A Detailed Lesson Plan in Science fora Grade 6

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students are able to:
a. Identity the different layers of the earth;
b. Label and recognize the importance of studying the Layers of the Earth; and
c. Differentiate the Layers of the Earth by creating a Z-brochure, a K-W-L chart and a
poem that shows its characteristics.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: The Layers of the Earth
References: Valdoz,M.P.,Abistado,J.M.,Mariano, JJ.M.Worktext in Science and
Technology.Rex Printing Company.pages 301-303. 2013
Materials: Laptop, LCD Projector, 3D illustration, PowerPoint presentation that
shows the layers of the earth
Values Integration: Unity and teamwork.

III. Learning Procedures

Teachers Activity Students Activity

A. Preliminary Activity
1. Prayer
Before we start, Annabelle please lead the Annabelle: classmates, let us put
prayer. ourselves to the presence of the lord, in
the name of the father and of the son and
the holy spirit, Amen.
(Our father… amen)
Okay kindly pick up the pieces of papers,
arrange your chairs and sit properly. (Student moving)

2. Greetings
Good morning class! How are you this Good morning, Teacher! Were fine and
morning? good ma'am.
That’s great!

3. Checking of Attendance (The class secretary checks the

Do we have any absentees today class? attendance)
Jessa, kindly list down the names of
absentees and give it to me later.

4. Classroom Rules
What are the rules we need to follow when
we start our class?
Shenna: listen to the teacher!
Sheena?
Kristine: sit properly teacher!
How about you Kristine?
And lastly do not talk when the teacher is
talking.

5. Review
Before we proceed to our new lesson let’s
have first a recap about our topic last Josel: it was all about the different kinds
meeting. What it was all about? of weather and the safety precautions
before, during, after typhoon.
Fantastic! Josel.

6. Motivation (Students doing the activity)

Paper Relay Activity: The teacher is going
to play a music video. The paper roll is
passed to the whole class. When the music
video stops, the student who received the
paper is the one who will take a piece of
paper from it that contains “scrabble
words”. Assemble it and label on the 3D
illustration. Shella: Is all about the ‘Layers of the
Earth’ ma’am.
7. Presentation of the Lesson
What have you observed about our
activity class, what will be our lesson this
morning? (Everybody reads)
Exactly!

Our lesson this morning is all about the

Layers of the Earth.
Let’s us have first our learning objectives.
Everybody please read.

B. Lesson Proper
Activity
Do you want another activity class? Yes ma’am!
Great!
I will group you into 2. each group will be
provided brown envelope that contains
pictures inside. You are going to describe
and classify the parts of it. The group who
finished first within 2 minutes will be the
winner. (Group 1 representative will present their
work)
Analysis
Since you are already done let’s hear the (Students will clap their hands)
presentation of the group 1.

Job well done Group 1. You’ve got all the (Group 2 representative will present their
correct answers. Clap your hands for work)
them.
(Students will clap their hands)
Let’s proceed to the group 2.

Job well done Group 2. You’ve got also (Students will clap their hands)
all the correct answers. Clap your hands
for them.
I am so glad that all of the group got the
correct answers. It seems that you really
knew how to classify a certain object.

You all deserve a big round of applause.

Abstraction
Now, let us start our discussion. First, let’s
define the Earth.
Eunice: earth is the third planet from the
Any idea from the class? What is Earth?
sun in which we live in.
Yes, Eunice?

Earth- is the third planet from the sun and

the fifth largest planet in the solar system
in terms of size and mass. Its single most
outstanding feature is that its near-surface
environment are the only places in the
universe known harbor life.

Earth is composed of four layers:

1. Crust
2. Mantle
3. Outer core
4. Inner core

Crust-The Earth's crust is the outer layer

of the Earth and is about 5 to 25 miles
thick depending on its location. It is the
thinnest layer, only about 3-5 miles thick
under the oceans which is called
the oceanic crust.
Under the continents it is about 25 miles
thick, which is called the continental
crust. The temperatures of the Earth's
crust can be anywhere between air
temperature and 1600° F, which is hot
enough to melt the rocks inside the Earth.
The thin layer of the crust is also broken
into pieces called plates. The plates float
on top of soft mantle below the crust. The
movement of these plates can cause
earthquakes to occur.

Mantle-The second main layer of the

Earth is called the mantle. The mantle of

the Earth is the largest layer and is about
1800 miles thick. It is made up of
extremely hot, dense rock and it flows like
asphalt. The temperature at the top of the
mantle is about 1600° F and at the
bottom it is about 4000° F. Basically, the
mantle is made up of melted rock which
allows the plates of the Earth's crust to
float on top of it. When the melted rock
escapes to the Earth's surface, a volcano
may erupt in that area of the Earth. There
are certain areas of the world where this is
more likely to happen.

The final two layers of the Earth include

the outer core and the inner core.

Outer core- The outer core is basically

made up of melted metals, nickel and iron.
Because these metals are melted, they
move just like a liquid.
The outer core is located about 1800 miles
below the Earth's surface and is about
1400 miles thick. The outer core has
temperatures between 4000° F and
9000° F.

Inner core-The inner core is about 800

miles thick and the temperatures may be
as high as 9000° F.
There is so much pressure at this layer, the
metals are squeezed tightly together and
they are forced to vibrate as solids. The
weight of the other layers of the Earth is
basically pressing down onto the inner
core of the Earth.

Application
Are you ready for our activity class? Yes, ma'am!

I will group you into 3. Each group will

be assigned by different activities: (5
minutes)
Group 1- create a z-brochure showing the
different characteristics of the Earth’s
Layers.
Group 2- make a K-W-L chart about the
Layers of the Earth.
Group 3- composed a poem that describes
the layers of the earth.

RUBRICS
CRITERIA LEVELS OF
 PERFORMANCE
CREATIVITY 30%
COOPERATION 25%
TIME 20%
MANAGEMENT
PRESENTATION 25%
TOTAL 100%

Generalization
To summarize our lesson for today,
What are the different layers of the earth? Rogelyn: The four layers of the Earth
Yes, Rogelyn? ma'am are Crust, mantle, outer core and
Let’s give a barangay clap to Rogelyn. inner core ma'am.

What can you say about the crust, Kim?

Kim: The crust ma'am is the layer in
which we lived in. It is also the thinnest
layer.
What did you learn about the mantle,
Marjorie? Marjorie: a mantle of the Earth is the
largest layer and is about 1800 miles
thick. It is made up of extremely hot,
dense rock and it flows like asphalt.
How will you describe the inner and outer
core, Rodel? Rodel: The inner and outer core ma'am is
very hot and made up of melted metals
the nickel and iron which move like a
Good job class! Give ourselves a Coca
liquid.
cola clap.

In summary, the four main layers of the

Earth include the crust, mantle, inner core,
and outer core. Two additional areas
located between the crust and mantle are
the lithosphere and the asthenosphere.
Earthquakes are caused by the movement
of the pieces of the Earth's crust called
plates, and when a volcano erupts the
melted rock comes from the mantle of the
Earth. Finally, the inner and outer core are
the hottest and deepest of the layers and
are under the most pressure.

IV. Evaluation
C. Answer the following questions: identify what layer of the earth is being describe
in each sentence.
5. In which layer do you see mountains and ocean basins?
6. Which layer contains the densest materials like iron and nickel?
7. Which layer is rigid but molten?
8.Which layer is the thinnest?
9.Is located about 1800 miles below the Earth's surface and is about 1400 miles thick.
has temperatures between 4000° F and 9000° F.
10. It is the largest layer on earth and is about 1800 miles thick. It is made up of
extremely hot, dense rock and it flows like asphalt.

V. Assignment
Make your own creative 3D model that illustrates about the Layers of the Earth.

CATEGORY 45 30 15 10
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structure's
appearance.

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turned
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assigned
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labels)

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Explanation on that student student used and poorly made.
how it was researched standard copied from Little thought
made examples and materials class notes. was put into
used creative in 2-D or 3-D Very little model or it was
ideas and and imagination completed at
materials. student can was put into the last minute.
Model is 3-D. explain how the model. Student is
Explanation on each layer was Layers may unable to
how model made. not be of explain each
was Some different layer as taught
made creativity colors. in class
is clear and evident Explanation is
easy to basic
understand.

Total points
and Comments

Group members:
JUVELYN TALADUA
LEBOSADA, JUVELYN
AIZA GORNEZ
MARLE ELUMBARING
MARY JANE PASA
KEVIN AGAD

Answer key:
5.Crust
6.Inner core
7Lithosphere
8.Crust
9.Outer core
10.mantle