LEARNING RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(LRMDS)
AND DEVELOPMENT
SYSTEM
Department of Education
Region X, Division of Lanao del Norte
Copyright 2023
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This material has been developed in support to the K to 12 Curriculum implementation in the Department of Education, Region X, Division of Lanao del Norte. It can be reproduced for educational purposes and can be modified for the purpose of translation into another language provided that the source must be clearly acknowledged. Derivatives of the work including creating an edited version, enhancement or supplementary work are permitted provided all original works are acknowledged and the copyright is attributed. No work may be derived from this material for commercial purposes and profit.
PAMELAH R. AMOR
DepEd-Division of Lanao del Norte
Poona Piagapo District
Poonapiagapo Central Integrated School Writer
WONDRINE S. PATIGAYON
Deped-Division of Lanao del Norte
Kolambugan District
Diego H. Patigayon National High School
Illustrator
The first print/ digital edition has been produced for print and online distribution within the Department of Education, Philippines via the Learning Resources Management and Development System (LRMDS) Portal of the Division of Lanao del Norte.
Published by the
PREFACE
This is a story of a family who experienced an earthquake but with the help of listening to information they were able to overcome the situation.
This book is intended for Grade 6 learners to enhance awareness of the things to do before, during and after an earthquake and volcanic eruptions.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The completion of this small book could not have been accomplished without the support of significant people.
To our school principals, Saimah P. Samporna and Maria Estela F. Ymbong, for believing in us and for their encouragement and support for us to finish the book.
To our mentors, the Division LRMDS personnel, Carol R. Balwit, PhD, LRMDS Coordinator, Myles M. Sayre, PDO II, and Ms. Jocelyn R. Camiguing, Librarian II, for the helpful suggestions and directions that aided us in finishing this small book.
To our Schools Division Superintendent, Edwin R. Maribojoc, PhD, CESO V, for giving us learning opportunities that have helped develop our God-given talents and skills for the benefit of our learners.
And most especially to God for making this endeavor a success!
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Grade Level: 6
Learning Area: Science
Learning Competency: Enumerate what to do before, during, and after an earthquake and volcanic eruptions.
LC Code: S6ES-IVb-2
Integration of other Discipline: English
Learning Competency: Compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical structures: - Adverbs of manner
LC Code: EN6G-IIe-6.8
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One day, Mr. and Mrs. Santos woke up suddenly. Their little hut was shaking. They quickly woke up and hurriedly went to their children, Ana and Andres.
"Ana! Andres! Wake up! There’s an earthquake! It's shaking so hard!”, shouted Mrs. Santos as she tried to wake up her children.
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“Mother! Calm down. Let us duck and cover our heads”, said Ana. “There is a table in the kitchen. Let us crawl underneath it to keep us safe from any falling objects,” added Ana while bringing with her the family’s emergency bag she prepared.
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“Father, stay away from those hanging objects, and let us duck and cover our heads, too. Let’s move there and stay under the bench”, explained Andres as they went their way to the bench.
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Let us stay on our knees and bend over while holding the bench,” exclaimed Andres. Father followed what Andres told him. The shaking continued. They kept holding on to the bench.
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“When are we going to go outside, Ana?”, asked Mrs. Santos. “Let us hold on until the shaking stops mother. It is only then that we can go outside,” answered Ana.
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Falling objects were scattered on the floor. Their favorite jar was broken into pieces. The family’s picture frame was damaged.
Upon seeing all these things, they fervently prayed that this disaster will be over soon.
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When the shaking was over, the siblings guided their parents in moving out of the house while still covering their heads. Despite the chaos, Ana had never forgotten to bring the emergency bag with essential things for survival and their important documents with her.
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“Let us stay away from the big trees and poles. We will stay on a wide plain to avoid falling debris and others that may harm us,” uttered Andres. As they were in the open space, they experienced aftershocks that made them hold on to each other.
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Eventually, the earthquake ended. The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) team, together with the other rescue teams, came to the area to investigate if there were casualties. They also checked if there were properties damaged to ensure the safety of the residents and gave aid to them.
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As Mr. Santos heard what the authorities said, he quickly checked his family for any injuries and thanked God that he found nothing.
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After the investigation, the authorities informed everyone that they can already return to their respective houses. Santos’s family felt safe and secure. So, they immediately went home.
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“My children, how do you know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake?”, asked Mrs. Santos. “We heard on the radio that there will be a strong earthquake in our region. They gave reminders of what should we do to be safe,"Andres replied.
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“He reminded us that we should stay calm, move our things to a place with solid bases, put the important papers in a bag and an emergency kit which contains a flashlight, radio, blankets, batteries, whistle, food that can last long, and things we need if we evacuate”, added Ana confidently.
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"We also have a quarterly earthquake drill simulation in our school. The drills teach us how to prepare and manage ourselves in times of disasters", said Andres happily to his parents.
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Since then, the Santos family realized the importance of listening to the news on the radio. They realized that it is important to be prepared whenever there is a disaster. They were also thankful to their children for applying the knowledge gained in school. Indeed, knowledge is power.
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COMPREHENSION CHECK:
1. What should we prepare before the earthquake comes?
2. What should be done during an earthquake?
3. What should be done after an earthquake?
4. Why do you think we need to be calm when there is a disaster?
5. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? How did you feel? Why?
6. How do you calm yourself whenever a disaster hits your place?
7. How can you help your classmates be prepared when disaster strikes in your area?
8. Why do you think the story is entitled “Knowledge is Power”?
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