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Science
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Materials that
Absorb Water, Float or Sink and
Undergo Decay

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Science 4
Quarter 1 - Module 1: Materials that Absorb Water, Float or Sink
and Undergo Decay

First Edition, 2020

Copyright © 2020
La Union Schools Division
Region I

All rights reserved. No part of this module may be reproduced in any form
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Author: Estrellita H. Lacuesta

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Schools Division Superintendent

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Science
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Materials that
Absorb Water, Float or Sink and
Undergo Decay

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INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE

For the Facilitator:

This module addresses the needs of learners and those who

are at risk to help them overcome social and economic
constraints, continue education at home through home-school
program thus, developing harmonious relationships of children
and parents by teaching by the basic skills scientifically.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into

guided and independent learning activities at their own pace and
time. It also help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills
while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage to assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the Learner:

Hello Learner. How are you today?

Welcome to the world of Science Grade 4.

Everyday and everywhere you can see, hear, smell, taste

and feel different objects. The objects/materials in our
environment can be classified according to their properties, such
as its ability to absorb water, float or sink, and there rate of
decay.

Notes to the Teacher

Dear Teacher,
This is a self-paced module with various activities to be done
at home by the learners. Clear and careful instructions must be
given to the learners to ensure safety and avoid misconceptions in
performing the activities.

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 Target

We are all surrounded by many kinds of materials in their

different forms. They can be solids, liquids or gases. The
materials that we can see around have characteristics/properties
which include the size, shape, color, odor and texture.

In the next lesson, you can do activities which may help you
classify solid materials based on its ability to absorb water, float
or sink, and undergo decay.

Learning Objectives:
 Classify materials based on the ability to absorb water
 Identify materials that float or sink
 Describe and classify materials based on the ability to
undergo decay

Pointers to follow as you go over this module in order to achieve

the objectives successfully.
 Answer the pre-test.
 Read and study the pages one at a time since the topics are
related to one another.
If you miss one page, you may not understand the
succeeding pages.
 Do the activities as instructed and be sure to finish them.
 You can always go back to the pages where ideas were not
clearly discussed.
 Do the post-test at the end of the module.

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Icons of this Module

This provides you the skills or

competencies you are extended to
Target
learn in the learning material.

This introduces the lesson

through varied activities, like an
Jumpstart activity, games, graphic
organizer, problem opener, song,
or a situation.
This gives a brief discussion of
the lesson. It intends to help you
Discover
discover and understand new
concepts and skills.
This includes activities for
independent practice to intensify
Explore
your understanding of the topic
and to harness your skills.
This provides activities which will
encourage you to apply your new
Deepen
knowledge or skills into real life
situations.
This is a task which aims to
evaluate your level of mastery in
Gauge
achieving the desired learning
competency.

At the end of this module you may also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

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Pre-Test
Direction: Read the question carefully. Choose the letter of the
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correct answer and write in your answer sheet.

1. A glass of water is spilled on the table. What are you going

to use if you want to wipe dry the table?
A. cellophane B. plastic mat C. rubber band D. rug
made of cloth

2. Which material absorbs water?

A. cotton ball B. metal spoon C. plastic bottle D.
rubber ball

3. Which of the following materials float in water?

A. drinking glass B. nail C. plastic bottleD.
stone

4. Why do boats float in water?

A. Men use paddles to make boats float.
B. The sea breeze makes the boats float.
C. Boats are made of wood which make them float.
D. Boats have plastic strings which make them float.

5. Which material sinks into the water?

A. balloon B. plastic spoon C. rubber ball D.
stone

6. Which of the following materials can be used to prevent

oneself from drowning?
A. metal bar B. stone C. tissue paper D.
wood/log

7. Which of the following material decay easily?

A. metal B. plastic C. rubber D. wood

8. Which of the following is a decaying material?

A. bottle B. glass C. plastic plates D.
spaghetti

9. Which material can be turned into fertilizer?

A. cellophane B. coin C. leftover food D. plastic
spoon

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10. Which among the recyclable materials undergo decay?
A. broken glass C. plastic bottle
B. metal cabinet D. wooden furniture

Lesson
Will I Absorb Water?
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T’S LEARN
In our environment, there are so many different
materials that can be classified according to its properties.
Some materials can be classified based on its ability to
absorb water while some absorb water more than the others.

In this lesson, you will learn more about how to

classify which materials absorb water and which that do not.

Get ready and answer the activities that follow.

Jumpstart
A. Quick Check!
 At your age, did you help in doing home chores? Have
you experienced washing the dishes?

 If you are going to wash your dishes, what are the

materials you are going to use? How will you describe
these materials?

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B. Direction: Complete the idea by underlining the appropriate
term inside the parenthesis.

1. Blanket

A blanket is made of (cotton, rubber).

A blanket (can, cannot) absorb water.

2. Raincoat
A raincoat is made of (paper, plastic).
A raincoat (can, cannot) absorb water.

3. Tissue paper
A tissue paper is made of (paper, glass).
A tissue paper (can, cannot) absorb water.

4. Kettle
A kettle is made of (wood, metal).
A kettle (can, cannot) absorb water.

5. Dress
A dress is made of (cotton, plastic).
A dress (can, cannot) absorb water.

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 Discover

Learning Circuit

Absorb – to take in [something, such as a liquid] in a natural or

gradual way.

Porous – having a small holes that allow air or liquid to pass

through.

Non-porous – materials that do not allow air or liquid to pass

through
 Cotton is very porous, which makes it a natural absorber of
water.
 Plastics are non-porous materials.

Examples of porous and non-porous materials.

Guide Questions:
1. What are the examples of materials that absorbs water?
2. What happened to the material when it absorbs water?
Describe each.
3. What comes out as you squeeze the sponge?
4. How can you compare the porous and non-porous materials?

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 Explore

It’s Color Time!!!

Porous or Non-Porous

Directions: Color the box beside each material RED if it is porous

and GREEN if non-porous.

1. towel

2. tissue paper

3. cotton balls

4. rain coat

5. coin

6. glass plate

7. sponge

8. styrofoam

9. umbrella

10. paper

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 Deepen

Let’s apply it!

Direction: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of
the correct answer.
__1. You accidentally spilled a glass of water on your table and
you want to get rid of the water at once. What are you going
to use?
A. handkerchief C. tissue paper
B. floor mat D. your dress
__2. Why do some people prefer to use plastic bags than a paper
bags?
A. Plastic bags easily get wet.
B. Plastic bags are lighter than paper bags.
C. Paper bags easily get damaged when wet.
D. Paper bags are not available in the market.

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 Gauge

Brain Buster!!!
A. Directions: Write TRUE on the space provided if the statement
is correct. If the statement is FALSE, change the underlined word
with the correct answer. Select from the words inside the box.
porous absorb
non-porous can’t absorb

____________ 1. Wood can absorb water.

__________ 2. Metals are porous materials.
__________ 3. Cotton is a porous material.
__________ 4. Materials made out of cloth do not absorbs water.
__________ 5. Non-porous materials have small holes that allow
air or water to pass through.

B. Direction: Write on the blank if the materials absorb or does

not absorb water.
1. dried leaf ___________

2. paper cup - ___________

3. water bottle - ___________

4. t-shirt ___________

5. metal spoon ___________

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 Lesson
Will I Sink or Float?
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In our surroundings, there are many different materials that

can be classified according to their ability to sink or float in water.
There are some materials that will sink right away while others
can float at first but later on after they absorb water through
their holes sinks.
In this lesson, you will learn more about classifying things
that sink or float.
Get ready to answer the activities as follows.

Jumpstart
Do This!
Direction: Fill out the table below by marking a check (/) the
observed characteristics of the materials that float or sink in
water.
Materials Floats Sinks
1. water bottle with
cap
2. styrofoam cup
3. rubber eraser
4. stone
5. plastic cup

6. metal spoon

7. pencil
8. plastic spoon

9. ceramic saucer

10. nail

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 Discover

Learning Circuit !
 Sink means to go to the bottom of water, float means to stay
on top.

 Some things float on the surface of water. Others

submerged, partway down, while others sink because they
have the ability to absorb water.
 Some things sink very fast and some things sink very slowly.

 The shape of an object’s can affect its ability to float, but

some materials float no matter what is their shape - such as
styrofoam and wood.

 Some things float at first, but then slowly sink as they

absorb water through their holes.
Sinks Floats

Guide Questions:
1. What are the materials that sink?
2. What made them sink?
3. What are the materials that float?
4. What made them float?

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 Explore

Do this!

Direction: Classify the materials shown in the picture weather

they float or sink. Write the name of the objects in the
appropriate column.

hollow
blocks

FLOAT SINK

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 Deepen

Direction: Read the statement below and answer the question

carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. A Chinese Patrol Ship bumped a Philippine cargo ship. The
incident caused a big hole to the Philippine Cargo ship. What do
you think will happen to this cargo ship?
A. The ship will still float in the water.
B. It will not be affected by the accident.
C. The collision will cause fire inside the ship.
D. The ship sinks as it absorbs water through its holes.

A Chinese Patrol Ship bumping into a Philippine Cargo Ship

2. There was a strong typhoon with heavy rains that flooded all
around in your place. What will you do in order to save yourself
from drowning?
A. Get hold on a metal post lying around.
B. No need to do anything, the water will subside anyway
C. Hold on tight on a big stone to avoid strong water current.
D. Get a big empty water container with cap which serves as
floater.

Facing with floods caused by heavy rain

fall.
Source: https://www.m.hindustantimes.com

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 Gauge

Brain Buster!!!
A. Directions: Fill in each blank with the correct word to complete
every statement. Select your answers from the words inside the
box.

absorb holes top

float sink

Some things ______________on _________of water, some

(1) (2)
things stay partway down, and some things ______.
(3)
Some things float at first, but then sink as they ______ water or
(4)
take water on through ____________.
(5)

B. Direction: Write F on the blank if the materials floats and S if

the material sinks.

______ 1. rubber shoes ______4. metal spoon

______ 2. stone ______5. plastic cup

______3. cellophane

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 Lesson Materials that Undergo
3 Decay

All living things ultimately die and later on undergo decay.

Decaying is a process that cause changes among biodegradable
solid materials. The process of decay is very essential for the
decomposition of dead and waste materials for without it, there
would be piling up and interfere with the habitats of living things.

In this activity, you will learn to describe and classify

materials based on their ability to undergo decay.

Jumpstart

Direction: Put a check mark [/] if the materials will undergo

decay and mark [x] if not.

Materials Undergo decay or not?

1. Kangkong leaves
2. Leftover food
3. Banana
4. cellophane
5. rotten mango

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 Discover

Learning Circuit!

 Only materials from living things undergo decay.

 The process of decaying among plants and animals is not the

same. Some of them will decay faster, some will take a longer
time.

 The decayed plants and animals will turn into an organic

matter in the soil which becomes organic fertilizer.

 Organic fertilizer from compost pit enriches the soil supplying

nutrients for plant growth.

 Factors that contribute to the decaying process of the

materials: sunlight, water, soil, and action of
microorganisms.

 Some decayed materials were compressed under water and

thick layers of soil over millions of year. They were converted
into fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. These fuels
are used by power stations, factories and motor vehicles.

 Biodegradable – Waste materials found in the environment

that undergo decay.
- We can make compost as a decayed materials
at which can be useful later on as an organic
fertilizer for plants growth.
Non-biodegradable – waste materials found in the
environment that
undergo decay.
- We can reuse, reduce or recycle them.

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Guide Questions:
1. How will you dispose the materials that undergo decay?
Explain your answer.

2. What are the factors that contribute to the causes of the

decay?

Explore

Answer the following questions:

Test A.
Direction: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the
correct answer.
1. Which of these materials will decay fast?
A. chico fruit B. pechay C. potato D. string beans

2. Which of these materials will undergo decay?

A. cabbage B. cup C. rubber D. sponge

3. Why is the process of decaying materials important to the

environment?
A. Preserve materials from decay. C. Sanitize the
soil.
B. Helps preserve water. D. It enriches the soil.

Test B.
Direction: Draw a on the space provided if the materials
undergo decay and if does not decay.
4. guava twigs
5. rubber balls
6. carrots
7. slippers
8. malunggay
9. tires
10. papaya

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 Deepen
Sorting Out Materials!
Direction: Look and analyse the illustrations below. Answer the
given questions. Write your answers on the space provided.
1. Identify materials that undergo decay.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
________________________________.

2. What can be done with the materials which do not decay?

___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________.

Different types of garbage found in our surroundings.

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 Gauge

Brain Buster!
Direction: Identify whether the following materials are
biodegradable or non-biodegradable. Classify them in the proper
trash bin.

fresh flower metal rubber tires

water bottle
plastic wrappers glass vegetable peelings
rotten fruits
paper cooked rice

BIODEGRADABLE NON-
BIODEGRADABLE

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Post Assessment
Direction: Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct
answer. Write the chosen letter in your answer sheet.
1. A glass of water spilled on the table. You want to dry the table
at once. What are you going to use?
A. cotton B. handkerchief
C. rug made of cloth D. tissue paper
2. Which materials absorbed water?
A. water bottle B. rubber boots C. towel D. Styrofoam
materials
3. Which of the materials does not absorbed water?
A. clothe B. plastic pots C. tissue paper D. sponge
4. Some things float at first, but then sink as they absorb water.
What is the characteristic of that material?
A. The material has legs.
B. The material has tiny holes.
C. It has fins to swim underwater.
D. It has wings to dive through the water.
5. Cotton is a material that allows air and water to pass through
it. How will you classify this material?
A. It is a porous material C. It does not absorb water
B. It is a non-porous material D. It sinks
6. Why do life vest keeps you float in the sea?
A. because of its shape C. because it is less dense
B. because it is filled with air D. because it is made of
cloth
7. It means to fall into the bottom of the water.
A. float B. non-porous C. porous D. sink
8. Which of the following materials have the ability to sink in
water?
A. metal spoon B. plastic sheet C. twigs D. wood
9. Why do boats float in water?
A. Men use paddles to make boats float.
B. The sea breeze makes the boats float.
C. Boats are made of wood which make the float.
D. Boats have plastic strings which make them float.
10. Which of the following materials does not sink in water?
A. concrete nail B. metal C. plastic spoon D. stone

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From the given set of materials in each item below, which is a
decaying material?
______11. A. glass B. plastic plates C. spaghetti D.
toothbrush
______12. A. cup B. rubber C. plastic D.
potato
_____13. Using the data below, which group of materials can be
used to prevent oneself from drowning?
I II III
Materials that Materials that
Materials that sink
absorb water float
 Sponge  Bamboo  Rocks
 Cloth  Log  Metal bar
 Rug  Plastic bottle  Hollow blocks
 Cotton ball  Rubber ball  Coins
 Tissue paper  Balloon  cellophane

A. I only B. II Only C. III Only D. I, II & III

____14. Which of the following materials float in water?

A. big stone C. empty plastic bottle
B. crystal glass D. metal spoon
____ 15. How should non-decaying wastes be disposed?
A. by composting C. by reusing
B. by recycling D. both B and C
____16. How will you dispose decaying waste materials commonly
found at home?
A. Make them into compost fertilizer.
B. Throw them into the river to feed the fishes.
C. Keep them in the cabinet and use them again.
D. Mix them with the non-decaying waste materials.
____17.The following materials well undergo decay except one.
Which one among the group of materials?
A. leaf B. mango C. stone D.
twigs

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 For nos.18-20, refer to the table below
I II III
Fish bone Water bottle Empty soda cans

Chicken Feather Ketchup bottle Empty cans of

meat, loaf, milo,
etc.
Kangkong stem Broken pail ____
Rubber slipper
18. Which group(s) of materials will undergo decay?
A. I & II B. II & III C. I only D. II only

____19. Which group(s) of materials is/are recyclable?

A. I & II B. II & III C. I only D. II only

____20. Which group(s) of materials can be turned into fertilizer?

A. I & II B. II & III C.I only D. II only

Congratulations for working diligently with this module. Try to share your
experience with your teacher or elder brother or sister at home.

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Answer Key

Lesson
1 Will I Absorb Water?

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Lesson
2 Will I Sink or Float?

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Lesson Materials that
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Undergo Decay

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References:

Abutay, L. R., D.C. Bonao, E. B. Crucis, et al. (2015) Science –

Grade
4 Learner’s Material. Lexicon Press, Inc.

Abutay, L. R., D.C. Bonao, E. B. Crucis, et al. (2015) Science –

Grade
4 Teacher’s Guide. Lexicon Press, Inc.

DepEd, Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR), 2020

DepEd Science Module, Division of Valencia City (2020)

Electronic References:
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