Identifying the External Parts

and Functions of Animals

Module in Science 3
Second Quarter

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MARILOU L. ANTONIO
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Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

Schools Division of Kalinga
District of Rizal
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Cordillera Administrative Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF KALINGA
Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga

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PREFACE

This Learning Resource is a project of the Learning Resource Management

and Development Unit, Curriculum Implementation Division, Schools Division of
Kalinga. This material is in response to the implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum.

Date of Development : June 2020

Resource Location : Schools Division of Kalinga
District : Rizal District
School : Calaocan Elementary School
Learning Area : Science
Grade Level : 111
LR Type : ADM Module
Quarter/Week : Second Quarter/ Week3
Competencies :Identify the external parts and functions of animals
S3LT-IIc-d-4 (MELC)
Cognitive : Identify the external parts of different animals
Affective : Give the functions of the different parts of animals
Psychomotor : Label the parts of the animals
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The developer wishes to express her gratitude to those who help in the
development of this learning material. The fulfilment of this material would not be
possible without these people who gave their support, helping hand and cooperation.
Foremost to our Almighty God who sustained my strength and faith to finish
this material.
To my family that inspires me and understands constantly with all my
undertakings;
To my School Head, Mr. Joey N. Patinglag, co-teachers and friends for their
encouragements;
I would like also to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Josephine Y. Dangatan,
PSDS-Rizal and Michelle Balicao, EPS-Science who have supported and
contributed ideas and views during the development of this material and;
To the following Division LRMDS Staff who in one way or the other gave
inspiration, guidance and assistance in developing instructional materials.

DIVISION LRMDS STAFF:

MARILOU A. BALINSAT SHARON ROSE S. BOGUEN

Librarian II PDO II

EVELYN C. GANOTICE
EPS/LR Manager

CONSULTANTS:

ROMULO A. GALNAWAN
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

AMADOR D. GARCIA SR., Ph.D.

OIC, Schools Division Superintendent
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . ii
Preface . . . . . . . . . . iii
Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . iv
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . v
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . 2
What I Need to Know . . . . . . . . 2
What I Know . . . . . . . . . . 4
What’s In . . . . . . . . . . 4
What’s New . . . . . . . . . . 5
What Is It . . . . . . . . . . 6
What’s More . . . . . . . . . . 7
Activity 1 . . . . . . . . . 7
Assessment 1 . . . . . . . . 8
Activity 2 . . . . . . . . . 8
Assessment 2 . . . . . . . . 9
Activity 3 . . . . . . . . . 9
Assessment 3 . . . . . . . . 10
What I Have Learned . . . . . . . . 10
What I Can Do . . . . . . . . . 11
Assessment . . . . . . . . . . 11
Post-test . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Activities . . . . . . . . . 12
Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . 13
References . . . . . . . . . . 16
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External Parts and Functions

of Animals

Module in Science 3
Second Quarter

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Developer
 MESSAGE

For the Facilitator:

This module is intended for Grade 3 learners for them to have deeper
understanding about Identifying the external parts and functions of animals. There
are different activities and assessments for the learner to measure their learnings
about this module.
Please use separate sheet in answering the Pre-test, activity exercises, and
post-test.

For the Learner:

This module is intended for Grade 3 learners for them to have deeper
understanding about Identifying the external parts and functions of animals. There
are different activities and assessments for the learner to measure their learnings
about this module.
You, as a learner can ask assistance from your siblings or anybody else who
can help you in this module. You have to ensure that you accomplished the given
activities before reporting to your teacher for an actual assessment. If you pass the
assessment, you can proceed to the next module.

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you to help you master about
Identify the external parts and functions of animals.
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of learners.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.
The following icons will serve as your guide in the different parts of the lesson
that you need to understand as you continue reading, analyzing and answering.

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What I Need to (This contains the learning objectives which
Know you need to accomplish.)
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tapusin.

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 What I Know (This assesses what you know about the
lesson you are to tackle.)
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What’s In (This connects the current lessons with the

previous lessons.)
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nakaraang paksa.
What’s New (This introduces the lesson through an activity.)
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isang gawain

What is It (This contains a brief discussion of the

lessons.)
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What’s More (These are activities to check your

understanding of the lesson.)
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What I Have (This summarizes the important ideas

Learned presented in the lesson.)
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aralin
What I Can Do (This is a real-life application of what you have
learned.)
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Assessment (This is a post assessment of what you have

learned.)
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Additional This is an activity that will strengthen your

Activities knowledge about the lesson.
Pagninilay

After going through this module, you are expected to:

Learning Objectives:
Content Standard: Parts and functions of animals and importance to humans
Performance Standard: Enumerate ways of grouping animals based on their
structure and importance
Learning Competency: Identify the external parts and functions of animals.
S3LT-IIc-d-4 (MELC)
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What I Know
 PRE-TEST
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What do birds used for flying?

a. wings b. tail c. beak d. eyes

2. What do horse used for running?

a. legs b. tail c. mouth d. body

3. What do frogs used for hopping?

a. Tongue b. legs c. eyes d. skin

4. What do chickens used for eating?

a. Feather b. beak c. legs d. tongue

5. What do cows used for sending away insects?

a. Hair b. tail c. legs d. mouth

What’s In

Instruction: Copy the animals that can be found in our locality

Goat elephant cat squirrel cow

Horse monkey tiger pig carabao

Chicken giraffe sheep dog rabbit

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 What’s New

Read about the external parts and function of animals.

Body Parts of Animals

Different animals have different body parts. Each of the body parts has a

specific function.

These animals have eyes, ears and nose. Inside the mouth are the tongue

and teeth.

Animals have eyes that can make them see their way as they move. They

have ears that can hear the sounds around. Each has a nose with which to smell.

Some animals have horns and hoofs to fight their enemies. The

backbone, ribs, and legs of animals give support and form to the body of animals.

Animals have legs for walking, running and jumping. They have also paws

to scratch their enemies.

Write the one (1) external parts of the following animals in the blank provided for.

1. Carabao ___________________
2. Fish ___________________
3. Birds ___________________
4. Goat ___________________
5. Duck ___________________

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 What is It

Study the parts of a cat.

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Body parts Functions

Head Hold the eyes, ears, mouth, nose

Ear For hearing

mouth For eating foods

Leg For walking and running

Whiskers Help the cat to feel its way around

Body Help in their movement

Tail To send away insects

Fur For protection from the heat of the sun and from cold nights

paw To scratch their enemies

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 What’s More

Activity 1. Identify Me. Identify what external part of the animal is being describe in
the boxes.

1. Body part of animals they use for walking

2. Body part of carabaos they use to fight their enemies.

3. Animals use to see their way as they move.

4. Birds use to fly.

5. Ducks use to waddle in water.

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Assessment 1. Complete the following sentences. Choose from the words
inside the box.

Mouths wings fins

tongues tails

1. Cats and dogs use their _____________ to get food.

2. Birds use their ____________ to move from one place to another.

3. Fishes use their ______________ to point their directions.

4. Frogs have long _____________ which they use for catching insects.

5. Monkeys use their ____________ to move from one tree to another.

Activity 2. Match me! Match column A to column B.

Column A Column B

_____1. Walking, running, kicking a. webbed feet, tail, fins

_____2. Flying b. short legs, body

_____3. Swimming c. legs

_____4. Hanging d. wings

_____5. Crawling e. tail

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Assessment 2. Instruction: Write the functions of each part of the animals.

External part of Function

 animals

feather

beak

Feet

Scales

mouth

Activity 3. Label Me! Label the body parts of a bird.

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Assessment 3. Name me!
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What I Have Learned

Fill in the blanks with correct answer.

Different animals have different body parts. Each of the body parts has a

specific function.

Horses have ____________ to fight their enemies. Goats and cows have

legs for _________________. Frogs have ____________ in catching small insects.

Fishes use their _______ to point their directions. Insects like flies and mosquitoes

have _______ for flying.

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 What I Can Do

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What are fishes and snakes covered with?

a. Hairs b. scales c. feathers d. shells
2. Which of these animals use their mouth for eating?
a. Dog b. duck c. fish d. bird
3. Which of these animals use their horns to protect themselves?
a. Cat b. carabao c. rabbit d. duck
4. Which of these animals have wings to fly?
a. Butterfly b. fish c. frog d. cat
5. Which of these animals have tails?
a. Horse b. mosquito c. chicken d. dog

Assessment

POST-TEST
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What do birds use to climb?

a. feet b. wings c. eyes d. feathers

2. What do horses use to drive away flies?

a. legs b. hair c. tail d. horns

3. What do fishes use to direct them while swimming?

a. tails b. tongue c. fins d. slimmy skin

4. What do frogs use to get food?

a. tongue b. ears c. slimmy skin d. nose

5. What do chickens use to eat?

a. beak b. wings c. feather d. feet

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 Additional Activities

Complete the table.

Animals Body Parts Functions

pig hair

Dog For waking or running

Cat whiskers

Duck Webbed feet

chicken For eating

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 Answer Key

What’ s in
What’s new What’s more
Pre-test
Goat
1. a Carabao 1. legs Activity 1
2. a Cat 2.scale 1. legs
3. b chicken 3.wings 2.hooves
4. b cow 4. mouth 3.eyes
5. b dog 5. beak 4.wings
horse 5.webbed feet
pig

Activity 2
Assessment 1 Activity 2 Parts Functions
Feather To protect themselves
1. mouths 1.c from heat and cold
2. wings 2. d Beak For eating food
3. fins 3. a Feet For walking, running
4. tongues 4. e Scales To cover fish &
5. tails 5. b snakes
mouth For eating

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 Activity 3

eye
beak
tail

feathers

leg
wing

claw

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 Assessment 3

fin
tail
eye

mouth scales

Additional
What I have What I Can
Post-test Activities
learned Do 1.to cover
themselves
Hooves 1.a 2.legs
Walking, jumping, 1.b 3. help the cat
2. c
running 2. a to feel its way
3. a around
Long tongue 3. b
4. a 4. to waddle
Fins 4. a
5. a in water
wings 5. a
5. beak

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 REFERENCES

Balagtas, Marilyn U., et al. Growing with Science and Health 3, Rex Book Store, Inc,
2011
De Lara, Ruth G., Science for Everyone 3, Quezon City, Fabi’s Enterprises, 1997

Manio, Rosalyn R., Science for Active Learning 3, Quezon City, SIBS Publishing
House, 2014

Sacatropes, Arther CD., et al. Science 3, Pasig City, REX Book Store, Inc., 2015

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Department of Education - Schools Division of Kalinga
Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga
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