Detailed Lesson Plan in Science (Grade 4)

I. Objectives:

At the end of 45 minutes period, the students should be able to:

a. describe the good and harmful effects of the sun’s heat and light on oneself.
b. identify safety precautions on the effects of the sun’s heat and light;
c. appreciate the importance of sun’s heat and light on oneself.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Effects of the Sun’s Heat and Light

B. References: Science 4 – Quarter 4

C. Values: Appreciation of God’s Creation, Conservation of Natural Resources, Cooperation, Focus,

Creativity and Appreciation

D. Materials: PowerPoint, Black board, Chalk, TV, Visual Aids, Pictures, Video, Chart

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Pupil’s Activity

A. Preliminary Activities

1. Prayer
Please stand and let us pray.
(The teacher will call a student to lead the
opening prayer.)
Yes, ma’am. Let us pray
Angel of God, my Guardian Dear To whom
God’s love commits me here, Ever this day be
at my side, To light and guard, to rule and
guide. Amen.
2. Greetings
Good morning, Grade 4!
Good morning, ma’am!
Good morning, classmate!

You may now take your sit.

3. Attendance
The teacher will check the attendance by
row. (The teacher will start checking the
attendance.)
4. Classroom Rules

1. Listen Attentively
2. Participate
3. Raise your hand before you speak
4. Observe Silence

5. Review

"Now, I will show you some pictures and

identify what kind of weather instrument is
this.

Do you understand class?

(Yes, Ma’am)

Okay, for our first picture

1. Thermometer
(The pupils will raise their hands and the
teacher will call pupils to answer the
questions.)

(the teacher will call a pupil) Thermometer

“Good Job!” okay next one

2. Wind vane

(The pupils will raise their hands and the

teacher will call pupils to answer the
questions.)

(the teacher will call a pupil)

Wind vane
“Excellent!”
For our last picture

3. Anemometer

(The pupils will raise their hands and the

teacher will call pupils to answer the
questions.)

Anemometer

Very Good! All of your answers are correct.

B. Motivation

Before we start our discussion, who wants to

sing a song?

Okay, the title of the song is “Mr. Sun”

(Yes, ma’am)
Are you ready class?

First, I will sing the song and then as we sing

try to find out what is the song all about.

Do you understand, class?

Yes ma’am!

(Present a video presentation of Mr. sun with

lyrics.)

Mr. Sun Mr. Sun

Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Please shine down on me Please shine down on me
Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Hiding behind the tree Hiding behind the tree
These little children are asking you These little children are asking you
To please come out so we can play with you To please come out so we can play with you
Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun
Please shine down on me Please shine down on me
Shine down on me Shine down on me
Shine, shine, shine Shine, shine, shine
Shine down on me Shine down on me
Shine, shine, shine Shine, shine, shine
Shine down on me Shine down on me
Shine, shine, shine Shine, shine, shine
Shine down on me Shine down on me
Oh Mr. Sun, Mr. Sun, Mr. Golden Sun Oh Mr. Sun, Mr. Sun, Mr. Golden Sun

(the pupils will sing the song along with the

(the teacher is singing the song along with the
teacher.)
pupils.)

Did you enjoy the song class?

Yes, ma’am

Please sit down.

Well done, class! All of you are doing great

today! Can you give yourself a very good clap!

C. Lesson Proper

What is the song all about?

Mr. Sun

Very Good!

Is there really a sun? Yes, ma’am

What is the weather in the song we sang? It’s Sunny Day

Excellent! It’s Sunny Day!

What do you usually do during sunny day?
(The pupils will raise their hands.)
1. Going to beach/ swimming
2. Washing our clothes
3. Playing outside
4. Wearing Sando/short.
5. Turning on air-conditioner at home.
As we can see, we have here a sun. All you
need to do is group the words I will show you
if they are good or harmful to oneself.

(The pupils will go in front and group the

given words if it is good or harmful.)

Good job! The good and harmful things are

what we called: “Effects of the Sun’s Heat and
Light”.
(The pupils will response)
“Effects of the Sun’s Heat and Light”.

Good Effects of Sun

Energy

1. Energy - the sun give us humans, plants,

animals, and all living things energy. Because
the sun is the primary source of energy on
Earth.

Light

2. Light – sunlight is important because it

brightens our surroundings. Without light, we
will be blinded because sunlight is the only
source of light on the Earth.

Heat

3. Heat- sun heat is important because it give

us warm, without sun the Earth will become
freeze.

Again class, The sun gives us what?

(The pupils will raise their hands.)
Energy, Light, and Heat

Very good.
Harmful Effects of too much Exposure of Sun

Early aging

1. Early aging – time spent in the sun makes

you skin age faster than normal. Signs of this
are wrinkled, leathery skin, and dark spots.
Skin damage

2. Skin damage – excessive exposure to

sunlight can burn or harm your skin. This
condition is called sunburn.
Eye damage

3. Eye damage – UV rays can damage the

tissue in your eyes. They also can blur your
vision.
Heat Exhaustion

4. Heat Exhaustion- the sun’s heat and warm

air make you sweat a lot. It can lead to
dehydration. Exhaustion left untreated it can
lead to Heat Stroke.

Safety precautions from the harmful effects of

the sun.

Where do you usually use the following

materials?
(When going to beach.)
1. Use sunscreen with sun protection factor
(SPF) 15 (Too much light from the sun.)
2. Sunglasses
(When going outside.)
3. Carry umbrella
(When going outside.)
4. Wear cap or hat
(When going to farm.)
5. Wear clothes that protects your skin.
(To avoid dehydration.
6. Drink a lot of water.

Energy, Light, and Heat

D. Generalization

What is the good effects of sun?

(The pupils will answer the question.)
Early aging, Skin damage, Eye damage, and
How about the harmful effects of sun? Heat Exhaustion.

Sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella, wear cap or

Lastly, what are the things that we need to hat, wear protective clothes, and drink a lot of
water.
protect ourselves from the heat and light of the
sun?

Very Good!

E. Application

Activity 1 “What’s in my bag”

(The teacher will provide bag and other various

things like, sunscreen, umbrella, hat/or cap,
sunglasses, and tumbler with water, and so on.)

The pupils will determine which are the

essential things that Gabriel needs under the
sun?

Gabriel wants to go picnic with his friends,

what do you think Gabriel’s needs to protect
himself from the sun?

Activity 2 “Match Me”

Direction: Match the images with their Yes, ma’am

corresponding words.

Do you understand class?

 (The teacher will call pupils to answer the
activity in the board.)

Great Job! All of your answers are correct!

Activity 3 “Eye Spy”

Let’s have a group activity called “Eye Spy”

Direction: Spy the Good effects of the Sun.

Do you understand class?

IV. Evaluation

Direction: Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.

______1. Too much exposure can cause sunburn.

______2. Wearing sunscreen can protect your skin from the sun.

______3. UV rays can damage the tissue in your eyes.

______4. The sun’s heat and warm air make you sweat a lot.

______5. Sunscreen can’t protect yourself from the sun.

V. Assignment

Create a poster on a ¼ illustration board on how the sun maintains life on earth.