Grade 9 Science – EARTH & SPACE Module: Geothermal Energy

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the sources and type of energy from the volcano. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module focuses on achieving this learning competency:

  • Illustrate how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human use-

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. describe the formation of energy from volcanoes;

2. explain how a geothermal energy is transformed into electrical energy;

3. create a concept map showing production of geothermal energy from Earth’s interior;

4. identify types of volcanoes which can be good sources of geothermal energy;

5. identify the volcanoes in the Philippines which are sources of geothermal energy;

6. enumerate the uses of energy from volcanoes to human; and,

7. identify the advantages and disadvantages of using geothermal energy.

Grade 9 Science – EARTH & SPACE Quarter 3 Self-Learning Module: Geothermal Energy

SCI9-Q3-MODULE3

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