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Science
Quarter 1 – MATTER
Module 4:
Proper Disposal of Waste According To
The Properties of Its Materials
Science – Grade 4
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Quarter 1: Matter
Module 4: Proper Disposal of Waste According to the Properties of Its Materials
First Edition, 2020

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Editors: Language: Ma.Abegail A.Mendevil
Lay-out : Ma. Abegail A. Mendevil
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This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master Proper
Disposal of Waste According to the Properties of Its Materials. The scope of this module permits
What I Need
it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
to Know
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:
Demonstrate proper disposal of waste according to the properties of its materials
(S4 MT-Ic-3)
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. define waste materials;
2. cite examples of waste materials;
3. differentiate the different kinds of waste; and
4. identify the properties of waste materials.

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which material is a biodegradable?

A. Plastic bag C. Styro cups
B. Vegetable craps D. Used battery
2. How should a not-decaying waste be disposed?
A. By composting C. By recycling
B. Reusing D. Both a and b
3. Which is the best way of disposing decaying materials?
A. Burn them
B. Make a compost
C. Throw them in the river
D. Mix them with the non-decaying materials
4. Non- biodegradable materials can be___________.
A. Eaten C. Recycled and reused
B. Decayed D. Turned into fertilizers
5. Which act shows recycling of waste materials?
A. Burn plastic bags and newspaper.
B. Make a compost out of vegetable craps and leaves.
C. Make a beautiful home décor out of plastic bottles.
D. Throw plastic bottles and glass canisters in the garbage.
Modul
e Proper Disposal of Waste According to

4 The Properties of Its Materials

This module begins with an exploration on the definition of “waste” to determine its proper
disposal according to the properties of its materials. After learning more about biodegradable,
non-biodegradable or recyclable and combustible, students will develop ideas on how these
materials should be properly disposed and its impact to the environment.
The primary goal of this unit is to engage students in simple activities to explore waste
management concepts, and the use, modification, and creation of ways on how to lessen the
effect of these waste materials to their local setting.
Here are some key questions for you to ponder after finishing this module:
1. What are some examples of waste?
2. What are the different kinds of waste?
3. What are the different properties of waste?

What’s In

Let’s recall what waste means…

 Eliminated or discarded as no longer useful or required after the completion of a process
 Materials that is not wanted, the unusable remains or byproducts of something.
 Materials and objects that people have thrown away.
 Any substance which is discarded after primary use that is worthless, defective and no
use.
 Wow, Great work kids, now
What’s New let us move to our next
journey. Let us talk about
the word Biodegradable,
Non-Biodegradable or
Recyclable and
Combustible. Have you
already heard about these
words? Now me and my
friend will help you to
understand this. Are you

What is it?

Biodegradable wastes are capable of being decomposed or being broken down

rapidly by the action of microorganism.

Examples: food scarps, cotton, wool, wood, human and animal waste.

Non-Biodegradable/Recyclable wastes are materials that can be defined as a

kind of substance which cannot be broken down by natural organisms and acts
as a source of pollution.

Examples: plastics, glasses, metals, bottles, container, Styrofoam and sponge.

Combustible waste are materials that can be burned in air.

Examples: gas, alcohol and acetone

Activity 1.
What’s More
Directions: Check all the correct meaning of the word “Waste”

____1. Use or expand carelessly, extravagantly or to no purpose.

____2. Displaying a complete lack of feeling or consideration.
____3. Regularly or habitually: often.
____4 Eliminated or discarded as no longer useful or required after the completion of a
process.
____5. Materials that is not wanted, the unusable remains or by products of something.
____6. A piece of rigid materials on which a computer mouse is moved.
____7. Materials and objects that people have thrown away.
____8. Any substance which is discarded after primary use is worthless defective and no
of use.
____9. A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high
above the ground.
____10. Are pair of spongy, air- filled organs located on either side of the chest.
Activity 2. Directions: Encircle all the waste that you see.

1. Rotten fruits and vegetables 4. Plastic bottles, cans, box

2. Twigs 5. Human
heart

3. Human brain 6. Left over

foods
Activity 3. Directions: Identify whether the following statements pertain to Biodegradable, Non-
Biodegradable/ Recycle and Combustible. Write your answer on separate sheet of paper.

___________1. These are materials that can be burned in air. Some examples are gas, alcohol and
acetone.

___________2. These materials are defined as a kind of substance which cannot be broken down
by natural organisms and acts as a source of pollution. Examples: plastics,
glasses, metals bottles, container, Styrofoam and sponge.

___________3. Capable of being decomposed or being broken down rapidly by the action of
microorganism. These include food scarps, cotton, wool, wood, human and
animal waste.

Activity 4. Directions: Identify whether the following wastes are Biodegradable, Non-
Biodegradable or Recyclable and Combustible. Write your answer on separate sheet of paper.
Activity 5. Directions: Label the waste according to its properties.
What I Have
1. We must always practice the separation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable
Learned
materials
2. Compost can be made out of biodegradable materials.
3. Compost are waste materials that are recycled as fertilizer.
4. Non-biodegradable materials are mostly recyclable.
5. Knowing different ways on recycling non-biodegradable materials is not just good
to our environment, it also improves our creativity and at times, makes us spend
less and earn money.
6. 3Rs refers to three term often used when talking about waste: REDUCE, REUSE
and RECYCLE. Reduce is cutting back on the amount of trash we make. Reuse is
finding a new way to use trash so that we don’t have to throw it out, and Recycle
is using trash to remake new goods that can be sold again.
7. Combustible materials must be used properly because it can be hazardous.
8. Proper disposal of waste minimizes the wastes that we sent on landfills,
incinerators and ocean thus, it is very helpful to our environment.

I Can reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

What
ThingsI ICan Do
can reduce:
1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________

Things I can reuse:

1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________

Things I can recycle:

1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________
Why should I practice the 3 R’s at the school and home?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following can be recycled many times?

A. Plastic C. Organic materials
B. Wood D. Aluminum
2. Which of the following should you do to lessen the garbage in the community?
A. Burn the garbage.
B. Throw garbage anywhere.
C. Recycle non -biodegradable materials.
D. Throw appliances that can still be fixed and buy a new one.
3. How will you classify the materials which cannot be broken down by natural organisms and
acts as a source of pollution?
A. Biodegradable C. Combustible
B. Non-Biodegradable D. None of the above
4. How will you classify the materials such as gas, alcohol and acetone?
A. Biodegradable C. Combustible
B. Non-Biodegradable D. None of the above
5. How will you classify the materials which are capable of being decomposed or being broken
down rapidly by the action of microorganism?
A. Biodegradable C. Combustible
B. Non-Biodegradable D. None of the above
 Additional
Activities

Directions: Write B if the given material is for Biodegradable, N for Non-Biodegradable

and C for Combustible.
.

_____1. Jar _____6. Gasoline

_____2. Banana Peel _____7. Pencil

_____3. Plastic Bottle _____8. Tin Can

_____4. Dead Animal _____9. Box

_____5. Rubbing Alcohol _____10. left over food

References
Books:
Dizon, et. al., Science and Technology for the Future IV

Online Resources:

http://www.meralco.com.ph/
www.ConsumersEnergy.com/kids
http://www.eChalk.co.uk
https://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/dccircuits/dcp_2.html?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F
%2Fwww.google.com%2F
https://www.e-education.psu.edu/egee401/content/p1_p3.html

Others:
Gutierrez, Aileen G., Teacher-made SIM, Sherlock Ohms and Dr. Wattsons: The Mystery of
Electricity Mishap, 2017, revised