Content Standard
Students demonstrate understanding of the processes that shape the Earth's
surface, specifically focusing on exogenic processes such as weathering and
erosion.
Performance Standard
Students are able to describe and explain the processes of weathering and
erosion, and identify their effects on the environment through practical
activities and discussions.
Learning Competencies
1. Describe how rocks undergo exogenic processes.
2. Identify the two types of weathering and their factors.
3. Explain how the products of weathering are carried away by erosion
and deposited elsewhere.
7E's Lesson Plan
1. Elicit
Activity: Start with a question: "What happens to rocks when they are
exposed to the elements over time?"
Discussion: Allow students to share their thoughts and experiences.
Use local examples, such as changes in rock formations in nearby
mountains or the effects of heavy rains in the area.
2. Engage
Activity: Show a short video (3-5 minutes) illustrating weathering and
erosion in different environments (e.g., riverbanks, mountains).
Discussion: Ask students how they think these processes affect their
surroundings and daily life.
3. Explore
Activity: Organize a hands-on activity where students collect different
types of rocks and observe their textures, colors, and any visible
weathering.
Group Work: In small groups, students will classify the rocks and
discuss the possible weathering processes they underwent. Provide
worksheets that guide their observations.
4. Explain
Lecture: Present the two types of weathering: mechanical and
chemical. Discuss factors that influence these processes, such as
climate and biological activity.
Visual Aids: Use diagrams and images to illustrate the processes of
weathering and erosion. Include local examples, like how heavy rains
can lead to soil erosion in the community.
5. Elaborate
Case Study: Present a local case study of erosion in the community
(e.g., a riverbank that has eroded over time). Discuss the impact of
erosion on local agriculture and infrastructure.
Activity: Have students create a poster or infographic illustrating the
weathering and erosion process using local examples.
6. Evaluate
Assessment: Conduct a quiz with multiple-choice and short-answer
questions to assess understanding of weathering and erosion.
Reflection: Ask students to write a short paragraph on what they
learned about the importance of weathering and erosion in their local
environment.
7. Extend
Homework Assignment: Research a local landform (e.g., a hill, river,
or rock formation) and write a report on how weathering and erosion
have affected it.
Community Project: Plan a clean-up or tree-planting activity in a
local area prone to erosion, connecting students’ learning to real-world
applications.
Contextualization and Localization
Contextualization: Use local rocks, weather patterns, and landforms
to make the content relevant to students' lives.
Localization: Incorporate local environmental issues related to
weathering and erosion, such as the impact on agriculture or local
infrastructure, to foster a sense of responsibility and awareness.
This lesson plan aims to engage students actively while providing them with
knowledge about the processes that shape their environment.
