LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 1

Learning Area SCIENCE Quarter 1

Week 4 Day 1
Lesson Title
Name: Grade & Section

Title & No. of Activity: SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Objective/s: At the end of the lesson, the learners shall be able to
1. Define scientific investigation
2. Familiarize with the components of a scientific investigation
3. Identify the steps of a scientific investigation
Materials Needed: Reading material, Concept Map
Duration: 20 minutes

Science is a way of thinking and a way of gathering knowledge about the world that is
both accurate and reliable. It is not collection of facts; rather, it is a process of investigation
into the natural world and the knowledge generated through the process of investigation.

A scientific investigation is the starting point of many great discoveries that have enriched,
improved, and even saved people’s lives. To make a successful and effective
investigation, one must employ the scientific method. The scientific method is a process
or a series of steps that allows a person to arrive at a tested and proven answer. It is like
the road map that you follow to get to that destination.

As a child, what fascinated you most on the playground? Did you find yourself curious
about unusual things? Did you ever ponder why things happen or what causes them?
Maybe you wondered why the sky appears blue or how a see-saw functions. These are
just a few examples of countless questions that give opportunities for observation and
inquiry. The first step in conducting a scientific investigation using the scientific method is
to observe and then ask questions about the world around you.

The next step in the scientific method involves testing your hypothesis. A hypothesis is an
educated guess or preliminary answer to the question you are investigating, which you
will then experimentally verify. It's important to note that whether your hypothesis turns
out to be "right" or "wrong" isn't the primary concern. The subsequent step is to design
and conduct an experiment to test your hypothesis. During this experiment, it's crucial to
carefully record your observations and collect relevant data for later analysis.

Finally, after analyzing the results, you will draw conclusions. The goal here is to
summarize what you have learned from the experiment and determine whether your
hypothesis is supported or refuted based on the evidence gathered.
There are six steps that you need to understand in scientific investigations. These are the
following:
1. State the problem
Stating the problem refers to clearly defining the specific question or issue that the
researcher wants to investigate after thorough observations using any of the five
senses. The problem can be a question or statement of puzzlement or difficulty
requiring serious study to arrive at a solution.

2. Gather information about the problem

Data relative to the problem can be gathered from experiences, interviewing
resource persons, reading books and accessing information from the Internet. The
following elements can be considered while gathering data: 1) time available; 2)
resources needed; and 3) availability of references.

3. Formulate a hypothesis
A hypothesis is an educated guess or tentative answer to a problem.

4. Test the hypothesis

Hypothesis is tested by doing an experiment. It will test whether the hypothesis is
to be approved or rejected. Variables are components in an experiment that either
maintained or changed to check the validity of the results. These are the
independent, dependent and control variables. The variable that is being
manipulated or controlled is called independent variable. The dependent variable
changes because of a test. It is the effect that arises from the changes in the
independent variable. Control variables are factors that are kept constant
throughout the experiment.

5. Draw conclusions
The conclusion is a statement that answers the scientific problem based on the
results of analysis and interpretation of data from the experiment.

6. Communicate the results

This is the application of the result. It is putting something into use or operation
based on the outcome of the experiment.
TASKS:
Did you understand the context? You can now write the six basic steps of a
scientific method below inside the box.
 QUESTIONS:

1. What is the first step in conducting scientific method?

2. How will you gather related data about the topic?
3. What is hypothesis?
4. How will you test your hypothesis?
5. How will you ensure that you test your hypothesis in a fair manner?
6. How is conclusion different from hypothesis?
7. Define scientific investigation in your own understanding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIFz_-KzURY

Video of scientific method song

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 2

Learning Area SCIENCE Quarter 1

Week 4 Day 2
Lesson Title
 Name: Grade & Section
Title of Activity: FORMULATING SCIENTIFIC PROBLEM
Objectives/s:
1. Identify scientific problem
2. Make own scientific problem based on the given situation
Directions:
For this activity, you will be grouped into 4. Each group will be given assigned station.
There will be posted situation on each station. Formulate your scientific problem from the
situation. After 3 minutes, exchange stations

Station 1

Agnes, an inquisitive high school freshman observed that iodized salt dissolves faster
than rock salt in water.
Statement of the problem

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Station 2

One day Jovey noticed crushed eggshells in the pots of orchids in his father’s garden. He
also observed that the orchids’ leaves in the garden are dark green in color.
Statement of the problem

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Station 3

Bedi wanted to know in which water – hot, lukewarm, or cold – will sugar dissolve fastest.
Statement of the problem

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Station 4
Abby got a potted house plant for her study table. She watered it every day, but it died.
Now she wants to know more so that when she gets a plant again, she can take it better.
Statement of the problem

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Process Questions:

1. Based on your sharing, give at least two scientific problems formulated on each
station.
2. How did you come up with your scientific problems?
3. Cite some factors to be considered in making your scientific problem.
4. In your own words, what is scientific problem.

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 3

Learning Area SCIENCE Quarter 1

 Week 4 Day 3
Lesson Title
Name: Grade & Section
Title of Activity: GATHERING DATA
Objectives/s:
1. Differentiate primary data from secondary data
2. Identify methods of gathering data

Directions:
For this activity, you will be grouped into 4. Each group will be given assigned station.
There will be posted situation on each station. Identify the data needed and method of
collecting data. Tell whether your data to be collected are primary or secondary. After 2
minutes, exchange stations

Station 1

Agnes, an inquisitive high school freshman observed that iodized salt dissolves faster
than rock salt in water.

Data Needed Method of Primary Data Secondary Data

collecting data

Station 2

One day Jovey noticed crushed eggshells in the pots of orchids in his father’s garden. He
also observed that the orchids’ leaves in the garden are dark green in color.

Data Needed Method of Primary Data Secondary Data

collecting data

Station 3

Bedi wanted to know in which water – hot, lukewarm, or cold – will sugar dissolve fastest.

Data Needed Method of Primary Data Secondary Data

collecting data
Station 4

Abby got a potted house plant for her study table. She watered it every day, but it died.
Now she wants to know more so that when she gets a plant again, she can take it better.

Data Needed Method of Primary Data Secondary Data

collecting data

Questions:

1. What made you decide to choose that specific method in solving your problem.
2. What would be the factors to be considered in gathering data?
3. How will you collect Primary data? Secondary data?
4. How will you present the data gathered?
5. Given that you have already your data, which are primary data? Secondary data?

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 4

Learning Area SCIENCE Quarter 1

Week 4 Day 4
Lesson Title
Name: Grade & Section

Title of Activity: FORMULATING HYPOTHESIS

Objectives/s:
1. Define hypothesis
2. Identify the different types of variables
3. Make hypothesis based on the given scientific problem.
Directions:

For this activity, you will be grouped into 4. Each group will be given assigned situation.
You will brainstorm among your group on what will be the possible hypothesis. You will
create your own hypothesis. Then, you will identify the variables and classify them as to
dependent, independent & constant. After 5 minutes, a representative from each group
will discuss their output
Group 1 – Situation 1
Group 2 – Situation 2
Group 3 – Situation 3
Group 4 – Situation 4
Situation 1

Agnes, an inquisitive high school freshman observed that iodized salt dissolves faster
than rock salt in water.

Variables
Hypothesis
Dependent Independent Control

Situation 2

One day Jovey noticed crushed eggshells in the pots of orchids in his father’s garden. He
also observed that the orchids’ leaves in the garden are dark green in color.

Variables
Hypothesis
Dependent Independent Control
Situation 3

Bedi wanted to know in which water – hot, lukewarm, or cold – will sugar dissolve fastest.

Variables
Hypothesis
Dependent Independent Control

Situation 4

Abby got a potted house plant for her study table. She watered it every day, but it died.
Now she wants to know more so that when she gets a plant again, she can take it better.

Variables
Hypothesis
Dependent Independent Control