Detailed Lesson Plan in Science for Grade 4

1. Subject: Science
Grade Level: Grade 4
Objective: Identify and describe the different habitats that animals and plants
live in; Share how animals and plants adapt their habitats; and Perform
activities that differentiate where the animals live
Learning across curriculum:
1) English - Topic: Descriptive Writing; Learning Competency: Describe the different
habitats of animals and plants using appropriate adjectives and sensory details.
2) Mathematics - Topic: Data Analysis; Learning Competency: Collect and organize
data on different habitats and create a bar graph to represent the information.
3) Social Studies - Topic: Geography; Learning Competency: Identify different
habitats around the world and discuss how they affect the distribution of plants and
animals.
Elicit:
Teaching Strategy: Brainstorming
Instructional Materials: Chart paper, markers
Anecdote 1: Share a personal experience of encountering different habitats during a
trip to a nature park in the Philippines.
Anecdote 2: Discuss the importance of preserving natural habitats in the Philippines
and how it contributes to the country's biodiversity.
Engage:
Teaching Strategy: Interactive Quizzes
Instructional Materials: PowerPoint presentation, buzzers
1) Idea: Create a quiz show-style game where students answer questions about
different habitats and adaptations of animals and plants.
2) Idea: Show pictures of various habitats and ask students to identify the animals
and plants that are likely to live there.
Explore:
Activity 1: Habitat Scavenger Hunt
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Materials: Worksheets with pictures of different habitats, magnifying glasses
Significance: This activity allows students to observe and identify different habitats
in their school environment.
Instructions:

2. 1) Divide students into small groups.
2) Give each group a worksheet with pictures of different habitats.
3) Instruct students to explore the school premises and find examples of each
habitat.
4) Encourage students to use magnifying glasses to observe plants and animals in
each habitat.
Rubric:
- Correctly identified habitats: 5 pts.
- Accurate descriptions of plants and animals in each habitat: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions1) What is a habitat?
2) How do plants and animals adapt to their habitats?
3) Give an example of a plant and an animal that live in the same habitat.
Activity 2: Habitat Diorama
Teaching Strategy Project-Based Learning
Materials: Shoeboxes, art supplies, toy animals and plants
Significance: This activity allows students to create a 3D representation of a habitat
and showcase understanding of how animals and plants adapt their environment.
Instructions:
1) Assign each student or group a specific habitat (e.g., forest, desert, ocean).
2) Provide shoeboxes and art supplies for students to create their diorama.
3) Instruct students to include appropriate plants and animals in their diorama and
explain how they adapt to their habitat.
Rubric:
- Accuracy of habitat representation: 5 pts.
- Creativity and attention to detail: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1) What did you learn about the habitat you chose while creating your diorama?
2) How did you decide plants and animals to include in your diorama?
3) Explain one adaptation of an animal in your diorama.
Activity 3: Habitat Comparison
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning
Materials: Venn diagram worksheets, pictures of different habitats
Significance: This activity allows students to compare and contrast different habitats
and identify similarities and differences in the adaptations of plants and animals.
Instructions:
1) Distribute Venn diagram worksheets to students.
2) Show pictures of two different habitats and discuss their characteristics.
3) Instruct students to complete the Venn diagram by listing the similarities and
differences between the two habitats.

3. Rubric:
- Accurate identification of similarities and differences: 5 pts.
- Clear and logical organization of information: 5 pts.
Assessment Questions:
1) What are some similarities between the two habitats you compared?
2) How are the adaptations of plants and animals in the two habitats different?
3) Why is it important for plants and animals to adapt to their habitats?
Explain:
Teaching Strategy: Lecture and Discussion
Provide examples and explanations of different habitats and how plants and animals
adapt to them. Encourage students to ask questions and participate in discussions to
deepen their understanding.
Elaborate:
Teaching Strategy: Experiential Learning
Task 1: Students will create a mini-ecosystem in a jar using soil, plants, and small
animals. They will observe the interactions between the organisms and discuss how
they are adapted to their habitat.
Task 2: Students will research and create a poster or presentation about a specific
animal and its habitat. They will explain the adaptations of the animal and discuss
the importance of preserving its habitat.
Evaluate:
Teaching Strategy: Games and Gamification
Instructional Materials: Quiz cards, game board
Question 1: Which habitat is characterized by high temperatures and very little
rainfall?
Question 2: How do animals adapt to a cold climate?
Question 3: Name two plants that are commonly found in wetland habitats.
Extend:
Teaching Strategy: Case Studies
Instructional Materials: Case study scenarios related to different habitats
Present case studies that require students to apply their knowledge of habitats and
adaptations to solve real-life problems, such as preserving a threatened habitat or
reintroducing a species into its natural habitat.
Assignment:

4. Assignment 1: Write a descriptive paragraph about your favorite habitat and the
plants and animals that live there. Use appropriate adjectives and sensory details.
Assignment 2: Create a concept map showing the interrelationships between
different habitats, plants, and animals. Include examples of adaptations for each
habitat.
Note: The teacher can modify the lesson plan according to the available resources
and time constraints.