Grade 4-Q2w4matatag DLL) - Science
Grade 4-Q2w4matatag DLL) - Science
A. Content Plants and animals and Plants and animals Plants and animals Plants and animals Plants and animals
their habitats. and their habitats. and their habitats. and their habitats. and their habitats
B. Content Standards Animals and plants live in Animals and plants live in Animals and plants live Animals and plants Animals and plants liv
habitats that meet their habitats that meet their in habitats that meet live in habitats that in habitats that mee
basic needs. basic needs. their basic needs. meet their basic their basic needs.
needs.
C. Performance By the end of the Quarter, By the end of the By the end of the By the end of the By the end of the
Standards learners identify that plants Quarter, learners identify Quarter, learners Quarter, learners Quarter, learners
and animals have systems that plants and animals identify that plants and identify that plants identify that plants
whose function is to keep have systems whose animals have systems and animals have and animals have
them function is to keep them whose function is to systems whose systems whose
alive. They observe, alive. They observe, keep them function is to keep function is to keep
describe, and create describe, and create alive. They observe, them them
representations to show how representations to show describe, and create alive. They observe, alive. They observe,
living things interact with how living things interact representations to show describe, and create describe, and create
their habitat, survive, with their habitat, how living things representations to representations to
and reproduce in specific survive, interact with their show how living show how living thing
environments. They use and reproduce in specific habitat, survive, things interact with interact with their
flowcharts to show the environments. They use and reproduce in their habitat, survive, habitat, survive,
feeding relationship among flowcharts to show the specific environments. and reproduce in and reproduce in
different feeding relationship They use flowcharts to specific specific environment
organisms within a given among different show the feeding environments. They They use flowcharts t
environment. organisms within a given relationship among use flowcharts to show the feeding
environment. different show the feeding relationship among
organisms within a relationship among different
given environment. different organisms within a
organisms within a given environment.
given environment.
D. Learning The learners use a drawing The learners use a The learners use a The learners use a The learners use a
Competency or diagram to classify some drawing or diagram to drawing or diagram to drawing or diagram drawing or diagram t
Philippine animals and classify some Philippine classify some Philippine to classify some classify some
plants, based on their animals and plants, animals and plants, Philippine animals Philippine animals an
habitat: some live based on their habitat: based on their habitat: and plants, based on plants, based on the
on land (terrestrial), live in some live some live their habitat: some habitat: some live
water (aquatic) or fly in the on land (terrestrial), live on land (terrestrial), live live on land (terrestrial),
air (aerial). in water (aquatic) or fly in in water (aquatic) or fly on land (terrestrial), live in water (aquatic
the air (aerial). in the air (aerial). live in water or fly in the air (aeria
(aquatic) or fly in the
air (aerial).
E. Learning Objectives
A. References
B. Other Learning
Resource
III. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURES
A. Activating Prior Every living organism has Put a check mark(/) if the Identify whether the What are the two What are the differen
Knowledge basic needs such as food, following animals live in a following pictures types of aquatic types of habitat?
water, air, sunlight, soil, terrestrial habitat and represent freshwater or habitats ?
clothing, and shelter to cross mark (X) if not. marine habitat.
protect them from dangers
and for survival in their 1. Dog
specific location or 2. Fish
environment. 3. Elephant
4. Frog
• What are the basic needs 5. Eagle
for survival of all living
organisms?
• Why is it important to
understand where different
plants and animals find their
survival needs?
• Can you give examples of
living organisms and their
specific survival
needs?
• How do these needs vary
among different plants and
animals in different places?
B. Lesson • What are your favorite Today, we will learn Today, we will learn Today, you will learn Today, we will further
Purpose/Intention animals? What is the most about aquatic habitats about aquatic habitats about aerial habitats. our discussion about
amazing plant you know? aerial habitats.
• Where do they live? Where
can you find them?
• Why do they live there?
Why does that plant grow in
that area?
• Will that animal be able to
live in some other area or
location? Will that plant
grow in some other area or
location?
• How can we group the
animals and plants you all
mentioned based on where
they live?
• Why do we need to
classify plants and animals
based on the place where
they live?
A. Reading the Key Let’s identify whether the Aquatic habitats are Here’s a closer look at Sky High Scavenger Types of Habitats
Idea/Stem following plants and animals environments where key characteristics and Hunt Terrestrial Habitats:
live on water, land, or air. water is the primary types of marine
medium for life, and they habitats: Forests: Dense areas
are essential for Key Characteristics 1. I am known for my with many trees, hom
supporting a wide range 1. Saltwater: bright colors and can to animals like deer,
of organisms. Marine habitats often be seen birds, and insects.
are fluttering among Grasslands: Open
Freshwater Habitats characterized by flowers. People areas with grasses,
Freshwater habitats high salt love to watch me in supporting animals lik
include rivers, lakes, concentrations, their gardens. Who bison and prairie dog
ponds, and wetlands. which influence am I? Organism: Deserts: Dry areas
These environments are the types of _____________________ with little rainfall,
characterized by low organisms that __ home to species like
concentrations of salt, can survive 2. I am a majestic cacti, lizards, and
making them crucial for there. bird known for my camels.
various species. 2. Zonation: large wingspan and Aquatic Habitats:
Freshwater habitats Marine soaring flights in the
support a diverse array of environments sky. People Freshwater: Includes
life, including: are divided into often associate me rivers, lakes, and
Rivers: Flowing various zones with freedom. What ponds, where fish,
bodies of water based on depth am I? Organism: frogs, and aquatic
that move from and light _____________________ plants live.
higher elevations availability, __ Marine: Saltwater
to lower areas. including: 3. I am a small, environments like
They can vary o Intertida buzzing insect that oceans and coral reef
from small l Zone: collects nectar from supporting diverse
streams to large The area flowers. You might species such as
rivers and are between hear my whales, sharks, and
home to fish, high and distinctive sound coral.
amphibians, and low tide, when I fly by. What Aerial Habitats:
aquatic plants. where insect am I?
Lakes and organism Organism: Areas in the air where
Ponds: Standing s must _____________________ birds and insects live,
bodies of adapt to __ often found in forests
freshwater. Lakes changing 4. I am a type of wetlands, and urban
are usually larger water primate that loves to areas.
and deeper than levels. swing from tree to Wetlands:
ponds. They have o Neritic tree in the forest
different zones Zone: canopy. I have a Areas where water
(littoral, limnetic, The prehensile tail that covers the soil, either
profundal) that shallow helps me with this. permanently or
support various water Who am I? Organism: seasonally. They
species of fish, above the _____________________ support many species
birds, and plants. continent __ including amphibians
Wetlands: Areas al shelf, 5. I am a flying birds, and various
where water is rich in mammal that comes plants.
present, either nutrients out at night. Some Importance of Habitat
permanently or and people call me a Biodiversity: Different
seasonally. biodiversi "flying fox" because habitats support
Wetlands can ty. of my large wings. various species,
include swamps o Oceanic What kind of creature contributing to the
and marshes and Zone: am I? Organism: planet's biodiversity.
are vital for The open _____________________ Ecosystem Services:
biodiversity, ocean, __ Habitats provide
serving as where 6. I am a reptile that essential services,
breeding grounds sunlight glides from tree to such as clean air and
for many species penetrate tree in tropical water, pollination of
and providing s only to forests. My skin has a plants, and carbon
crucial ecosystem a certain unique pattern, storage.
services, such as depth. and I'm known for my Food and Resources:
water filtration. o Benthic bright colors. What They offer food and
Zone: kind of reptile am I? resources for humans
The Organism: and wildlife, including
ocean _____________________ timber, fish, and
floor, __ medicinal plants.
home to 7. I am a small,
many songbird that builds
unique intricate nests high in
species, trees. People enjoy
including listening to my
those that melodious singing.
thrive in What kind of bird am
extreme I? Organism:
conditions _____________________
. __
3. Temperature 8. I am a large,
Variations: predatory bird with
Marine habitats sharp talons and
can range from keen eyesight. I'm
warm tropical often associated with
waters to cold strength and power.
polar seas, What kind of bird am
affecting the I? Organism:
types of _____________________
organisms __
present.
4. Currents: Ocean Answer Key:
currents play a 1.
crucial role in Butterfly
distributing 2.
nutrients and Eagle
regulating 3.
climate. Bee
Types of Marine 4.
Habitats Monkey (specifically,
1. Oceans: The a
largest marine type of monkey that
habitat, swings from trees)
encompassing 5.
vast areas and Bat
deep waters. 6.
Oceans are Chameleon (or flying
home to a wide lizard)
variety of 7.
species, Songbird (such as a
including fish, nightingale or
mammals, and canary)
invertebrates. 8.
2. Coral Reefs: Hawk
Found in warm,
shallow waters,
coral reefs are
highly productive
ecosystems that
support diverse
marine life. They
provide habitat,
food, and
breeding
grounds for
many species.
3. Estuaries: Areas
where
freshwater from
rivers meets
saltwater from
the ocean.
Estuaries are
nutrient-rich and
serve as
important
nurseries for
many fish and
shellfish.
4. Coastal Areas:
Including
beaches,
marshes, and
mangroves,
these habitats
provide essential
services, such as
erosion control
and habitat for
numerous
species.
5. Deep-Sea
Environments:
Extreme habitats
located at great
depths, often
characterized by
high pressure,
low
temperatures,
and complete
darkness. Unique
organisms, such
as giant squid
and deep-sea
hydrothermal
vent
communities,
thrive in these
areas.
B. Developing Understanding where Put a check mark on the Importance of Marine Why It’s Important to
Understanding of the organisms live is crucial for proper column whether Habitats Understand Aerial Answer the following
Key Idea or Stem learning about their the following animals live Biodiversity: Habitats questions:
adaptations and survival on rivers, lakes and Marine habitats Understanding aerial
needs. The environment ponds, and wetlands. support an habitats—like forests What type of habit
shapes how species evolve, incredible and wetlands, where is characterized b
leading to fascinating diversity of life, many birds and dense areas with man
adaptations that help them playing a crucial insects live—is trees and is home
thrive. role in global important for several animals like deer an
For instance, organisms in biodiversity. reasons: birds?
arid deserts often have Ecosystem In which habit
water conservation features, Services: They Protecting Animals would you find biso
like thick skin or specialized provide essential and prairie dogs livin
roots. In contrast, those in services, Aerial habitats are in open grassy areas?
aquatic environments may including carbon home to many What type of habit
develop streamlined bodies storage, oxygen animals, like birds is known for its d
for efficient swimming or Answer: production, and and butterflies. conditions an
gills for oxygen extraction. nutrient cycling. Learning about these includes species lik
Similarly, creatures in cold 1. Otter: River ✅ Economic places helps us take cacti and lizards?
climates often have 2. Frog: Lakes and Ponds Resources: care of endangered Which aquat
insulating fur or fat layers to ✅ / Wetlands ✅ Marine species and keep habitat includes river
maintain body heat. 3. Catfish: River ✅ / environments wildlife safe. lakes, and ponds, an
By studying these habitats Lakes and Ponds ✅ are vital for Helping the is home to fish an
and the common 4. Dragonfly: Lakes and fishing, tourism, Environment frogs?
adaptations within them, we Ponds ✅ / Wetlands ✅ and recreation, What type of habit
5. Beaver: River ✅ /
gain insights into the Lakes and Ponds ✅ contributing Animals in these is found in the air an
intricate relationships 6. Heron: River ✅ / significantly to habitats do important is often populated b
between organisms and Wetlands ✅ the global jobs, like helping birds and insects?
their environments. This 7. Turtle: Lakes and economy. flowers grow by
knowledge not only Ponds ✅ / Wetlands ✅ spreading pollen.
enhances our understanding 8. Crane: Wetlands ✅ SDG 14: Life Below Knowing how they
of biodiversity but also 9. Salamander: Water: This goal help keeps nature
informs conservation efforts Wetlands ✅ focuses on conserving healthy.
and ecosystem 10. Pike: Lakes and and sustainably using Fighting Climate
management. Ponds ✅ the oceans, seas, and Change
marine resources for
Animals and plants have sustainable Trees in aerial
evolved unique adaptations development. habitats can absorb
to thrive in water, air, and Understanding marine carbon dioxide, which
land environments. Here’s a habitats is crucial for helps reduce
look at some examples from this SDG. pollution.
each category: SDG 6: Clean Water Recognizing this
Water and Sanitation: helps us protect
Animals: Freshwater habitats are these important
Fish: Gills allow essential for clean areas.
them to extract water sources. Food Production
oxygen from water. Protecting and
Amphibians: Frogs conserving these Many crops, like
have permeable skin habitats is crucial for fruits and vegetables,
that aids in ensuring need pollinators,
respiration and clean and safe water for such as bees and
moisture retention. all. birds. Understanding
Plants: By learning about and their needs can help
Water lilies: caring for aquatic us grow more food.
Floating leaves and habitats, we can help Learning and
air-filled stems create a better, more Teaching
enable them to stay sustainable world for
on the water's everyone. Studying aerial
surface. habitats teaches us
Mangroves: how ecosystems
Adapted roots work. This knowledge
stabilize them in is important for us
coastal waters and and helps others
filter salt. understand nature
Air better.
Animals: City Planning
Birds: Hollow bones
and feathers reduce As cities grow, it’s
weight for flight. important to include
Insects: Wings and parks and green
lightweight bodies spaces for animals.
allow for agile This makes cities
movement. better for both
Plants: people and wildlife.
Wind-pollinated Enjoyment and
grasses: Lightweight Culture
seeds that can be
easily dispersed by Aerial habitats, like
air. forests, offer places
Epiphytes: Plants to play and explore.
like orchids that grow Appreciating these
on other plants, areas encourages us
absorbing moisture to protect them.
and nutrients from Signs of a Healthy
the air. Environment
Land
Animals: The number of birds
Mammals: Thick fur and insects can show
or blubber for us if the environment
insulation in cold is healthy. Observing
climates (e.g., polar them can help us
bears). notice problems early
Reptiles: Scaly skin
helps prevent water
loss in dry
environments (e.g.,
snakes).
Plants:
Cacti: Thick, waxy
skin and spines
minimize water loss
in deserts.
Deciduous trees:
Shedding leaves in
winter helps
conserve water and
energy.
Common Features and
Adaptations
Across these environments,
certain adaptations are
notable:
Water
conservation: Many
land organisms have
developed ways to
minimize water loss.
Respiratory
adaptations:
Aquatic and aerial
animals have
specialized
structures for
breathing in their
respective
environments.
Reproductive
strategies: Many
species have
adapted their
reproductive
methods to suit their
habitat, like laying
eggs in water or
producing seeds that
can withstand
drought.
C. Deepening the Idea Terrestial Habitats Answer the following Answer the following
of the Key Idea or Terrestrial habitats are questions: questions:
Stem diverse environments on
land that support various 1. What are the two
forms of life. Here’s an main types of aquatic 1. What types of
overview of key terrestrial habitats? animals
habitats and their 2. Name one animal that commonly live in
characteristics: lives in freshwater
a) Can you tell which is aerial habitats?
1. Forests habitats.
Types: Tropical 3. What is a key bigger, the land or the 2. Why is it
rainforests, characteristic of water? Why do you important to
temperate forests, marine habitats? think that is? protect aerial Which type of lan
boreal forests. 4. Why are wetlands habitats? habitat is known for i
b) What do you think
Characteristics: important for wildlife? cold temperatures an
makes freshwater 3. How do trees in
High biodiversity, 5. What type of plant is lack of trees?
different from the salty aerial habitats What habitat wou
layered structure commonly found in
water in the help the you find animals lik
(canopy, understory, coral reefs?
forest floor), seas and oceans? environment? deer and bears livin
abundant rainfall in c) If you were a fish, 4. What job do in?
In which wat
tropical regions. where would you prefer pollinators, like habitat would yo
Adaptations: Many to live: in a freshwater bees and birds, typically find frogs an
plants have broad lake or the do for crops? fish?
leaves for What is the ma
salty ocean? Why? 5. How can we tell if
photosynthesis, while difference betwee
animals may have d) If you have chosen a an environment is fresh water habita
adaptations for dolphin, where on the healthy by and salt wat
climbing or gliding. map would you put your looking at birds habitats?
2. Grasslands label? What about if you and insects? Which habitat is th
Types: Savannas, chose a frog? largest and home to
prairies, steppes. diverse range
Characteristics: marine life, includin
Dominated by whales and sharks?
grasses, few trees,
and varying climates.
Savannas often have
seasonal rainfall.
Adaptations:
Grazing animals have
long legs for running,
while grasses have
deep roots to access
water.
3. Deserts
Characteristics:
Low rainfall, extreme
temperatures, sparse
vegetation.
Adaptations: Plants
like cacti store water
and have spines to
deter herbivores.
Animals, such as
camels, have
adaptations to
minimize water loss
and endure heat.
4. Tundra
Characteristics:
Cold, treeless regions
with a short growing
season, often
covered in
permafrost.
Adaptations: Plants
are low-growing with
deep roots. Animals,
like arctic foxes,
have thick fur for
insulation and white
coloration for
camouflage.
5. Mountains
Characteristics:
Varying climates
based on elevation,
with distinct
ecological zones
(e.g., alpine,
montane).
Adaptations:
Species adapt to
altitude with features
like larger lungs or
specialized blood for
oxygen transport.
6. Wetlands
Types: Marshes,
swamps, bogs.
Characteristics:
Saturated soil, high
biodiversity, and
often serve as
important ecological
buffers.
Adaptations: Many
plants have
specialized roots to
thrive in waterlogged
conditions, and
animals may have
adaptations for both
land and aquatic
environments.
Common Features of
Terrestrial Habitats
Climate Influence:
Temperature,
precipitation, and
seasonality
significantly shape
these habitats.
Biodiversity: Each
habitat supports
unique communities
of plants and animals
adapted to its
specific conditions.
Ecological
Interactions:
Complex food webs
and relationships
between species
(predation,
competition,
symbiosis) are vital
for ecosystem
balance.
2. Animals in grasslands
are usually good at
climbing trees.
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