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Earth Science
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Earth Systems
(Week 1/Day 2-3)

SELF-LEARNING MODULE

DIVISION OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY

Earth Science – Grade 11
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Earth Systems
First Edition, 2020

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Earth Science
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Earth Systems

SELF-LEARNING MODULE

DIVISION OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Earth Science for Grade 11 Self-Instructional Module (SIM) on

Earth Systems.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators

both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator
in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking
into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the
learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Earth Science for Grade 11 Self-Instructional Module (SIM) on

Earth Systems.

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn,
create and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that
you as a learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies
in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being
an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
This part includes an activity that aims to
What I Know check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.
This is a brief drill or review to help you
What’s In link the current lesson with the previous
one.
In this portion, the new lesson will be
What’s New introduced to you in various ways such as
a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener,
an activity or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of
What is It the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for independent
What’s More practice to solidify your understanding
and skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
This includes questions or blank
What I Have Learned sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

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 This section provides an activity which
What I Can Do will help you transfer your new knowledge
or skill into real life situations or
concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate your
Assessment level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity will be
Additional Activities given to you to enrich your knowledge or
skill of the lesson learned. This also tends
retention of learned concepts.
This contains answers to all activities in
Answer Key the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

Hello! Are you familiar with Mobile Legends? If so, how do you attack
your opponents as a team? Do you follow a certain system? How about working
as a part- timer during this season of pandemic? How do you observe the way
your company handles its workforce? Just like how you play a game or work in
a particular place, our beloved home planet also follows a system. In this
module, you will be familiar with the Earth Systems and how they are related
to each other.

What is a system? What does it do to our planet? Let us find out in the
next lesson.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

● explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across whose
boundaries matter and energy flow (S11/12ES-Ib-4)

Specifically, you are to:

1. identify the Earth’s subsystems;

2. describe the four subsystems of Earth.

What I Know

Are you excited to learn about this topic? Let’s try to take a look at the
things you already know.

Instruction: Read and understand the questions carefully.

True or False. Determine whether the statement is true or false. Write true if it
is correct and false if it is not. Write your answer on the space provided before
the number.

________ 1. There are five subsystems in the Earth’s system.

________ 2. The solid part of the Earth is called lithosphere.
________ 3. Nitrogen gas composes the majority of the Earth’s gases.
________ 4. The biosphere consists of all the living organisms on Earth.
________ 5. The hydrosphere covers about 50% of the Earth’s surface.

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Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT part of the four subsystems of the Earth?
a. biosphere c. lithosphere
b. hydrosphere d. shakesphere

2. Which subsystem consists of all the living organisms of the Earth?

a. atmosphere c. hydrosphere
b. biosphere d. lithosphere

3. Among the Earth’s subsystems, which contain oxygen, water vapor, nitrogen,
and other gases to survive?
a. atmosphere c. hydrosphere
b. biosphere d. lithosphere

4. What refers to the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost part
of Earth?
a. core b. crust c. mantle d. mountain

5. Which of the subsystems insulates the Earth from extreme temperatures?

a. atmosphere c. hydrosphere
b. biosphere d. lithosphere

6. How many percent of the Earth’s surface does the hydrosphere cover?
a. 30% b. 50% c. 70% d. 90%

7. Which statement is true about the geosphere, also known as lithosphere?

a. It consists of all gases on Earth.
b. It consists of all liquid water on Earth.
c. It consists of all frozen water on Earth.
d. It consists of all rock, magma, and soil on Earth.

8. What are the two divisions of the hydrosphere?

a. spring water and river water
b. fresh water and salt water
c. ocean water and sea water
d. lake water and sea water

9. Which statement shows the relationship of one subsystem to another?

a. The atmosphere has five layers.
b. Water is more important than air.
c. All animals can survive in the biosphere.
d. The plant dies and gives nutrients to the soil.

10. How is the biosphere affected by all other Earth subsystems?

a. Air and water help in the formation of rocks to sustain life on
Earth.
b. Hydrosphere takes the most significant part in the emergence
of life on Earth.
c. Survival and existence of life in the biosphere depend on the
three earth subsystems.
d. Plants and animals in the biosphere need to survive by giving
nutrients to the lithosphere.

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 Lesson

2 Earth’s Subsystems

Let’s get started…

Earth receives energy from the sun and returns some of this energy to
space. Our planet has such kind of system . Earth has four (4) major subsystems
that we will discuss in the next lessons.

What’s In

Before we proceed…

Let us be reminded of our last topic. In the previous lesson, you were
able to recognize Earth's unique properties, which enables it to support life.

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You have learned that our planet is indeed one of a kind. Do you still remember
its unique features? What are those?
At this point, we will have another insight about this amazing planet
where we live in. We will investigate the type of system that it follows.

Trivia Time!
In the 1970s, the Gaia Hypothesis was jointly developed
by James Lovelock, an English scientist/naturalist, and Lynn
Margulis, an American microbiologist. This hypothesis states
that the biosphere is a self-regulating system capable of
controlling its physical and chemical environment.

What’s New

Let us continue the fun in learning!

Activity 1: What’s the “Puzz” Word?

Objective:
In this activity, you will identify the different processes related to the
earth’s subsystems.

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Procedure:
1. Observe the picture shown below. Unscramble the letters to form a word
related to the picture.
2. Answer the given questions.

1. CNODENASTINO = ______________________
2. RPECPIITANTOI = ______________________
3. VAPEORAOTIN = ______________________
4. TANRSPIRAIONT = ______________________
5. NINFTRATIONIL = ______________________
6. TAERW CCLEY = ______________________

Answer the following questions:

1. What words have you come up with?

2. What are the different processes involved in the picture? What do you
mean by these processes?

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 3. Describe the picture. Which Earth subsystem is highly involved in the
picture?

What is It

How was the activity? I hope you enjoyed it!

This time, let me introduce the four subsystems of earth. Kindly read it
with comprehension.

EARTH’S SPHERES

BIOSPHERE ATMOSPHERE
is where all living is the air part, which
organisms are found. includes the gases
that surround the
planet.

EARTH SYSTEM
HYDROSPHERE LITHOSPHERE
covers all the water is the land part which
found over, under and consists the solid layers
all the surface of the of Earth such as core
Earth. and mantle.

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Atmosphere

The atmosphere is made up of thin gaseous layers that cover the

lithosphere. There are five layers of the atmosphere: troposphere,
stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. In the present,
it is composed of 78% nitrogen (N), 21% oxygen (O2), 0.9% argon (Ar), 0.03%
carbon (C), and trace amounts of other gases. The atmosphere insulates the
temperature inside the planet and blocks the ultraviolet radiation from the
sun. There is also a constant exchange of heat and moisture between the
atmosphere and the hydrosphere through the hydrologic cycle/water
cycle.

Lithosphere
Biosphere

The lithosphere,
biosphere includes all life
also known as forms on Earth. includes
the geosphere, It coversthe
all crust's
ecosystems—
rocks,
from the plankton-rich ocean surface to the darkest environment of ocean
which is the outermost layer of the earth, and the brittle part of the mantle,
trenches, from the deepest root systems of trees to the highest
the metallic liquid outer, and the solid metallic inner core. It is bounded
mountaintops. Photosynthetic organisms have always been the base of the
by the
food atmosphere
chain. During above and the asthenosphere
photosynthesis, (partfrom
CO2 is captured of the mantle)
the below.
atmosphere,
while oxygen is released as a byproduct. The biosphere is very important in
the carbon cycle because of the presence of CO2 in it.

Hydrosphere

About 70% of the Earth is covered with liquid water (hydrosphere), and
much of it is in the form of ocean water, which is salt water. Only 3% of
Earth's water is fresh: two-thirds are in the form of ice, and the remaining
one-third is present in streams, lakes, and groundwater.

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The figure below shows the relationship of each Earth subsystem to one
another.

Plants use carbon dioxide which

is the main climate-altering gas.

B
L H
Dead plants and animals add Plants act as flood controllers
and give nutrients to the as they slow down the flow of
soil. rainwater to rivers.

This is it! Now that you have learned about the Earth’s subsystems,
let’s move on to our next activity.

What’s More

Let’s bring out the artist in you!

Activity 2: Draw It All Out!

Objective:
In this activity, you will illustrate the interaction of the Earth’s
Subsystems in your area.

Materials Needed:
Module, Art material like crayons (anything available)

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Procedure:
1. Roam around your place and look for a spot wherein you can see
the interaction of different Earth’s subsystems.
2. Draw it using your available art materials.
3. Check the rubrics for your guidance.
4. Answer the guide questions.

RUBRICS
Component Mastery Accomplished Unacceptable Score
10-9 8-7 6-0
The student clearly
The output The output
did not understand
represents a clear represents a
Reflection the information.
and correct somewhat clear
and The drawing is not
understanding of and correct
Knowledge representative of
the presented understanding
the knowledge
information. of the material.
gained.
Basic Skills Used only a few
The output
techniques and
The output contains many
lacks detail.
exhibits attention strong elements
Little to no effort
to detail and a but needs
in work and
variety of further refinem
appears improvised
techniques. ent and fine-
and looks
tuning.
incomplete.

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Guide Questions:
1. What are the four subsystems of Earth?

2. How do these subsystems interact?

3. How do you benefit from these interactions?

What I Have Learned

Did you learn something from the lesson? If so, can you show me the
essential learnings that you get from the topic? How do you describe each
Earth’s subsystems? Complete the figure below to relate Earth’s subsystems to
one another.

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 What I Can Do

You’re doing well! I hope you will never forget what you’ve learned. Show
me what’s more in the box!

Activity 3: Not An Outcast!

Objective:
In this activity, you will be able to write an essay
about your experience relating to the four subsystems'
interactions.

Materials:
Module, paper, and pen

Procedure:
1. Write an essay about an experience where you felt that you are an
outcast.
2. Read the rubrics to be your guide in making your output.
3. Answer the questions:

Rubrics
Features 4 3 2 1
Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner
Quality of The piece was The piece was The piece had The piece had no
Writing written in an written in an little style or style or voice.
extraordinary interesting style voice Gives no new
style and voice. and voice. Gives some information and
Very Somewhat new very poorly
informative informative and information organized
and well- organized but poorly
organized organized
Grammar, Virtually no Few spelling and Several of So many
Usage & spelling, punctuation spelling, spelling,
Mechanics punctuation or errors, minor punctuation or punctuation and
grammatical grammatical grammatical grammatical
errors errors errors errors that it
interferes with
the meaning

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Answer the following questions:
a. How does it feel to be an outcast?

b. Being a part of the Earth and knowing the idea that the Earth's
subsystems interact with each other, does it change your
perspective? How?

c. How will you show your care to the environment, knowing that you
have always been a part of it?

Assessment

Great work! Let’s find out how much you have learned from the lesson.

Instruction: Read and understand the questions carefully.

True or False. Determine whether the statement is true or false. Write true if it
is correct and false if it is not. Write your answer on the space provided before
the number.
________ 1. The solid part of the Earth is called Lithosphere.
________ 2. About 50% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water.
________ 3. There are five subsystems in the Earth’s system.
________ 4. The biosphere consists of all the living organisms on Earth.
________ 5. Nitrogen gas composes the majority of the Earth’s gases.

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Multiple Choice. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write your
answer on the space provided before each number.
_____ 1. Which of the following is NOT part of the four subsystems of the Earth?
a. biosphere c. lithosphere
b. hydrosphere d. shakesphere

_____ 2. Which subsystem consists of all the living organisms of the Earth?
a. atmosphere c. hydrosphere
b. biosphere d. lithosphere

_____ 3. Among the Earth’s subsystems, which contain oxygen, water vapor,
nitrogen, and other gases help us to survive?
a. atmosphere c. hydrosphere
b. biosphere d. lithosphere

_____ 4. Which of the subsystems insulates the Earth from extreme

temperatures?
a. atmosphere c. hydrosphere
b. biosphere d. lithosphere

_____ 5. What refers to the thin layer of solid rock that makes up the outermost
part of Earth?
a. core b. crust c. mantle d. mountain

_____ 6. How many percent of the Earth’s surface does the hydrosphere cover?
a. 30% b. 50% c. 70% d. 90%

_____ 7. What are the two divisions of the hydrosphere?

a. spring water and river water c. ocean water and sea water
b. fresh water and salt water d. lake water and sea water

_____ 8. Which statement shows the relationship of one subsystem to another?

a. The atmosphere has five layers.
b. Water is more important than air.
c. All animals can survive in the biosphere.
d. The plant dies and gives nutrients to the soil.

_____ 9. Which statement is true about the geosphere, also known as

lithosphere?
a. It consists of all gases on Earth.
b. It consists of all liquid water on Earth.
c. It consists of all frozen water on Earth.
d. It consists of all rock, magma and soil on Earth.

_____ 10. How is the biosphere affected by all other Earth subsystems?
a. Air and water help in the formation of rocks to sustain life on
Earth.
b. Hydrosphere takes the most significant part in the emergence
of life on Earth.
c. Survival and existence of life in the biosphere depend on the
three earth subsystems.
d. Plants and animals in the biosphere need to survive by giving
nutrients to the lithosphere.

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 Additional Activities

How was the learning experience? Continue having fun by making a

short poem or song about the proper way to take care of yourself and be a
productive part of the earth system, especially in this pandemic.

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Essay Criteria:
5pts – all ideas are correct.
4pts – conveyed 3-4 correct ideas
3pts – conveyed 2 correct ideas
2pts – conveyed 1 correct idea
1pt – presented wrong idea
0pt – no answer
What’s New What I Know Assessment
Condensation Test I Test I
Precipitation
Evaporation 1. false 1. true
Transpiration 2. true 2. false
Infiltration 3. true 3. false
Water Cycle 4. true 4. true
5. false 5. true
Test II Test II
1. d 6. c 1. d 6. c
2. b 7. d 2. b 7. b
3. a 8. b 3. a 8. d
4. b 9. d 4. a 9. d
5. a 10. c 5. b 10. c
Answer Key
References
LRMDS Portal

K to 12 Senior High School Core Curriculum – Earth and Life Science: Activity
Sheets

K to 12 Senior High School Core Curriculum – Earth and Life Science:

Contextualized
Teacher Resource

K to 12 Earth and Life Science Teacher’s Guide

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 DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd – Division of
General Santos City with the primary objective of preparing for and
addressing the new normal. Contents of this module were based on
DepEd’s Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). This is a
supplementary material to be used by all learners in General Santos City
in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of LR
development was observed in the production of this module. This is
version 1.0. We highly encourage feedback, comments, and
recommendations.

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Division of General Santos City

Learning Resource Management System (LRMS)

Tiongson St., Lagao, General Santos City

Telefax No.: (083) 552-8909

Email Address: [email protected]

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