LEARNING MODULE IN SCIENCE 7 S.Y.

2020-2021

MODULE
Scientific ways of Acquiring Knowledge and Solving Problems
1

Content Standard: Performance Standard:

The learner will demonstrate understanding of The learners should be able to perform in
scientific ways of acquiring knowledge and groups in guided investigations involving
solving problems community- based problems using locally
available materials

Most Essential Learning Competency:

 Describe the components of a scientific investigation.

Time frame: 1 week

Learning Targets:
1. Define science and technology.
2. Describe what is meant by fair test.
3. Explain the importance of scientific method in solving scientific problems.
4. Identify the components of an investigation.
5. Differentiate observation from inference
6. Write a scientific problem and hypothesis.
6. Conduct a simple investigation.

SCI-KICK

There! I’m done with

my project proposals
for our science class.

What did you do,

I suggested that
Isay?
malunggay leaves can
be made into crispy
chips so that kids can
have a healthy
alternative snack.
Nutritionists have
found out that
malunggay leaves are
very nutritious.
LECTURE 1

UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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ACTIVITY 1 (Formative Assessment)

Make a research on the advancement of the following fields through Science and Technology.
Use your science book or online reference to supply your answers.

A. Food Preparation and Preservation

B. Agriculture

C. Medicine

D. Business

Answer Attachment 1
(To be submitted at the end of the week)

LECTURE 2

The Scientific Process

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achieve a sound solution? Like you, scientists follow a list of steps that allows them to come up
with well-thought and reliable answers. This progression of steps is known as the scientific method.
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shorter the distance it would cover.

Control variable: size of a paper clip
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In testing a hypothesis, two Calapan
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 Experimental group- is the setup where the treatment or independent variable is introduced.
Manifestations of the effect of the independent variable are expected to be observed in this setup.
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3. Testing the hypothesis Javi asked his father to help him prepare a greenhouse to conduct
his experiment. They went to an orchid dealer and purchased 10

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pots of orchids of the same variety, size and age. Upon arriving
home, Javi placed 5 pots of orchids in the left corner of greenhouse
and another 5 pots in the right corner. He made an initial record of
the appearance of the orchid’s leaves in his logbook. His father
helped him collect a container full of eggshells and they crushed and
distributed them equally among the5 pots in the right corner. All the
orchids were taken care of in the same way of for the next 45 days.
Javi’s plan was to observe them for five days.

5. Collection, analysis, and Javi noticed after 45 days that the leaves of the orchids with
interpretation eggshells were darker green in color than those without eggshells as
the experiment was progressing. Even if his initial observations did
not manifest any change, the succeeding observations started to
show changes in the color of the orchid’s leaves.

6. Stating conclusion Eggshells can be used as fertilizer for some varieties of orchids as
shown by the greener color of their leaves.

Activity 2 (Formative Assessment)

Based on the experiment, identify

1. Independent variable : _________________________________________________________________

2. Dependent variable: ___________________________________________________________________
3. Control variable/s: ____________________________________________________________________
4. Experimental group : __________________________________________________________________
5. Control group : _______________________________________________________________________

Practice: Identify the independent, dependent and control variables.

1. Two groups of students were tested to compare their speed working math problems. Each group was given
the same problems. One group used calculators and the other group computed without calculators.
Independent variable ____________________________________________________
Dependent variable _____________________________________________________
Control _______________________________________________________________

2. Students of different ages were given the same puzzle to assemble. The puzzle assembly time was
measured.
Independent variable ____________________________________________________
Dependent variable ______________________________________________________
Constant _______________________________________________________________

3. An investigation found that more bushels of potatoes were produced when the soil was fertilized more.
Independent variable _______________________________________________________________
Dependent variable _______________________________________________________________

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Control variable _______________________________________________________________

Answer Attachment 2
(To be submitted at the end of the week)

Practice: Read the situations given below. Write on the blanks a scientific problem based on each situation.
Take note that a scientific problem is expressed in interrogative form. The first one is done for you.

Situation:

Myka and her classmates suggested that a solution made of pounded chilli peppers and water
can be used to keep away red ants that have been infesting their food shelf in the school. Since food is placed
on the shelf, they do not want to use chemical pesticides on the ants. They got the idea about the solution from
the news that showed a video of a police officer using pepper sprays to control and disperse unruly crowds.

Possible Answers:

1. How do chili peppers and water drive away ants?

2. Why do chili peppers and water are effective solution in keeping away ants?
3. What is the effectiveness of using chili peppers solution in keeping away ants?

Note that scientific problem should not be answerable by yes or no. How and why or even what questions will
lead you to find answers through a process.

It’s your turn!

1. When cleaning the shower room in a pool, the custodian noticed molds growing on the wall tiles. He did not
want to use conventional chemicals for this because they leave a noxious odor. He decided to use alternative
substances: vinegar, salt solution, an drubbing alcohol.

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2. During harvest time, a farmer who plants corn has a lot of husks left in his yard after peeling off the ears. He
knows that burning these is not good for the environment, so now he has to finds a way to properly dispose
them. Incidentally, he also owns several goats for fattening. An idea came to his mind but he is not sure how it
will affect his goats.

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Answer Attachment 3
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LECTURE 3

Making Observations and Inferences

In coming up with a scientific problem and reliable conclusion, you have to make keen and
accurate observations. There are two kinds of observations: qualitative and quantitative.

 Qualitative observations- refer to those that are perceived by the senses. They consist of data that
pertain to qualities or characteristics gathered through the perception of stimuli. Experiments that use
qualitative observation do not require exact measurements by any kind of apparatus or instrument.
Examples are comparing or describing color, taste, texture, and smell.

 Quantitative observations- consist of numerical data. They show exact measurements. An example is
the number of days Javi observed the experiment which is 45 days. This provided him with a definite
amount of time he needed to conduct his work. Quantitative observations usually require the use of
instruments in order to provide e definite measurement.

When observing things around you, you make inferences. An inference is a conclusion that is based on a
study of the facts given in a situation.

Situation
A dog is growling loud. Its teeth are bared and
its ears are laid flat on its back.
Thick gray clouds cover most of the sky. The
temperature is high and air feels sticky to the
skin.
An indoor plant’s leaves are turning yellow and
are wrinkled.
Inferences
The dog is mad and is in a defensive position,
ready to attack and bite.
Humidity in the air is high. Rain may fall anytime.
The plant is dying due to lack of sunlight and
water. It must be brought out to absorb some
sunlight and it must be watered.

LECTURE 4

The Investigatory Project

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Based on the International guidelines, the parts of science investigatory project could be
summarized into IMRAD-C format (Introduction, Methodology, Results, Analysis and
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Sample of a topic:

Karen noticed some small circular plastic containers with charcoal in the lockers of her teammates. Her
teammates said that those are used to remove bad odor in the locker room. When Karen got home, she
researched on the contents of these so-called “odor removers.” She found out that activated carbon can be
used to absorb bad odor. Karen remembered that charcoal is a form of carbon.

Proposed Topic:
Charcoal as odor Remover in Locker Room

Statement of the Problem:

How does activated carbon remove bad odor in the locker room?

Hypothesis:
Carbon has been known to absorb odor. Inexpensive charcoal is a form of carbon. This may be used as
a cheap substitute to remove bad odor in the locker room.

Answer Attachment 4
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Name : ______________________________ Score: ______________

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UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Write an essay depicting the inappropriate use of science and technology.

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UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Directions: For each item below, specify the independent and dependent variables, as well as control.

1. Squidward loves playing his clarinet and believes it attracts more jellyfish than any other instrument he has
played. In order to test his hypothesis, Squidward played a song on his clarinet for a total of 5 minutes and
counted the number of jellyfish he saw in his front yard. He played the song a total of 3 times on his clarinet
and repeated the experiment using a flute and a guitar. He also recorded the number of jellyfish he observed
when he was not playing an instrument. The results are shown in the chart.

IV: ____________________________________
DV: ___________________________________
CV : ___________________________________

2. Michelle learned from her science class that soil and other minerals on the ground act like water filer that
mechanically cleans and removes impurities from rainwater or runoff. She has an aquarium at home and she
constantly replaces the cloth filter by buying a new one which is expensive. She thought of making a cloth filter
out of an old cloth shirt with a layer of charcoal in the middle and a layer of sand on top.

IV: ____________________________________
DV: ___________________________________
CV : ___________________________________

3. Mabel and her group mates were walking in grass field. When they reached their destination, they noticed
that some of them who were wearing bright-colored shirts had more insect bites on their arms than those
wearing dull-colored shorts. Mabel became curious if this has something to do with the color of the clothes
they were wearing.

IV: ____________________________________
DV: ___________________________________
CV : ___________________________________

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Writing Scientific Problem

1. Frogs make so make so much noise croaking day and night during the rainy season. But when the rainy
season is over, the croaking stops and frogs disappear. Yet the next rainy season, the frogs return.

Problem: ________________________________________________________________________

2. Log ponds are part of the seacoast closest to land. Logs are left floating to soak in saltwater in these log
ponds. According to loggers, soaking the logs in saltwater cures them. Fishermen complain about the ponds.
The log ponds, they say, prevent them from fishing in those areas. They also claim that the logs change the
underwater conditions causing the fish to leave the area.

Problem: ________________________________________________________________________

3. The village herbolario, who uses herbs for treatment of diseases, is not to be laughed at. He helps many
villagers whose illnesses cannot be brought to the attention of a medical doctor for the simple reason that the
villagers cannot afford to pay for the doctor’s services.

Problem: ________________________________________________________________________

4. SpongeBob noticed that his favorite pants were not as clean as they used to be. His friend Sandy told him
that he should try using Clean-O detergent, a new laundry soap she found at Sail-Mart. SpongeBob made sure
to wash one pair of pants in plain water and another pair in water with the Clean-O detergent. After washing
both pairs of pants a total of three times, the pants washed in the Clean-O detergent did not appear to be any
cleaner than the pants washed in plain water

Problem: _______________________________________________________________________

5. Mabel and her group mates were walking in grass field. When they reached their destination, they noticed
that some of them who were wearing bright-colored shirts had more insect bites on their arms than those
wearing dull-colored shorts. Mabel became curious if this has something to do with the color of the clothes
they were wearing.

Problem: _______________________________________________________________________

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SIMPLE PROPOSAL

Read each situation. Then write a proposed topic, statement of the problem and hypothesis.

Situation 1

Black ants are very common in the kitchen where food, ingredients, and condiments are kept. Ella
noticed thought that the black pepper container is always free from black ants.

Proposed topic: __________________________________________________________________________

Statement of the Problem : _______________________________________________________________

Hypothesis: ____________________________________________________________________________

Situation 2:

Mabel read from a book that coconut water is one of the best drinks to hydrate the body. It can also
remove toxins in the body.
While watching an intense basketball game, Mabel noticed that the players often drank energy drinks
during the game. She remembered the information she read about the coconut water. Coconut water is
relatively cheaper than the energy drinks that the athletes drink. She became curious about this.

Proposed topic: __________________________________________________________________________

Statement of the Problem : _______________________________________________________________

Hypothesis: ____________________________________________________________________________

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Name : ______________________________ Score: ______________

Grade/ Section : _______________________ Date: ______________
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MINI TASK: Topic Proposal

Procedure:

1. Propose a good topic to answer scientific problems encountered in everyday situations.

2. Present information, facts or data about your chosen topic based on your simple research on it.
3. Construct a statement of the problem for the topic.
4. Formulate a hypothesis to answer the stated problem.
5. Present the proposed topic using a power point presentation/ recorded video
6. Submit your output via email or in a designated online platform.

References:

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Allas, IM F., et.al (2013). Discover Science 7 K to 12 Edition. Makati City, Philippines: DIWA Learning
SYSTEMS INC., (pp. 7-55)

Espina, A. (2008). Exploring Science and Technology Integrated Science. Makati City, Philippines: DIWA
LEARING SYSTEMS INC., (pp.18-20)

https://pch.district70.org/pdfs/Honors-Biology-Summer-Work-part-2.pdf . Retrieved last May 29,

2020.

https://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/cms/lib5/CA01000508/Centricity/ModuleInstance/9272/spongebob_
controls_and_variables__Short_.pdf. Retrieved last May 31, 2020

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