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Science - Grade 7
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Quarter 1, Week No. 1
Title: Components of Scientific Investigation
First Edition, 2021

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Author: Everliza B. Lagunde

School/Station: Puting Bato National High School
Division: CABADBARAN CITY
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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Science 7, Quarter 1, Week 1

COMPONENTS OF SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________

Learning Objective

Describe the components of a scientific investigation. (S7MT-Ia-1)

Specific Objectives
1. Identify the different steps of scientific method.
2. Classify the dependent variables and independent variables in a given scientific
investigation.
3. Determine the sequence in problem solving using the scientific method;
4. Analyze a problem scenario and interpret the given data based on the context of
Scientific Method; and
5. Apply the steps of the scientific method in suggesting ways to stop the spread of
Corona virus.

Time Allotment: 4 hours

Key Concepts

In our day to day life, we have probably encountered problems such as losing a pair
of favorite slippers. Henceforth, how do you find a lost object? Moreover, what do you do
if you can’t find one? Commonly, you predict where it is according to your own experience.
A statement that is based on someone’s own experience is called an inference. Probably
you hear your dog, playing in the backyard. Can it be that your missing slipper is in the
backyard? Thus, scientific investigation starts by asking questions and creating an
inference. And these are important part of the scientific process.
Science is a process of investigating things and phenomenon around us. It is a
process of acquiring answers to certain questions using a specified scientific method.
In investigating how things worked out and the reason why they do so, scientific
methods is the solution that serves as guide to the scientist in answering. It is similar to
a road map that we follow in order for us to get into the destination.
When starting a scientific investigation, you have to start by making observations.
Once you have done with your observations, you can then formulate or ask questions.
Look around, and start to get curious! Did your mind wonder, about the things around
you? Have you ever thought why water in the ocean is salty? What makes the leaves look
green? There are endless possible questions and observations we can draw about in the
world around us.
Now, based on your observations, a possible answer from your formulated question
shall be given and it is called a hypothesis. It is also known as an educated guess. It is a

Author: Everliza B. Lagunde

School/Station: Puting Bato National High School
Division: CABADBARAN CITY
Email Address: everliza.lagunde@deped.gov.ph
 preliminary answer to a question from your observation. It is not necessarily true or
correct, that is why hypothesis should be tested. The next step in a science investigation
is to test the formulated hypothesis, wherein you are going to conduct an experiment,
record and analyze the result and to finally make a conclusion.
The major goal of these methods is to summarize your findings from the experiment
conducted and then validate and identify whether your hypothesis should be accepted or
rejected.
Here are the basic steps in conducting a scientific investigation:

1 2 3
MAKE AN CREATE A DEVELOP A
OBSERVATION. QUESTION. HYPOTHESIS.

It is an important Hypothesis is an
component that enables assumption made from
mind to wander. It gives the observed evidences. It
accurate description of a is the initial part of any
thing or happening. It uses scientific investigation
various senses in our body that converts research
such as the sense of sight, questions into a
smell, hear, taste and touch. prediction. It uses a
“The river smells bad” is an variable in testing out the
example of an observation. hypothesis.

Example:
A. Eating sweet/sugary drinks.
Observation B. A man with 7 hours of sleep.
C. Drinking coffee before bed.

A. What will happen to your body when you consume sugary drinks
Question every day?
B. What happens to a man if he gets 7 hours of sleep?
C. What will happen when you drink coffee before going to bed?

Hypothesis:
A. Consumptions of sugary drinks everyday will lead to obesity.
B. If a person gets 7 hours of sleep, then he will become less fatigued.
C. If you drink coffee before going to bed, then it will take longer for
you to sleep

4 5 6
CONDUCT AN RECORD & DRAW
EXPERIMENT. ANALYZE THE CONCLUSIONS.
RESULT.
After creating a This is where the
prediction or assumptions. summary of the results are
In conducting the These steps
presented. Here is where
experiment, you have to ensures that the data
the answer to the chosen
gather the data by using are recorded through
question/problem and
materials suited to your pictorials and were
hypothesis shall be
experiment. This is where analyzed using different
presented.
the systematized procedure representation such as
will be followed, with the charts, graphs, averages
varying factors used as a or percentages. 3
variable.
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Example:
Emelyn planted tomatoes in small pots, and she wondered how sunlight influences the
growth of her tomato plant. She assumed that if plants would not get sunlight, then plants cannot
grow healthy. Then, she did an experiment. Emelyn made two different set-ups. She placed her
plant labeled A inside the box with absence of light while plant B is placed outside the house with
sufficient amount of sunlight. Then, she pours the same amount of water every day. She observed
and recorded the data within a week. After the days of trials, she noticed that the plant inside the
box withers and is shorter while the plant placed outside grows healthy and taller. Here is the data
she collected:

WITHERED

Plant A

DAYS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
HEALTHY

Plant B

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DAYS
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Table 1. Height of plant A & B within a week with its corresponding results.
Sample Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Result
Plant A
(Height) 5 cm 5cm 6cm 6cm 6cm 6cm 6cm withered
Plant B
(Height) 5 cm 6cm 7cm 8cm 8.5cm 9cm 10cm healthy

Guide questions:
Based on the given scenario, what is the independent variable? _________________
What is the dependent variable? _______________________________________________

Variable is a characteristic, number or quantity that is being manipulated or changed during a

scientific investigation when performed under specific or varying situations.
It can be a:
Controlled variable- remain constant throughout the experiment.

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 Independent variable- are the factors that are manipulated or altered during
experiment. Simply put as the cause.
Dependent variable- are the ones affected or altered or being influenced by the
changes that arise from the independent variable. Simply put
as the effect
How did Emelyn present her collected data? ____________________________________

In recording and analyzing the result, the data or documents are recorded through
pictorials and data were analyzed using different representation such as charts, tables,
graphs, averages or percentages.

What is Emelyn’s hypothesis? _________________________________________________

Hypothesis is an assumption made from the observed evidences. It is the initial part of any
scientific investigation that converts research questions into a prediction.

What should Emelyn’s conclusion be? _________________________________________

Conclusions is where the summary of the results are presented. Here is where the answer to the
chosen question/problem and hypothesis shall be presented. Your conclusions should answer
the ff. questions: Does your data support your hypothesis? Why or why not?

Activity 1: Fill Me Up
Objective: Identify the different steps of scientific method.
What you need: Pen and paper
What to do:
Identify the appropriate process of scientific investigation by filling the answers
inside the box. Choose your answer from the box below.

Make an 1 It gives accurate description of a

_______ thing or happening.

Creating a It is an assumption made from the

_________ 2
observed evidences.

Conduct It designs and carries out an

_________ 3 experiment to test hypothesis.

& It interprets and evaluates the

__________ gathered information.

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DRAWING This answers the stated
_________ problem.
VARIABLES OBSERVATION

Activity 2: Dependent or Independent

Objective: Classify the dependent variables and independent variables in a given scientific
investigation.
What you need: Pen and paper
What to do: Identify the dependent and independent variables in a given scenario. Write
your answers on the space provided.
1. In hot water, sugar dissolves faster than in cold water.

Independent variable: __________________________

Dependent variable: ____________________________
2. Plants that were treated with fertilizer will grow taller.

Independent variable: __________________________

Dependent variable: ____________________________
3. Chickens that are treated with vitamins gain more weight.

Independent variable: __________________________

Dependent variable: ____________________________
4. People who consumes energy drinks are more aggressive.

Independent variable: ___________________________

Dependent variable: ____________________________
5. With higher temperature of the air inside the oven, the cake will bake faster.

Independent Variable: ___________________________

Dependent Variable: _____________________________
6

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 Activity 3: Let’s Solve in Scientific Way

Objective. Determine the sequence in problem solving using the scientific method
What you need:
Pen and paper
What to do:
Read the situation below and apply the steps of scientific method in solving
the given problem. Sequence the process by writing numbers 1 for 1st step up to
6 for the 6th inside the box.

1. Ella wanted to know if water freezes faster on its own or when

added sugar.

2. Ella observed that the sugar she added was completely dissolved
in the water. And noticed that the water with sugar starts to
solidify on the first 15-minute interval. She recorded it based on
the indicated interval.
3. She filled the two identical containers with same amount of
room temperature water. Then, added a measured amount of
sugar to one container, placed both containers into the freezer.
At 15-minute interval, she opened and observed the status of
water inside the container until both are completely frozen.
4. She thought that there will be no difference in the time for the
water water to freeze whether added with sugar or not.

5. Based on the data, Ella came up that the water with sugar
freezes faster than the one with no sugar added.

6. Ella found out on her science book that when you add sugar to
water, the water (the solvent) becomes a solution. Adding sugar
disrupts the liquid state because sugar molecules move around
without direction, making the liquid water molecules less
organized. The more solute particles there are in the water, the
greater the freezing point.

Author: Everliza B. Lagunde

School/Station: Puting Bato National High School
Division: CABADBARAN CITY
Email Address: everliza.lagunde@deped.gov.ph
 Activity 4: Think and Solve

Objective. Analyze a problem scenario and interpret the given data based on the context
of Scientific Method
What you need:
Pen and paper
What to do:
Read carefully and understand the given situation below. Identify the problem,
Suggest hypothesis and give appropriate conclusion to solve the problem. Encircle
the letter only.

During the quarantine period, Mica decided to plant mongo seeds in plastic
cups. She wanted to know if the plants can grow in different soil types. She made
three set ups. Mongo 1 is planted in a garden soil (humus), while Mongo 2 is
planted in sandy soil and lastly Mongo 3 is planted in muddy soil. The three set-
ups were placed outside to receive the same amount of sunlight and she watered
it every day. After a week of observation, she had noticed that her mongo plants
in humus soil grow faster & healthier while the mongo plants in sandy soil is thin
and has yellowish leaves and the mongo plants in the muddy soil withered.

1. What would be Mica’s problem?

A. the thin & yellowish leaves of her mongo C. the withered mongo plant
B. the quarantine period D. she wanted to know if mongo
seeds can grow in different soil.
2. What would be Mica’s best hypothesis?
A. Mongo plants can grow healthy even if planted in different soil types.
B. Lack of oxygen gives the mongo leaves its yellowish leaf color.
C. If the mongo is planted in a muddy soil, then it will grow faster.
D. Mongo plants cannot grow in a dry and muddy soil.
3. What is/are the independent variables did Mica have on her experiment?
A. soil, water and sunlight C. mongo seeds & soil
B. soil texture only D. none of these
4. What best conclusion could we make from the result of Mica’s experiment?
A. Plants need sunlight to grow.
B. Plants need sunlight, water and a good soil texture in order to grow.
C. Plants planted in dry & course soil have little possibility to grow healthy.
D. Muddy soil and sandy soil cannot support the growth of the mongo plant.
5. Is there a significant impact of soil texture in plants growth during Mica’s
experiment?
A. Yes it has. B. No it hasn’t. C. Maybe it has. D. None of these

Author: Everliza B. Lagunde

School/Station: Puting Bato National High School
Division: CABADBARAN CITY
Email Address: everliza.lagunde@deped.gov.ph
Reflection

Read the situation below and answer the questions that follow. Rubric is
provided as your reference in answering. You may also use separate sheet of paper for
your answer.

Nowadays, people in the community are very alert in protecting oneself against corona
virus. They believe that health protocols should be strictly followed in order to protect lives.
There are safety measures recommended by the Department of Health in order not to
be contacted with the virus. These are the following:
1.Wear face mask and face shield.
2. Sanitize your hands.
3. Practice one-meter physical distancing and limit physical interaction.
4. Ensure good indoor ventilation and air flow.
But despite the massive campaign of the department and the local government units,
positive cases are increasing in the community.
As a youth, how can you help this problem in your own community? What are the
best steps that you will do to resolve this unstoppable spread of this corona virus?

Rubric for Scoring

4 3 2 1
Interesting; ideas Some interesting Conventional Gives the
well developed content; points ideas; little impression of
Content
not fully supporting detail writing just to
developed included complete the task
Logical and
Organization of smooth Logical but often Gaps in logic and
Disorganized
Ideas progression of lacks transitions no transitions
ideas

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Author: Everliza B. Lagunde

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Answer Key

D: Faster baking
5. I: Higher oven temperature
D: Aggressive behavior
4. I: Energy drink consumption
D: Chickens weight 6. _5_
3. I: Vitamins 5. _6_
D: Height of plants 4. _2_
2. I: Treating fertilizer 3. _3_
D: Dissolution of sugar 2. _4_
1. I: Hot and cold water 1. _1_
Activity 2. Activity 3.
5. Conclusions 5. A
4. Recording & Data analysis 4. B
3. Experiment 3. B
2. Hypothesis 2. A
1. Observation 1. D
Activity 1. Fill me up! Activity 4.
can’t live nor grow to the fullest.
5. Sunlight has a great effect in the growth of plants. And without sunlight plants
4. If plants wouldn’t get sunlight, then plants cannot grow healthy.
3. She uses a Table to present her data.
2. Growth of plants
1. Sunlight
Guide questions:

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Author: Everliza B. Lagunde

School/Station: Puting Bato National High School
Division: CABADBARAN CITY
Email Address: everliza.lagunde@deped.gov.ph