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SCIENCE
Quarter II – Week 7
Protecting and Conserving
the Tropical Rainforests, Coral
Reefs, and Mangrove Swamps

CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PUERTO PRINCESA CITY
Science – Grade 6
Contextualized Learning Activity Sheets (CLAS)
Quarter II - Week 7: Protecting and Conserving the Tropical Rainforests,
Coral Reefs, and Mangrove Swamps
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Lesson 1
Protecting and Conserving Tropical
Rainforests, Coral Reefs and Mangrove
Swamps
MELC: Explain the need to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and
mangrove swamps (S6MT-III-j-6)
Objectives: 1. Describe the rainforest, coral reefs, mangrove swamps
2. Identify ways to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral reefs,
and mangrove swamps
3. Explain the need to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral
reefs, and mangrove swamps

Let’s Explore and Discover

Unlocking of Difficulties
Reforestation is renewing forest Conservation is caring for and
cover by natural seeding or by the protecting our natural resources so
artificial planting of seeds or young that they continue to exist for future
trees. generations.

Palawan is known for its rich natural resources that include tropical
rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps. These attract visitors coming from
different places locally and internationally. These natural resources put its name
to the well-known 7 Wonders of the World.
These three ecosystems ( rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps)
have their unique environmental conditions to which living things have to adapt
for survival.
Have you been to
Tropical Rainforests Estrella Falls or
are forests growing Balsahan River?
within 28 degrees north What have you
observed in the
or south of the equator.
place?
They are regions with
year-round warmth and Why do people love
abundant rainfall. to go to these
places?
Like in other places, there are large tropical rainforests also found here in
Puerto Princesa City that provide homes as well as a breeding zone for the wild
animals mostly for the endangered and endemic species. The huge trees protect
us from flooding and hold a big amount of water for the dry season. They also give
us oxygen.
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 Conservation and preservation are ways that these forests will last. To
preserve them, we must learn how to appreciate and take care of them. Joining
any government programs about reforestation like “Pista Y Ang Cagueban” will
contribute to the sustainability of our forests. We must replant trees that are being
wasted and cut by loggers. Everyone should help in promoting its importance to
the members of our family and friends. We must fight against deforestation and
urbanizing for our future generation.

Have you tried exploring the

seabed nearby by snorkeling
or diving?
What have you observed?
Do you think they are
important?

The Coral reefs provide a home for a lot of marine animals that make marine
food chains active and continuous. It is also the so-called rainforest of the sea.
Corals belong to the animal kingdom grown for decades or longer.
We should keep in our hearts and minds that throwing any garbage in the
seas or any bodies of water will surely affect them. Picking up your trash and carry
away the trash that others have left behind will make you a marine debris
crusader. Conserve water! The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater
that eventually find their way back into the ocean. If you dive and see these corals
don’t touch them. Destroying them will mean stopping the reproduction of marine
animals like fishes, shrimps, etc. Instead, volunteer in any government programs
in protecting and conserving these coral reefs like the yearly coastal clean-up
drive.

Mangrove Swamps are places where river water

and seawater meet. It is very important to
conserve and protect our mangrove swamps
because they give us a lot of benefits. Their roots
can catch particles of silt, dirt, and sand that
build up shorelines. They protect coastal
communities from storm surges, waves, tides, and
currents. They are also breeding zones of other
marine animals.

There are ways in doing so like throwing your garbage properly, joining in
any programs that promote conservation and protection of these mangrove trees
like the yearly ‘Love of Nature” and the Coastal Clean-up drive, participate in
mangrove poster making contest and other competitions that promote the value
of this ecosystem.
Protecting and conserving these three ecosystems will make them exist for
future generations to enjoy.

(Source: Evelyn T. Sarte et al, Science Beyond Borders 6,Learner’s Textbook,

Quezon City: Vival Group, Inc., 2016, 124-127.)

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 Let’s Practice

ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Match what is being described in Column A to B. Write the letter of
the correct answer on the space provided.
A B
_____1.The so-called rainforest of the
A. Tropical Rainforests
sea and the habitat for marine
animals. B. Mangrove Swamps
_____2. They are forests growing within
28 degrees north or south of the
equator. C. Coral Reefs

_____3. An ecosystem where riverwater

and seawater meet that has
magroves.

ACTIVITY 2
Directions: Identify the pictures that show ways of protecting and conserving the
rainforests, mangrove swamps, and coral reefs. Put a heart in the box provided.

1 2 3

Planting Site

Join the “Touch Me 4 5

not Corals” Advocacy

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 Let’s Do More

ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Pick the reasons from the list why we need to protect and conserve
our natural resources. Copy and write them under each heading.

• To provide homes as well as a breeding zone for the wild animals.

• They protect coastal communities from storm surges, waves, tides, and
currents.
• To provide a home for a lot of marine animals that make marine food
chains active and continuous.
• Mangrove roots can catch particles of silt, dirt, and sand that build up
shorelines.
• Trees hold water that we need during the dry season and protect soil
against erosion.

Coral Reefs

Mangrove Swamps

Rainforests

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 ACTIVITY 2

Directions: Put a smiley in the box if the statement shows protection and
conservation of the tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps if not
leave it blank.
1. Participate in any tree planting programs.
2. Participate in a coastal clean-up drive.
3. Conserve water.
4. Promote “Touch Me Not Corals” policy.
5. Throw garbage anywhere.
6. Join in promoting reforestation.

Did you learn anything? I hope so!

Let’s Sum It Up
Directions: Fill in the blanks with word/s that will give sense to the paragraph.
Pick your answer from the box of knowledge.

conserve coral reefs mangrove swamps

rainforests protect

I have learned that our natural resources such us (1) _______________,

(2) _______________,and (3) _______________serve a very important role to all living
and non-living things. We should help to (4) _______________and (5)
_______________them against all odds for them to still exist in the future
generations.

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 Let’s Assess

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
line before each number.
___1. Why is rainforest very important?
A. It is where domestic animals live.
B. It is where loggers get their financial needs.
C. It provides lumber to be used in building houses.
D. It is a place where living components interact with other living and
nonliving things.
____2. Why do we need to protect and conserve our coral reefs?
A. for the tourists to enjoy
B. for the fishes to live only
C. for them to grow longer
D. for them to exist for the future generation

____3. How can we save our coral reefs?

A. by making fun of them
B. by collecting and selling them
C. by throwing garbage anywhere you want
D. by helping in promoting their importance to living things under the sea
and to mankind

____4. Which statement shows the right thing to do to conserve our natural
resources?
A. Threatening the monkeys and other animals in the forest.
B. Collecting different kinds of corals and display them in your house
C. Ignoring your neighbor gain lots of money from selling corals and
mangrove lumber.
D. Encouraging your friends and family members to do what you have
learned in school for the conservation and protection of our natural
resources.
____5. The Rams family went to Estrella Falls last Saturday. They brought with
them different kinds of foods that include junk foods and bottled soft
drinks. When they reach the place, they observed that the place was very
clean and in order. Why do you think the place is clean and in order?
A. because the owner loves the place
B. because there is a certain amount to pay as punishment for scattering
C. because people are afraid that they won’t be allowed to come back
D. because the people going there understood the importance of keeping the
place clean and in order
____6. Which shows a good practice to protect our rainforest?
A. Deforestation C. Reforestation
B. Logging D. Slash-and-burn or Kaingin

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____7. Puerto Princesa City has many programs and projects to promote the
conservation and protection of the mangrove swamps. Which of these
statements show support for the city government?
A. Residents of seasides keep on throwing their garbage everywhere.
B. Ignore any program involving mangrove conservation and protection.
C. Cut and make mangrove lumber and sell them since you don’t have
money to spend because of the pandemic.
D. Encourage your family members and friends to join every program of the
city government to plant mangroves and continue protecting them.
____8. Your house is located near a mangrove swamp. You observed that every
Sunday, two men are cutting mangrove trees. What will you do?
A. Shout bad words to them.
B. Join them in cutting the mangrove trees.
C. Ignore them because you are afraid they might hurt you.
D. Tell your parents what you have observed and report them to your
barangay officials
____9. Which statement explains the need to protect our natural resources like the
rainforests, mangrove swamps, and coral reefs?
A. for the government to attract more tourists
B. for them to still exist in the future generations
C. for the wildlife and other animals to enjoy
D. All of the above.
____10. Conservation and protection of our natural resources are everybody’s
concern and responsibility. How can you help?
A. Do nothing.
B. Just let the adults do it.
C. Ignore the invitation of the environmentalists to plant trees.
D. Participate in all government programs to protect and conserve them.

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 Answer Key
Let’s Practice
ACTIVITY 2

ACTIVITY 1

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1.C 2. A 3. B

Let’s Do More
ACTIVITY 2
ACTIVITY 1

1.
• Coral Reefs- To provide a home for a lot of marine
animals that make marine food chains active and 2.
continuous.
• Mangrove Swamps- They protect coastal communities 3.
from storm surges, waves, tides, and currents.
Mangrove roots can catch particles of silt, dirt, and sand
4.
that build up shorelines.
• Rainforests- To provide homes as well as a breeding zone
5.
for the wild animals.
6.
• Trees hold water that we need during the dry season and
protect soil erosion.

Let’s Sum It Up Let’s Assess

ACTIVITY 1 1.D 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. D 9. D 10. D
In any order

1. 1. rainforests 2. coral reefs

2. 3. mangrove swamps
3. 4. conserve 5. protect

References
Books

Sarte, Evelyn T., Garcia, Ednaliza R., De la Cruz, Mary Jea G., and Arradaza,
Harold A., Science Beyond Borders 6, Learner’s Textbook, Quezon City:
Vival Group, Inc., 2016.

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