Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)
Schools Division of Leyte
Leyte Agro-Industrial School
Leyte, Leyte

DETAILED LESSON PLAN SCIENCE 7

Pre-Service
JILLIAN MARIAE V. SERILLES Date
Teacher
Sections Grade 7 – G- Melina Time 10:30 – 11:15
Grade 7 – Molave 1:45 – 2:30
Grade 7 – Narra 2:30 – 3:15

I. OBJECTIVE

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to define what is faults and
differentiate active and inactive faults.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic:
 Earthquake and Faults
B. References
 Science in the Modern World Textbook page 200
 US Geological Survey (USGS) – www.usgs.gov
 Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) –
www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
 National Geographic – www.nationalgeographic.com
C. Learning Materials
 Powerpoint Presentation, Cards, TV
D. Concept

III. PROCEDURE
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
A. Preliminary Activities

1. Prayer
Let us first pray. Ms. Tito kindly lead the In the name of the Father, and of the
prayer. Son, and of the Holy Spirit... Amen.

2.Greetings
Good afternoon, Class! Good afternoon, Ma’am Jillian!

Classroom Management
Okay, class, kindly arrange your chairs properly and
pick up pieces of litter on the floor. The students will comply.
3. Checking of Attendance
Is anyone absent today? None, Ma’am.

Okay, very good!

4. Classroom Rules
Before anything else, I want to remind
everyone our classroom rules.
1. Respect
2. Listen
3. Participate

Is that clear class? Clear, ma’am.

B. Review

Let us first have a review about our previous topic.

Can anyone from the class give a brief recap about (Students will raise their hands)
the lesson yesterday.
Ma’am, our previous lesson was
about the difference of focus and
epicenter.
Okay, what are their differences class?
Ma’am, focus is the point
underground where the earthquake
starts.

It’s where the rocks first break and

shake.

And epicenter, ma’am, is the spot on

the Earth's surface directly above the
focus.

This is where the shaking is usually

the strongest, ma’am.
C. Motivation

Class, I have some scrambled words here, and I need

volunteers to come up and unscramble them into the
correct words.

1.AFTLU → FAULT The students will participate in the

activity.
2️. QAERTUHAEK → EARTHQUAKE

3️. VCTIAE → ACTIVE

4️. CAEVINT → INACTIVE

5️. PESTRUEL → RUPTURE

D. Presentation of the Lesson
Based on our activity class, what do
you think our topic for today?

Faults, ma’am.

Active and Inactive faults, ma’am!

Yes, very good!

Development of the Lesson

1. ACTIVITY
Before we proceed to our new lesson. Let’s have first
an activity and this activity is called green light and
red light. Class, gather in the middle. On one side of
the screen, you’ll see a sign that says "Active Fault"
(🔴), and on the opposite side, a sign that says
"Inactive Fault" (🟢). I will read out a clue about a
fault, and based on what you’ve learned, you must
decide if the fault is active or inactive. Once you’ve
made your decision, quickly run to the correct side of
the room. After everyone has chosen a side, I will
reveal the correct answer.

1.This fault has moved in the last 10,000 years.

(Active Fault 🔴)

2.This fault hasn’t moved for millions of years.

(Inactive Fault 🟢)

3.This fault is near a mountain range and still

shifting. (Active Fault 🔴)

4.Scientists say this fault is no longer a threat. The students will participate in the
(Inactive Fault 🟢) activity.

5.This fault is causing small earthquakes today.

(Active Fault 🔴)

6.This fault has not moved since the dinosaurs lived.

(Inactive Fault 🟢)
7.This fault is along the Ring of Fire and still active.
(Active Fault 🔴)

Did you enjoy, class?

Yes, ma’am.
2. ANALYSIS
Regarding to our activity I have some questions
class.

1. What is the main difference between an

active and an inactive fault? (Uni-structural)
An active fault moves, but an inactive
fault hasn’t moved for a long time.

2. What are some signs that a fault is active?

(Multi-structural)
It causes earthquakes, ma’am.

It has moved in the last 10,000 years.

1. How does knowing if a fault is active or

inactive help people stay safe?
(Relational) People can avoid building houses near
active faults and the scientists can
warn people about earthquake risks.

Engineers can design stronger

buildings in active fault zone

Very good, class! Now let us verify your answer.

3. ABSTRACTION
a. The teacher will discuss the fault and its
types of faults based on activity (active and
inactive)

What is a Fault?
A fault is a crack in the Earth's crust where rock
layers have moved due to tectonic forces. These
movements can cause earthquakes, change
landscapes, and even create mountains over time.

Types of Faults Based on Activity

1. Active Faults 🔴
An active fault is a fault that has moved at least once
in the past 10,000 years and is expected to move
again in the future. These faults are dangerous
because they can cause earthquakes and affect the
land above them.

Characteristics of Active Faults:

 They have caused earthquakes in the recent
geological past.
 Scientists can see evidence of movement on
the surface or deep underground.
 They are often found along tectonic plate
boundaries where Earth's plates interact.
Examples: San Andreas Fault (USA), Marikina
Valley Fault (Philippines), and North Anatolian Fault
(Turkey).

Effects of Active Faults:

Earthquakes: Sudden shaking of the ground due to
fault movement.
Ground Rupture: Cracks on the Earth's surface.
Tsunamis: If the fault is underwater, it can displace
water and trigger a tsunami.

2. Inactive Faults 🟢
An inactive fault has not moved in millions of years
and is unlikely to move again. These faults no longer
have tectonic forces acting on them.

Characteristics of Inactive Faults:

 No recorded earthquakes or movements for
millions of years.
 No visible cracks or fault lines on the surface.
 Found in areas where tectonic activity has
stopped.
Example: Some ancient faults in the Appalachian
Mountains (USA) and Canadian Shield.

Why Do Some Faults Become Inactive?

 The tectonic forces that created them have
stopped or changed direction.
  Rocks and sediments fill the fault line over
time, sealing the crack.
 The Earth's crust in that area has stabilized.

4. APPLICATION
Since everyone has a good grasp of our lesson, it's
time to apply your understanding through an exciting
activity called the Fault Sorting Challenge! Each
table will work as a group for this activity. I have a
set of Fault Description Cards for you, and your task
is to carefully read each card and determine whether
the fault described is active or inactive. Once your
group has sorted all the cards, you will present your
answers to the class and explain your reasoning.

Active Fault Cards:

1️. This fault has moved multiple times in the past
10,000 years and has caused strong earthquakes in
the past century.
➡ Answer: Active Fault

2️. Geologists have found fresh cracks along this fault

after a recent earthquake. It is located near a tectonic
plate boundary.
➡ Answer: Active Fault

3️. Satellite images show that this fault shifts a few

millimeters every year, which means it is slowly Students will work in groups for 2 to
moving over time. 3 minutes to sort their cards into
➡ Answer: Active Fault active or inactive faults. Afterward,
each group will present their answers
and explain their reasoning to the
4️. This fault runs through a major city and has been class.
responsible for several earthquakes in recent history.
➡ Answer: Active Fault

🟢 Inactive Fault Cards:

1. This fault has been buried under layers of rock and
soil for millions of years, showing no signs of
movement.
➡ Answer: Inactive Fault

2. Scientists studied this fault and found that it last

moved 3 million years ago, with no recent activity.
➡ Answer: Inactive Fault

3. This fault is located far from any tectonic plate

boundary and has never been recorded causing an
earthquake.
➡ Answer: Inactive Fault

4. The fault line is covered by ancient rocks, and

there are no cracks or disturbances on the surface.
➡ Answer: Inactive Fault

5. This fault was once active, but over time, tectonic

forces in the area stopped, and no movements have
been detected for millions of years.
➡ Answer: Inactive Fault

IV. EVALUATION
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer from the given choices. Write your answer
on a ½ (crosswise) sheet of paper.

Part 1: Multiple Choice (Choose the Correct Answer)

1. What is a fault?
a) A type of rock found in mountains
b) A crack in the Earth's crust where movement has occurred
c) A deep hole in the ocean
d) A type of earthquake

(Answer: b)

2. Which of the following is true about an active fault?

a) It has moved within the last 10,000 years and may move again
b) It has not moved for millions of years
c) It is completely buried and never causes earthquakes
d) It only exists in the ocean

(Answer: a)

3. What is a characteristic of an inactive fault?

a) It frequently causes strong earthquakes
b) It is located at tectonic plate boundaries
c) It has not moved for millions of years
d) It always creates tsunamis
 (Answer: c)

Part 2: Short Answer (Critical Thinking)

1. Explain the difference between an active fault and an inactive fault.

answer: An active fault has moved in the past 10,000 years and may move again, while an
inactive fault has not moved for millions of years and is not expected to move.)

2. Give one example of an active fault and one example of an inactive fault.

answers: Active - San Andreas Fault; Inactive - Ancient faults in the Appalachian
Mountains.)

V. ASSIGNMENT
For your assignment, do an advance reading about the types of faults, and write on your
lecture notebook what you have learned from your readings. I will be going to check that next
meeting.

Prepared by:
JILLIAN MARIAE V. SERILLES
Pre-service Teacher

Checked by:
JOAN T. BORREL, MAEd
Cooperating Teacher

Approved by:
DAINA S. TAN, MEd
SHS Coordination/ ST Coordinator