A Detailed Lesson Plan in Science 10

(The Nervous System)

CONTENT STANDARDS:

1. organisms as having feedback mechanisms, which are coordinated by the nervous and
endocrine systems
2. how these feedback mechanisms help the organism maintain homeostasis to reproduce
and survive
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:
Teacher‟s Activity
1. Classroom Conditioning
(Let the teacher count 1, 2, 3)
Student‟s Activity
(As the teacher counts, the students will:
1 – arrange the chairs;
2 – pick up the pieces of paper; and
3 – are now ready to pray.)

2. Prayer (The students will pray.)

Let us pray.
Good afternoon, ma‟am! It‟s nice to see you.
3. Greetings
Thank you.
Good afternoon, class!
Please be seated.
(The class secretary will report the attendance
4. Checking of Attendance
of today.)
Class secretary, do we have any absent
No, Sir.
for today?
5. Checking of Assignment
Class, do we have an assignment?

b. Recall:
Last day, we discussed about
Circulatory System and for our review, let
us have a simple game which I call “Pass
the Chip”. I have here three chips, I will
play music and while it is playing, you will Yes, Sir.
pass the chip. When the music stops, the
person holding the chip 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. - Heart
REHAT
Do you have any question on our previous
topic? None, Sir.

Very good! This time, let us now proceed

to our new topic.
c. Motivation: (The students will raise their hands to
Before we start discussing it, I need volunteer.)
two volunteers. (The two students will go in front.)

Listen carefully to my instructions. If I

say „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 Yes, Sir.
clear?
(The two students will execute the actions
This time, let‟s do it faster. based on the given instruction.)
(The two students will execute the actions
based on the given instruction in a fast
manner.)

Thank you. You may now take your

seat.
Their bodies responded quickly as you
give them instruction.
Class, what can you say about the
action of the bodies of your two
classmates whenever I give the
instruction?

Very good! Based on the responds of

their bodies, we can conclude that the
human body has the ability to control
and coordinate activities. Which organ Nervous System.
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
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 Yes, Sir.
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.

 -It exchanges gases between the external
environment and the blood.
-It gathers information both from the
outside world and from the inside of the
body.
Function #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 Function #1It transmits information to the

processing areas in the brain and spinal processing areas in the brain and spinal
cord. 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 best response.
1. It processes information to determine
It digests and absorbs nutrients from
the best response.
the food

Brilliant! Lastly, is it function #1 or

function #2?

1. It maintains posture and position of

the body. -It sends information to muscle,glands
2. It sends information to muscle, and organs so they can respond correctly.
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
Rubrics for Differentiated Activities

5 4 3 2 1

Concept

Cooperation

Presentation

containing the materials and procedures.

Before we proceed to our activity, let
us discuss first the rubrics for the
activity.
 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; well-

prepared
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 Sir.

rubrics?

Make your chairs in circle.

If your group is ready, kindly do a

ready clap. (Each group will clap.)

You are given 10 minutes to work for

your activity.

3. 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 syste
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.
Yes, Sir. We are all ready.
3. Post-Activity: (The students will present their work.)
Are you ready for the presentation?

Very good, class! Give yourself a: (The students will clap.)

1. Amazing clap
2. Mommy Dionisia clap

4. Discussion: The Central Nervous System and Peripheral

Based on the activity, what are the two
main divisions of the Nervous System?
How will you differentiate the two?
Nervous System.
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 function as organizer and distributor of
System. It is consists of the brain and the information for the body.
spinal cord. What do you think is the
function of the brain? The cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.

Good! The brain is divided into three

major 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 Somatic System and the Auton
The Peripheral Nervous System has omic System.
two main divisions. What are those
two?
The somatic system is associated with the
voluntary control of the body movements while
How will you differentiate the two?
the autonomic system is associated with the
involuntary control of the body.
 The spinal nerves carry motor and sensory signals
Great! The Somatic System has two between the spinal cord of the body, while the
main parts: the spinal nerves and cranial nerves carry information into and out of
cranial nerves. How will you the body.
differentiate the two parts?

Excellent! The other division which is

The sympathetic division and parasympathetic
the Autonomic System has
division.
subdivisions. 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 “fight-
or-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 Sir.
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
it whether it is true or not. If it is true, Yes Sir.
raise the paper with the word „fact‟ and
„bluff‟ if otherwise. Is that clear?

Are you ready?

-Fact
Questions:
- Central Nervous System is
composed of the brain and the
-Bluff
spinal cord.
- You are frightened. This will cause
to activate your Parasympathetic
Nervous System. -Fact
- Cerebrum, Cerebellum, and
Brainstem are the three main parts
of the brain.
 - Spinal nerve is a tube-like organ of -Bluff
neurons and blood vessels.
-Fact
- Autonomic Nervous System is a
division of Peripheral Nervous
System that controls contractions of
the heart muscle.
Any questions so far? None Sir.
6. Application
Class, kindly give some problems and (Some expected answers are the following :)
disorder of the nervous system.
- Alzheimer‟s Disease
- 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.

IV. 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.

V. Assignment
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 Learner‟s Material