QUARTER 2 WEEK 8

DAY 1
REVIEW
Directions: Classify the organisms in estuary
ecosystem to its appropriate classification.
Abiotic Factors Biotic Factors

crabs mangroves seagrass

rocks water
 On November 8, 2013, Typhoon
Yolanda hit most provinces in
Eastern Visayas. Many houses,
properties, and trees were
destroyed. Many people died
especially those who lived near the
seashore. The entire ecosystem
was damaged during that time.
What do you think are the specific factors
that caused damages to the habitats
of organisms in the seashores and
the nearby areas?
 Discuss the interactions
among living things and
non-living things in estuaries
and intertidal zones
(S5LT - IIh – 8)
Estuary
An estuary is an area where
a freshwater river or stream
meets the ocean.
WAVES
refer to the movement of the surface
of the water. These are strong forces
that organisms must learn to live with.
Kelp, a kind of algae, has a strong
root-like structure that attaches itself to
rocks to keep it from being carried
away by the waves.
SALINITY
refers to the amount of salt water.
Mangroves and blue crabs have
adjusted well to the constantly
changing salinity of water due to the
continuous flow of freshwater and
saltwater to the estuary.
SALINITY
Since blue crabs can move, their life
cycle begins from high salinity water
moving upstream towards a river,
which has a low salinity, where they
grow as adults.
 TEMPERATURE
refers to the level of hotness and coldness
of water. It changes because of the tides
and amount of sunlight. Some organisms
use plants like mangroves to keep
themselves hidden from direct sunlight
or away from the coldness of the water.
 TEMPERATURE
Since the intertidal zones and estuaries
are shallow as compared to the seas, they
are also conducive for photosynthesis to
take place. Algae, seaweeds, sea
grasses, and other marine plants
depend on the amount of sunlight
that they receive in the estuaries.
 TYPE OF SOIL
The types of soil differ in the estuaries
depending on the strength of waves and
the kind of rock present in the area. Some
areas are full of rocks, sand, pebbles, or
clay. Since nutrients are found in the soil,
these types of soil influence the kind of
living things that live in these ecosystems.
Biotic Factors
in an Intertidal Zone and Estuarine Ecosystem

Biotic factors in an ecosystem such

as an intertidal zone and estuaries are
composed of all plants, animals and
microorganisms living in it. These
organisms live in different habitats found
in intertidal zones and estuaries.
 CORAL REEFS
are areas of estuaries which part of the
subtidal zone where biodiversity is rich.
Biodiversity refers to the abundance of
the different living organisms living in an
area. Coral reefs provide shelter to
thousands of fish.
 CORAL REEFS
The corals themselves are animals that
feed on plankton. These coral reefs that
protect the coast from strong waves and
currents. However, coral reefs are very
sensitive. An abrupt change in water
temperature may cause death to
sea animals.
SALT MARSHES
Salt marshes are areas in the estuary
that are filled with seawater during high
tides and are drained during low tides.
They are marshy because they are
filled with decomposing plant matter.
SALT MARSHES
Organisms found in salt marshes are
clams, mussels, oysters, crabs, and
shrimps. Plants found in salt marshes are
sea grasses and other plants that are
tolerant to saltwater. Salt-tolerant plants
are called halophytes.
MUD FLATS
Mud flats or tidal flats are areas in estuaries
where mud from the seas or rivers is
deposited. They are usually the areas for
migratory birds, crabs, sand dollars, mussels,
clams, mollusks, shellfish and some fish.
Algae, like sea lettuce and sea spaghetti,
provide food for the herbivores in this area.
ROCKY SHORES
Rocky shores are areas in estuaries
where solid rocks are formed. Animals
found in the rocky shores are planktons,
brittle starfish, hermit crab, barnacles,
limpets, mollusks, periwinkle, shore
crabs, shrimps and prawns.
ROCKY SHORES
Since many of the organisms in rocky
shores are herbivores, seaweeds
provide food for them. Large predators
in the rocky shores are fish and
migratory birds.
 MANGROVE FORESTS
They also protect coral reefs and seagrass
beds from silting or deposition of sand.
Mangrove forests are also breeding grounds
for different kinds of fish and shellfish. Other
organisms found in the mangrove
ecosystems are algae, barnacles,
oysters,shrimps, lobsters and crabs.
MANGROVE FORESTS
Mangrove forests are areas in the
estuary that are filled with mangrove
trees. These trees have adapted to
saltwater. Mangroves protect the coasts
against erosion caused by waves,
winds and tides.
ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct
and FALSE if the statement is wrong.

1. The intertidal zone is known as the area

where land meets the sea, between high and
low tide zones.

2. All plants and animals can survive in too

much salty water.
ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct
and FALSE if the statement is wrong.

3. The temperature in an intertidal zone

changes because of the tides and the amount
of sunlight.

4. The different types of soil in an intertidal

zone influence the kind of living organisms that
lives on it.
ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct
and FALSE if the statement is wrong.

5. Intertidal zones are covered with

water during low tide.
ASSESSMENT
Directions: Identify the biotic components only that
are found in intertidal zones. Encircle your answer.

1. mollusks 6. rocks
2. shellfish 7. fish
3. corals 8. mussels
4. starfish 9. clams
5. amount of sunlight 10. mudflats
ASSESSMENT
Directions: Identify the biotic components only that
are found in intertidal zones. Encircle your answer.

11. salt marshes

12. waves
13. shrimps
14. crabs
15. sea urchins
QUARTER 2 WEEK 8

DAY 2
REVIEW
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct answer from
the box. Write your answers in the blank.
temperature
solid rocks
mud
seashores
high tide
decomposing
REVIEW

4. Salt marshes are marshy because

of the presence of ____________ plant
matter.

5. Rocky shores are areas in intertidal

zones where ____________ are found.
REVIEW
1. Salt marshes are filled with seawater during
__________ and drained during low tide.

2. A quick change of water __________ may

cause death of fishes.

3. Sea stars and sea urchins can be found

in ____________.
 Have you and your family ever been to the beach? What do
you usually see on shore? Can you provide them and identify
whether they are living or non-living things?
Living Non-Living
 Discuss the interactions
among living things and
non-living things in estuaries
and intertidal zones
(S5LT - IIh – 8)
Estuary
An estuary is an area where
a freshwater river or stream
meets the ocean.
WAVES
refer to the movement of the surface
of the water. These are strong forces
that organisms must learn to live with.
Kelp, a kind of algae, has a strong
root-like structure that attaches itself to
rocks to keep it from being carried
away by the waves.
SALINITY
refers to the amount of salt water.
Mangroves and blue crabs have
adjusted well to the constantly
changing salinity of water due to the
continuous flow of freshwater and
saltwater to the estuary.
SALINITY
Since blue crabs can move, their life
cycle begins from high salinity water
moving upstream towards a river,
which has a low salinity, where they
grow as adults.
 TEMPERATURE
refers to the level of hotness and coldness
of water. It changes because of the tides
and amount of sunlight. Some organisms
use plants like mangroves to keep
themselves hidden from direct sunlight
or away from the coldness of the water.
 TEMPERATURE
Since the intertidal zones and estuaries
are shallow as compared to the seas, they
are also conducive for photosynthesis to
take place. Algae, seaweeds, sea
grasses, and other marine plants
depend on the amount of sunlight
that they receive in the estuaries.
 TYPE OF SOIL
The types of soil differ in the estuaries
depending on the strength of waves and
the kind of rock present in the area. Some
areas are full of rocks, sand, pebbles, or
clay. Since nutrients are found in the soil,
these types of soil influence the kind of
living things that live in these ecosystems.
Biotic Factors
in an Intertidal Zone and Estuarine Ecosystem

Biotic factors in an ecosystem such

as an intertidal zone and estuaries are
composed of all plants, animals and
microorganisms living in it. These
organisms live in different habitats found
in intertidal zones and estuaries.
 CORAL REEFS
are areas of estuaries which part of the
subtidal zone where biodiversity is rich.
Biodiversity refers to the abundance of
the different living organisms living in an
area. Coral reefs provide shelter to
thousands of fish.
 CORAL REEFS
The corals themselves are animals that
feed on plankton. These coral reefs that
protect the coast from strong waves and
currents. However, coral reefs are very
sensitive. An abrupt change in water
temperature may cause death to
sea animals.
SALT MARSHES
Salt marshes are areas in the estuary
that are filled with seawater during high
tides and are drained during low tides.
They are marshy because they are
filled with decomposing plant matter.
SALT MARSHES
Organisms found in salt marshes are
clams, mussels, oysters, crabs, and
shrimps. Plants found in salt marshes are
sea grasses and other plants that are
tolerant to saltwater. Salt-tolerant plants
are called halophytes.
MUD FLATS
Mud flats or tidal flats are areas in estuaries
where mud from the seas or rivers is
deposited. They are usually the areas for
migratory birds, crabs, sand dollars, mussels,
clams, mollusks, shellfish and some fish.
Algae, like sea lettuce and sea spaghetti,
provide food for the herbivores in this area.
ROCKY SHORES
Rocky shores are areas in estuaries
where solid rocks are formed. Animals
found in the rocky shores are planktons,
brittle starfish, hermit crab, barnacles,
limpets, mollusks, periwinkle, shore
crabs, shrimps and prawns.
ROCKY SHORES
Since many of the organisms in rocky
shores are herbivores, seaweeds
provide food for them. Large predators
in the rocky shores are fish and
migratory birds.
 MANGROVE FORESTS
They also protect coral reefs and seagrass
beds from silting or deposition of sand.
Mangrove forests are also breeding grounds
for different kinds of fish and shellfish. Other
organisms found in the mangrove
ecosystems are algae, barnacles,
oysters,shrimps, lobsters and crabs.
MANGROVE FORESTS
Mangrove forests are areas in the
estuary that are filled with mangrove
trees. These trees have adapted to
saltwater. Mangroves protect the coasts
against erosion caused by waves,
winds and tides.
ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word to
complete the statement.

Biotic factors, on the other hand, are composed

of all 8. ________, 9. ________, and
microorganisms. These organisms live in different
habitats found in intertidal zones and estuaries.
These habitats include 10. ________ reefs,
11. ________ marshes, 12. ________ flats, rocky
shores, and 13. ________ forests.
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
Choose the correct answer inside the box below.

high tide, rocky shores

decomposing plant matter, mangrove
trees, plants, low tide, biodiversity,
saltwater, mud, coral reefs
microorganism tides
1. Salt marshes are areas in estuaries
that are filled with seawater during
______________ and are drained
during _______________.

2. Mud flats are areas in estuaries

where _______________ is deposited
from seas and oceans.
3. Mangrove forests are areas in
estuaries that are filled with
____________________.

4. ___________________ are areas in

estuaries where solid rocks are found.
5. Salt marshes are marshy because of
the presence of ___________________.

6. The living factors in estuaries consist

of all the _________________, animals
and ____________________.
7. Mangrove trees are adopted to
__________________and play a significant
role in the environment.

8. ______________ refers to the changing

levels of waters in the coastal areas.
9. ______________refers to the abundance
of different living organisms living in the
area.

10. Some animals found in

________________ are starfish, mollusks,
shrimps, hermit,
crabs and prawn.
QUARTER 2 WEEK 8

DAY 3
REVIEW

Directions: Unscramble the letters in

Column B to form the word being
described in Column C. Write your
answer on the blank provided in
Column A.
REVIEW
 Discuss the interactions
among living things and
non-living things in estuaries
and intertidal zones
(S5LT - IIh – 8)
Estuary
An estuary is an area where
a freshwater river or stream
meets the ocean.
WAVES
refer to the movement of the surface
of the water. These are strong forces
that organisms must learn to live with.
Kelp, a kind of algae, has a strong
root-like structure that attaches itself to
rocks to keep it from being carried
away by the waves.
SALINITY
refers to the amount of salt water.
Mangroves and blue crabs have
adjusted well to the constantly
changing salinity of water due to the
continuous flow of freshwater and
saltwater to the estuary.
SALINITY
Since blue crabs can move, their life
cycle begins from high salinity water
moving upstream towards a river,
which has a low salinity, where they
grow as adults.
 TEMPERATURE
refers to the level of hotness and coldness
of water. It changes because of the tides
and amount of sunlight. Some organisms
use plants like mangroves to keep
themselves hidden from direct sunlight
or away from the coldness of the water.
 TEMPERATURE
Since the intertidal zones and estuaries
are shallow as compared to the seas, they
are also conducive for photosynthesis to
take place. Algae, seaweeds, sea
grasses, and other marine plants
depend on the amount of sunlight
that they receive in the estuaries.
 TYPE OF SOIL
The types of soil differ in the estuaries
depending on the strength of waves and
the kind of rock present in the area. Some
areas are full of rocks, sand, pebbles, or
clay. Since nutrients are found in the soil,
these types of soil influence the kind of
living things that live in these ecosystems.
Biotic Factors
in an Intertidal Zone and Estuarine Ecosystem

Biotic factors in an ecosystem such

as an intertidal zone and estuaries are
composed of all plants, animals and
microorganisms living in it. These
organisms live in different habitats found
in intertidal zones and estuaries.
 CORAL REEFS
are areas of estuaries which part of the
subtidal zone where biodiversity is rich.
Biodiversity refers to the abundance of
the different living organisms living in an
area. Coral reefs provide shelter to
thousands of fish.
 CORAL REEFS
The corals themselves are animals that
feed on plankton. These coral reefs that
protect the coast from strong waves and
currents. However, coral reefs are very
sensitive. An abrupt change in water
temperature may cause death to
sea animals.
SALT MARSHES
Salt marshes are areas in the estuary
that are filled with seawater during high
tides and are drained during low tides.
They are marshy because they are
filled with decomposing plant matter.
SALT MARSHES
Organisms found in salt marshes are
clams, mussels, oysters, crabs, and
shrimps. Plants found in salt marshes are
sea grasses and other plants that are
tolerant to saltwater. Salt-tolerant plants
are called halophytes.
MUD FLATS
Mud flats or tidal flats are areas in estuaries
where mud from the seas or rivers is
deposited. They are usually the areas for
migratory birds, crabs, sand dollars, mussels,
clams, mollusks, shellfish and some fish.
Algae, like sea lettuce and sea spaghetti,
provide food for the herbivores in this area.
ROCKY SHORES
Rocky shores are areas in estuaries
where solid rocks are formed. Animals
found in the rocky shores are planktons,
brittle starfish, hermit crab, barnacles,
limpets, mollusks, periwinkle, shore
crabs, shrimps and prawns.
ROCKY SHORES
Since many of the organisms in rocky
shores are herbivores, seaweeds
provide food for them. Large predators
in the rocky shores are fish and
migratory birds.
 MANGROVE FORESTS
They also protect coral reefs and seagrass
beds from silting or deposition of sand.
Mangrove forests are also breeding grounds
for different kinds of fish and shellfish. Other
organisms found in the mangrove
ecosystems are algae, barnacles,
oysters,shrimps, lobsters and crabs.
MANGROVE FORESTS
Mangrove forests are areas in the
estuary that are filled with mangrove
trees. These trees have adapted to
saltwater. Mangroves protect the coasts
against erosion caused by waves,
winds and tides.
ACTIVITY 3
Directions: Identify the biological indicator that
indicates each non-living factor. Choose your answer
inside the word box below.
Mosses
Birds
Lichens
Sedges
Earthworms
Bees/butterflies
Nonliving Factors
1. Soil rich in nutrients

2. High water vapor in the air

3. Ground is full of water

4. Presence of Flowers

5. Presence of worms and seeds

Directions: Tabulate the different habitats
found in an intertidal zone and estuary.
Habitat Description Biotic Factors (Animals
living in it)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
QUARTER 2 WEEK 8

DAY 4
REVIEW
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer to
the corresponding questions.
1. How do coral reefs contribute to the survival
of fishes?
A. fishes fly in coral reefs
B. fishes play in coral reefs
C. fishes swim in coral reefs
D. fishes get food and shelter from coral reefs
REVIEW
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer to
the corresponding questions.
2. How do organisms use the areas under the
mangrove trees?

A. as fuel
B. as forest
C. as foods
D. as breeding grounds
REVIEW
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer to
the corresponding questions.
3. What serves as food for herbivores in a
mudflat area?

A. seaweeds
B. sea lettuce
C. sea grasses
D. soil, salinity, waves, sunlight
REVIEW
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer to
the corresponding questions.
4. What is the source of energy needed for
photosynthesis so that marine plants like algae
and seaweeds can make their own food?
A. air
B. sunlight
C. soil
D. water
REVIEW
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer to
the corresponding questions.
5. What will happen to the ecosystem if more
garbage will be dumped at the seashore?

A. It becomes attractive.
B. It becomes polluted.
C. It helps the corals become healthy.
D. It helps produce large number of fish.
Give one living and non-living this lived in the following
habitats in the estuaries and intertidal zones.
Habitat Living Non-Living
1. Coral Reefs
2. Mud Flats
3. Salt Marshes
4. Rocky Shores
5. Mangrove Trees
 Discuss the interactions
among living things and
non-living things in estuaries
and intertidal zones
(S5LT - IIh – 8)
Estuary
An estuary is an area where
a freshwater river or stream
meets the ocean.
WAVES
refer to the movement of the surface
of the water. These are strong forces
that organisms must learn to live with.
Kelp, a kind of algae, has a strong
root-like structure that attaches itself to
rocks to keep it from being carried
away by the waves.
SALINITY
refers to the amount of salt water.
Mangroves and blue crabs have
adjusted well to the constantly
changing salinity of water due to the
continuous flow of freshwater and
saltwater to the estuary.
SALINITY
Since blue crabs can move, their life
cycle begins from high salinity water
moving upstream towards a river,
which has a low salinity, where they
grow as adults.
 TEMPERATURE
refers to the level of hotness and coldness
of water. It changes because of the tides
and amount of sunlight. Some organisms
use plants like mangroves to keep
themselves hidden from direct sunlight
or away from the coldness of the water.
 TEMPERATURE
Since the intertidal zones and estuaries
are shallow as compared to the seas, they
are also conducive for photosynthesis to
take place. Algae, seaweeds, sea
grasses, and other marine plants
depend on the amount of sunlight
that they receive in the estuaries.
 TYPE OF SOIL
The types of soil differ in the estuaries
depending on the strength of waves and
the kind of rock present in the area. Some
areas are full of rocks, sand, pebbles, or
clay. Since nutrients are found in the soil,
these types of soil influence the kind of
living things that live in these ecosystems.
Biotic Factors
in an Intertidal Zone and Estuarine Ecosystem

Biotic factors in an ecosystem such

as an intertidal zone and estuaries are
composed of all plants, animals and
microorganisms living in it. These
organisms live in different habitats found
in intertidal zones and estuaries.
 CORAL REEFS
are areas of estuaries which part of the
subtidal zone where biodiversity is rich.
Biodiversity refers to the abundance of
the different living organisms living in an
area. Coral reefs provide shelter to
thousands of fish.
 CORAL REEFS
The corals themselves are animals that
feed on plankton. These coral reefs that
protect the coast from strong waves and
currents. However, coral reefs are very
sensitive. An abrupt change in water
temperature may cause death to
sea animals.
SALT MARSHES
Salt marshes are areas in the estuary
that are filled with seawater during high
tides and are drained during low tides.
They are marshy because they are
filled with decomposing plant matter.
SALT MARSHES
Organisms found in salt marshes are
clams, mussels, oysters, crabs, and
shrimps. Plants found in salt marshes are
sea grasses and other plants that are
tolerant to saltwater. Salt-tolerant plants
are called halophytes.
MUD FLATS
Mud flats or tidal flats are areas in estuaries
where mud from the seas or rivers is
deposited. They are usually the areas for
migratory birds, crabs, sand dollars, mussels,
clams, mollusks, shellfish and some fish.
Algae, like sea lettuce and sea spaghetti,
provide food for the herbivores in this area.
ROCKY SHORES
Rocky shores are areas in estuaries
where solid rocks are formed. Animals
found in the rocky shores are planktons,
brittle starfish, hermit crab, barnacles,
limpets, mollusks, periwinkle, shore
crabs, shrimps and prawns.
ROCKY SHORES
Since many of the organisms in rocky
shores are herbivores, seaweeds
provide food for them. Large predators
in the rocky shores are fish and
migratory birds.
 MANGROVE FORESTS
They also protect coral reefs and seagrass
beds from silting or deposition of sand.
Mangrove forests are also breeding grounds
for different kinds of fish and shellfish. Other
organisms found in the mangrove
ecosystems are algae, barnacles,
oysters,shrimps, lobsters and crabs.
MANGROVE FORESTS
Mangrove forests are areas in the
estuary that are filled with mangrove
trees. These trees have adapted to
saltwater. Mangroves protect the coasts
against erosion caused by waves,
winds and tides.
ACTIVITY 4
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words to
complete the paragraph.

When organisms of the same kind live together, they

When organisms of the same kind live together,
form a group called 1. __________________. A 2. they
form a group called 1. __________________.
___________________ interacts with the air, water,
soil, sunlight, and other nonliving things in its
2. ___________________ interacts
surroundings to form an ecosystem. with the air,
water, soil, sunlight, and other nonliving things in its
surroundings to form an ecosystem.
ACTIVITY 4
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words to
complete the paragraph.

An 3.organisms
When _________________
of the sameiskind
the live
relationship
together, they
between
form 4. ______________(living)
a group factors and
called 1. __________________. A 2.
________________(nonliving)
___________________ interactsfactors in air,
with the a certain
water,
place.
soil, Both intertidal
sunlight, and otherzones and estuaries
nonliving provide
things in its
habitats for many
surroundings to formorganisms. These habitats have a
an ecosystem.
lot of abiotic factors that affect the organisms thriving
in them.
ACTIVITY 4
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words to
complete the paragraph.

Theseorganisms
When factors are water
of the samein the
kindform of waves,they
live together,
form a group
salinity, called 1. __________________.
temperature, amount of sunlight, and A 2.
___________________ interacts with the air, water,
type of soil. An 5.____________________ is a
soil, sunlight, and other nonliving things
body of water near the coast where fresh water in its
surroundings to form an ecosystem.
from rivers meets the streams, flows into the
ocean and mixes with saltwater.
ACTIVITY 4
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words to
complete the paragraph.

Theseorganisms
When areas areofsaid to have
the same kinda live
6. together, they
form a group called 1. __________________.
___________________, which means theyA have2.
___________________
a mixture of saltwater interacts with the air,
and freshwater. water,
Estuaries
soil, sunlight, and other nonliving things
have a very unique characteristic; some in its
surroundings to form an ecosystem.
organisms choose to reproduce in these areas.
For such reasons, this is also called as “7.
ACTIVITY 4
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words to
complete the paragraph.

Bioticorganisms
When factors inofantheecosystem
same kindsuch as an they
live together,
form a group
intertidal called
zone and1.estuaries
__________________.
are composedA 2. of all
___________________ interacts with theliving
plants, animals and microorganisms air, water,
in it.
soil, sunlight, and other nonliving
These include 8. __________, 9 things in its
surroundings to form
__________________ 10. an ecosystem.
___________________, rocky shores, and
ASSESSMENT
Directions: Draw an estuary or an intertidal
zone on a short bond paper. Label the biotic and
abiotic factors found in your drawing.