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Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Name of Teacher: _______________________________________ Section : ___________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN SCIENCE 5
FOURTH QUARTER/ WEEK 2/ DAY 01

Learning Target

In this module, you will investigate the extent of soil erosion in the community and its effect on
living things and the environment.

Your Lesson for Today

In this module, you will Identify and describe the factors affecting soil erosion.

When rocks are broken down into different pieces, it does not stay in one place. Some
rock fragments become part of the soil. Others are transferred from one place to another.
The movement of rock fragments and soil from one place to another is called erosion.
Materials that are transported due to erosion are called sediments.

Erosion is the process that wears away surface materials and moves them from one
location to another.

Factors Affecting Soil Erosion

Just like in weathering, there are different factors affecting soil erosion. It includes
water, wind, animals, and humans.

Water

Wind

Animals

Humans

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Water
As water flows, it transports rocks and soil particles
from one place to another.
The speed of flowing water affects the rate of
erosion. The faster the water flows, the farther the erosion
would be. Faster movement of water can cause many
sediments to be carried away by the water.
As water aids erosion, its color changes depending
on the color of the rock and the soil particles it carries. For
example, water that flows from a mountain can be brown
because of the soil particles from the mountain that it
carries. Mud left on the ground after flooding is also
evidence of erosion.

Wind
As the wind blows, it carries light particles of rocks
and soil, transporting and depositing them in another place.
Strong winds carry the particles of soil to a distant place.
Wind erosion can take place in an area where the soil
is
Not compacted. When the wind blows, the particles of sand
move along with it. Light particles of soil can easily be
blown away by the wind.
Erosion by wind contributes a lot to shaping the
Earth's surface. An example of this is the formation of dunes.
These are ridges of sand formed by the wind and are usually
found in desert or shorelines. Dunes are formed when the
wind blows sand into a secluded area. As sand accumulates,
the dunes grow and vary in shape. An example of dunes can
be found in Ilocos Norte.

Animals
Animals also contribute to the transportation of
sediments. When burrowing animals dig the ground, some
rock and soil particles to their bodies. As they move from
place to place. They carry such particles, too.

Humans
Although erosion is a natural phenomenon, humans
have a major contribution to the rate of soil erosion in the
environment. Whenever we walk, the soil clings to our shoes,
so the soil gets transported from place to place.
Other human activities like gardening can also erosion
since soil moves as we dig the ground.
When quarrying, the impact created by blasting rocks
quarrying and soil particles triggers soil erosion. Huge volumes of soil
and sand also get transported when they are used in the
construction of houses and other infrastructure.

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Practice Exercise 1

A. Directions: Read each item and draw a happy face if it a factor affecting soil erosion and a
sad face if not.

____________1. Wind
____________2. Thunder
____________3. Water
____________4. Animals

____________5. Humans

B. Complete the diagram by filling out the missing word in the circle.

Factors
Affecting Soil
Erosion

Practice Exercise 2

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct, write False if not.

______________1. Erosion is the process that wears away surface materials and moves them
from one location to another.

______________2. Gardening does not cause soil erosion.

______________3. The faster the running water is, the farther the erosion would be.

______________4. Light particles of the soil can easily be carried away by the wind.

______________5. Human is NOT one of the factors affecting soil erosion.

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Application

Quarrying is the process of removing rock, sand, gravel, or other minerals from
the ground to use them to produce materials for construction or other uses.
So, a quarry is any such working on the surface of the earth where minerals are extracted.
What do you think is the effect of this human activity on living things and the environment?

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

Generalization

REMEMBER:

 Erosion is the process that wears away surface materials and moves them from one
location to another.
 There are different factors affecting soil erosion. It includes water, wind, animals, and
humans.
 As water flows, it transports rocks and soil particles from one place to another.
 As the wind blows, it carries light particles of rocks and soil, transporting and depositing
them in another place.
 Erosion by wind contributes a lot to shaping the Earth's surface.
 Burrowing, digging, and movement of animals transfer soil particles from one place to
another
 Humans have a major contribution to the rate of soil erosion in the environment.
 Other human activities like gardening can also erosion since soil moves as we dig the
ground.
 Quarrying has an impact created by blasting rocks and soil particles and triggers soil
erosion

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Evaluation

Directions: Match the description in column A with the words in Column B. Write the letter of the
correct answer.

A B

1 Moving or carrying of A Wind

soil through trucks and
bulldozers.
2 Soil is blown from one B Human
place to another.
3 Soil is carried by the C Animals
strong current.

4 Soil is carried through D Erosion

the body parts like
hooves when they go
from one place to
another.

5. It is the process that E. Water

wears away surface
materials and moves
them from one location
to another.

References:

Science Beyond Borders 5, pp 158-160

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN SCIENCE V
FOURTH QUARTER/ WEEK 2/ DAY 02

Learning Target

In this module, you will investigate the extent of soil erosion in the community and its effect on
living things and the environment.

Your Lesson for Today

In this module you will illustrate how certain factors affect the amount of soil carried away: a)
slope of land; b) strength and volume of running water.

Lets us know first the meaning of these some words that you will encounter in this lesson:

slope - is an inclined surface of land; the rise or fall of the land surface

steep -rising or falling sharply

a steep mountain slope.

Current - in a river or stream, a current is the flow of water influenced by gravity as

the water moves downhill to reduce its potential energy.

Try To Discover

Look at these two pictures of different landforms, which of these is prone to soil
erosion? Why?

A B

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Land Slope Affects Erosion

A slope is an inclined surface of the land. The slope of land affects the rate of erosion.
Roots of trees and other plants absorb water as it rains, but some unabsorbed water still flows
downward, washing away soil. If the surface is greatly slanted, the water that flows has greater
force and thus carries soil. This results in greater and faster erosion.

Steep slopes have a greater impact on soil composition than surfaces with a slight slant.
The minerals and organic content present in the soil moves down toward the slope, due to
heavy rainfall. Soil erosion is experienced higher in slopes with less vegetation.

In general, the steeper and longer a slope is, the faster water runs off of it, and the
greater potential there is for erosion. But many other factors come into play in determining
what becomes of a slope over time when exposed to stormwater runoff. In some landscapes,
extremely steep slopes can be observed with dense vegetation and little or no erosion, while
other locations with more moderate slopes develop into barren gullies. This is
because many other factors come into play -- soil type and the past uses and management
of the slope have a major role to play, as well as the condition of the land above the slope.

Strength and Volume of Running Water

Soil erosion has been considered the primary cause of soil degradation because soil
erosion leads to the loss of topsoil and soil organic matter, which are essential for the growing
of plants.

A current, in a river or stream, is the flow of water influenced by gravity as

the water moves downhill to reduce its potential energy. Water current is the rate of movement
in the water, and ways to describe water current include its speed and direction. There are
different types of water currents that behave in different ways because they are affected by
separate variables. Strength and volume of running water play a huge role in soil erosion. A
gentle slope may be less prone to erosion, but the slope’s length can prove to be a detrimental
factor.

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Practice Exercise 1

Directions: Look at the given pictures. Put a checkmark if it shows land slope that affects soil
erosion and mark X if not.

1.____ 4._____

2._____

5._____

3._____

Practice Exercise 2

Directions: Look at the given pictures. Put a checkmark if it shows the strength and volume of
water that affects soil erosion and mark X if not.

1.__ 2.___ 3.__

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4.___ 5._____

Application

Many people are living in inclined or steep mountains, especially in the

province. If you happen to live in that kind of place, how can you and your family help in
preventing soil erosion?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Generalization

REMEMBER :

 The slope of land affects the rate of erosion.

 If the surface is greatly slanted, the water that flows has greater force and thus carries
soil. This results in greater and faster erosion.
 The steeper and longer a slope is, the faster water runs off of it, and the greater
potential there is for erosion.
 Strength and volume of running water play a huge role in soil erosion.

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Evaluation

Directions: Read and analyze each item. Write True if the statement is correct and False if
NOT.

__________1. The steeper and longer a slope is, the faster water runs off of it, and the

greater potential there is for soil erosion.

__________2. If the surface is greatly slanted, the water that flows has greater force and thus

carries soil. This results in greater and faster erosion

___________3. The slope of a land DOES NOT affect the rate of erosion.

___________4. Strength and volume of running water play a huge role in soil erosion.

___________5. The faster the running water is, the slower the soil erosion would be.

References:

Science Beyond Borders 5 pp 161-163

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN SCIENCE 5
FOURTH QUARTER/ WEEK 2/ DAY 03

Learning Target

In this module, you will investigate the extent of soil erosion in the community and its effect on
living things and the environment. (S5ES-IVb-2)

Your Lesson for Today

In this module you will illustrate how certain factors affect the amount of soil carried away:
c) presence of land crops.
d) dryness and size of soil particles

BRIEF DISCUSSION

Soil erosion cannot be prevented since this is naturally occurring in the environment.

However, some practices can control soil erosion and its harmful effects.

Farmers use different techniques to prevent erosion. They use some common farming

techniques in planting their crops, such as contour plowing, terracing, and strip cropping. This

technique lessens the soil carried away by the different agents of soil erosion.

Contour Plowing – Since erosion easily takes place on a slope, farmers who plant on

mountainsides follow the contours or curves of the land instead of planting the crops up and down

the slope to slow down the flow of water and the soil that it carries.

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Strip Cropping – It involves alternately planting different crops in strips. These crops are

planted across the slope, too. In this method, grass and other plants that grow close to the ground

are planted in strips between bands of grain crops. The strip crops lessen the soil erosion since

they hold much water in the soil.

Terracing – Farmers build wide flat rows of terraces on mountainsides to act as a ridge to

help slow down the flow of water that carries soil. By doing so, the rate of erosion also slows down.

Crop Rotation – Refers to planting crops in a different spot each year. Doing so helps the

soil maintain its good quality. A soil that has a good quality is moist. Moist soil cannot be carried

away easily by wind and water.

Character or type of soil – Some types of soil erode easily than others. Some soil has a fine

texture and some have a rough texture. Soil with finer particles like sand and silt can be eroded easily

than bigger soil particles of clay. Loam soil contains more organic nutrients that can hold more water

and reduce the flow of soil particles.

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When the wind blows on land without plants or vegetation, the dry soil breaks apart, making
the lighter particles be blown to other places. A dust storm may occur which will carry the soil to other
places and form a new landform. Wind erosion can take place in any area where the soil is dry and
not compacted.
Water also carries soil particles. As water flows, it transports small rocks and soil particles
easily compared to the bigger ones.

Did you learn something from the information given? If

yes, you can now answer the different exercises.

Practice Exercise 1

DIRECTIONS: Write true if the statement is correct false if not.

_________1. Crop rotation helps the soil become moist and of good quality. A soil that has a
good quality is moist. Moist soil cannot be carried away easily by wind and
water.
_________ 2. The most common technique used on steeper slopes is terracing. This
technique hold water that caries soil particle.
_________ 3. Contour plowing does not prevent soil erosion by water.

_________ 4. People can conserve soil and prevent soil erosion by planting crops and trees.

_________ 5. Light particles of soil can be easily blown away by the wind compared to bigger

particles.

_________6. Farmers do not help lessen soil erosion.

_________7. Crops also serve as a vegetation cover of the soil to prevent soil erosion.

_________ 8. Strong winds carry small particles of soil in a distance place

_________9. Wind can carry small particles in any area where the soil is not compact.

_________10. Soil erosion cannot be prevented since this is naturally occurring in the

environment.

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Practice Exercise 2

DIRECTIONS: Complete the sentence below. Choose your answer inside the box.

carried compacted bigger Small soil

1. Crop rotation maintains the good quality of the soil. Good quality of soil is moist which
cannot be

_________easily by the wind and water.

2. Contour plowing slow down the flow of water and the _________ that it carries.

3. Light particles of soil can be easily blown away by the wind compared to ________ one.

4._________ particles of soil can be carried away easily by the wind and result in soil erosion.

5. Wind erosion can take place in any area where the soil is not _______________

Application

As a student, what can you do to lessen soil erosion?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Generalization

They use some common farming techniques in planting their crops, such
as contour plowing, terracing, and strip cropping. This technique lessens the soil
carried away by the different agents of soil erosion.

Strong winds carry soil particles in a distance place. Light particles of soil
can be easily blown away by the wind compared to the bigger ones.

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Integrated the Development of the following Learning Skills:

1. Communication Skills 3. Critical Thinking Skills
*Following directions *Analyzing given questions and giving appropriate
responses
2. Collaboration and Creativity 4. Character
*Doing the Activity with siblings and Parents *Care for the Environment

Evaluation

DIRECTIONS: Change the underlined word to make the statement correct. Write your answer
on the space before the number.

_________1. Farmers who plant on mountainsides do not follow the contours or curves of the
land to slow down the flow of water and the soil that it carries.
_________ 2. Soil with finer particles like sand and silt can be eroded easily than smaller soil
particles.
_________ 3. Dry soil contains more organic nutrients that can hold more water and reduce
the flow of soil particles.
_________ 4. Terracing does not help slow down the flow of water that carries soil. By
doing
so, the rate of erosion also slows down.
_________ 5. Bigger particles can be blown easily by the wind from one place to another
place.

References:
Cyber Science 5 page 313-319
Science Beyond Borders page 158-169

Prepared by: MICHAEL E. BERTOS/PZES

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN SCIENCE 5
FOURTH QUARTER/ WEEK 2/ DAY 04

Learning Target

In this module, you will investigate the extent of soil erosion in the community and its effect on
living things and the environment. (S5ES-IVb-2)

Your Lesson for Today

In this module, you will describe the effects of soil erosion on living things and the environment
(shape of land; condition of water)

BRIEF DISCUSSION

Soil erosion greatly affects the land and living things on Earth. It carries away the topsoil on
Earth’s surface where plants anchor their roots firmly. It changes landforms on Earth’s surface. It is
estimated that the topsoil is eroding faster than it forms in more than one-third of the world's
agricultural land. How would it affect all of us?

 Change of Landforms
Soil erosion can change the different landforms. As water seeps through a hill or a
mountain, the soil may loosen, and landslide may occur changing the shapes of the
mountain or a hill. Some soil particles may be carried to the streams, lakes, and rivers. This
will lead
to flooding of the lower areas in the community that could destroy lives and properties.

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Soil from the hilly places is carried down to

the plains, creating an elevated area.

 Shortage of Food Supply

The loss of topsoil results in a lesser harvest of farmers, poor quality of
crops, and lesser income for the farmers. How would it affect non-farmers like you? If the
farmers would have less harvest, there will be a food shortage in the community. The food
will be expensive and so most people will be malnourished and easily affected by diseases.
Farmers will have less income and the economy of the country will be affected.

Rice plants cannot yield more harvest if the

topsoil is not fertile.

 Flooding and Siltation

Aside from food shortage, people will suffer from floods as there are no
Roots of plants to absorb water. Soil erosion can also damage fisheries and dam reservoirs,
as siltation happens at the lower ground within the area.
Erosion brought about by water can wash mine tailing to nearby bodies of water and
pollute them. Polluted seas and rivers can affect aquatic plants and animals, as well as the
potable water supply of animals and humans.

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Tuguegarao province was heavily flooded

after Typhoon Vamco poured down on
swathes of the main Luzon island,
including the capital, metropolitan
Manila.

Did you learn something from the information given? If

yes, you can now answer the different exercises.

Practice Exercise 1

Directions: Draw if the situation describes the effect of soil erosion and if not.

_______1. Shaping of landforms.

_______2. Decrease in food production.

_______3. Plants grow healthy.

_______4. Decrease of available potable water.

_______5. Changes in appearance of mountain.

_______6. Deposition of mine tailings

_______7. Removal of topsoil

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_______8. Pollution of water

_______9. Good harvest of crops

______10. Soil can hold or absorb water.

Practice Exercise 2

Directions: Write true if the statement is correct false if not.

_________1. Soil erosion can change the different landforms.

_________2. Soil erosion can pollute seas and river.

_________3. Soil erosion do not affect food production.

_________4. Soil erosion can lead to flooding.

_________5. Soil erosion causes soil from the hilly places carried down to the plains.

Application

Now that you are fully aware of the effect of soil erosion both on
living and nonliving things. As a student simply challenge yourself on
how you can help lessen the effect of soil erosion in our environment.

Generalization

Every natural process here on Earth, like soil erosion, affects both living and
nonliving things. Soil erosion does not only shape Earth's landforms, but it also affects
the ecosystem especially if it happens abruptly. It can also cause food shortage
flooding and siltation.

Integrated the Development of the following Learning Skills:

1. Communication Skills 3. Critical Thinking Skills
*Following directions *Analyzing given questions and giving appropriate
responses
2. Collaboration and Creativity 4. Character
*Doing the Activity with siblings and Parents *Care for the Environment

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Evaluation

Directions: Complete the sentence below. Choose your answer inside the box.

siltation food potable flooding landforms

1. The erosion of topsoil leads to lesser harvest that may cause a shortage of ________
supply.
2. Soil erosion changes the ____________________ as water seeps through the mountain
and caused landslide.
3. Soil erosion causes _________ due to few roots of plants that can grow to absorb water.
4. Polluted seas and rivers can affect the ___________ water supply of animals and humans.
5. Soil erosion can also damage fisheries and dam reservoirs, as ____________happens at
the lower ground within the area.

References:
Cyber Science 5 page 313-314
Science Beyond Borders page 164-165

Prepared by: MICHAEL E. BERTOS/PZES

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN SCIENCE 5
FOURTH QUARTER/ WEEK 2/ DAY 05

Learning Target

In this module you will investigate the extent of soil erosion in the community and its effect on
living things and the environment.

Your Lesson for Today

In this module you will prepare/design a plan that could help reduce soil erosion in the
community.

START UP: In the previous module, you learned the different community that help in reducing
the effects of soil erosion.

Say something about the following terms.

Terracing
Natural vegetation

Ways to
Contour plowing Rip rapping
control Soil
Erosion.

Strip cropping Crop rotation

Soil erosion cannot be avoided because it occurs naturally in the environment. However, there
are practices that can help mitigate the effects of soil erosion.

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Importance of Reducing Soil Erosion

1. Maintain or increase productivity by keeping soil in place.

2. Improve water quality by preventing soil and associated nutrients from entering streams.

3. Keep nutrients in place for the crop to utilize.

4. Improve nutrient cycling due to soil staying in place.

5. Better soil structure to increase infiltration and water-holding capacity and reduce run-off.

6. More soil biodiversity because soil is held in place.

7. Stable soils tolerate weather extremes better than eroded soils.

8. Better aggregate stability and soil health due to increased residue.

9. Less cost to farmers because of reduced nutrient and soil carbon loss.

10. Potential increase in land value in fields with less erosion and better soil health.

Let’s Try This!

Write T if the statement is TRUE, and F is FALSE.

_____1. People can do many things to prevent soil erosion.

_____2. The Banawe Rice terraces, which used to be one of the wonders of the world help prevent

soil erosion in the Mountain Province.

_____3. Illegal logging can help prevent erosion in the mountains.

_____4. Most houses in Baguio City are protected from soil erosion through riprapping.

_____5. Building dikes along riverbanks prevent rain water from carrying away soil.

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Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Name of Teacher: _______________________________________ Section : ___________________

Going Further.

You are going on a treasure hunt. Along the way, you will see traces of soil erosion. You can
only move forward if you can think of methods or ways to solve the problem on trails 1 and 3. Put a
solution for each problem in the box.

Quarry

Illegal Logging

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Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Name of Teacher: _______________________________________ Section : ___________________

PERFORMANCE TASK:

Prepare/design a plan that could help reduce soil erosion in the community.

You are YES-O member of your school. You found out that there is a high risk area for landslide in your
community and you organization decided to prepare/design a plan that could help reduce soil erosion in your
barangay. In your next meeting you will be presenting your recommendations to your organization. You can
interview, use books, or research in the internet to get more information. Fill up the form bellow.

Fill up the information Needed

PLAN TO HELP REDUCE SOIL EROSION IN THE COMMUNITY

Name of Barangay: ________________

Municipality: _____________________

What can you recommend to the reduce soil erosion in your Barangay? Name at least 5 ways and give a short
description for it.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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4. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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5. ________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Name of Teacher: _______________________________________ Section : ___________________

EVALUATION

RUBRICS:
Category 4 3 2 1 Rating

Experimental Design shows Design shows Design shows The student cannot
Design student has analyzed student grasps the student grasps the design a plan.
the problem and has basic idea of the basic idea the
independently problem problem but needs
designed plan. some help in
designing the plan

Data Collection/ Data was collected Data was recorded Data was recorded in Data was recorded
and recorded in an in a manner that a disorganized in an incomplete,
Written Report orderly manner that probably represent manner or only with haphazard manner
accurately reflects the concept. teacher assistance. or only after
the concepts. considerable
Provided evidence Minimal reference to teacher assistance.
Provided evidence of of understanding of relevant scientific
in depth, relevant scientific concepts No mention or
sophisticated concepts inappropriate
understanding of references to
relevant scientific relevant scientific
concepts concepts.

Prepared by: GERLADINE MILO

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