S.Y.

2020 - 2021
EMETERIO-FEDERICA GEREZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. San Agustin, Babatngon, Leyte Q1
303421
JHS LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET WK6
LAS No.: 2
Name: DANNY B. ELAGO Grade/Score: __________
Grade and Section:GRADE-9 HUMILITY Date: _______________
Subject: Science 9

Type of Activity: Skills: Exercise/Drill

Activity Title: Environmental Issues and Concerns

MELC: Relate species extinction to the failure of populations of organisms to adapt to abrupt changes in the environment.
(S9LT-Ie-f-30)
Learning Target: To relate species extinction to the failure of populations of organisms to adapt to abrupt changes in the
environment.
References: Science Learner’s Module 9 pp.50-70 and Alternative Delivery Mode Science 9 pp. 1-18

ACTIVITY NO. 1

My Home, My Community, My Environment

Objectives:
At the end of the activity, you are expected to:
1. Identify different environmental problems present in your community; and
2. Give the effects of these environmental problems to the ecosystem.
Procedures:
1. Kindly evaluate the community where you live. On the response column, mark check ( ) under YES if the
statement is true to your community and NO if it is not.
Response
Statement
YES NO

1. Burning of garbage is present everywhere. /

2. The air we breathe is polluted. /

3. Natural ecosystems are found in our locality. /

4. There is continuous logging activity in our area. /

5. Overfishing activity can be seen anywhere. /

6. Solid waste segregation is implemented. /

7. Gardening and tree planting activities are practiced. /

8. Factories, plants, and other commercial establishments are present in our community. /

9. Hills are being converted to subdivisions and residential areas. /

10. Farm soils are acidic because inorganic fertilizers are being used. /

11. We always experience floods when heavy rains pour. /

12. Poultries, piggeries, and agricultural centers are present. /

13. We use compost pits in dumping our garbage and other wastes. /

14. Garbage is found in our yards and roads. /

15. Community clean-ups are conducted every week or month. /

2. Based on your evaluation on the community where you live, list down at least three (2) environmental problems present in
your community. Write also the effects that these problems can create on the ecosystem. Use the table below as your guide.

Environmental problems in my Community Effects to the Ecosystem

1. Solid waste segregation is implemented. 1. Solid wastes materials are lessened

2. We always experience floods when heavy rains pour. 2. Landslide will occur
3. We don’t use compost pits in dumping our garbage 3. Polluted air is present

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EMETERIO-FEDERICA GEREZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
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and other wastes.

ACTIVITY NO. 2

Provide at least one (1) solution for each of the following environmental problem.

Environmental Problem Solution

Air Pollution Plant more trees

Eutrophication Polluted water

Wildlife Depletion Avoid killing animals

Deforestation Avoid cutting trees

Destruction of Coastal Resources Overharvesting or over-fishing using dynamite

Guide Questions:
Q1. Why is ecological imbalance should everyone’s concern?
ANSWER.
Ecological imbalance should be everyone’s concern because it could cause many problems like pollution, deforestation,
wildlife depletion, and destruction of coastal resources that could also affect human lives and changes on our climate like
global warming, climate change etc.

Q2. How can you help maintain ecological balance?

ANSWER: I can help maintaining ecological balance though planting more trees, avoid killing endangered animals, avoid
cutting trees, and avoid overharvesting or over-fishing using dynamite.

Prepared by:

ARLENE R. RAAGAS
Science Teacher

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times. Please include this in All Learning Activity Sheets.
Contact Number: 09560762385

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