A Detailed Lesson Plan in Science 10

(The Nervous System) S10LT-IIIa-33

I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students shall be able to:
a. Determine the functions of the nervous system;
b. Give the two main divisions of the nervous system;
c. Describe the different parts of the nervous system; and
d. Realize the importance of a healthy nervous system.

II. Subject Matter:

a. Topic: The Nervous System
b. Sub-topic: Parts and Functions of the Nervous System
c. Reference: DepEd K-12 Science 10 Learner‟s Manual
Unit 3 – Module 1, pp. 228-230
d. Materials:
For the teacher:
Projector Chalk
Visual aid Speaker
e. Teaching Strategies:
Indirect Method Socratic Method
Inductive Learning Strategy Group Collaboration
f. Time Allotment: 60 minutes

III. Learning Procedures

Student’s Activity
A. Preliminary Activities
1. Classroom Conditioning (As the teacher counts, the students will:
(Let the teacher count 1, 2, 3) 1 – arrange the chairs;
2 – pick up the pieces of paper; and
3 – are now ready to pray.)

(The students will pray.)

2. Prayer
Let us pray.

Good morning, ma‟am! It‟s nice to see you.

3. Greetings
Good morning, class! Thank you.
Please be seated.

4. Checking of Attendance Teacher check in the class record.

Individual roll call of their last names.

5. Checking of Assignment Yes, ma‟am.

Class, do we have an assignment?
Yes, Ma’am
Kindly exchange notebook and check
if your seatmate has an assignment. Write
checked by and later, you will pass that
notebook. Is that clear?
B. Recall

Yesterday, we discussed about Yes, ma‟am.

Circulatory System and for our review, let us
have a simple game which I call “Pass the ball”.
I have here three chips, I will play music and
 while it is playing, you will pass the ball. When
the music stops, the person holding the ball
will answer the question. You can answer the
question by arranging the jumbled letters. Is
that clear?

Are you ready? Yes, we are ready.

Questions: Answers:
- It is a fluid tissue where blood cells and
platelets are suspended.
- Blood
LOBOD

- What are the three types of blood cells?

- Red blood cells, White blood cells, and

DRE DBOLO LESCL,
Platelets
HTEIW BODOL LESCL,
LELTEPTAS

- It is a muscular organ that rhythmically

contracts to force blood around the body.
REHAT - Heart

Do you have any question on our previous

None, ma‟am.
topic?

Very good! This time, let us now proceed to our

new topic.

C. Motivation

Before we start discussing it, I need two (The students will raise their hands to volunteer.)
volunteers.

Listen carefully to my instructions. If I say (The two students will go in front.)

“brain‟, you‟re going to put your hands in
your head; when I say, “heart‟ place your
hands at chest level, in a heart shape; and
when I say “touch‟, stretch your hands
sideward. Is that clear? Yes, ma‟am.

This time, let‟s do it faster. (The two students will execute the actions based
on the given instruction.)

Thank you. You may now take your seat. (The two students will execute the actions based
on the given instruction in a fast manner.)

Class, what can you say about the actions Their bodies responded quickly as you give them
of the bodies of your two classmates instructions.
whenever I give the instruction?
 Very good! Based on the responds of their
bodies, we can conclude that the human Nervous System.
body has the ability to control and
coordinate activities. Which organ system
do you think is responsible for this
characteristic?

Perfect!
D. Lesson Proper

1. Pre-Activity:
The nervous system enables the body to
respond quickly to change in the
Yes, ma’am.
environment by accomplishing its
functions. Now, let us find out what are the
functions of the nervous system by having
this very simple activity which I called
“Which is Which!” I will flash two functions
then I want you to analyse and determine
which among the two functions is the
function of the nervous system. Did you
get it?

Very good! Let‟s start.

1. It exchanges gases between the external Function #2. It gathers information both from the
environment and the blood. outside world and from the inside of the body.
2. It gathers information both from the
outside world and from the inside of the
body.
Very good! How about the next one?

1. It transmits information to the processing Function #1. It transmits information to the

areas in the brain and spinal cord. processing areas in the brain and spinal cord.
2. It produces hormones that regulate the
activities of cells and organisms.
Exactly! Next, is it function #1 or function
#2?

1. It processes information to determine the Function #1. It processes information to

best response. determine the best response.
2. It digests and absorbs nutrients from the
food.
Brilliant! Lastly, is it function #1 or function
#2?

1. It maintains posture and position of the

Function #2. It sends information to muscles,
body. glands, and organs so they can respond correctly.
2. It sends information to muscles, glands,
and organs so they can respond correctly.
Excellent, class!

To learn more about the nervous system,

let us have a group activity. I prepared
 envelopes for each group containing the
materials and procedures.

Before we proceed to our activity, let us

discuss first the rubrics for the activity.

Rubrics for Differentiated Activities

5 4 3 2 1

Concept

Cooperation

Presentation

For concept:

5 – concept is clearly evident; contains all necessary

information
4 – concept is evident; contains most of the
necessary information
3 – concept is acceptable; contains some necessary
information
2 – concept is limited; insufficient necessary
information
1 – lack of concept; does not contain necessary
information

For cooperation:

5 – all members of the group cooperate well with

each other
4 – only 5-6 members cooperate with each other
3 – only 3-4 members cooperate with the each
other
2 – only 2 members cooperate with each other
1 – only 1 member of the group do the work

For presentation:

5 – executes the work competently; wellprepared

4 – executes the work adequately; prepared
3 – executes the work fairly; somewhat prepared
2 – executes the work
incompetently; unprepared
1 – executes the work poorly; unprepared

Do you have any clarification on our None, ma‟am.

rubrics?

Make your chairs in circle.

If your group is ready, kindly do a ready (Each group will clap.)

clap.

You are given 10 minutes to work for your

activity.
2. Activity Proper:

Group 1 – importance of the Nervous

System in the form of a jingle.

Group 2 – give the different divisions and

parts of the nervous system by completing
the graphic organizer.

Group 3 – arrange the puzzle, label, and

tell the functions of the three main parts
of the brain.

Group 4 – role play about problems and

disorders of the Nervous System.

3. Post-Activity: Yes, Ma‟am. We are all ready.

Are you ready for the presentation? (The students will present their work.)

Very good, class! Give yourself a:

1. Amazing clap
2. Mommy Dionisia clap (The students will clap.)
3. Kiss Your Brain clap
4. Angel clap

4. Discussion:
The Central Nervous System and Peripheral
Based on the activity, what are the two
Nervous System.
main divisions of the Nervous System?

How will you differentiate the two?

The Central Nervous System is the main
processing center for the entire nervous system
while the Peripheral Nervous System connects
the Central Nervous System to the organs.
Very good! Our bodies coordinated
because we have a Central Nervous
The brain functions as organizer and distributor of
System. It is consists of the brain and spinal
the information for the body.
cord. What do you think is the function of
the brain?

Good! The brain is divided into three major

The cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.
parts. What are those?

Exactly! The cerebrum is the largest part of

the brain; it is where learning, intelligence,
and judgment occur. The cerebellum
coordinates voluntary muscle movements
and maintains balance and muscle tone.
The brainstem controls the heartbeat,
breathing, and blood pressure and
coordinates involuntary muscle
movements.
 The Peripheral Nervous System has two
main divisions. What are those two? The Somatic System and the Autonomic System.

How will you differentiate the two? The Somatic System is voluntary control of body
movements the Autonomic System is associated
with the involuntary control of body
movements.

Great! The Somatic System has two main
parts: the spinal nerves and cranial
nerves. How will you differentiate the
two parts?
The spinal nerves carry motor and sensory signals
between the spinal cord of the body while the
cranial nerves carry information into and out of
the body.

Excellent! The other division which is the The Sympathetic division

Autonomic System has subdivisions. Parasympathetic division.
What are those?

Very good! The Sympathetic division is

activated in times of physical or
emotional stress or whenever the body
requires action. It controls the “fightor-
flight” response that you experience
during a stressful situation like the
nervousness you experience when
talking in front of an audience or taking a
surprise quiz.

The Parasympathetic division maintains

body functions and restores the body to
normal or relaxed mode.

None, ma‟am.
Any questions?

5. Generalization:
This time, let us play a game entitled
“Fact or Bluff”. I will give you sets of
statements and you‟re going to analyse Yes, ma‟am.
it whether it is true or not. If it is true,
raise the paper with the word „fact‟ and
„bluff‟ if otherwise. Is that clear?

Yes, Ma‟am
Are you ready?

Questions: Answers:
- Central Nervous System is composed - Fact
of the brain and the spinal cord.
- You are frightened. This will cause to
activate your Parasympathetic - Bluff
Nervous System.
- Cerebrum, Cerebellum,
and - Fact
 Brainstem are the three main parts of
the brain.
- Bluff
- Spinal nerve is a tube-like organ of
neurons and blood vessels.
- Autonomic Nervous System is a
- Fact
division of Peripheral Nervous System
that controls contractions of the heart
muscle.

Any questions so far?

None, ma‟am.
6. Application Some expected answers are the following :)
Class, kindly give some problems and Alzheimer‟s Disease
-
disorders of the nervous system? Amnesia-
Comatose
-
Insomnia
-
Migraine
-
7. Valuing (Some expected answers are the following :) -
How can you keep your nervous system Sleep early.
healthy? - Exercise regularly.
- Eat a balanced diet. - Get plenty of rest.
- Do not use alcohol.
Drink plenty of water.
I. Evaluation:
Analyse the statements below and give
the correct answer.

1. It is the main control center of the

nervous system.
2. It is the largest part of the brain.
3. It receives and sends out information
about activities within the body and
monitors and responds to changes in
the environment.
4. It is consists of cranial and spinal
nerves.
5. It maintains body functions and
restores the body to normal or
relaxed mode.
6. It controls the heartbeat, breathing,
and blood pressure and coordinates
involuntary muscle movements.
7. It is associated with the involuntary
control of body movements.
8. It connects the Central Nervous
System to the organs.
9. It is the organizer and distributor of
the information of the body.
10. It carry information into and out of
the body.

II. Agreement
1. What is a neuron?
2. What are the types of neuron?
3. What are the parts of a neuron?

Reference: DepEd K12 Science 10

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