SCIENCE

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 Intended Learning
Outcomes
1. Define the scientific method and scientific attitude;
2. Identify the steps involved in the scientific method
3. Explain the importance of having a scientific
attitude in conducting scientific investigations
Scientific Method
Scientific Method
 involves a series of steps
that are used to investigate a
natural occurrence.
 Steps in Scientific Method
1. Problem/Question:
Develop a question or
problem that can be solved
through experimentation.
 Steps in Scientific Method
2. Observation/Research:
Make observations and
research your topic of
interest. Gather information
or data.
Steps in Scientific Method
2. Observation/Research:
 Steps in Scientific Method
3. Formulate a hypothesis

Predict a possible answer to

the problem or question.
 Steps in Scientific Method
4. Experiment:
Develop and follow a
procedure. Include a detailed
materials list.
 Steps in Scientific Method
4. Experiment:

The outcome must be

measurable (quantifiable).
 Steps in Scientific Method
5. Collect and Analyze Results:

Modify procedure if
needed. Confirm the results
by retesting.
 Steps in Scientific Method
5. Collect and Analyze Results:

Includes tables, graphs,

and photographs.
 Steps in Scientific Method
6. Conclusion
Include a statement that
accepts or rejects the
hypothesis.
 Steps in Scientific Method
6. Conclusion
Make recommendations
for further study and
possible improvements to the
procedure.
 Steps in Scientific Method
7. Communicate the Results:
Be prepared to present
the project to an audience.
Expect questions from the
audience.
 ACTIVITY 1
Now try solving this simple problem
by applying scientific method. Suppose you
found a dead mouse in your backyard.
Solve the mystery on the cause of death of
the mouse.

Page 5
EXPERIMENT
TIME!
ACTIVITY 2

Will It Mix?
Pages 6-8
Materials That You Need
Small softdrink bottle with cap

Water

Food coloring

2 tbsp of cooking oil

Plastic spoon
 Task 1
Half-fill the soft drink bottle with
tap water, and then add a few drop of
food coloring. Shake it until the color
of the water is uniform.
 Task 2
What do you think will happen if
oil is added to the water. Write your
hypothesis.
 Task 3
Scoop a spoonful of oil using
plastic spoon. Slowly add it to the
colored water. Shake it vigorously
until the oil mixes with water.
 Task 4
Put the bottle back
down and let the content
settle for 30 seconds. Draw
in the box on page 7 the
appearance of the oil and
water inside the bottle.
Label them.
 Task 5
Carefully observe your set-up.
Did the water and oil mix? Where is
the oil? Where is the water?
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 Task 6
Now, think of a way on how the
water and the oil inside the bottle will
mix. Write your plan.
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 Task 7
What happened to the water and
the oil? Draw and label the
appearance of water and the oil in the
bottle.
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 Task 8
Based on the result, did the oil
and the water mix? What conclusion
can you form out of it?
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 Task 9
Do you help your mother in
washing dishes? How will you apply
what you have learned from this
activity in washing dishes?
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LET’S APPLY!