Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

8 Zest for Progress

Z Peal of artnership

Science Grade 8
Quarter 2 - Module 7
Performance Tasks

Name of Learner: ___________________________

Grade & Section: ___________________________
Name of School: ___________________________
Module Performance Task
7 Follow up

What I Need to Know

This module was designed to help you prepare for earthquake and typhoons.
The scope of this module allows it to be used in many different learning situations.

The module contains the lesson on Earthquake and Typhoon Preparedness

Performance Standards.
After going through this module, you are expected to be able to:

1. Participate in decision making on where to build structures based on knowledge

of the location of active faults in the community; (Performance Task 1)
2. Make an emergency plan and prepare an emergency kit for use at home and in
school; (Performance Task 2)
3. Demonstrate precautionary measures before, during, and after a typhoon,
including following advisories, storm signals, and calls for evacuation given by
the government agencies in charge; and (Performance Task 1)
4. Participate in activities that lessen the risks brought by typhoons. (Performance
Task 1)

All activities in this module will be rated using the following rubrics:
SCORING
4 3 2 1 %
CRITERIA
Responses are Responses make Responses do not
Responses are all logical and exhibit sense but do not make sense and
logical, clear, and critical thinking but exhibit critical does not exhibit
Quality of
exhibit critical are unclear. There thinking. There are critical thinking. 60
Responses
thinking. are 1 to 2 incorrect 3 to 4 incorrect There are 5 or more
answers. answers. incorrect answers.
2.4 1.8 1.2 0.6
Used time pretty
Used time well and
well. Stayed Did the activity but Participation was
focused attention on
focused on the did not appear very minimal. Submitted
the activity.
Work Attitude activity most of the interested. work 7 days after the 20
Submitted before
time. Submitted on Submitted late. deadline.
deadline.
time.
0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2
The work is The work appears
The work is usually
presented in a sloppy and
easy to read and The work presented
complete, neat, unorganized. It is
Neatness and organized but was may be hard to read
clear, and organized hard to know what 20
Organization not complete and/or at times.
fashion that is easy information goes
neat.
to read. together.
0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2
1.0 – 2.0 = 70 – 80 2.1 – 3.0 = 81 – 90 3.1 – 4.0 = 91 – 100

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 What I Know 15

Directions: Encircle the letter of the best answer. If you answer all the 15 questions
correctly, you may skip this module. Otherwise, you must continue with the activities
of this module.
For items 1–5, use Figure 1 to answer the questions that follow:

D
B Concrete
Flexible foundation structure
Fault X

C
Spring
suspension

A Fault Y
Poorly built house

Figure 1. Active Faults in Town Z

1. Which fault directly affects house B?
A. Fault X B. Fault Y C. Fault X & Y D. None
2. Which of the following structures will collapse during an Intensity VII earthquake?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
3. Which location is least vulnerable in case of earthquakes?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
4. Which house is most vulnerable in case of movement of Faults X and Y?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
5. If fault Y moves, which house will experience the most shaking?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
6. Which of the following should be included in an emergency kit?
A. blanket
B. emergency hotlines
C. food
D. All of the above

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7. What should you do when you get separated from your family during a disaster?
A. Panic and cry.
B. Wait for them at home.
C. Take a selfie and post it in social media.
D. Go to the planned meeting area of the family.
8. When faults begin to move and you feel the earth shake, what is the best thing to
do?
A. Duck-Hold-Cover C. Hold-Duck-Cover
B. Cover-Duck-Hold D. Duck-Cover-Hold
9. What is the purpose of a family emergency plan?
A. To ensure a family stays strong and together
B. To make sure that everyone knows of upcoming emergencies
C. To protect the family during an emergency but not after the emergency
D. Preparation for different emergencies that can affect the family and home and
the aftermath of the emergency
10. Which should you do first in preparing an emergency plan?
A. Build a team C. Know your risk
B. Test the plan D. Make decisions
11. Which storm signal causes suspension of classes in Junior High School?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
12. What should you do when the barangay calls for evacuation?
A. Stay at home
B. Monitor updates from the radio
C. Cooperate with barangay officials
D. Bring all animals to the evacuation center
13. Which of the following characterizes a Red Warning alert?
A. When flooding is possible
B. When evacuation is necessary
C. When there is 7.5 mm heavy rain
D. When there is need to monitor weather conditions
14. When a tropical cyclone reaches the speed of 75 km/h, which Public Storm
Warning Signal is raised?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
15. Which activity can lessen the risks brought by typhoons?
A. Burn trash
B. Clean drainage
C. Practice kaingin system
D. Stay in low lying areas

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 What’s In
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Use your previous knowledge about Earthquake and Typhoons to identify the
questions below.

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ACROSS DOWN
2. Is a cloud and precipitation structure 1. A zone of fractures between two blocks
associated with an area of rainfall which is of rock
significantly elongated 3. Measure of an Earthquake’s effects
4. Is a mature tropical cyclone that especially damage
develops between 180 and 100 in the 6. Measures the energy released at the
Northern Hemisphere source of the Earthquake
5. Agency in the Philippines that provides 7. Any agent that can cause harm or
flood and typhoon warnings public damage to humans, property or the
weather forecasts and advisories environment.
9. Is a region of mostly calm weather at the 8. A sudden natural event that causes great
center of strong tropical cyclone damage or loss of life.
10. The typhoon’s most devastating
region, outside the eye.

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 What’s New

Natural disasters can come like a thief in the night, unexpected and
unpredictable. Many lives are in great danger if these disasters are not well prepared
by the community. In the Philippines, the most common are earthquakes and
typhoons. Is your family disaster risk ready?
Earthquake and Typhoon Preparedness Checklist
Directions: Look around your house and in the surrounding areas. Put a check mark
in every hazard you have found in the listed items below.
 Broken window
 Slippery pathway
 Heavy objects mounted on top of cabinets/shelves
 Flooded area
 Busted plugs/light bulbs/electrical facilities
 Exposed electrical wires
 Protruding nails in chairs and tables
 Broken door knobs
 Flooding
 Exposed chemicals and liquids
 Lack/absence of storage for equipment
 Unlabeled chemicals
 Dripping ceiling
 Unpruned trees/bushes/shrubs
 Open/clogged canals
 Broken ceiling
 Presence of electrical post/transformer near the home
 Garbage area (segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable)
 Detached or peeled off GI sheet
 Broken toilet bowl and/or sinks
 Broken chairs/desks/tables
 Blocked/no emergency exits
 Unmounted cabinets/shelves
 Medical kits found in the house
 Bells/alarms
 Condemnable building (i.e. very old structure, collapsing building and/or
prominent cracks on classroom walls)

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How did you find the previous activity? Did you find a lot of hazardous areas in
your home? If so, you need to create a family emergency plan to protect your
loved ones. Remember, prevention is always better than cure.
Activity: Creating a Family Emergency Plan
Fill in the form below to create your own family emergency plan. After filling in
the form, share the information with your family and remember to bring it with
you all the time.

Family Emergency Plan

Emergency Contact Name: __________________________________________
Mobile number: __________________________________________
Out of Town Contact Name:__________________________________________
Mobile number __________________________________________
Neighborhood meeting place:_________________________________________
Meeting place phone number:_________________________________________
Other additional information:__________________________________________
Other additional important phone numbers:______________________________

What is It
Living on a planet that constantly changes itself, the different climatic, seismic,
volcanic, hydrologic and meteorological events that often occur in all parts of the world
poses hazards. A natural hazard is a natural-occurring event or phenomenon which
has negative environment effects. Natural disaster refers to any natural hazard or
threat that causes fatality or damage to property.
Earthquake and Typhoon Preparedness
Before
The key to effective disaster prevention is planning
- Follow structural design and engineering practices when constructing a house
or building. Ensure that house can withstand heavy rain, strong winds and
earthquakes

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 - Engage yourself in training activities that promote safety and disaster
preparedness.
o Know the earthquake hazards in your area
o Learn more about typhoons and other weather disturbances, their signs
and warnings, effects and dangers
o Participate actively in school’s disaster response- drill or simulation

Prepare your homes, workplace or schools

- Strap or bolt heavy furnitures/ cabinets to the walls
- Check the stability of hanging objects like ceiling fans and chandeliers
- Breakable items, harmful chemicals and flammable materials should be stored
properly in the lowermost secured shelves

Familiarize yourself with the exit routes

- Know where fire extinguishers, first aid kits, alarms, and communication
facilities are located. Learn how to use them beforehand
- Prepare a handy emergency supply kit with first aid kit, canned food and can
opener, water, clothing, blanket, battery-operated radio, flashlights and extra
batteries
-
DURING
Stay Calm
When you are INSIDE a structurally sound building or home
Stay there!
Do the “DUCK, COVER and HOLD” (Figure 2)
Figure 2. Duck, Cover, and Hold
- If possible quickly open the door for exit
- Duck under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on to it, or protect your head with
your arms
- Stay away from glass windows, shelves, cabinets and other heavy objects
- Beware of falling objects. Be alert and keep your eyes open
If you’re OUTSIDE,.. move to an open area!
- Stay away from trees, powerlines, posts and concrete structures
- Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslides
- If you’re near the shore and feel an earthquake, especially if it’s too strong,
move quickly to higher grounds. Tsunamis might follow
If you’re in a moving vehicle in case of earthquakes, STOP and get out! Do not attempt
to cross bridges, overpasses, or flyovers which may have been damaged
In case of typhoons, monitor through radio or other reliable sources the official report
of PAGASA on the typhoon.
AFTER
In case of earthquakes, be prepared for aftershocks. Once the shaking stops, take the
fastest and safest way out of the building

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Don’t …
…Use elevators
…enter damaged buildings
…use telephones unless necessary
…PANIC
Check yourself and others for injuries
Check water and electrical lines for damages
Check for spills of chemicals, toxic and flammable materials
Check control fires which may spread
If you need to evacuate your residence, leave a massage stating where you are going
and bring your emergency supply kit.
Keep updated on disaster prevention instructions from battery-operated radios
A typhoon is a large, powerful and violent tropical cyclone. It is a low pressure
area rotating counter clockwise an containing rising warm air that forms over warm
water in the Western Pacific Ocean. Because Philippines is always frequented with an
average of 20 tropical cyclones, PAGASA issues public weather forecasts and
advisories called PUBLIC STORM WARNING in several mass media to provide
warnings related to weather conditions as summarized in table 1 below.
Table 1.Public Storm Warning Signals
Table 1
Public Storm Warning System
Level Wind and Lead Time
1 30-60 km/h; within 36 hours
2 60-120 km/h; within 24 hours
3 120-170 km/h; within 18 hours
4 170-220 km/h; within 12 hours
5 Faster than 220 km/h; within 12 hours

Using PAGASA`s PSWS, the Department of Education (DepEd) has adopted

the following guidelines with regards to class suspension.
- PSWS 1 – All classes in kindergarten are suspended
- PSWS 2 - All classes in elementary and high school are suspended
- PSWS 3 – All classes in all levels, including college and graduate schools are
suspended

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 Aside from the PSWS, PAGASA also provides color-coded rainfall warning
system (as seen in Figure 3) in their storm forecasts to help communities prepare for
incoming heavy rain and potential flooding and act accordingly.

Figure 3. Color coded rainfall warning system

What’s More
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Now that you already know how to prepare for inevitable disasters, let us test
if you really did remember the steps on BEFORE, DURING, AFTER disaster
preparedness.

Activity: Let’s be prepared!

Directions: Fill in the table below that corresponds to whether the statement
belongs to BEFORE, DURING, AFTER disaster preparedness. Choose your
answers from the word box provided below.
BEFORE DURING AFTER

WORD BOX
Do the “ DUCK, COVER and HOLD” Stay Calm

Know the earthquake hazards in your area Don’t enter damaged buildings

Stay away from trees and posts Familiarize yourself with the exit routes

Check yourself and others for injuries Prepare a handy emergency supply kit

Monitor news through radio and TV

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Activity: Matching Type
Directions: Match the items in column A with the correct description in 10
column B. Write the letter of the answer in the blank space provided before
each number.
Column A Column B
____1. PSWS 1 A. Response: Evacuation
____2. Public Storm Warning System B. Response: Monitor
level 1 C. All classes in kindergarten are
____3. Public Storm Warning System suspended
level 3 D. All classes in all levels are
____4. PSWS 3 suspended
____5. Red Warning E. 30-60 km/h; within 36 hours
____6. Yellow Warning F. Response: Alert
____7. PSWS 2 G. All classes in elementary and
____8. Orange Warning high school are suspended
____9. Public Storm Warning System H. 170-220 km/h; within 12 hours
level 4 I. 60-120 km/h; within 24 hours
____10. Public Storm Warning System J. 120-170 km/h; within 18 hours
level 2

What I Have Learned

Have you learned something valuable from this week’s module? If

so, share to me the things you found interesting in this lesson.
I know how to prepare for disasters
(list at least one)
Before a disaster, I have to ________________________________
________________________________

During a disaster, I have to ________________________________

________________________________
After a disaster, I have to _________________________________

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 What I Can Do 10

During emergencies, it is important that you have a go-to bag that you can
easily grab. Preferably, it should be handy and waterproof. Write important items that
you will need inside your emergency kit. Choose from the items listed in the box.
batteries/power bank blanket
box electric wire
emergency numbers first aid kit
flashlight food
important documents matches
multi-purpose knife picture frame
plants potable water
pump radio
shoes soap
trophy TV

Figure 4. Emergency kit

Photo from Clipart-library.com

Assessment 15

Directions: Encircle the letter of the best answer.

For items 1–5, use Figure 5 to answer the questions that follow:

D
B Concrete
Flexible foundation structure
Fault X

C
Spring
suspension

A Fault Y
Poorly built house

Figure 5. Active Faults in Town Z

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1. Which fault directly affects house B?
A. Fault X B. Fault Y C. Fault X & Y D. None
2. Which house is most vulnerable in case of movement of Faults X and Y?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
3. Which location is least vulnerable in case of earthquakes?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
4. If fault Y moves, which house will experience the most shaking?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
5. Which of the following structures will collapse during an Intensity VII earthquake?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
6. Which of the following should be included in an emergency kit?
A. blanket C. food
B. emergency hotlines D. All of the above
7. When faults begin to move and you feel the earth shake, what is the best thing to
do?
A. Duck-Cover-Hold C. Cover-Duck-Hold
B. Duck-Hold-Cover D. Hold-Duck-Cover
8. What should you do when you get separated from your family during a disaster?
A. Panic and cry.
B. Wait for them at home.
C. Take a selfie and post it in social media.
D. Go to the planned meeting area of the family.
9. Which should you do first in preparing an emergency plan?
A. Know your risk C. Build a team
B. Test the plan D. Make decisions
10. What is the purpose of a family emergency plan?
A. To ensure a family stays strong and together
B. To make sure that everyone knows of upcoming emergencies
C. To protect the family during an emergency but not after the emergency
D. Preparation for different emergencies that can affect the family and home and
the aftermath of the emergency
11. Which of the following characterizes a Red Warning alert?
A. When there is need to monitor weather conditions
B. When there is 7.5 mm heavy rain
C. When evacuation is necessary
D. When flooding is possible
12. Which storm signal causes suspension of classes in Junior High School?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
13. When a tropical cyclone reaches the speed of 75 km/h, which Public Storm
Warning Signal is raised?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

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14. What should you do when the barangay calls for evacuation?
A. Stay at home
B. Monitor updates from the radio
C. Cooperate with barangay officials
D. Bring all animals to the evacuation center
15. Which activity can lessen the risks brought by typhoons?
A. Burn trash
B. Clean drainage
C. Practice kaingin system
D. Stay in low lying area

Additional Activities 10

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is TRUE and FALSE if the statement is
incorrect.

__________1. Follow the instructions of local emergency officials when they

announce evacuation during disaster to minimize risk.
__________2. Information about how your family will get in touch with each other
during an emergency should be included in an emergency plan.
__________3. A disaster becomes a public tragedy when it motivates response
within the people in the community to work together.
__________4. Place large items in high places is one of the most important actions
to take before an earthquake.
__________5. Remain calm and not be patient if disaster strikes.
__________6. If disaster strikes it is best to create an emergency plan.
__________7. Never leave your home in case of typhoons / disaster to secure
properties.
__________8. The first action you will take after an earthquake is to expect after-
shocks and be prepared.
__________9. After a building evacuation, It’s OK to go back into the building as
long as you determined that there is no danger and inform family
members.
__________10. To be fully prepared on typhoon/disaster you should prepare
emergency kit that doesn’t include first aid kit to avoid bulky
preparation.

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What I Know Assessment What’s More
1. A 6. D 11. B 1. A 6. D 11. C Activity: Let’s be prepared
2. A 7. D 12. C 2. C 7. A 12. B Before
3. D 8. D 13. B 3. D 8. D 13. B -Know the earthquake hazards
4. C 9. D 14. B 4. C 9. A 14. C in your area
5. C 10. C 15. B 5. A 10. D 15. B Prepare a handy emergency
supply kit
Familiarize yourself with the exit
routes
During
Stay Calm
Do the “ DUCK, COVER and
HOLD”
Stay away from trees and posts
After
Check yourself and others for
injuries
Don’t enter damaged buildings
What I Can Do Monitor news through radio and
Batteries/power bank, TV
blanket, emergency Activity: Matching Type
numbers, first aid kit, 1. C
2. E
flashlight, food,
3. J
important documents,
4. D
matches, multi- 5. A
purpose knife, potable 6. B
water, radio, soap 7. G
8. F
9. H
10. I
Gr8Q2W7 Science
Answer Key
 References
Books:
Department of Education. (2013.) Grade 8 learner’s module. Department of Education
Madriaga, E.A., Valdoz, M.P., Aquino, M.D., & Castillo, M.A.B. (2015). Science Links:
Worktext for Scientific and Technological Literacy. Rex Book Store.

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