Science 7 Q4 SLM1
Science 7 Q4 SLM1
Science 7 Q4 SLM1
Science – Grade 7
Quarter 4 – Module 1: Location of the Philippines using Coordinate System
First Edition, 2020
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This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character 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:
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. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the Learner:
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 material while being an active
learner.
Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
EXPECTATIONS
PRETEST
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
2. An imaginary line dividing the earth’s surface into two hemispheres the
Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere, it is located at 0º, which of
the following imaginary lines is being described?
A. Equator C. Longitude
B. Latitude D. Prime Meridian
Below are the characteristics of map and globe, identify each characteristic
whether for map or globe or both, write “M” if it’s for map, “G” for globe or “B” for
both, write your answer on the space provided.
LESSON
COORDINATE SYSTEM
Where is the Philippines? Some of you may answer, its located on Earth or it
can be found in Asian continent but where exactly is the location of the Philippines
on Earth or in Asian continent? Tricky question, right? But this can be answer in
today’s module and the following modules, using the coordinate system or the
imaginary lines on the globe.
Imaginary lines on the globe are the following: latitude, longitude, equator, and
prime meridian.
NORTH
SOUTH
Figure 1. Latitude
Latitude
Figure 2. Longitude
Longitude
Longitudes are vertical lines; it gives the measurements east or west of the
Prime Meridian. Longitudes are imaginary lines running from the North Pole to the
South Pole. Lines of longitude are often referred to as meridians.
Meridians are important for setting time zones. Longitudes are measured in
equal degrees per line.
Figure 3. Equator
Equator
An imaginary line dividing the earth’s surface into two hemispheres; Northern
Hemisphere (half of the globe from equator to North Pole) and Southern Hemisphere
(half of the globe from equator to South Pole).
Equator is located at zero degree (0º). With the Equator as the reference point,
the North Pole lies at 90°N and the South Pole lies at 90°S.
Figure 4. Prime Meridian
Prime Meridian
An imaginary line dividing the earth’s surface into two hemispheres; Western
Hemisphere and Easter Hemisphere.
Prime meridian serves as a reference point for measuring the distance east or
west, located at zero degree (0º) at Greenwich, England. The farthest point eastwards
from the Prime Meridian is expressed as 180°E and the farthest point westward is
expressed as 180°W.
ACTIVITIES
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Guide Question:
WRAP-UP
Modified True or False. Write true if the sentence is correct. If it is false, change
the underlined word/words with one that will make the sentence correct. Write your
answers on the space provided.
Earth’s surface.
VALUING
Have you tried to visit a place for the first time? For instance, you are going to
Pasig Mega Market, if you are unfamiliar with the location, what is the best way to
find specific stall or food section in the wet market?
Why it is important to use directory map?
POSTTEST
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Equator divides the Earth’s surface into two hemispheres, which two
hemispheres are being determined?
A. Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere
B. Western Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
C. North Pole and South Pole
D. None of the above
2. Why prime meridian serves as the reference point for measuring west or east
distance?
A. It is located at zero degree (0º)
B. It is an imaginary line
C. It intersects equator
D. It is a meridian
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