Applying the Science Processes

PETA 1

INTRODUCTION:
The study of Science requires the application of science process skills. These science
process skills are the tools that scientists use in arriving at answers to questions and problems
about natural phenomena. These are also the same processes we use in our daily activities. They
are important for a variety of reasons.
In this activity, you will utilize some science process skills to solve a problem.

I. OBJECTIVE:
 To apply the science process skills in solving problems.

II. MATERIALS:
3 cotton balls of different sizes
ruler

III. PROCEDURE:
1. Put all cotton on the table.
2. Compare the shape and size of the cotton balls.
3. Measure the diameter of each cotton ball. Fill the data table to record your measurements.
4. Make a graph of the length of the diameter of the cotton balls
5. Take a cotton ball and blow on it. Measure the distance that the cotton ball moved from
your starting point.
6. Record the distance of the three cotton balls.
7. Make another graph of the distance it travelled. Interpret your graph.

IV. DATA AND RESULT

A. Physical Properties of the Cotton Balls
Physical Properties
Cotton Balls Shape Color Size / Diameter
A
B
C

B. Horizontal Bar Graph of the Diameter of the cotton balls.

Cotton A
Cotton B
Cotton C
0
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Diameter of Cotton Balls
C. Distance of the Movement
Cotton Ball Distance from starting point (cm)
A
B
C

D. Horizontal Bar Graph of the Distance of Movement from starting point

Cotton A
Cotton B
Cotton C

Distance from Starting point (cm)

Note: Provide the interval for the graph of your distance movement based on the result of your
experiment.

V. ANALYSIS
Q: What senses did you use to observe the cotton balls? (Identify each sense organ and tell how
it was used.)
A:

Q: What factors affected the distance of the movement of the cotton balls from starting point?
Explain how each factor affected the result.
A:

Q: What science process skills did you apply in this activity? Explain how you used each.
A:

VI. CONCLUSION
(Refer to the objective.)