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QUARTER 4 WEEK 3
Give some ways on what to do
before, during and after an
earthquake and volcanic
eruption.
Fact or Bluff
Let’s identify your prior knowledge about the weather and climate in the
Philippines by answering this activity. Say FACT if the statement is true and
BLUFF if false.
1. The two distinct seasons in the Philippines are the wet and dry.
2. Weather changes from time to time.
3. The type of climate in the Philippines is based on the rainfall
received by a particular lace.
4. ITCZ is a region near the equator where the northern and the
southern hemisphere winds meet.
5. The Philippines consists of 7, 801 islands.
The Philippines is located near the equator. It lies 5 and 20 degrees
north of the equator. The Philippines is an archipelago with 7,107
islands. It is made up of islands of different sizes and features.
Some are very small while others are large. Mountain ranges,
valleys, hills, bodies of water and other landforms are found in the
different islands comprising the Philippines. These geographical
and physical conditions of the Philippines affect its climate.
Read the weather forecast given by PAGASA and answer the
questions that follow. Write the answer in your notebook.
1. What weather system prevails in Luzon
and Visayas o February 23, 2014?
2. Describe the weather in Bicol Region.
Cagayan Region, Aurora, Palawan and
Visayas on February 23, m 14.
3. Describe the weather in Metro Manila
and the rest of Luzon.
4. What is the weather in Mindanao?
5. Where are you right now? Describe the
weather in your
place on as reported in the weather
bulletin from PAGASA.
 Weather is the condition of the atmosphere in a
particular place at a particular time. It affects
your day-to-day activities and determines what
activities you will do for the next day.

Weather changes from time to time. In the weather forecast

given in your Activity #2, you will note that the weather in Metro
Manila and the rest of Luzon was partly cloudy with isolated light
rains. This means that in the morning, the weather in these
places was not the same in the afternoon. Repeating weather
condition over a period of time is called a weather pattern. The
average weather pattern in a certain area over a long period of
time is the area's climate.
The weather forecast is a statement of the expected
weather conditions in a given place over a period of
from one hour in a few days advance. It is determined
by scientists by studying the weather through different
instruments. The study of weather is called meteorology
and the scientists who study about the weather are
called meteorologists. They are commonly called
weathermen. They describe the weather as "bright and
sunny" or "Cloudy" or "cool and dry" or "warm and
humid" or rainy" or
"stormy".
Weather forecast is based from the analysis of the
different element gathered Through the different
weather instruments. In the Philippines, the agency
in-charge of the releasing the weather forecast is
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical
Service Administration (PAGASA).
It is in charge of observing, recording and studying
the weather. PAGASA coordinates with the World
Meteorological Organization (WMO) in forecasting the
weather.
Study the table and answer the questions that
follow.
[Link] month has the highest temperature?
[Link] what month has the least amount of
rainfall?
[Link] does Metro Manila experience the
highest relative humidity?
[Link] what month/s has the most number of
rainy days?
[Link] is the weather that prevails from June
-October?
One day you are watching
television and you learned
the weather forecast for
tomorrow. It will be cloudy
with a 95% chance of rain .
What will you do?
REMEMBER:
Weather – is the atmospheric condition of a particular
place at a particular time. It can be described as
summer, cloudy, rainy, wind, and stormy.
Weather Forecast – is based from the analysis of
weather elements gathered through different weather
instruments.
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical
Services Administration (PAGASA) – the agency in-
charge of observing, recording, studying, and
releasing the weather forecast.
Analyze the graph and answer the following questions.
Encircle the letter of the best answer.
1. In what months have the least amount of
precipitation?
A March and April
B. January and March
C. February and March
D January and February

2. When does Manila experience the most amount of

rainfall?
A. July
B. August
C. September
D. October
3. In what months has the highest temperature?
A. April and May C. March and June
B. March and April D. January and August
4. What is the highest amount of rainfall that occurs in
Manila?
A. 300mm C. 400mm
B. 350mm D. 500mm

5. What is the weather condition of Manila from February to

April?
A. Cloudy C. Sunny
B. Rainy D. Stormy
Write the correct word or group of words as described below. Choose your
answer from the words inside the box.

______ 1. It is the condition of the atmosphere in a particular

place in a particular time.
______ 2. Statement of expected weather condition at a given
place for a period of one hour up to a few days in advance.
_______3. It is a form of severe weather condition that
produces strong winds, heavy, rains, lightning, and thunder.
_______ 4. The hotness or coldness of the air around us.
_______ 5. It means the air holds a significant amount of
water vapor.
_______ 6. Known as a moving air and caused by the unequal
heating of Earth’s surface.
________7. The measure of moisture present in the air.
________ 8. Any form of moisture including rain, drizzle and
hailstone that falls on the ground.
________9. It is the amount of force exerted by air on Earth’s
surface and it can vary from one place to another.
________10. They are the scientists who study about the
weather.
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QUARTER 4 WEEK 3
Checking of Assignment
Study the table below and answer the questions that
follow.
1. What month has the highest temperature?
2. In what month has the least amount of rainfall?
3. When does Metro Manila experience 100 mm
rain and below?
4. What is the prevailing season in Metro Manila
from December to May?
5. Based on the graph what is the season from
June to October?
In today’s discussion, we will
identify the different elements
of weather and the difference
between southwest and
northeast monsoon.
 Elements of Weather
Temperature - is the hotness or coldness of the air
around us. It waves according to the elevation, location of
the place and time of the day. The higher the elevation,
the lower the temperature. It also differs according to the
latitude or location of place in the globe. Places near the
equator receive the direct rays of the sun that is why they
experience high temperatures. Scientists use the
thermometer to measure temperature.
Air Pressure - is the amount of force
exerted by air on Earth’s surface. It can
vary from one place to another. The
temperature of the place, water vapor, in
the atmosphere and the elevation affect
the density of the air. Barometer is used to
measure air pressure.
Humidity - is a measure of moisture present
in the air. It may vary from place to place. It is
affected by temperature. An indication that
humidity is high is when our body feels warm
and sticky. Psychrometer and hygrometer are
used to measure relative humidity. Clouds –
are tiny droplets of water or ice crystals up in
the atmosphere. They are formed as warm air
rises and cools.
Precipitation – is usually formed when clouds
reach the thickness of more than 1 kilometer.
Rain is a liquid precipitation while hail or sleet is
a solid precipitation.
Wind – is moving air. It is caused by the
unequal heating of the Earth’s surface. Near
earth
surface, wind speed near the ground has an
average range from 8 to 24 km/hr. Wind velocity
can be measured using an anemometer.
Southwest Monsoon
Blows from the West Philippine Sea
into the heated continental interior.
It is locally known as Habagat. It
comes from the southwest direction
that brings heavy rain throughout
the country from June-November.
Northeast Monsoon
Northeast Monsoon or Amihan carries cool
and dry winds that bring slight to moderate
rain over the eastern coasts of the
Philippines. It brings cool dry air from
December to February and trade winds
prevails over the country from March to April
bringing much
heat.
Study the data below and answer the questions that follow.
Write your answer in your notebook.
1. In what months do Cebu, Naga and Zamboanga,
experience the heaviest rainfall?
2. In what months does Cebu experience less rain (below
100
cu. mm)?
3. How long do the three places experience wet season?
(above [Link])
Cebu:
Naga:
Zamboanga:
4. In what month does Zamboanga experience dry season?
5. In what months do Cebu, Zamboanga, and Naga
experience the heaviest rainfall?
If you were asked to
choose between the two
seasons of the country,
which would
you prefer? And why?
REMEMBER:
Philippines has two distinct seasons, wet and dry.
Wet season is characterized by heavy rains
throughout the country which usually comes from
June to November.
This season is influenced by the Southwest
monsoon or Habagat.
Dry season is characterized by very hot
temperature with very little or no amount of
rainfall. Northeast monsoon and Trade winds
prevail during this season.
Analyze the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
1. In what months of the year does Luzon experience 200 cu. mm or
more amount
of rainfall?
A. May to October
B. June to November
C. June to December
D. August to December
Analyze the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
2. What would be the season from May to
October?
A. Dry
B. Wet
C. Cool and Dry
D. Hot and Dry
Analyze the graph below and answer the questions that follow.

3. In which months you be least likely to

need a raincoat??
A. January and April
B. January and March
C. February and March
D. January and February
Analyze the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
4. What interpretation can be drawn from the data in terms of precipitation?
I. July and August have the highest amount of rainfall.
II. February and March have the least amount of rainfall.
III. May, June, September, and October have high rainfall next to July and
August.
IV. February and March have lesser rainfall than January, April, November, and
December.
A. I only
B. I and II
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II, III, and IV
Analyze the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
5. What can you infer about the season from the
months of November to April?
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Cool and Dry
D. Hot and Dry
Write True if the statement is correct and change the underlined word if it is
wrong.
____1. Most part of the Philippines experience heavy rainfall during the months
of June to November.
____2. Northeast monsoon brings heavy rains from June to November.
____3. Air Masses, Fronts and prevailing winds affects the weather patterns in
the
Philippines.
___ 4. Prevailing Winds are winds that blow mostly in a single direction.
____5. Southwest Monsoon brings cold moving air from December to January.
___ 6. A front is a boundary between two air masses of different densities,
moisture, or temperature.
___ 7. Weather patterns in the Philippines are dictated by the prevailing winds,
the Habagat and the Amihan.
___ 8. Trade winds bring hot air prevail over the country in November -
December.
___ 9. Southwest Monsoon or Habagat influences wet season.
___10. Northeast Monsoon or Amihan carries cool and dry air from December-
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QUARTER 4 WEEK 3
Checking of Assignment
For today’s lesson, let’s learn the
different seasons that we have in
our country.
Below are words that describe the seasons in the Philippines. Choose the words
that describe dry and wet season and write them on their respective boxes.
The Philippines has two seasons,
namely: wet or rainy season and the
dry season. The of these seasons
varies in different places in the
country. It has two distinct seasons
only because of its location.
Wet season or rainy season
is characterized by heavy rainfall
throughout the country which usually
comes from May to December but the
heaviest downpour in most areas is from
July to October. The southwest monsoon or
Habagat blowing from the ocean brings the
rain. When northeast monsoon or amihan
blows, it also brings rainfall in the eastern
part of the country.
Locally known as tag-ulan this season is
usually the planting time in areas where
there is no irrigation.
During dry season, Filipinos
experience very hot temperature. In
some places of the country people
experience this season from January
to early of May. In other places, there
is short dry season, usually from
March to May only. When summer
comes in the northern hemisphere
most places in the Philippines have
dry season. Locally known as tag-init
or tagtuyot, this season is the time
for farmers to harvest and dry their
crops under the sun.
Four Types of
Climates in the
Philippines
Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If incorrect, change the
underlined word/s to make it correct.
______1. Southwest monsoon brings low precipitation.
______2. Wet season in the Philippines is from May to October.
______3. Northeast monsoon or Amihan influences wet season.
______4. Southwest monsoon or Habagat brings cool and dry air.
______5. Less precipitation and warm days characterize dry season.
______6. Countries located in the equatorial region experience two
seasons.
______7. Northeast monsoon or Hanging Amihan carries cool and dry
winds.
______8. The favorable season for planting rice is in June and July when
precipitation is high.
______9. Trade winds that bring hot air prevail over the country in
November and December.
______10. Southwest monsoon or Habagat brings slight to moderate rain
over the eastern coasts of the Philippines.
You were watching Weather Forecast
report in the television and shown a
climate map. The forecaster reported
that there will be an increase in
temperature and the country may
experience a long period of dry
season. Can you suggest practical
ways to conserve water to avoid water
shortage?
REMEMBER:
The Philippines has two pronounced seasons – dry and
wet.
The dry season is characterized by hot days and clear
skies from December to May.
The wet season or rainy season usually starts from May
to October.
Southwest monsoon or “Hanging Habagat” which
comes from the southwest direction brings heavy rains
throughout the country from June to November.
Northeast Monsoon or “Hanging Amihan” carries cool
and dry winds that bring slight to moderate rain over
the eastern coasts. It blows from December to May
Read the questions and choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Which statement describe Southeast monsoon or Hanging Habagat?
I. It brings typhoons.
II. It brings lots of rain.
III. It brings hot, dry air.
IV. It brings cold, dry air.
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I and IV

2. Which statement does NOT describe Northwest monsoon or Hanging

Amihan?
A. It brings typhoons.
B. It brings dry, cold air.
C. It blows from December to May.
D. It brings bring slight to moderate rain over the eastern coasts.
3. Which statement is TRUE about the seasons in the
Philippines?
I. Philippines has two pronounced seasons – dry and wet.
II. The location of the Philippines on the equator
influences its seasons.
III. The amount of rainfall or precipitation affects the
season in the Philippines.
IV. Southwest monsoon or Hanging Habagat and
Northeast monsoon or Hanging Amihan
are the prevailing winds that also influence the seasons.

A. I, II B. I, II, IV C. II, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV

4. Which statements describe wet season?
I. Wet season usually starts from May to October
II. The heaviest downpour in most areas is from July to
October.
III. It is characterized by cool and dry wind from December to
May.
IV. Hanging Habagat or Southwest monsoon influences the
rainy season.

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, II, III
D. I, II, IV
5. Which statements describe dry season?
I. Dry season has very little amount of precipitation or rainfall.
II. Trade winds prevail over the country from March to April
bringing much heat.
III. Dry season is characterized by hot days and clear skies
from December to May.
IV. Northeast Monsoon or Hanging Amihan carries cool and dry
wind during dry season.
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, II, III
D. I, II, III, IV
Draw your favorite activity during each season. Below
the drawing, describe your favorite activity in three
sentences.
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QUARTER 4 WEEK 3
Checking of Assignment
Have you ever noticed how there will be beautiful,
sunny weather for days on end, but then one day you
wake up and it's gray and raining? The rain doesn't
always stop within the day either, and sometimes the
gloomy days go on just as the sunny days did. When
the weather maintains consistency for a period of time
it's called a weather pattern. Changes in weather and
seasons are important to human life, as it governs your
daily activities. In this lesson, you will learn and
understand the importance of knowing the weather
pattern and seasons in the Philippines.
Group Activity
Let’s find out the activities, possible diseases that people can get,
and type of clothes worn during each season in our country.

Group 1 – Activities that can be done during wet season

Group 2 – Possible diseases during wet season
Group 3 – Types of clothes worn during wet season
Group 4 - Activities that can be done during dry season
Group 5 – Possible diseases during dry season
Group 6 – Types of clothes worn during dry season
Brainstorming and output
making
Group Presentation
Write WET if the situation /activity is done during rainy season
and DRY if the activity is done during dry season.

_________1. The onset of diseases like dengue fever, coughs and

colds.
_________2. Wearing white cotton shirts
_________3. Planning a movie marathon
_________4. Going to the beach
_________5. Time for the farmers to plant their crops like rice
_________6. Do some road repairs
_________7. Doing indoor games with families
_________8. People are fun of eating hot foods like macaroni soup
and champorado
_________9. Farmers harvest their crops
_________10. People wear jacket and sweater
Liza and her family are preparing to go to a
beach. They like to go swimming especially
during the months of February, March and
April. Why do you think Liza’s family like to
go swimming on the months of February,
March and April?
REMEMBER:
The weather pattern and seasons in the country is
important so that you will be prepare in the future.
It affects every aspects of our lives, from our food
sources to our transport infrastructure, from what
clothes to wear, to where you go on vacation
 It has also a huge effect on our livelihood and
health.
Write TRUE if the statement tells about the importance of knowing
the weather patterns /seasons and FALSE if not.
_________1. Through weather pattens, it will help people know
when is the best time to a
certain activity.
_________2. Government can make a plan on when to construct
roads, drainage and fences.
_________3. Knowing the weather pattern is not important to the
people
_________4. It can help pupils understand that some events in
nature have a repeating
pattern.
_________5. People can plan what activities suited to the weather
condition of a place.
Choose the letter of the BEST answer .
_______1. Which activities can you do during wet season?
A. Going to a picnic
B. Drying crops
C. Swimming
D. Planting

_______2. The fishermen plan to go to the sea to catch fish. When they
noticed that it is about to rain, they decided not to go to the sea. This
shows that the weather
affects the_________.
A. Food we eat
B. Games we play
C. Clothes to wear
D. Activities we do
_______3. Which activities can you do during the dry season?
I. Planting III. Swimming
II. Drying crop IV. Going to a picnic

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. II, III, and IV
D. I, II, III, IV

_______4. If you want to cool yourself on a warm day, what clothes

should you wear?
A. Black clothes
B. White cotton clothes
C. Dark printed clothes
D. Colorful clothes
_______5. Which is the best way to protect
you from a storm?
A. Stay at home
B. Wear jacket while on the street
C. Wear cap while outside the house
D. Bring an umbrella when going
somewhere else