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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS Division of Camarines Sur

SCIENCE 6

Name : ___________________________________ Quarter : _4_ Week : __3-4__


Grade Level/Section: _________________________________ Date: _______________

Different Seasons in the Philippines

I. Introductory Concept

EQUATOR

Source: http://go.hrw.com/atlas/norm htm/world.htm

The Philippines is located near the equator. It lies between 5 and 20 degrees
north of the equator. The Philippines is an archipelago made up of islands of different
sizes and features. Some are very small while others are large. There are mountain
ranges, valleys, hills and other landforms found in the different islands in the country.
These geographical and physical conditions of the Philippines affect its climate.

The Philippine climate, warm and humid year-round


is considered to be one of the world’s healthiest tropical
climates. There are two pronounced seasons – dry and wet.

Wet Season. Wet season is characterized by a


pronounced rainy season with thunderstorms. Wet seasons
starts in June and peaks in July to September and then falls
Credits to: Christian M. Verdejo slowly towards the end of the year.
Generally, daytime temperature ranges from 30 to
36 degrees Celsius. The air is hot and humid, which brings
heavy rains and typhoons in the country. During rainy
season, it is advisable to carry an umbrella, especially in the
late afternoon. It is also during rainy season that farmers are
able to plant crops.
Credits to: Christian M. Verdejo

Dry Seasons. Dry season is characterized by hot and


cloudless days. Between January and May, the climate is generally
dry with occasional rain showers. During January to February, the
air is cold and dry. The peak of dry season is in April with less rain
showers. The dry season is influenced by seasonal wind and the
northeast monsoon – amihan.
Credits to: Christian M. Verdejo

During the dry season, the temperature


at daytime ranges from 25 to 32 degrees
Celsius and 22 degrees at nighttime. During
summer months, from March to June, the
temperature in some places can reach up to
32 degrees Celsius.
Credits to: Christian M. Verdej
o

It is advisable to wear light-colored and


cotton clothes during warm days to be comfortable.
The summer months is the time for some people to go
on vacation, swimming and visit other islands. It is also
time for other people to dry their crops and other
goods.
Credits to: Christian M. Verdejo

II. Skills/Competency
Describe the different seasons in the Philippines (S6ES-IVc-3)

III. Activities

Activity 1. Which is Best?


Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following are the seasons in the Philippines?


a. Dry and Fall
b. Cold and Wet
c. Wet and Dry
d. Dry and Spring
2. What is the main reason why Philippines has only two seasons?
a. Because it is located in the Southeast Asia
b. Because it has many bodies of water
c. Because it has many islands
d. Because it is located near the equator

3. What is true about wet season?


a. It is characterized with few rain showers.
b. It is the best season for farmers to plant crops.
c. It is influenced by the northeast monsoon – amihan
d. It is advisable to wear light-colored and cotton clothes

4. Which best describes dry season?


a. It is characterized by hot and cloudless days.
b. The air is hot and humid that brings rains and typhoons.
c. It starts in June and Peaks in July.
d. Its daytime temperature ranges from 30-36 degrees Celsius.

5. Philippines receives direct rays from the sun. Which of these will likely to
happen?
a. The occurrence of four seasons
b. Hot weather throughout the year
c. Low temperature
d. Occurrence of typhoons

Activity 2. What Am I?
Direction: Write T if true. If false, encircle the incorrect word/s and write the
appropriate word in the blank that would make the sentence right.

________1. The Philippines has four seasons.

________2. Dry season is characterized by hot and cloudless days.

________3. Wet season is the months of June to December.

________4. The mountain ranges, valleys, hills and other landforms


comprising the Philippines does not affect the climate.

________5. The Philippines lies in the typhoon path and is often visited by
typhoons.

________6. During wet season, the daytime temperature ranges from 25 to


32 degrees Celsius.
________7. Dry season is influenced by seasonal wind and the northeast
monsoon, habagat.

________8. It is advisable to wear light-colored and cotton clothes during


cold days.

________9. Dry season is the time for some people to dry their crops and
other goods.

________10. The Philippine climate is considered to be the world’s


unhealthiest climate.

Activity 3. Identify me!

Direction: Identify whether the picture shows wet or dry season.

1. Planting Crops
Season: ____________

Credits to: JLD

2. Swimming
Season: ____________

3. Visiting the Deer Farm


Season: ____________
4. Drying of goods
Season: ____________

5. Typhoon
Season: ____________

Credits to: Christian M. Verdejo

6. Picnic
Season: ____________

7. Harvesting crops
Season: ____________

Credits to: Christian M. Verdejo

8. Drying Clothes
Season: ____________
9. Wakeboarding
Season: ____________

Credits to: Emily Pares

10. Floods
Season: ____________

Credits to: Christian M. Verdejo

IV. References
Science Beyond Borders, page 197
Padpad, Evelyn C. The New Science Links 6 Worktext in Science and
Technology, Manila, Rex Book Store, Inc. 201, pages 413-415

Prepared by:

FRENZES P. SAMONTE EMILYN P. BUENDIA CHRISTY R. DAWAL


Writer Writer Layout Artist

Evaluated and Critiqued by:

VILMA H. SADSAD ELLEN M. REMOTO. EDNA P. RODRIGUEZ


MT-II MT-I MT-I

NOLITO C. MIRADOR MINNIE E. TALAGUIT


Principal I Public Schools District Supervisor

Quality Assured by:


EMILY B. ESMABE
Education Program Supervisor-1, Science

Address: Freedom Sports Complex, San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur


Email: [email protected]
Website: www.depedcamsur.com
Telephone No.: (telefax) 8713340

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