School CALINGAG HIGH SCHOOL Grade Level 9
Teacher ELBERT R. NATAL Learning Area SCIENCE
Teaching Dates 1:00 – 2:00 Quarter FIRST
and Time June 20, 2025
Objective:
1. Identify the composition of the blood.
2. Name and compare the different types of blood vessels.
Learning within the curriculum:
1. The circulatory system: This topic delves into how blood circulates throughout the body,
highlighting the role of the heart, blood vessels, and blood components in maintaining
homeostasis and overall health.
2. Diseases related to blood and blood vessels: This topic connects to the current lesson by
examining conditions such as anemia and atherosclerosis, which can affect blood
composition and vessel health, reinforcing the importance of understanding blood's role in
the body.
Learning across the curriculum:
1. Health Education: Understanding blood composition and vessel types is crucial for topics
related to nutrition, exercise, and overall health, as they directly influence cardiovascular
health.
2. Physical Education: Knowledge of how blood vessels function can enhance students'
understanding of physical fitness and the physiological responses of their bodies during
exercise.
Review Motivation:
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Instructional Materials: Chart paper, markers
Energizer 1: Blood Component Relay
Divide students into small groups and assign each group a blood component (e.g., red blood
cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma).
Each group must create a quick skit or chant to represent their blood component and then
present it to the class.
Energizer 2: Blood Vessel Charades
Students take turns acting out different types of blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries)
without speaking while the rest of the class guesses which vessel is being acted out. This
activity requires no materials and encourages participation from all students.
Activities
Activity 1: Blood Composition Chart
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
Materials: Chart paper, colored markers, reference books or online resources
Significance: This activity allows students to visually represent and understand the different
components of blood, promoting collaboration and research skills.
Instructions:
1. In groups, research the components of blood and their functions.
2. Create a chart that illustrates each component, including its function and percentage in
blood.
3. Present your chart to the class, explaining each component.
Rubrics:
- Clarity and accuracy of information: 10 pts.
- Creativity and presentation: 10 pts.
- Teamwork and participation: 10 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1. What are the main components of blood?
2. How does each component contribute to overall health?
3. Why is it important to understand blood composition?
Activity 2: Blood Vessel Comparison
Teaching Strategy: Interactive Learning
Materials: none
Significance: This activity encourages students to engage in critical thinking by comparing
and contrasting different types of blood vessels, enhancing their understanding of their
functions and structures.
Instructions:
1. Form pairs and discuss the characteristics of arteries, veins, and capillaries.
2. Create a Venn diagram on the board comparing the three types of blood vessels.
3. Share your findings with the class, discussing similarities and differences.
Rubrics:
- Completeness of Venn diagram: 10 pts.
- Quality of discussion: 10 pts.
- Engagement with peers: 10 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1. What are the major differences between arteries and veins?
2. Why are capillaries important in the circulatory system?
3. How do the structures of these vessels relate to their functions?
Analysis:
Activity 1 - This activity promotes teamwork and reinforces the understanding of blood
composition, allowing students to engage with the material in a creative way. It connects to
the main objective by ensuring students can identify and explain the different components of
blood.
Activity 2 - By comparing blood vessels, students engage in higher-order thinking, analyzing
the functions and structures of each vessel type. This activity directly aligns with the objective
of naming and comparing different blood vessels.
Abstraction:
Understanding the composition of blood and the types of blood vessels is essential for
grasping how the circulatory system functions as a whole. Recognizing patterns in how these
components interact can deepen students' comprehension of physiological processes.
Concepts such as the role of red blood cells in oxygen transport and the structural
differences between arteries and veins can further clarify their functions and importance in
health.
Application:
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning
1. Task: Research a blood-related disease (e.g., anemia, hemophilia) and prepare a short
presentation on how it affects blood composition and vessel function.
2. Task: Conduct a simple experiment to observe how blood flow is affected by different
types of resistance (e.g., using straws of varying widths to simulate blood vessels).
Discussion: Discuss how these tasks relate to the importance of understanding blood
composition and vessel types in real-life health scenarios.
Assessment:
Teaching Strategy: Socratic Method
Questions:
1. How do the components of blood work together to maintain homeostasis?
2. In what ways can lifestyle choices impact blood health?
3. Why might understanding blood vessel structure be important for medical professionals?
For Higher Order Thinking Skills:
Questions:
1. How does the composition of blood change in response to exercise?
2. Why is it critical for red blood cells to have a biconcave shape?
3. How do diseases like atherosclerosis affect blood flow?
Answers:
1. Exercise increases the demand for oxygen, leading to changes in blood composition to
meet this need.
2. The biconcave shape increases the surface area for oxygen absorption and allows
flexibility to navigate through capillaries.
3. Atherosclerosis narrows blood vessels, reducing blood flow and increasing the risk of
heart disease and stroke.
Assignment:
1. Write a one-page reflection on how understanding blood composition and vessel types can
impact personal health and lifestyle choices. Use the knowledge gained from the lesson to
support your thoughts.
Prepared by:
ELBERT R. NATAL
Teacher III Checked by:
RYAN I. BAUTISTA
School Head
