DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGION III
Matalino St., D.M. Government Center, Maimpis,
City of San Fernando(P)
This material was contextualized by the
Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD)
Learning Resource Management and Development Center
(LRMDC)
Department of Education
DIVISION OF BULACAN
JAPHIA Z. VENERABLE
Writer and Layout Artist
ANNA MARIE C. ROXAS
Illustrator
MARINELLA GARCIA Sy, Ph.D.
Education Program Supervisor in Science
RAINELDA M. BLANCO, Ph.D.
LRMDS Supervisor
GREGORIO C. QUINTO JR. Ed.D.
Chief Curriculum and Implementation Division
CECILIA E. VALDERAMA, Ph. D.
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
ZENIA G. MOSTOLES, Ed. D., CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent
Region III
LIBRADA S. RUBIO
Regional Education Supervisor (Science)
MA. EDITHA R. CAPARAS, Ed. D.
LRMDS Regional Education Supervisor
ELIZABETH M. PERFECTO, Ed.D.
CLMD Chief
BENJAMIN D. PARAGAS, CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent
OIC- Assistant Regional Director
BEATRIZ G. TORNO, Ph.D., CESO IV
Regional Director
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LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
1. Develop an understanding about the useful and harmful
materials.
2. Use the properties of materials whether they are useful or
harmful.
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WOOD GLASS PLASTIC BOTTLE
STEEL CERAMIC
STEEL
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Some examples of hazardous wastes you may find inside
your house include:
BATTERY LPG GAS PESTICIDE
MOTH BALLS Q MURIATIC ACID
When is a material a waste?
When a material already served its primary use and can be
discarded, it is considered a waste.
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Let’s check
ACTIVITY 1
QA
Direction: Cross out your answer.
1. A substance used for destroying insects or other
organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
PESTICIDE COOKING OIL MURIATIC ACID FERTILIZER
2. Used for containing and transporting goods such as foods,
powders, ice, magazines, chemicals, and waste.
NEWSPAPER BACKPACK PLASTIC BAG CURTAIN
3. This is a periodical publication containing written
information about current events.
STORY BOOK NEWSPAPER DICTIONARY
4. A colored substance that is spread over a surface and
dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating.
NAIL POLISH PAINT MOTOR OIL KEROSENE
5. A small pellet of a pungent substance, typically
naphthalene, put among stored clothes to keep away
moths.
PERFUME LYE MOTHBALLS BATTERY
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Direction: Classify the different materials found inside
the box as useful or harmful. Write your answers in the
table below.
Candy wrappers plastic bags
food cartons empty paint cans
Old newspapers plastic water bottles
Used paint brush Drained batteries
Vegetable craps kerosene
Useful Materials Harmful Materials
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ACTIVITY 3
Direction: Find five useful materials and five harmful materials
in the puzzle below. You can go up, down, horizontal, vertical
or diagonal.
M P L A S T I C M O
O N E W S P A P E R
T E G S O L V E N T
H D C S T A E D I I
B U Y U D I U B M S
A G L A S S C B U S
L E N E A N E I L U
L W O O D A L G D E
S A K E R O S E N E
S I P A I N T R G Y
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III. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
A. EVALUATION
Fill out the table below. Enumerate some useful and harmful
materials that you can find at home or in school. If it is useful, give
examples by which you can use it.
MATERIALS WAYS TO USE/ WAYS TO DISPOSE PROPERLY
A. Useful Materials
B. Harmful Materials
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C. Harmful Materials
B.ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY
Direction: Reveal the word by answering what is being described on
each number. Put the first letter inside the box
1. Refined petroleum used as fuel for internal
combustion engines. __ __ S __ L I __ E
2. A type of citrus fruit and a very good source
of vitamins, especially vitamin C. __ __ A __G E
3. A liquid derived from petroleum, especially for
use as a fuel or lubricant. __ I L
4. A medicine or other substance which has a
physiological effect when ingested. __ R __G
5. A wide-mouthed, cylindrical container made
of glass or pottery, especially one used for
storing food. __ __ R
6. A smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on
the skin for medicinal purposes or as a
cosmetic. __ I __T__ E N T
7. A container, typically made of glass or plastic
and with a narrow neck, used for storing drinks
or other liquids. __ O __ __ L E
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SYNOPSIS
A material is useful when it has many uses and applications.
When it can no longer serve a purpose, it is considered waste. Some
waste materials can be toxic and harmful to organisms and the
environment. The properties of a material determines its usefulness. It
also identify which materials can be used for certain purposes and
how materials can be discarded.
A graduate of Bachelor in Elementary Education, major in General
Education from College of Mary Immaculate. Became a call center
representative from 2011- 2013 and Support Specialist from 2013- 2015,
experiences that helps her deal with a variety of challenges every
single day, juggle multiple tasks at once, use clear language, proper
etiquette and be able to convey instructions in a way that is
understood the first time around. Currently teaching fifth graders in Sto.
Niño Elementary School making sure that they will be productive
citizens once they get out of school.
Illustrator: ANNA MARIE C. ROXAS
A graduate of Bachelor in Elementary Education from Bulacan State
University- Malolos year 2015. Currently teaching Kindergarten in Sto.
Niño Elementary School located at Sto. Niño, Pandi, Bulacan. Actively
promoting student well-being for a number of reasons, despite the
complexities involved.
Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD)
Learning Resource Management and Development Center
(LRMDC) Department of Education
Regional Office III
