1 Ma’am Lalaine Ghulam

MOST HOLY ROSARY PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

Convento St., Brgy. Talolong Lopez, Quezon

EXPLORING LIFE THROUGH SCIENCE

Name: ____________________________________
Grade Level and Section: Grade 11
Strand: GAS
Subject: Earth and Life
Time Allotted:

CONTENT
MODULE 1: Introduction to Life Science
MODULE 2: Continuity of Life
MODULE 3: How Animals Survive
MODULE 4: Evolution of Living Things
MODULE 5: Ecology

MODULE 3: HOW ANIMALS SURVIVE

QUARTER 2

OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
 Describe the general and unique characteristics of the different organ systems in representative animals
 Analyze and appreciate the functional relationships of the different organ systems in ensuring animal
survival

HOOK

OPENING PRAYER
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Glory to the Father, and to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning is now and will be forever. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Great day, dear learners! I am Ma’am Lalaine Ghulam and I will be your teacher in Earth and Life Science. In
this module, we will learn on how animals survive.

On the previous lesson, we discussed how living things reproduce and the advantages and disadvantages of the
genetic engineering in an organism.
 ENGAGE
Organ Systems of Some animals
All animals share common characteristics although they differ in shapes and structures. The overall
structure of an animal is its body plan. The body plan of an animal determines the lifestyle it leads, and the way it
functions in its environment.

Sponges
In invertebrates, such as sponges, digestion occurs within individual cells. Its body is perforated by many
pores through which water enters its cavity. Between the outer and inner cell layers are hard needles called
spicules and fibers of a tough protein called sponging. They strengthen and protect the sponge.
Hydra
Some invertebrates such as hydra have an incomplete digestive system. There is a single opening which
serves as mouth and anus known as the gastrovascular cavity. The cells of hydra are organized into tissues. The
inner gut cavity or its gastrovascular cavity is specialized for extra cellular digestion. Its outer cell layer contains
stinging cells called nematocysts.
Earthworm
Earthworms were the first segmented worms to evolve. Their body is partitioned by segments. In each
segments, parts of the excretory, circulatory and nervous systems are repeated. The front segments contain a
small brain and the sense organs. Each segment is controlled by an individual nerve center. A nerve cord runs
along the underside of the worm connecting the nerve centers with the brain to coordinate all body activities. The

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 ACTIVITY
Activity 1

A. Write the organ systems founds in the following animals:

1. Hydra
2. Earthworms
3. Frogs
4. Fish
5. Birds
B. Select 2 animals from the list above and describe how the organ systems in these animals function.

REFLECTION
Explain why organ systems for animals are important in their survival. Use the given criteria below as basis in
answering the question.

5points 4-3 points 2-1 point

Main Ideas are clear and well- Main ideas are somewhat clear Main ideas are not clear
supported by detailed and accurate
explanation

TRANSFER
Choose an undomesticated mammal species and write a report on its habitat, adaptations for feeding and
excretion, gas exchange, blood circulation, and nervous coordination. Include its mechanism for its survival.