ST.

LOUISE DE MARILLAC COLLEGE OF SORSOGON

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
S.Y. 2020-2021

SCIENCE 10 SUBJECT & Grade Level

Learning Module

FIRST QUARTER UNIT or Unit Title

Earth & Space

Plate Tectonics: Main Topic per Quarter

anchored by the

The Science of Plate Tectonics and performance standard

Disaster Preparedness

Foreword
 Ms. Fatima B. Janaban
Science 10 Teacher

Reminders, you may add or insert instructions suited to

your subject, SOPs, manner of submission, deadlines
Things to Remember!
(Simple perfect tense)
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To do well in this module, you need to remember and do the following:

1. Read everything carefully and thoroughly.

2. Always follow the instructions.
3. Finish each activity and submit your output before proceeding to the next module.
4. Take down notes in your computer or notebook. Process questions will always be asked
to check your understanding.
5. Use a dictionary to look up the meaning of unfamiliar words.
6. Utilize your textbook and magazines as your major references for your independent
learning.
7. Use the rubric to guide you in the preparation and evaluation of the expected outputs.
8. Consult your teacher if you need to clarify or verify something about an activity.
9. Follow the schedule of the activities, remind yourself of deadlines. Read in advance
when necessary.
10. Find time to relax and take a break. Have fun learning.

Lessons and Coverage for the Quarter:

Essential Questions
In this unit you are expected to answer the key questions below:

 How should we prepare for disasters that include volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and
tsunamis?
 How do Earth’s plate movements affect humans?

Student Learning Targets: Most Essential Learning Competencies

 I can describe and relate the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and
major mountain belts to Plate Tectonic Theory
 I can describe the different types of plate boundaries.
 I can explain the different processes that occur along the plate boundaries.
 I can describe the internal structure of the Earth.
 I can describe the possible causes of plate movement.
 I can enumerate the lines of evidence that support plate movement.

Module Map: You can make your own map/graphic organizer for the whole quarter.
Here is a simple map of the above lesson that you will cover for the first quarter.

Global Distribution of Volcan

Epicenters, and Moun

Introduction to Plate T
The Science of Plate
Tectonics and Disaster Evidences of Plate Te
Preparedness

The Earth's Inter

Types of Plate Boun

Disaster Prepared

Pre-assessment intended only for the first module/week 1

PRE-ASSESSMENT:
Minimum of 5 – max. of 10 questions

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 Let’s find out how much you already know about this unit. Kindly answer the short test below.
Read carefully, then write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided. Take note of the
questions that you find difficult to answer.

____1. You are an oceanographer and want to map the ocean floor on the east coast of the
Philippines. As you do your study, you notice that there is a portion in the ocean floor which is
relatively much deeper than the rest. What most likely is that deeper part?

a. Linear sea c. Rift valley

b. Oceanic ridge d. Trench

____2. Earthquakes, volcanism, and mountain building are three of the most spectacular earth
processes related to tectonic activity. Which statement justifies the occurrence of a number of
volcanoes in the Pacific Ring of Fire?
a. The magma is most active in the peripheral areas of the Pacific Ocean Basin.
b. The peripheral areas of the Pacific Ocean Basin contain the boundaries of several plates where
subduction takes place.
c. Earthquakes and tsunamis occurred when these volcanoes were formed, thus, changing the
landscape.
d. The plate beneath the Pacific Ocean is constantly moving, thus, forming more volcanoes.

____3. Earthquake epicenters are randomly distributed on earth. Is this true or false?
a. True. Earthquakes can happen anywhere across the globe because the plates are moving.
b. True. Earthquakes are random events because earth is a geologically active planet.
c. False. Earthquake epicenters are found exclusively along the periphery of the Pacific Ocean
Basin.
d. False. Earthquake epicenters are much more common at the ocean ridges and beside trenches,
just as volcanoes are.

____4. If you were given the following choices of permanent residence when you become an adult,
which place would be less prone to natural disasters?
a. Los Angeles, California, USA c. Singapore, Republic of Singapore
b. Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines d. Sicily, Italy

____5. In Albay, people still live within the permanent danger zone around Mayon volcano. What
would you suggest to the governor of Albay to solve the issues on evacuating residents from the
permanent danger zone when the volcano shows signs of eruption, even if the province has a very
good record of having a zero casualty?
a. Build a permanent evacuation center for the people of Albay.
b. Educate the residents on the dangers of living near a volcano.
c. Provide financial assistance to build their homes away from the volcano and means of
livelihood.
d. Conduct a seminar on the benefits of living far away from the permanent danger zone of the
volcano.
 Week 1 (August 24-28, 2020)

Module 1:
Global Distribution of Volcanoes, Earthquake
Epicenters, and Mountain Belts

Motivation

On January 12, 2020 a phreatomagmatic eruption of Taal Volcano occurred and there
Figure 1:
were fissures observed around the said volcano and its vicinity. Have you ever wondered why
this volcanic activity happen?

LEARNER’S TARGET: Learning Target

I can describe and relate the distribution of volcanoes, earthquake

epicenters, and mountain belts.

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 EXPLORE Includes the motivation and introduction of the lesson with the transitory statement.

Read the text below to learn more about the lesson. Transitory statement/instruction

Figure 2: (Left) Mayon Volcano in Albay is an active stratovolcano in the Philippines. (Right) The Sierra Madre in Northeastern
Luzon is the longest mountain range in the Philippines. (google images)
Acknowledge the sources

Thirty percent of Earth’s surface is composed of landmasses. Evidences suggest that

these landmasses were once joined into a supercontinent called Pangaea. Tectonic forces
broke up this great landmass and, over time, led to the present arrangement of continents and
seafloors. Introduction

Our country is blessed with so many land features such as mountains and volcanoes.
These features can be sources of different minerals can be used for agricultural purposes. For
example, we have the majestic and world renowned Mayon Volcano. Because of its activity, it
produces fertile slopes and plains which are used by the locals to grow their crops. Also found
in the Northeastern coast of Luzon, we have the Sierra Madre mountain range which is home to
many endemic species of flora and fauna.

Have you ever wondered why and how these geological wonders of the earth endowed
in our country? Have you ever asked why some mountains erupt, while others don’t? Does the
Earth’s crust move before, during and after earthquake, and when volcano erupts? How should
we prepare for disasters of this magnitude? This module will help you find the answer to these
questions.

In this module, we will study thoroughly the framework that will enable us to
understand how and why several features of the Earth continuously change. This Transitory
theory is what
Statement
we call “Plate Tectonics”. This describes the events within the Earth that give rise to mountain
ranges, earthquake belts, and other features of the earth’s surface.

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to answer the question below: Essential Question

What is the relationship among the locations of volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and mountain belts?

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 Let’s gather ideas about plate tectonics.

FIRM- UP Activity

ACTIVITY NO. 1: VOCABULARY STATION

Directions:
1. In the word search puzzle below, try to find the words related to the lesson. Cross-out
the words then write the word in the first column of the Vocabulary Work Mat below.
2. Using your textbook and/or dictionary to fill out the Vocabulary Work Mat. You will be
researching your textbook and/or dictionary to find the descriptions of each word.
3. Write the description to each word in the appropriate column and the source where you
found the description. Provide a page number for textbook sources only.
P A V N I A T N U O M
H E E O S F A U L T S
I P A O L I M V Q R T
V I U R A C T I V E L
O C V I T T A S R N E
L E W D X H F N B C B
C N A G D E Q G O H R
S T C E H M O U E O A
Y E B S I N L S A I N
Z R E T A R C A C K G
R I N G O F F I R E E

Vocabulary Work Mat

Page
Words Description Number
(Textbook)

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ACTIVITY NO. 2: PUT ON THE MAP

Now that you’re familiar with the terms related to Plate Tectonics, you can now locate
and relate volcanoes, earthquake epicenters and mountain belts.

Look at the world map shown below. Where do you think earthquakes are most likely to
happen? Where can you find volcanoes? Where are the major mountain belts of the world
located? Where are tsunamis most likely to happen?

Figure 3: WORLD MAP

Write your answers to the questions above by filling in the “Put on the Map” worksheet.
Write the place or location under the “Where in the world?” column. Then write your reason or
explanation under the “Why here?” column.

Put On the Map Worksheet

Where in the world? Why here?
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Mountain Belts
Tsunamis

Let’s check your knowledge by answering the following questions below.

Questions:
1. What was your basis for identifying these locations in the world map?
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Do earthquakes and tsunamis occur randomly on Earth? Are volcanoes and mountain belts
found in every country or continent? Why? Why not?
__________________________________________________________________________
3. If you were living in one of these places, would you consider these volcanoes, earthquake
epicenters and mountain belts beneficial? Why or why not?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
4. What is the relationship among the locations of volcanoes, earthquake epicenters and
mountain belts? Essential Question
__________________________________________________________________________

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 Differentiated activities /validation of students understanding/ relate to real
DEEPEN life/ generalization

Now that you’ve located the volcanoes, earthquake epicenters and

mountain belts in the world, you can now identify and locate some of the famous
active volcanoes in the world.

ACTIVITY NO. 3: TRACING TIME!

See if you can trace the chain of volcanoes that encircle the Pacific Ocean. Using your
textbook please refer on page 4 for the activity. You can also use the internet and other
resources, identify atleast one volcano that is located in the following places and trace it on the
map provided below:

New Zealand Kamchatka Peninsula Mexico

Philippines Aleutians Islands Colombia
Alaska Ecuador Indonesia
Oregon Chile Japan
Kuril Islands Peru Washington State

After tracing the volcanoes identified above, answer the questions below.

Questions:
1. Are the volcanoes scattered randomly all over the place, or are they confined to certain
places?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What pattern of distribution of volcanoes is observed?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why are the active volcanoes of the world found in these places?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Situation Analysis:

In Bulusan, people still live within the permanent danger zone around Bulusan volcano. What
would you suggest to the mayor of Bulusan to solve the issues on evacuating residents from the
permanent danger zone when the volcano shows signs of eruption, even if the province has a very good
record of having a zero casualty?

Can be a mini performance task or preparation for the performance task/

TRANSFER
Apply to real life situations

ACTIVITY NO. 4: PROMPT MY BRAIN

In the previous activities, you pointed out the location of volcanoes, earthquakes,
mountain belts and tsunamis using a world map. If you are located in one of these places, how
should we prepare for disasters that include volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis?
Moreover, how do Earth’s mechanisms affect humans?
Sum up your answers to these questions by filling in the Initial column of the IRF chart
below.

KEY QUESTIONS INITIAL REVISED FINAL

How should we
prepare for
disasters that
include volcanic
eruptions,
earthquakes, and
tsunamis?

How do Earth’s
mechanisms affect
humans?

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REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS MODULE:
Materials:
PEAC JHS INSET Learning Module Exemplar 2017 (Science:G10/Q1 – Activity No. 2 & 4)
Janaban F., et. al., 2020, Science & Technology 10, p. 4

Website:
Figure 4- https://geology.com/world/world-map.shtml

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