SCIENCE 6

2nd QUARTER
Module 7

Doing My Little Share:

Protection and Conservation Initiatives

Most Essential Learning Competencies

⚫ Explain the need to protect and conserve the tropical rainforest, coral reef, and
mangrove swamps (S4MT-IIa-b-2)

To the Learner
This module was specially designed to help you understand and apply the lesson
objectives. Read and follow the simple instructions as your guide.
1. Remove any distractions and focus on your learning.
2. Ask your parents or guardian to help you in doing the hands-on
activities.
3. Write down in your notebook the important concepts and questions you would
like to ask from your teacher.
4. Write the answers on pages 9 of this module.
5. Reflect and apply the concepts learned.
The Writer
 Expectations
At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:
1. enumerate the ways on how to protect and conserve tropical rainforests, coral
reefs, and mangrove swamps;
2. discuss the harmful effects and implications to communities, environments, and
human beings if tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps are not
protected and conserved; and
3. perform group tasks on conservation and protection of the assigned ecosystem.

Pretest

Direction: Read and analyze each item. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which correctly shows conservation and protection?
I. Establishment of protected areas
II. Using alternative resources
III. Using the same resources over and over
IV. Selling endangered species
A. I only B. I & II C. III and IV D. I, II, III, IV
2. Which conservation initiatives will be suited for a mangrove swamp?
A. Banning cutting for fuel C. No collection of corals
B. No dynamite fishing D. No to kaingin system
3. Which best describes the protection efforts for coral reefs?
I. Regulation of catch by amount, size, and kind
II. Collecting shells and taking sands as a souvenir
III. Banning Muro-ami, blast fishing, and cyanide fishing
A. I only B. II only C.II & III D I & III
4. Which could happen if tropical rainforest is NOT protected?
A. Erosion and landslides C. Abundance of wild animals
B. Same supply of water D. Same amount of productivity
5. Arrange the following harmful effects of improper waste disposal according to their
occurrence.
I. Clogging of drainage III. Possible spread of disease
II. Dirty surroundings IV. High chance of flooding
A. I, II, III, IV C. III, I, II, IV
B. II, I, IV, III D. IV, III, II, I

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 Looking Back
Direction: Choose the correct group of words from the box that should be written under
each column to complete the table.

Plants and wild animals Soil, Rain, Air Wood products

Seaweeds & fishes Water, Soil, Sunlight Habitat of fishes
Crabs, Mollusks, & Shrimps Seawater, Light Coastal protection

Distinguishing Tropical Coral Mangrove

Characteristics Rainforest Reefs Swamp
Living Components

Non-living
components
Benefits

Brief Introduction
The benefits derived from tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangrove swamps are
enormous, and their impacts on other environments, animals, and humans are also
immeasurable. That is why it is important to protect and conserve these environments for our
own and the next generation’s welfare.
Conservation is the act and choice of limiting the use of natural resources for them to
be available for future use. Protection is setting aside an area or specific species of organisms
to be free from human influence and to allow them to reproduce for the next generation.
In this module, you will realize that there is a need to work together for the protection
and conservation of these valuable ecosystems. These can only be done if all humanity would
have an open eye and heart to take actions not tomorrow but now. As a student you can
participate and contribute through your small deeds. When these small deeds are combined,
the result can create a massive effect.
I am hoping that this module will create a spark in your heart for you to start doing
even a small act of kindness for our environment.

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 Activity 1. The Forest Ranger in Me
Objective: To cultivate one’s care for the tropical rainforest
Direction: Read the selection and analyze the graphs presented and answer the questions.
Write your answer on page 8 of this module.

The Philippines has a 15, 805, 325 hectares

(ha) of forestland divided into 6 categories as
shown in the pie chart.
The vast forest is being protected by people
employed by the government and volunteers.
They are called, forest rangers who protect the
identified forest reserves and National Parks from
damaging human activities like illegal logging,
kaingin system practices, collection of animals and
plant seeds and seedlings, and introduction of new
species.
The forest rangers patrol the forest to monitor
signs of forest fires and gather information. They
plant seedlings, create trails, and assist in the
conduct of information and dissemination activities
for the local community.
In doing those activities the forest rangers
ensure that people will fully benefit from the forest.
In return, the people should use forest products
judiciously, be responsible consumers, use an
alternative source of food that are found to be
nutritious, support the campaign of government
and other organizations to protect and conserve Patrolling Planting Education Information
the forest. Participate in tree planting activities and Drive Gathering
when visiting the forest never leave litter nor take
any species.
Protection and conservation of forests are
vital because the world is dependent on it for
sources of food, food colorant, rubber, wood
products, fragrances, flavorings, medicinal drugs,
and many more.
Therefore, the work of forest rangers is
important to ensure that forests are protected and
conserved. Isn’t it amazing to be a forest ranger?
Would you consider being one in the future? Wood Flood Medicines Food Fragrance
Products Control Source Flavorings

Guide Questions:

1. In the pie chart, which category of forestland has the biggest allocation?
2. What is the total percentage of forest reserves? How did you arrive at your answer?
3. Which activity do forest rangers perform most? What is the basis for your answer?
4. What benefit do we get the most from the forest? What is the least benefit we get
from the forest?
5. What human activities were harmful to the forest?
6. If you were a forest ranger, what will you do to protect the forests?
7. What do you think will happen if forests are not protected?
8. Will you consider to be a forest ranger in the future? Why or Why not?

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Activity 2. Dive into the Coral Adventure

Objective: Identify ways of protecting the coral reefs and enumerate the harmful effects of
the failure to protect them.
Direction: Help the diver find the corals, and as he passes through the maze you will uncover ways
to protect the coral reef or harmful effects of coral reef destruction. Classify and write them in the
appropriate box below the maze. Reflect your answer also on page 8 of this module.

Banning illegal form of fishing

Muro-ami
Regulation of catch by
amount, size, & kind Establishing
Dynamite
fishing Collecting marine
corals sanctuaries
Lower sea
& & reserves
productivity
shells

Avoiding overharvesting & trampling

Inorganic
fertilizer
Observing safe and Practicing 4 Rs
responsible diving and
snorkeling

Shoreline destruction

Collecting Cyanide fishing

Using reef-friendly
sun protection sand from
beaches
Using organic fertilizer

Limiting fish catch during breeding season Low income for the fishermen

PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION HARMFUL EFFECTS

OF CORAL REEF OF CORAL REEF DESTRUCTION

Question:

1. What activities that you see in the maze should be prohibited? Why? _________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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 Activity 3. Small Way that Goes a Long Way
Direction: Put a check ( / )before the activity if it is helpful to any of the tropical rainforest, coral reef,
or mangrove swamp and ( x ) if not.
______ Wearing hats and long sleeve vs ______ Using sun protection cream
______ Using chemical-based fertilizer vs ______ Using organic or natural fertilizer
______ Collecting corals and plants vs ______ Taking pictures of corals and plants
______ Disposing and recycling of waste vs ______ Throwing waste anywhere
______ Trampling on plants and corals vs ______ Caring for plants
______ Using recyclable bags and containers when going to the market or grocery store
Question:
1. Which of the activities listed above can you promise to do for the rest of your life as proof of
your commitment to protect and conserve the tropical rainforest, coral reef, and mangrove
swamp?

Check Your Understanding

Identify which environment benefited from the activities. Write RF for rainforest, CR for coral
reef, MS for mangrove swamp, and ALL if all environments benefited.
______ 1. Conserving water in doing daily chores
______ 2. Wearing hats and long sleeve tops to avoid sunburn
______ 3. Using organic or natural fertilizer
______ 4. Disposing and recycling waste
______ 5. Setting protected areas

Remember
Ecosystem Preserving and Conserving Harmful Impact to the
Activities Community
Tropical Rainforest Tree planting, banning of Soil erosion, landslide, low
illegal activities like kaingin water reserve, low productivity
system, exploitation,
establishing forest reserves
Coral Reef Clean-up drive, installation of Minimal catch, low
artificial reefs, limiting access productivity, shoreline
and catch, banning illegal destruction, minimal building
fishing (muro-ami, dynamite construction materials,
and cyanide fishing), 4 Rs extinction of seawater
(reduce, reuse, recycle), organisms,
establishing marine
sanctuaries
Mangrove Swamp Banning mangrove as source Coastal destruction, low
of fuel, reversion of fishponds productivity,
into mangrove forest, clean up
drive, 4 Rs (reduce, reuse,
recycle)

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 Posttest
Direction: Read and analyze each item. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which correctly shows conservation and protection?

I. Eating carabeef instead of beef
II. Establishment of sanctuaries and reserves
III. Being silent about abusive deeds against environment
IV. Making endangered species as pets
A. I only B. I & II C. III and IV D. I, II, III, IV
2. Which conservation initiatives will be suited for a mangrove swamp?
A. A coastal resident throws waste in the swamp
B. A fisherman returns a small catch into the sea
C. A farmer refuses to cut a mangrove for coal use
D. A vendor avoids using plastic to wrap the vegetables
3. Which best describes the protection efforts for coral reefs?
I. Using long sleeves and hats instead of sunscreen
II. Collecting shells and taking sands as souvenir
III. Massive tree planting activities
A. I only B. II only C.II & III D I & III
4. Which could happen if tropical rainforest is NOT protected?
A. Erosion and landslides C. Abundance of wild animals
B. Same supply of water D. Same amount of productivity
5. Arrange the following harmful effects of improper waste disposal according to their
occurrence.
I. Clogging of drainage III. Possible spread of disease
II. Dirty surroundings IV. High chance of flooding
A. I, II, III, IV C. III, I, II, IV
B. II, I, IV, III D. IV, III, II, I

Reflection
Direction: Complete the statement below.
I can help to protect the tropical rainforest through ________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
I can help to protect the coral reef through ______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
I can help to protect the mangrove swamp through _______________________________
________________________________________________________________________

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 SCIENCE 6-ANSWER SHEET
Quarter 2: Week 7
Learning Competency: _______________________________________________________________________

Pre-test

1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ 4. _____________ 5. _____________

Looking Back
Distinguishing Tropical Coral Mangrove
Characteristics Rainforest Reefs Swamp
Living Components

Non-living
components
Benefits

Activity 1-The Forest Ranger in Me

1. What category of forest has the biggest allocation? _______________________________
2. What is the total percentage of reserve forests? How did you arrive at your answer?_____
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. Which activity do forest rangers perform most? How did you arrive at your answer? ______
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. Which benefit from the forest got the highest and lowest percentage? _________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. What human activities that were harmful to the forest? _____________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6. What can you contribute for the protection of forest? ______________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
7. What will happen if forests are not protected? ____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
8. Will you consider to be a forest ranger in the future? Why? _________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Activity 2-Dive into the Coral Adventure
PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF CORAL REEF HARMFUL EFFECTS OF CORAL REEF DESTRUCTION

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Activity 3-The Small Way that goes a Long Way
1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. _____ 6. _____ 7. _____ 8. _____ 9. _____ 10. _____

Check Your Understanding

1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ 4. _____________ 5. _____________

Posttest
1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________ 4. _____________ 5. _____________

Reflection
I can protect the tropical rainforest through _____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
I can protect the coral reef through ____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
I can protect the mangrove swamp through _____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________