Detailed lesson Plan in Science

Week 6 day 1&2

Characteristics of Invertebrates

I. Objectives: Describe the characteristics of the following group:

(Platyhelminthes, annelids, nematodes)
S6LT-IIe-f-3

II. A. Materials:
ascaris of humans or animals earthworm leech
lens manila paper pentel pen

B. References:
- RBEC Lesson Guide Science 5 pp. 79-81
- Science Links pp. 217 - 219
- https://youtu.be/mMexgObr4fs

C. Process Skills: identifying, inferring, describing

D. Values Integration: appreciate the importance of worms to the plants

III. Learning Tasks:

A. Engagement:
1. Look at the pictures.

A B C

Ask the following questions:

1. What does each picture tell about?
2. How does they look like?
or watch the video using the link https://youtu.be/mMexgObr4fs

B. Explore:
Group activity.
Distribute activity sheets.
 Set standards for grouping.

I : Problem: What are the characteristics of the three

groups of worms?

II. Materials:
earthworm ascaris of human or animals
leech planaria magnifying lens
pentel pen manila paper

III. Procedure:
1. Study the worms by using a magnifying glass
2. Describe what you observed.
3. Write the characteristics of each animal that you
observed.

Name of Animal Classification Characteristics

1. ascaris
2. earthworm
3. planaria
4. leech

C. Explain
1. Each group will present its findings based on their activity.
2. Ask: What are the characteristics of each group of worms?
3. How are they similar? Different?

Day 2

D. Elaboration

Group 1
Compose a one stanza song describing the characteristics
of Platyhelminthes, annelids and nematodes

Group 2
Compose a one stanza poem describing the
characteristics of Platyhelminthes, annelids and nematodes
 Give a short description of the following group of invertebrates

Group 3

Platyhelminthes Nematodes

_____________ _____________

Worm
Facts Annelids

_________________
_________________

Pupils will present their output

Ask: What are the common characteristics among the group of worms?
How important are worms to the growth of plants?

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR TEACHER

All worms have bilateral symmetry. An organism which has bilateral

symmetry can be divided into two parts that are alike. Some worms are
free living while others are parasitic. They live in a bodies of other animals
and people such as flukes, tapeworms and ascaris.
Platyhelminthes ( flatworms ) –have bodies that look like
ribbons.
 They have a thin flat body that resembles a ribbon and
have a definite head region and body organs.
 They have no space inside so they have no digestive
system.
 A layer of outer cells or epidermis covers the animal’s
body. An inner layer of cells forms an intestine.
 Most flatworms are parasites living in the body of a
variety of animals but some are freely living in marine,
freshwater, or moist land habitat
Flatworms have three major groups: planaria, tapeworm
and fluke
 Nematodes - consist of animals called roundworms.
 Roundworms are unsegmented worms that have long,
thin, round bodies pointed at both ends and are
covered by a tough cuticle
 Have muscles that run the length of their body. These
muscles cause the worms’ body to move in a thrashing
manner as one muscle contracts and another relaxes
 Roundworms are both found in marine and fresh
water habitat and on land. Some are parasites and
attaches to plants or animals. Most roundworms are
harmless. Some of them are also parasites. The
ascaris lives in the intestines of the human beings. The
hookworm, another parasite, enters the human body
by boring through the skin in the feet.
Annelids Animals belong to this group are segmented worms.
 They live in salt water, fresh water and in the soil. They
are the most complex among the worms. Their bodies
are divided into segments. Examples of the animals in
this group are the earthworms and leeches. The
earthworm has no respiratory system but absorbs
oxygen and gives off carbon dioxide through its thin
skin, which must be keep moist.

E. Evaluation
Describe the characteristics of Platyhelminthes, annelids and nematodes by
filling in
the table.

Invertebrates Characteristics

IV. Assignment
Cut out picture of the three groups of worms and write a short
description.
 Detailed Lesson Plan in Science 6
Week 6 Day 3
Arthropods

I. Objective :
Describe the characteristics of the following groups of invertebrates
Arthropods ( insects, crustaceans, arachnids and myriapods)
S6LT – IIe-f-3

II. A. Materials :

Activity cards, pictures, live or preserved animals

ants spider shrimp centipedes
millipedes lens

B. References :
- RBEC Lesson Guide Science 5
- Science Links pp. 210 - 213
https://youtu.be/6wvIWXyOWgw

C. Process Skills: Observing , describing , analyzing

D. Values Integration:
cooperation

III. Learning Tasks:

A. Engagement

Ask: What are these animals? What characteristics do these animals have in common
 B. Exploration
Describing Arthropods

Problem:
How are arthropods classified

What you need:

live or preserved animals
ants spider shrimp
centipedes millipedes lens

What to do:
1. Observe and write down the characteristics of each
animal.
2. Identify the pair of legs in column one, the body
sections present such as head, abdomen, or thorax in column two; and write with antennae
under column three

Animals Pair of legs Body Section Presence/absence of

Antennae
Ants
Spider
Shrimp
Centipede
Millipede

C. Explanation
1. Let each group report the outcome of their work
Present their answers on the questions given.
2. What do all these animals have in common?
In what ways do these animals differ

D. Elaboration
Group them into three. Give pupils the following differentiated activities.
Group 1

What do you know about Arthropods Word Bank

1. Insects have __________ legs. Crustaceans

many legs
2. _________ have wings and three pairs Insects
of walking legs. Arachnids
3. Myriapods are animals with _________ 3 pairs of legs
4. __________
Group have
2 no antennae 2 pairs of legs
5. __________ are mostly sea creatures
 Group 2
Given are the description of invertebrates. Write it down under its correct
column

have antennae 5 pairs of leg protect themselves by curling up

can hunt food in total darkness using their antennae
4 pairs of walking legs possess spinnerets many legs
3 pairs of legs no antennae

Myriapods Crustaceans Arachnids Insects

Group 3
Describe the characteristics of arthropods by filling in the table.

Arthropods Characteristics
Crustaceans
Insects
arachnids
Myriapods

Presentation of output by groups

Ask: What characteristics of arthropod differ from other invertebrate?

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR TEACHER

Arthropods are joint-legged animals. They make up the largest group in

the animal kingdom. Their legs are jointed. Their bodies and legs are made
up of sections. They have an outside shell called the exoskeleton.
There are four groups of animals in this group. These are:
a. Crustaceans have a hard outer body covering divided into sections.
Have five pairs legs for swimming and walking. They are characterized by
the presence of antennae located on the head. The antennae are organs
that touch,taste and smell food. They can hunt food in total darkness using
the antennae. Crabs, lobsters and shrimps belong to this group.
b. Insects are small, six-legged animals or have three pairs of walking
legs, one or two pairs of wings and a pair of antennae. Their bodies are
divided into three parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. They
 change their form as they grow. They are the most numerous animals on
earth.
Bees, ants, wasps, butterflies, cockroaches, ladybugs, fireflies,
termites, moths and grasshopper are insects.
c. Arachnids have four pairs of walking legs. Have two body segments
and no antennae. They have possess spinnerets with which they spin silk
thread into webs, cocoons and nests. Most arachnids live on land and a
few live on water Examples of arachnids are scorpions, mites, ticks and
spiders.
d. Myriapods are animals with many legs. They are the millipedes
(diplopods) which have two pairs of legs in every segment of their body
and the centipedes (chilopods) which have one pair of legs in every
segment of their body.
Centipede means “hundred feet” while millipede means “thousand feet”

E. Evaluation

Complete the description by supplying the correct word from the

word bank.
____________ are jointed legs. There are four groups of animals in this group.
Crustaceans have a hard outer ___________ divided into sections. _________ have
three pairs of walking legs, one or two pairs of wings and a pair of antennae.
__________ possess spinnerets which they spin threads into webs. Myriapods are the
animals with __________.

Insects Arthropods body covering

Arachnids many legs myriapods

F. Assignment
Collect some insect and arachnids. Preserve the in a glass jar with
cotton and naphthalene balls.
 Lesson Plan in Science 6
Week 6 day 4
Classifying Invertebrates

I. Objective :
Classify invertebrate animals into porifera, cnidarian, Platyhelminthes,
annelids, mollusks, nematodes, arthropods and echinoderms
S6LT – IIe-f-3

II. A. Materials :
Activity cards, multimedia, Manila paper, pentel pen
live or preserved animals:
ants or butterflies snails starfish
earthworms jellyfish lens
B. References:
- RBEC Lesson Guide Science Grade 5, pages 76-78
- Science Links, pages 207-210
- http://images.seach.yahoo.com

C. Process Skills: Classifying, Observing

D. Values Integration:
 accepting individual differences
 Awareness

III. Learning Tasks:

A. Engagement

1. Rearrange the letters to form the word

MKLLUSO EOHTWARM NESITC

 ECMIONDERH SNOPGE

B. Exploration
Groupings. Giving of instructions.
Give pupils the standards/measures in doing the activity.

Classifying Invertebrate Animals

Problem: How are invertebrates classified?

What you need:

live or preserved animals:

ants or butterflies snails starfish

earthworms jellyfish lens

Animals Characteristics Classification Other

Example
Ants/butterfly
Snails
Starfish
Earthworm
jellyfish

B. Explanation
1. Let each group report the outcome of their work by following the
standard.
2. Ask: What do all these animals have in common? How do they differ?

B. Elaboration
1. Group the pupils into three. Give pupils the standards/measures in
doing the activity.
2. Let the pupils do the following differentiated activities
 Group 1
Direction: Match the description in column A to the terms in column B
A B

1. Multi-legged with segmented bodies, their a. Coelenterates

skeleton is located outside their bodies b. Echinoderms
2. Hollow-bodied animals and have stinging c. Porifera
cells or tentacles d. Annelids
3. Soft-bodied and are enclosed in a shell e. Invertebrates
4. Spiny skinned sea animals f. Platyhelminthes
5. Have soft, long, slender and segmented bodies g. Arthropods
6. Pore-bearing animals h. Mollusks
7. They have flatworms and have no digestive system

Group 2

Use the word bank and letter clues to name each of the different types of
invertebrates described. Choose your answer from the words inside the box.

A_ _ _ R _ _ _ _ _ Have limbs with joints that allow them to

move
_O___S__ Most have a soft, skin-like organ covered by
a hard shell. Some live on land while others
live in water.
_C__N______ Live in the ocean. Have arms or spines that radiate
from the letter of the body.
__O__Z__ Single celled animals, microscopic in size

A _ _ _ L_ _ _ Have segmented bodies, but no limbs

Protozoa Echinoderms Arthropods

Mollusks Annelids
Group 3

Classify into different types of invertebrates.

beetle leech hookworm octopus liverfluke

snails star fish sea anemone tapeworm jellyfish

Nematodes Annelids Platyhel- Arthropods Mollusk Porifera Cnidarian Echino-

minthes derms

Ask: How are these animals classified?

 BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS

Invertebrates are animals without backbones. They have economic importance. They are
sources of food, medicine, source for trade and industry. Invertebrates are classified into
poriferans, coelenterates, echinoderms, mollusks, annelids, platyhelminthes ,
nematodes and arthropods.
Poriferans are marine animals full of pores or holes. Its body is a hollow tube with
many pores or openings. These holes serve as passage for water which carries nutrients
and gases. The wall of the body is made of two walls. Sponges or pore-bearing animals
belong to this group.
Coelenterate/ Cnidarian are hollow-bodied or soft-bodied animals. Their bodies are
made up of two layers of cells which form a hollow tube. Examples of animals in this
group are the fresh water hydras, hydroids, jellyfish, sea fans, sea anemones, and corals.
Platyhelminthes have bodies that look like ribbons. They have no space inside so
they have no digestive system. Flatworms belong to this group.
Nematoda or Nematodes consist of animals called roundworms. They are long, thin,
round, and pointed at one or both ends. Some of them are also parasites.
Annelids are segmented worms. They are the most complex among the worms.
Their bodies are divided into segments.
Mollusca or Mollusks are softbodied or shelled animals. Snails, slugs, clams,
mussels, oysters, squids and octopuses are mollusks. Most animals like the clams,
oysters and snails have shells that protect their soft bodies.
Echinodermata or Echinoderms are spiny-skinned sea animals. They have hard
shells covered with prickly spines or needles. Starfish, sand dollars, sea urchins, and sea
cucumber are the most common examples of this group.
Arthropoda or Arthropods are joint-legged animals. They make up the largest
group in the animal kingdom. Their legs are jointed. Their bodies and legs are made up
of sections. They have an outside shell called the exoskeleton.

D.Evaluation
Classify the following animals. Write each animal under the column they belong.

ascaris jellyfish sponges earthworm

clams sea urchin grasshopper leech
starfish scorpion planaria snail
hydra shrimp

Annelid Porifera Cnidarian Platyhelminthes Nematodes Echinoderms Mollusk Arthropods

E. Extend
What are the mollusk that we use as food