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SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
MODULE IN SCIENCE

Quarter 1, Weeks 5 to 6
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SELF-DIRECTED MODULE IN SCIENCE 5

Quarter 1, Weeks 5 to 6

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represent nor claim ownership over them.

Regional Director: Gilbert T. Sadsad

Assistant Regional Director: Jessie L. Amin

Schools Division Superintendent: NORMA B. SAMANTELA, CESO VI

Assistant Schools Division Superintendents: FATIMA D. BUEN, CESO VI
WILFREDO J. GAVARRA
Chief Education Supervisor, CID: SANCITA B. PEÑARUBIA, EdD

MODULE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

JADE O. ALBERTO, EdD

Education Program Supervisor, Science
Content and Technical Consultant and Reviewer

JOSEPHINE B. BONGADILLO
Teacher III, San Jose ES, Malilipot
Writer

ROCHELLE P. ARANAS
Teacher III, Ilawod NHS, Camalig
Content Editor

SHIELA P. ALBERTO, EdD

School Principal I, Maipon ES, Guinobatan East
Language Editor
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INTRODUCTION

Recycling is one of the best ways to lessen the garbage generated in every
household. Do you know that some of the recycled products still end up in our landfills?
How can you make these products usable, durable and long lasting?

In this module, you will learn how to plan, design and construct a product out of
local, recyclable solid and/or liquid materials in making useful and of high quality
products. Are you up for it? Then, be ready to learn and accomplish the tasks ahead.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING

COMPETENCY

Design a product out of local, recyclable solid and/or liquid materials in making
useful product (S5Q1W5- 6)

YOUR LEARNING TARGETS

Hi! I am Teacher Jho! I’m going to guide you in

your journey to this learner’s material.

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

• plan a product out of local, recyclable solid and/or

liquid materials in making useful products;
• design a product out of local, recyclable solid
and/or liquid materials in making useful products;
and
• construct a product out of local, recyclable solid
and/or liquid materials in making useful products.
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YOUR PRETEST

Choose one from the three groups of recyclable materials and think of a product
that you can create out of it. Prepare a plan and sketch the project that you want to
make.

http://www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org/residents/what_can_i_recycle_

Nice start!

Rate your work based from the rubric in the

answer key section. Be honest and reflect on
each criterion. If you got 16 as total score you
may now skip this module, if not I advise you to
take this one seriously.

YOUR LEARNING ACTIVITIES

A. Engage

Let’s move on!

Directions: Study the picture then answer the questions that follow. Write your
answers in your notebook.
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https://www.pinterest.ch/pin/433964114067044548/

1. Describe what is shown in the picture.

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2. Why was this project made?

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3. What do you think was the first step done to complete this?
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4. List the materials used in this project.

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Get a bond paper and pencil. Try to sketch the design used to make the house and fence.

B. Explore I have a learner named Joesef, his project is recycling

used vegetable oil. He made a plan on how to do his
project but he needs help to finalize his materials and
steps. I know that you can help him do this. Please
suggest options for the materials and modify some
of the steps.

For additional information about vegetable oil lamp

you may visit
https://www.primalsurvivor.net/vegetable-oil-lamp/
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Joesef’s Project Plan

I.PROBLEM:
To recycle used vegetable oil.

II. PRODUCT:
Vegetable Oil Lamp

III. DESCRIPTION:
A lamp using used vegetable oil as fuel and with a container,
wick holder and wick made of recyclable solid materials.

III. MATERIALS:
Used vegetable oil
Glass jar
Wire
Metal cap
Strips of old cloth (length depends on the height of the container)

IV. PROCEDURE:
1. Save the vegetable oil in a jar after frying. Let it cool, filter it through a
cloth.
2. Braid the strips of old cloth. Soak it in water with salt and let it dry.
3. Using a hammer and nail, poke a hole through a metal bottle cap. Put
the wick through the hole in the bottle cap. Twist the wire to make a
holder for bottle cap. Put the cap in place.
3. Put the used vegetable oil in the glass jar and fix the wick holder in it.

I knew you could do it! I appreciate how

helpful you are! If you wish to make your own
vegetable oil lamp, please seek assistance from an
elder in your household especially if you want to test
it.

This time you are going make your own project

plan. Keep in mind that you will make use of
recyclable solid and/or liquid material. Joesef’s plan
can serve as your guide.

I feel this will lead to a very interesting piece of

work. Good luck!

Activity 1: 5Rs

What to do: Develop a plan in making a useful product out of local, recyclable
solid/ and/ or liquid materials. Your plan should include the following details.

I.OBJECTIVE: (What product do you want to make and why?)

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II. PRODUCT: (What product can you make out of recycling which will be useful
to you and your family? Think of a name for it.)
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III. DESCRIPTION: (What will be its uses? How will it look like?
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III. TIME ALLOTMENT: (time for the construction of the product)
180 minutes
IV. MATERIALS: (List the materials you will need. Remember that the materials
must be environment- friendly recyclable solids and/or liquids and available
inside your house.)

V. PROCEDURE: (Write the step by step procedure on how you will make the
product. Remember to make it simple and workable.)
1.
2.

You’re on your way! To check if you’re now ready

for the next activity, kindly answer the checklist
below.

Questions Yes No
1. Is the product realistic?
2. Will the product be useful?
3. Are the materials local and recyclable?
4. Are the materials cost-effective?
5. Are the procedures clear and attainable?

If you got 5, you may now proceed to the next

task. If not, please review your work and make
the necessary changes.

You have achieved full marks! I think you are now

ready for the next activity! This requires your
dose of creativity but I know your imagination is
on gear today! You can do this!

I want to show you first a design made by one of

my learners. This is for their balloon-powered car
challenge Science project.
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https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/286119382556979616/

When you made your plan, I know you are

imagining the product that you want to create. This
time I want you to put that imagination into a
sketch or drawing.

Activity 2: Product Design

What to do: Make a design of the product you developed out of local, recyclable
solid/ and/ or liquid materials

PRODUCT: _______________________________

MATERIALS: (List the materials and write its use in the opposite side)

DESIGN:
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Your design must be awesome! To be sure that your

project will be a success, please complete the table
below. Check the corresponding column.

My design is…

Practical

Unique

Attainable

Neat and understandable

simple

Based from your responses, do you think you are now ready to construct your product?
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Hey, you are close to seeing into reality the

plan and design that you made! Thumbs up
for that!

Now, gather the materials in your list. You

have 180 minutes to work on that project.

You are capable of amazing things! Keep

going young inventor while keeping in mind
the safety reminders below.

Caution: Safety Rules

1. Prepare all the materials needed before starting your work. Make sure the tools
are in good condition.
2. Wear specific personal safety equipment such as goggles, gloves, and aprons.
3. Keep your mind on your work. People who let their attention wander are a
hazard to themselves and others around them.
4. Don’t fool around. Playing is one of the biggest causes of injuries.
5. Clean your work area once you are done.
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Once you are done with your product, I want

you to assess your own work. I want you to
make some honest reflections so that you will
see if there is something you must improve on
your project.

Activity 3: Reflection on Your Work

What to do: Using the information in the table below, write your reflection about the
product that you created.

Ask yourself… Reflections

Why did you choose this product for
your project?

How did you feel when you worked

on this?

What part of your work are you

proud of? Why?

What part do you wish you could

have done better? What changes will
you make?

How will the product benefit you and

your family?

C. Explain

Congratulations! You made it!

Now, based from the tasks you completed, you

already have a picture of the lesson. Please
answer the questions below based from what you
have learned from the activities.

1. What is a plan?
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2. What do you do when you make a plan?

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3. What information can you find in a project plan?

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4. How did you come up with your design?

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5. What inspired you with your design?

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6. Why are plan and design important in constructing a product?

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7. What makes your product user-friendly?

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8. How can you say it is environment-friendly?

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D. Elaborate

You are on the right track! You learned what

each activity is trying to teach you. That’s great!

This time, read the discussion below and take

note of the important concepts.

Designing of a product is composed of three stages which are planning,

actual design, and construction. The quality of the end product or project depends
on the execution of each stage.
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Planning Stage
Before you can accomplish your goals, you need to plan how to reach them.
A work plan makes a clear path to what you want. Along that path will be the
materials, limitations and other factors that need to be identified. When done
properly, your work plan will clearly show and outline the steps needed to achieve
your goal.

Key Steps for Creating a Work Plan

1. Identify the goal for your work plan. The first thing you should do is to know
the goal in advance to be prepared properly. Decide what project you will be
working on over the next defined period.
2. Write a background or introduction. A background or introduction are usually
written for professional business work plans. This part is usually short and
appealing. Emphasized here are the reasons for creating the work plan.
3. Define the objectives. Goals and objectives state what you want to accomplish
through your work plan. Objectives should be concrete and specific. Before
beginning your work plan, consider using SMART goals: This should help you
start right.

https://www.process.st/project-management-steps/
a. Specific – Setting goals to cover who, what, where, when, which and
why
b. Measurable – Making sure that you know how to measure the
progress to and success of a goal
c. Attainable – Lay out how to achieve your most important goals
d. Realistic – Ensure that everyone is willing and able to achieve your
goals
e. Time-based – Making sure that you can meet a schedule in which
you can hit your goals
4. Create a list of your resources. This list should include anything you need to
achieve your goals and objectives. It’s about the materials, books, rooms,
financial budget, and so on.
5. Think about limitations. Here you may identify any difficulty that may get in
the way of achieving your goals and objectives.
6. Define who is accountable. Accountability is an important part of a good plan.
If the project will be done by a group of people, at this stage, you must identify
who is responsible for completing each task. It can be a single team member
or the entire team.
7. Time to move to your strategy. Now look over your work plan and decide how
you’ll reach your goals and objectives by overcoming all constraints.
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For simple projects like what you did, the realization greatly depends on
your procedures which must be specific, clear, achievable, and practical. You
must make sure that it is capable of being implemented successfully.

Actual Design Stage

Design is a plan or drawing produced to show the appearance and function
or workings of a building, clothing, or other object before it is built or made. The
term designing the product refers to the determination of shape, standard and
pattern of the product.

You may use the traditional way of

making the actual design of a project
or product like what is shown in the
picture.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/125397170851718374/A design of a balloon car

With the advancement of technology, sketching software allow users to

create a drawing with digital illustrations. Instead of traditional art supplies such
as paper and pen, designers create drawings on a computer or tablet. SketchUp
AutoCad and Corel Draw to name a few.

A design of a trash can made of

recycled empty bottles, created
using AutoCAD.

Photo credits to Engr.A.Brusola

Characteristics of a Good Product Design

1. FUNCTION. A product should meet the need of user or its basic function.
2. RELIABILITY. It is the possibility that there will not be any major failure of
the product during its use.
3. MAINTAINABILITY. The product can be easily repaired in case of
malfunctions.
4. SIMPLIFICATION. The simpler the design of the product, the easier it is to
produce, the lesser it costs and more reliable it is.
5. QUALITY. The design of a product should possess features that can meet
consumer needs or wants making them free from any deficiencies or defects.
6. MINIMUM COST. Design influences manufacturing cost. A good product
design must ensure minimum manufacturing cost.
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Construction/ Implementation Stage

The actual work stage of designing a project involves the construction process.
During this period, the plan starts happening physically and tangibly. This is often the
most satisfying because work actually gets done but it can also be the most frustrating.
Here are some of the helpful tips when constructing a project.
Always plan ahead. This should be your motto. Plan everything and plan ahead.
You have to start planning way before the actual construction will begin. In addition, you
must review and change your plans until you finish the work. Your planning is what will
make the project a reality.
Communication is the key. Communication is what builds relationships and gets
the work done. You must know how to communicate well. In the case of group projects,
poor project teamwork can lead to mistakes and disagreements amongst team members.
Manage time. Managing time is about staying on top of things, being organized
and ensuring that work is filed correctly every day. You have to prioritize work and issues.
Finish what needs to be done first and then move to the lesser important things. Set
goals and work on them.
Be responsible. Safety has to be the number one priority. Be responsible for your
own safety and the safety of others. Accidents occur in many ways but most often can be
traced back to one of two basic factors: ignorance or carelessness. You must always be
concerned with your own safety and with the safety of others around you.

E. Evaluate
Directions: Design a bag made from various recyclable materials. Your bag must have
enough compartments and can hold your school stuffs.

Amazing effort! You completed all the tasks with

perseverance and diligence. I am hoping that
this module was able to develop the skills you
must learn.

Again, I am Teacher Jho extending my warm

Congratulations!

Remember

1. The plan, design and construction determine the quality of the project.
2. Planning is the framework of any project. It has to be made capable of being
executed successfully.
3. A plan is an outline of what you intend to do, how you intend to do it and by
what date you intend to have it done.
4. Work plan acts as roadmap for the entire project.
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5. It is a rare thing that during execution everything happen as planned. Always

have a plan B.
6. For a project, choose a product which is user and environment friendly.
7. The considerations when designing a product include: function, reliability,
maintainability, simplification, quality and minimum cost.
8. The detailed characteristics of a product is established in its design.
9. Safety measures must be a priority in every working place.

YOUR VOCABULARY LIST

The following terms used in this module are

defined as follow.

Attainable is being able to be achieved, accomplished or

obtained.
Construct means to make or form by combining or arranging parts or elements.
Cost-effective is something that is a good value, where the benefits and usage
are worth at least what is paid for them.
Design is to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan; to conceive
and plan out; a preliminary sketch or outline showing the main features of something to
be executed.
Environment- friendly means Earth friendly or not harmful to the environment.
Implementation is the process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
Objective is something that you plan to do or achieve.
Outline is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic into a logical order.
Plan is typically any diagram or list of steps with timing and resources, used to
achieve an objective.
Quilt is a bed covering or blanket made from layers of fabric; to stitch and join
together
Recycle is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise
be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products
Recyclable is a waste or materials can be processed and used again
Resources is something that is ready to use if or when it is needed
User- friendly means easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with
Wick is a piece of string in the center of a candle, or a similar part of a light, that
supplies fuel to a flame
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YOUR POSTTEST

Directions: Think of a product that you can make out of the following materials: 1.)
metallic cups; 2.) medium sized tin can; 3.) yarn; 4.) scotch tape; 5.) pair of scissors; and
6.) coloring materials. Make a plan and actual design of your product. Be able to
construct your product afterwards.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Directions: The following are recycling project titles. Choose one depending on the
available materials you have at home, and design a product suggested by the title you
chose.
1. Old crayons to new ones
2. Old clothes to quilt
3. What can I recycle?
4. Bird feeders from a bottle
5. Chime the wind
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ANSWER KEY

Pre-test

Criteria 4 3 2 1 Score
Content and Very Comprehensive, Realistic Not
Organization comprehensive, realistic, and but some comprehensive
realistic, and well-organized steps are and unrealistic
well-organized ambiguous and the steps
are ambiguous
Materials Utilized Utilized some Utilized too No local and
numerous local local and many new recycled
and recycled recycled materials materials will
materials. Very materials. vs. local be used. The
minimal in Minimal in cost. and materials are
cost. recycled. costly.
Some
materials
are costly.
Originality Ideas are highly Ideas are Ideas show Ideas are both
innovative, unique but inspiration traditional and
unusual and somewhat from predictable.
inventive traditional sources
borrowed
from others
yet extend
beyond
such work,
merging
some
original
with
borrowed
ideas.
Creativity Creativity is Creativity is Creativity Creativity is
evident. A lot of evident. Some is not evident.
thought and thought and somehow Very little
effort went into effort went into evident. thought and
the work. the work. Little effort went into
thought the work.
and effort
went into
work.
Engage
1. A house and fence made of recycled empty bottles.
2. To recycle empty bottles into something useful for the family/ school children
3. An outline or plan
4. Empty bottles, tie wires, woods
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Posttest
Plan
Criteria 4 3 2 1 Score
Content and Very Comprehensive, Realistic but Not
Organization comprehensive, realistic, and some steps comprehensive
realistic, and well-organized are and unrealistic
well-organized ambiguous and the steps
are ambiguous
Materials Utilized Utilized some Utilized too No local and
numerous local local and many new recycled
and recycled recycled materials materials will be
materials. Cost- materials. Not so vs. local and used. The
effective. cost-effective. recycled. materials are
Some costly.
materials
are costly.
Design
Criteria 4 3 2 1 Score
Originality Ideas are highly Ideas are unique Ideas show Ideas are both
innovative, but somewhat inspiration traditional and
unusual and traditional from predictable.
inventive sources
borrowed
from others
yet extend
beyond
such work,
merging
some
original with
borrowed
ideas.
Creativity Creativity is Creativity is Creativity is Creativity is not
evident. A lot of evident. Some somehow evident. Very
thought and thought and evident. little thought
effort went into effort went into Little and effort went
the work. the work. thought and into the work.
effort went
into work.
Neatness and Exceptionally Colors go well Lines/ Appears messy
attractive - well designed, together. figures are and in a hurry.
ness neat and Neat and neatly
attractive. relatively drawn but
attractive. appears
plain.
Materials Utilized Utilized some Utilized too No local and
numerous local local and many new recycled
and recycled recycled materials materials will be
materials. Very materials. vs. local and used. The
minimal in cost. Minimal in cost. recycled. materials are
Some costly.
materials
are costly.
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Final Product
Criteria 4 3 2 1 Score
Originality and Creativity and Creativity and Creativity Creativity and
creativity uniqueness are uniqueness are and uniqueness are
evident. A lot of evident. Some uniqueness not evident.
thought and thought and are somehow Very little
effort went into effort went into evident. Little thought and
work. work. thought and effort went into
effort went work.
into work.
Materials Utilized Utilized some Utilized too No local and
numerous local local and many new recycled
and recycled recycled materials vs. materials used.
materials. Cost- materials. Not local and and
effective and so cost effective recycled inappropriate.
appropriate. and some are Some
appropriate. materials are
costly and
inappropriate
Quality Exceeded the Durable and Durable and No expected
expected well- well- features were
features of the constructed. constructed. met and poor in
product. Met the expected Several quality
features of the expected
product. features of
the product
did not
work/ not
met. Some
parts are
loose.
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Prototype and Contextualized Daily Lesson Plan in Science 5, DepEd,
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