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SSP Research
Quarter 1- Module 1:
Nature of Inquiry and Research

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 SSP Research
Quarter 1- Module 1:
Nature of Inquiry and Research

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SSP Research- Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
First Quarter- Module 1: The Importance of Research in Daily Life

First Edition, 2020

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This learning module can be used for blended learning and remote learning
modalities. It is also designed such that it encourages independent and self-regulated
learning among the students and develops their 21st century skills. The activities
provided in this learning module are individualized for this is to be read and answered by
students at home.

Schools, teachers and students may reproduce this learning module so long as
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How to Learn from this Module

Welcome to this module! You are now eager to embark on the activities
prepared specially for you. The learning activities from this module are all intended to
provide you with inspirational and motivational learning experiences in Special Science
Program (SSP) Research that will make you learn more about the Research in Science
and enhance your creativity. But before proceeding to the module, let us familiarize the
different parts of the module. It is important to follow each part of the module in order to
attain the learning objectives for each part.

Each part of the module is presented with the specific heading and icon.
Familiarize the heading and icon so that you will know your task in each part.

INTRODUCTION is located on the first page of the module and represents

the icon on the left. Read the module carefully so that you will gain idea on
the treasure ahead of you in the module.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

OBJECTIVES aim you to the purpose of the module and represent the
icon on the left. This contains the list of what you will be done after going
through the activities. You can use this as basis of your own learning.

WHAT I KNOW
PRE-ASSESSMENT is an assessment on what you know about the
content of the module which includes your skills before you proceed to the
activities on the modules instilled for you. It represented by the icon on the
left. Do not pay too much concern on your answers in this part. You will
have related activities

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 and test after doing all the varied activities in the module. Do
your best to progress at the end of the module.

ACTIVITIES contain different learning experiences designed

to build up your skills and competencies that caters in this
module. It is represented by the icon on the left. There are
specified activities which are also represented by specific
icons. This will serve as a guide on the activities you are
task to focus: vocabulary reading, grammar, and writing or
composition. Each activity is arranged in sequence to assist
you in achieving the goals in this module.

Following are the specific activities with their respective icons:

WHAT’S IN
In this part, an activity is given to recall your past knowledge
related to the lesson.

WHAT’S NEW
An activity will be given for the learners to have an idea on
what will be the concepts of lesson for this module.

WHAT IS IT
This is where a discussion about the lesson will be given.

WHAT’S MORE
Enrichment activities that will help you learn more about the
lesson.

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

An activity will be done to sum up the lesson learned from the
module.

WHAT I CAN DO
This activity is done to apply what the learners learned from the
lesson.
 ASSESSMENT is done after all the activities in the module to
assess on how the learners achieve the objectives of the module. It
contains activities that will cater most of the lessons in the module.
Through this, you can assess if you learned from this module.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
This additional activity is done to supply the learner more about
lesson.

SELF-CHECK consists the answers of the activities or tasks

from this module. The idea of having this part of the module is to
help you verify if your answers are correct.

Now that you already familiar with the various parts of this module, you are on
your way towards gaining more knowledge about the subject matter.

How Do You Work on this Module?

1. Read the title of the module and the introduction to acquire an idea of
what the module is all about.

2. Read the objective is the section “What I Need to Know” to gain thoughts of
the skills you are to expand in this module.

3. Answer and to the activities and check your answers on the Self-Check
part at the back of the module. Keep a record of your score.

4. Take the Assessment after you are done with all the activities in the module.

Write all your answers of the activities of the module notebook or answer
sheets. For this purpose, you should have an English notebook, journal, or
portfolio. Please do not write on the module itself. Your notebook, journal, or
portfolio will have an important record of your accomplishments for this subject
matter.

Have fun learning and good luck as you begin this module!

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 MODULE 1

Nature of Inquiry and Research

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the exciting world of Grade 10 Special Science Program Research

Module on Identifying Material Viewed. Here, you will be using your critical thinking in
reading the text critically with the help of the varied activities which you will surely enjoy.

Special Science Program is a response to the increasing demands for scientific

knowledge, theories and skills to be applied in this modern era of robotics and super
scientific gadgets, the Department of Education is currently envisioning to produce more
scientifically gifted and equipped learners with superb technological and scientific skills
and are highly globally competitive.

To keep up with this noble vision or objective, the department pursues the
implementation of a Special Science Curriculum. This is a special curriculum specifically
designed and formulated to enrich the competencies of advanced and scientifically
inclined learners.

As you go through the activities of this module, you will also discover that learning
is totally fun. There might be challenges along the way but just bear in mind that these
challenges will help you become a better person, a better version of yourself, and most
importantly, an expert when it comes to research and project designs.

What I Need to Know

After going through this module, you should be able to:

1. Share research experiences and knowledge

2. Explain the importance of research in daily life

 What I Know

Now that you know what you are expected to learn from this Module, let’s find out
first how much you know about them.

A. Write CORRECT if you think it is TRUE or WRONG if you think it is FALSE. Write your
answers in your notebook.

_______ 1. There should be adequate data before conducting a research.

_______ 2. To have an objective view of his or her study, the researcher should avoid
listening to another researcher.

_______ 3. A researcher must read literature that relates to the problem he or she is
studying.

_______ 4. An opinion from any person is recognized and considered as an answer to

the question asked by the researcher.

_______ 5. The researcher has the final say in his findings.

B. Copy the table below and write it in your notebook. Encircle the words in the box
that are related to the definition of research.
Literature opinions discovery drama productivity
intuition theories phenomena data Interview
dreams experiences subjective system guessing
investigation factual validate Instrument biases
C. Using the words encircled, formulate your own definition of research. Write your
answer in your notebook.
a. Example: the encircled word is factual.
i. Research is done through a Factual data gathering.

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ACTIVITIES

Now that you have an idea of what this module covers, are you eager to get
started? As you do the following activities, pay attention to the skills that can help you
study and learn more about yourself. Good luck as you begin!

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Lesson
The Importance of Research in
1 Daily Life

What’s In

In your lower year levels, you learned the significance of research in your daily life.
It will enable you for inquiry and research in finding solutions to the basic problems you
encountered through scientific experiments. Sharing your experiences and knowledge on
the importance of research develops your skills to think critically and relate it in every
decision you do.

What’s New

I. What is Research?

a. Research is defined as the scientific investigation of phenomena which

includes collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that
lines an individual‘s speculation with reality.
b. Solutions to problems must be based on knowledge not on mere beliefs,
guesses or theories.
c. In research a systematic and well-planned procedure is required to meet the
need in order that information is acquired and evaluate its accuracy and
effectiveness.
d. It is a process of inquiring1.

II. Nature of Inquiry

a. Inquiry is defined as “a seeking for truth, information or knowledge”.It is a
problem solving technique.
b. The information and data pursued through questioning begins with
gathering by applying the different human senses.
c. Individuals carry on the process of inquiry from birth till death.
d. Inquiry is synonymous with the word investigation.
III. Investigation and Immersion

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 Investigation has a deeper meaning compared to “inquiry”.
It is a systematic examination of a certain event or phenomenon.

Immersion is a process whereby a researcher immerses (deeply involves)

himself in the data gathering activities and the data he has gathered is carefully
read or examined by him in detail.

Combining the idea of “inquiry”, “investigation” and “immersion”, the concept of

“research” comes in.

IV. Differentiate Inquiry from Research

Inquiry is a term that is synonymous with the word ‘investigation’. When you
inquire or investigate, you tend to ask questions to probe or examine something
to request for truth, information, or knowledge.

Research is systematic and objective creation of knowledge systematic (with a

system or method, the scientific method), objective (no bias, all angles
presented), knowledge creation (a creative process)

V. Purpose of Research
a. To inform action.
b. To prove or generate a theory.
c. To augment knowledge in a field or study.

VI. Importance of Research in Daily Life

a. Research directs us to inquire about the right information by conducting
further investigation of the actual condition. It leads us to be cautious in
giving results and findings by proving lies and supporting the truth.

b. Research empowers us with knowledge and discovers new things and

issues in life. It helps us solve problems in health, crimes, business,
technology and environment.

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Activity

1 QUESTION AND ANSWER

Directions: Answer the questions briefly. Write your answers on your notebook.
1. What is Research?

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2. What is inquiry and its nature?

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3. What is the difference between inquiry and research?

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4. How important is research in your daily life activities?

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5. Why is there a need to conduct research?

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 What is It

Activity

2 DISCUSSION OF ACTIVITY 1

You just learned the importance of research in daily life. Answer the following questions
briefly on your notebook.

1. Was there an instance in your life when you did an inquiry or research? Share and
describe your experiences .What are your challenges and difficulties?
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2. As a grade 10 SSP learner, how important is research in your daily life?

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What’s More

Activity

3 RESEARCH AND IMAGES

Direction: The images shown below portray research. What make these images a
portrayal of what research is? Write your reflection on your notebook.

A B
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What I Have Learned

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C D
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Activity

4 ESSAY

Let’s check how well do you know about research. Write your answers on your notebook.

1. Research is different from inquiry because the later will ask you a question .If
inquiring is synonymous with investigation then what makes inquiry different from
research which also investigates?
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2. Research in our daily life help us to understand various issues in life leading to a
solution, in what way does research empowers you with knowledge to learn new
things?
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What I Can Do

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 Activity

5 ESSAY

Direction. Answer the following question. Write your answer in your notebook.

1. What is the importance of research in your education as a 21 st Century learner?

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2. As a learner, what do you want to research on? Why?

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Post Assessment

Directions:
A. Read the following statements. Answer TRUE if the statement describes a research, FALSE if
you think it is not. Write your answers on your notebook.

_______1. An opinion from any person is recognized and considered as an answer

to the question asked by the researcher.

_______2. A researcher must read literature that relates to the problem he or she is
studying.

_______3. The researcher has the final say in his findings.

_______4.To have an objective view of his or her study, the researcher should avoid
listening to another researcher.

_______5.There should be adequate data before conducting a research.

B. Copy the table below and write it in your notebook. Encircle the words in the box that
are related to the definition of research.

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 phenomena experiences theories discovery validate
biases interview investigation intuition dreams
guessing system instrument Literature drama
subjective factual opinions data productivity

C. Copy the table below and write it in your notebook. Encircle the words in the box that
are related to the definition of research.
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Additional Activities

Activity

6 CONDUCT A RESEARCH

Conduct an interview with any of the barangay officials (preferably the chairperson)
about their plans on ICT development of the barangay. Ask them how research played a
major role in selecting their ICT infrastructure. Make a report about it and share it to your
teacher.
Write your report using a narrative format. Make use of the notes you wrote down
before and after you conducted your interview to flesh out the report. The first is the brief
detail about what the report is, who is the interviewee and the location of the interview.
Then break up the interview into paragraphs, like narrating a story and finally a
conclusion paragraph to end your report.

Write your output in a short bond paper and insert it or staple it in your notebook.

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