A. Teaching Context
In teaching about Earthquake and Its Causes to be taught in the Science subject, learner-centered approach is the best medium to facilitate learning.
B. Educational Setting
Grade 7 high school learners in a private school setting with an average of 25 students per class.
C. ASSURE
- ANALYZE LEARNERS
Age: 12- 13 years old
Economic Status: Below average – above average income households.
Diversity: 80% catholic students with 10% international students.
Gender: 60% female, 40% male
Learning Styles:
- State Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:
The objectives stated follows the understanding level of Bloom’s Taxonomy, the first and second objective shows how the learner’s level requires explaining and understanding concepts about an earthquake. The last objective requires learners to use their deep level of understanding to be able to generate an evacuation plan which shows collaborative activity for the whole class.
1. explain what an earthquake is
2. describe the causes of an earthquake
3. develop an evacuation plan during an earthquake.
2. SELECT METHODS, MEDIA, MATERIALS
| Method, Media, Material | Learning Style |
| Science book | Visual and auditory learners with direct and interactive instructions. |
| Power Point Presentation | Visual and auditory learning accompanied with interactive lecture |
| Whiteboard/Chalk board discussion | Visual and auditory learning accompanied with interactive lecture |
| Oreo Cookie Plate Tectonics Activity | Collaborative learning |
| Facilitate an Earthquake Drill | Collaborative learning |
4. UTILIZE MEDIA AND MATERIAL
a. Prepare the lesson plan, materials, and activities.
b. Use the projector or tv inside the classroom to present the PowerPoint slide.
c. Download and use 2-3 minute YouTube videos to present in the class.
d. Ask the class to prepare their science books provided by the school.
e. Talk to the level coordinator about an earthquake drill to be facilitated.
f. Arrange the learning environment appropriate with the class and subject.
g. Anticipate questions and answers by students.
5. REQUIRE LEARNER PARTICIPATION
Teacher and learner-centered methods will be used for engagement process that allow students to be more open in asking questions resulting in an active participation.
Learner Participation Guide
| Topic | Instructional Material | Activity |
| Presentation of Learning Objectives | PowerPoint slide | Class discussion about prior knowledge and expectation in the subject. |
| Parts of an Earthquake | PowerPoint presentation and short YouTube video | Oral Recitation – Enumerate and identify parts of an earthquake |
| Causes of an Earthquake (Faults) | PowerPoint presentation and chalkboard | Group Discussion, Oral Recitation, Oreo Cookie Plate Tectonics Activity |
| Earthquake Preparedness | PowerPoint Presentation | Develop evacuation plan and route. Facilitate an earthquake drill |
6. Evaluate and Revise
Formative assessments happen at the end of every subtopic (quizzes and activities). A summative assessment will occur at the end of the lesson. The students are required to hand in a reflection about their realizations and the skills they have acquired by doing the last activity.
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