things you

should avoid to protect
your digestive system?” “Avoid alcohol and
“Yes, Student Z?” stress, Sir

“Alright, that’s correct”

F. Developing “Now class, I have picture
Mastery here. Identify what organ
in digestive system is
being ask?

Answer:
1. Mouth
2. Pancreas
3. Small
Intestine
4. Anus
5. Esophagus
6. Liver
7. Stomach
8. Large
intestine
G. Finding practical “Now, Class. What should
applications of we do to prevent digestive
concepts and skills problems?"
in daily living
“Yes, Student M.”
"Sir, we should eat
healthy foods, drink
plenty water and
minimize intake of
foods high in fat.
“Yes. Very well said,
Student M.”

"What is the importance in

maintaining a healthy
digestive system?"
“Yes, Student N.” "A healthy
digestive system
will lead to stronger
immunity towards
illness or infection"
“That is correct. Be smart
on what you are eating
and avoid unhealthy foods
that make cause digestive
problem”

“Do you believe in saying

that “You are what you
eat”, class? “Yes, Sir

“Alright”
H. Making “Again class, what are the 1. Mouth
generalizations organs in digestive 2. Pancreas
and abstractions system?” 3. Small
about the lessons Intestine
4. Anus
5. Esophagus
6. Liver
7. Stomach
8. Large
intestine
“Very Good!”

“What are some factors

that affect our digestive “Lifestyle, Stress
system? and Medication”

“It seems that you have

learned our today’s
lesson. Good job!”

“Give yourselves a round

of applause.”
(The students will
clap)
I. Evaluating Assessment:
learning
1-5. Multiple Choice.
1. Which of the ff. is Answer:
NOT a function of 1. B
Digestive System? 2. A
a. Eliminate non- 3. A
digestible wastes 4. C
b. Eliminate 5. C
nitrogenous wastes
c. Ingest food
d. Break down food
into smaller,
absorbable
molecules
2. Where does food
pass through
between the mouth
and the stomach?
a. Esophagus
b. Rectum
c. Small Intestine
d. Large Intestine
3. Nutrients from
digested food are
absorbed in which
digestive organ?
a. Small intestine
b. Large intestine
c. Stomach
d. Esopaghus
4. What are the steps
of the digestive
process?
a. Digestion in the
small intestine,
chewing, in the
stomach, absorption
and waste
elimination.
b. Chewing, digestion
in the stomach,
waste elimination,
absoption and
digestion in the
small intestine.
c. Chewing, digestion
in the stomach,
digestion in the
small intestine,
absorption and
waste elimination.
5. How long is an small
intestine?
a. 15 feet
b. 20 cm
 c. 22 feet
d. 18 m
Essay (5pts)
What practices you must
to maintain your digestive
healthy? Explain in 3
sentences.
J. Additional Assignment
activities for 1. When a person feels a burning sensation
application or in his/her chest or throat, he/she is
remediation experiencing heartburn. Why do you think
this health condition occurs?
2. Define the ff.
a. Absorption
b. Assimilation
c. Digestion
d. Egestion
e. Ingestion

Prepared by:

JOHN MICHAEL B. BERANIA

Pre-Service Teacher

Checked by:

MR. LITO ROJO

Cooperating Teacher