SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN (SEMI-D.L.P.

) in SCIENCE 5

I. OBJECTIVES
A. CONTENT STANDARDS
 The learners demonstrate understanding of weather disturbances and their effects on the
environment.
B. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
 The learners should be able to prepare individual emergency kit.
C. LEARNING COMPETENCIES / OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
 observe the changes in the weather before, during and after a typhoon;
 practice precautionary measures before, during, and after a typhoon; and,
 show concern to everyone especially in times when weather disturbances occur.

II. CONTENT / SUBJECT MATTER

A. WEATHER DISTURBANCES
 Types of weather disturbances:
 Effects of weather disturbances on living things and the environment.

B. VALUE FOCUS : concern to one another

C. REFERENCES
1. Science and Health 5 by Natividad Alegre del Prado
2. Science and Health 5 by Carmelita Coronel et. Al.
3. SD Publications Inc.
4. Google.com / images / YouTube
D. MATERIALS
 metacards, sandtable, strips of paper, pictures

III. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY PUPILS’ ACTIVITY
Day / Session 1 Day 1
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
Prayer, Greetings, Checking of Attendance Prayer, Greetings, Checking of Attendance
A. ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT
(REVIEW) (EFFECTS of SOIL EROSION)
Provide each row with words written on metacards. ON LANDFORMS
Task: Select the metacards where effects of soil erosion  It destroys large masses of land.
are written and post them on the space provided for your  It transforms a mountain to a hill.
group on the board.
ON LIVING THINGS
(MOTIVATION)  It makes the soil unable to hold or
Present pictures showing before, during and after a absorb water, thus makes it unfit for
typhoon. Let pupils observe and later infer, then tell vegetation.
something about the picture.  Sediments washed away by water
clogs irrigation systems.
(PRESENTATION of NEW LESSON)  Less production of plants or lack of
Discuss the following: food supply.
1. meaning of weather  Prevalence of mine tailings.
2. factors that affect the weather
a. air temperature
b. air pressure
c. humidity
d. clouds
e. precipitation
f. wind speed and direction
3. meaning of weather disturbances
4. LPA & HPA (low pressure and high pressure areas)
5. Classification of Tropical Cyclones
Day / Session 2
B. EXPLORE
Group 1
(GROUP ACTIVITY)
What are the changes in the weather
I. Divide the class into three groups. before a typhoon?
II. Introduce the activities. Let them follow the Group 2
directions very well. What are the changes in the weather
III. Let each group answer all the questions in their during a typhoon?
assigned activity. Group 3
IV. Guide the pupils as they perform the activity. Activity 3. What are the changes in the
Observe maximum participation of the group weather after a typhoon?
members.

C. EXPLANATION
I. Ask a representative of each group to share their
answers and results of the different activities.
II. Ask: How do you feel about the activity?
WEATHER CONDITION BEFORE A
Activity 1 TYPHOON
How will you describe the weather in the illustration?  There are formations of dark clouds. 

With its set up, what do you think is about to happen or  Air is colder and dry.
occur?  Reddish clouds at sunrise and sunset.


Activity 2
What is the condition of the environment? WEATHER CONDITION DURING A
What can you say about the weather? Describe it. TYPHOON
How do people react with the weather condition?  Strong winds and heavy rains. 

 Big waves in the sea. 

 Surging of winds in counterclockwise
direction. 

Activity 3
Describe the weather condition as compared to that of WEATHER CONDITION AFTER A
group 1 and 2? TYPHOON
What are the people doing?  Environment is flooded
What conclusion can you make based on the picture?  Speed of wind decreases 

 Damaged plants and structures 

(DISCUSSION)

Teacher will discuss the weather conditions before,

during and after a typhoon based on the learners report
and give further explanation.

Day / Session 3

D. ELABORATION / EXTENSION

Why is it important to know the weather before

planning different activities?
Discuss further about this information.
People need to know about the weather to be able to do
their daily activities. Everyone’s activities depend upon
the kind of weather for the day.
During storms or typhoons, especially when typhoon
signals are announced, school children are advised not to
go to school and just stay home because streets may be
flooded and objects blown by the wind are dangerous.
When you and your friends plan for a picnic for the
following day, you wish to know if the weather would be
fair. If you plan some sports activities such as outdoor
games, you need to know whether it will rain or not.
You want to be sure if you could play in the baseball
field or open basketball court.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE A TYPHOON

 Help your family check and fix your house
for any damage (especially the roofs and
windows), so it can withstand the strong
winds.
 Remind your family members to stock up an
adequate food supply such as rice, canned
goods, and foods that would last even
without refrigeration.

 Stock up an adequate supply of drinking
water, and water for cleaning or other
purposes.

 Prepare flashlights, batteries for flashlights
and radio, candles and kerosene lamps, or
other lighting devices.

 Prepare a first-aid kit.
o Always monitor
news about the typhoon, whether on
television or radio. If the power is cut, keep

When you are about to leave the house, you want to
know whether you will take an umbrella or leave it at
home. You also want to know what kind of clothes to
wear.
Farmers plan their planting activities according to the
weather. They listen to weather forecasts to know if
there would be just enough rains when they plant their
crops. And they should have harvested their crops before
the heavy rain come.
Transportation services also depend on the weather for
operations. Only few buses and jeepneys ply the streets
during typhoons because they do not want to be stranded
in the flood. Pilots and ship captains have to know the
weather so that they can be warned of coming storms,
strong winds, thick clouds, and fogs that can be
dangerous to travel.
a radio on and tuned in to news.
 Help check and clean your community
drainage system and canals to prevent
flood.

 Check your electric posts to prevent
accidents. If you notice some impending
danger due to weak electric posts that might
fall, report this to the electric company so
they can reinforce it right away.
o Remind
family members to cut all branches of trees
around your house that could possibly fall
on your house.

 Help check all electrical warnings.

 Teach younger members of your family
what to do during a typhoon.
 Pack a bag with clothes, batteries,
flashlight, water, canned goods and other
necessities, in case you have to evacuate.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DURING A TYPHOON

 Stay calm and be alert.
o Stay indoors.
Postpone any plans of travels or errands.

 Monitor the weather reports. Check what is
happening around you.

 When local authorities advise you to
evacuate, do so. Move family pets and
valuable to a safe place; turn off gas valves,
electricity and water, when safe to do so.

 If you happen to be outdoors when a
typhoon comes,
(a) stay away from electric posts and wires;
(b) never stand under a lone tree in an open
field to avoid being hit by lightning;
(c) never fix your TV antenna during a
thunderstorm;
(d) stay away from boats and from bodies
of water; and
(e) enter the nearest safe shelter.
 Avoid staying or going to low-lying and
coastal areas that are prone to floods or
storm surge.
 Be ready to evacuate if necessary. Leave
your house as soon as you realize you are
not safe.
 Boil drinking water or have some bottled
water ready.
 If you happen to be in a car or any land
vehicle when the typhoon comes, you are
usually safe, but not when there is a
flood.

 If you roofs have very little vents where
winds pass through, or sometimes, when
the winds of a typhoon are very strong, you
may need to open a few windows in the
opposite side of your house to let the wind
pass through.
 Monitor flood reports and predictions.
o
Have a flood plan which everyone in the
family will follow when necessary. Be
prepared to act on your food plan. Prepare a
flood kit of essential items, just like your
essentials for typhoon
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AFTER A TYPHOON

 Have a knowledgeable person inspect
electrical wiring before using electrical
appliances. It is usually advisable not to use
appliances immediately after a typhoon
 especially if your house got flooded.

 Check for any damage, including water

pipes, and help make necessary repairs as
soon as possible.
 Boil water before drinking it to avoid
getting sick.
o Wear slippers, shoes or
other footwear, for protection from any
sharp or pointed objects that might have
fallen.

 Avoid electrical wires that have fallen.

 Stay away from flood waters. They carry
water-borne diseases. Many people who
have survived a storm but braved flood
waters actually have been hospitalized, not
just for injuries or diarrhea, but also to the
deadly leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is also
known as Weil’s syndrome, and is caused
by bacterial infection when dirty water
contaminated with animal urine (commonly
rats) comes in contact with a person’s
unhealed wounds or scratches, newly
pedicure nails, a person’s eyes, or with
mucous membranes (like in skin, nostrils,
mouth, lips, eyelids, ears, genital area and
anus).
 Clean and clear everything damaged by the
typhoon. o Stay in a safe place with a
(APPLICATION thru a GROUP ACTIVITY) means of esc

To find out if there is an upcoming typhoon, the

following weather elements are closely monitored.
Identify the instruments used to measure the following
weather elements:

a. air temperature Identify the instruments used to measure the

b. air pressure following weather elements:
c. humidity
d. wind direction a. air temperature THERMOMETER
e. wind speed b. air pressure BAROMETER
f. amount of rainfall c. humidity PSYCHROMETER
d. wind direction WIND VANE
E. EVALUATION e. wind speed ANEMOMETER
f. amount of rainfall RAIN GAUGE
As observed, list down the weather changes in the
following conditions:

A. WEATHER CONDITION BEFORE A TYPHOON WEATHER CONDITION BEFORE A

B. WEATHER CONDITION DURING A TYPHOON TYPHOON
C. WEATHER CONDITION AFTER A TYPHOON  There are formations of dark clouds. 

 Air is colder and dry.
 Reddish clouds at sunrise and sunset.



WEATHER CONDITION DURING A

TYPHOON
 Strong winds and heavy rains. 

 Big waves in the sea. 

 Surging of winds in counterclockwise
direction. 


WEATHER CONDITION AFTER A

TYPHOON
 Environment is flooded
 Speed of wind decreases 

Damaged plants and structures
IV. ENRICHMENT

List down the possible events that may happen before, during, and after a typhoon. Fill-out the table below.

Infrastructure of What happens

Resources Before a Typhoon During a Typhoon After a Typhoon
Coconut trees
Rice fields
Wind
Electrical power
houses

V. HOME ACTIVITY / ASSIGNMENT

a. Pretend that there is an upcoming Signal No. 4 Typhoon that affect your locality.
b. List down the top five important items that you will prepare in order to survive the hazards that
the typhoon might bring.
c. After finalizing your list, write down why you chose such items.

Items to Prepare Reason/s

1
2
3
4
5

Prepared by: Noted, Reviewed and Checked by:

MELVIN C. FEDERIS __________________________ ____________________________

Teacher 1, Math 5