Q1-M1: September 13-25, 2021 S.Y.

2021-2022 Due: September 27, 2021

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy of Tagkawayan, Inc.

Bernadette Heights, Poblacion, Tagkawayan, Quezon 4321
Tel. No. (042)-717-7403

SCIENCE 7

Student Name Contact

Grade Level 9 Information
Subject Teacher Ms. China M. Magsino Contact 09382393845
Information [email protected]
Learning Objective:
At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:
• Describe the components of a scientific investigation
• Recognize that substances are classified into elements and compounds.

EXPLORE:
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer for each
question.

___1. What is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

A. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, and analyze
results.
B. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, and draw
conclusions.
C. Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, and draw
conclusions.
D. Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, ask a question, and draw
conclusions.

___2. Which of the following questions is best considered as scientific?

A. Who invented electricity?
B. How long did dinosaurs live on Earth?
C. How many koalas are there in Australia?
D. Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at which it boils?

___3. What is the process of obtaining information using your senses?

A. Inquiry C. Observation
B. Conclusion D. Scientific Method

___4. What variable can be changed or manipulated?

A. Dependent variable C. Independent variable
B. Experimental variable D. Uncontrolled variable

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___5. A scientist hypothesizes that the temperature at which an ostrich’s egg is incubated
will determine whether the ostrich will be male or female. What is the independent variable
of this experiment?
A. Scientist B. Incubator C. Temperature D. gender of the ostrich

Science is a way of thinking and a way of gathering knowledge about the world that is
both accurate and reliable. It is the quest to understand and improve our knowledge of the world
around us, and how the things in it work or why they work the way they do.
The scientific method is like the road map that you follow to get to that destination. It is
the process by which science is carried out, as in other areas of inquiry; science through scientific
method can build on previous knowledge and develop a more sophisticated understanding of its
topics of study over time.
When using scientific method to carry out your own investigation, the first thing you need
to do is observe then ask questions. Just look at all the things around you. Does something make
you curious? Does something seem strange to you? Do you wonder what causes something or
why something happens? Have you asked yourself; why is the sky blue? What makes soda fizzy?
The possibilities for observations and questions are endless.
The next scientific method will involve you to test hypothesis. Hypothesis is an educated
guess. It is a preliminary answer to the question you have asked that you will test to see if it
seems to be true. Keep in mind that it does not matter whether your hypothesis is “right” or
“wrong.” The next step is to test your hypothesis wherein you will design and conduct an
experiment. After your experiment, make sure to record the observations and data so you will
be able to analyze the results.
Finally, you need to draw conclusions. The main aim is to summarize the findings of your
experiment and determine whether your hypothesis is accepted or rejected.

FIRM UP:
Did you understand the context? You can now write the six basic steps of a scientific method
below inside the box.

1. 2. 3.

6. 5. 4.

DEEPEN:
BASIC STEPS OF SCIENTIFIC METHOD

1. MAKE OBSERVATIONS.
There are tons of everyday activities that would make cool science experiments using the
scientific method. A student noticed that ice melted fast in water.
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2. COME UP WITH A QUESTION.
The students’ observations should lead to some sort of questions. Does ice melt faster in
different liquids? Curiosity on what happens to the ice in liquids is a simple science experiment
perfect for using the scientific method.

3. DEVELOP A HYPOTHESIS OR PREDICTION.

You have made your observations and you have your questions. Now you need to make
a prediction about what you think will happen next.

A hypothesis is not simply a guess! A hypothesis is an educated guess or tentative answer

to a problem. The student thinks that ice will melt faster in juice than it will in water. Maybe he
just wants to get a drink of juice out of it.

Example:
1. What happens to the growth of mongo seeds if table salt was added to the soil?
2. Tomato seeds may grow faster in colder temperature.

Hypothesis:
1. If the amount of salt added to the soil increases, then the growth of mongo seeds decreases.
2. If tomato seeds were planted in colder temperature, then the seeds will grow at a faster rate.

Variables
Identifying and controlling variables involve the process of deciding which variables or
factors will influence the outcome of an experiment, situation or event and deliberately control
all recognized variables in a systematic manner.

Variables in an experiment may be independent or dependent. The variable that is being

manipulated or controlled is called independent variable. The dependent variable changes
because of a test. It is the effect that arises from the changes in the independent variable.

4. CONDUCT AN EXPERIMENT OR TEST THE HYPOTHESIS.

We made a prediction that ice will melt faster in juice than in water, and now we must test
our hypothesis. We set up an experiment with a glass of juice, a glass of water and an ice cube
for each.

5. RECORD AND ANALYZE THE RESULTS.

Make sure to record what is happening as well as the results. Note changes at specific time
intervals or after one set time interval. When each ice cube is completely melted, add drawings
if you wish at the end results. Was your prediction accurate? If it is not accurate, state the
reason/s.

6. DRAW CONCLUSIONS. This is the opportunity to talk about your hypothesis, your experiment, your
results, and your conclusion which is the final answer to your problem or experiment!

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TRANSFER:
Directions: Read the paragraph carefully and identify the correct words that fit in the given
sentences inside the box. Write your answer on the space provided.

Analyze the results Draw a conclusion Six Dependent

Question/Problem Scientific Method Hypothesis Observation
Independent Test the hypothesis

(1) ____________________ is a process that involves observation, data gathering,

experimentation and analysis. This method is composed of (2) _______ steps. By making a
detailed (3) ____________________ of the world around you through your senses, you can be
able to formulate a (4) ____________________. This step will lead you to an educated guess
called (5) ____________________, where you can have tentative answer to your question. In
order for you to prove your educated guess you need to (6) ____________________ by designing
and conducting an experiment. In the experiment you need to identify the variables present and
these are the (7) ____________________ and (8) ____________________ variables. The data
from the experiment will be collected to (9) ____________________. The summarized results
from the experiment will determine whether the hypothesis is accepted or rejected and that is
where you (10) __________________.

EVALUATION:
Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer for each question.

___1. What skill is used by a scientist when he/she listens to the sounds that are produced by
whales? A. Interpreting data B. Drawing conclusions C. Making a hypothesis D. Making
observations
___2. What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method?
A. Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions,
communicate results.
B. Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, draw conclusions,
communicate results.
C. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis, draw conclusions, analyze results,
communicate results.
D. Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask a question, draw conclusions,
communicate results.

___3. Which of the following hypotheses is written correctly?

A. If frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high.
B. If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high.
C. If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high.
D. If a tennis ball is frozen, it will not bounce as high as one that is not frozen.

___4. A scientist conducted an experiment to determine how the amount of salt in a body of
water affects the number of plants that can live in the water. Which is the independent variable?
A. Water
B. Temperature of the water

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C. Amount of salt in the water
D. Number of plants in the water

___5. A scientist conducted an experiment to determine how the amount of salt in a body of
water affects the number of plants that can live in the water. In this experiment, which is the
dependent variable?
A. Water B. Temperature of the water
C. Amount of salt in the water D. Number of plants in the water

DUE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

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Note: To be accomplished by the parent or official guardian only.
COMPLETE INCOMPLETE
SEPTEMBER
20 – 25,
2021
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References:
Books
Gutierrez, Marlene M. 1999. Science and Technology for the Modern World 1. Makati City: Belgosa
Media System Inc.
Laurente, Jomar Aries T., Ryan John G. Garcia, Faith Celeste B. Ole, Von Anthony G. Torio, and
Arnie C. Osabel. 2015. Scientific Method -In Science for the 21st Century Learner. Makati City:
Diwa Learning Systems Inc.

Website
Helmenstine, Anne Marie. 2020. Six Steps of the Scientific Method. February 8. Accessed May
2020. https://www.thoughtco.com/steps-of-the-scientificmethod-p2-606045.
Science Buddies Organization.n.d "Scientific Method". Accessed May 2020.
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-projects.

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