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SCIENCE
First Quarter – Module 1A
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION:
Introduction to Scientific
Investigation

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Science – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
First Quarter – Module 1: Introduction to Scientific Investigation
First Edition, 2020
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SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION:
Introduction to Scientific
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 Introductory Message
For the Learner
Welcome to an enjoyable learning adventure through Alternative Delivery
Mode (ADM) Module as we capture another journey to the world of Science 7.

Have you ever wondered how scientists discover their scientific

breakthroughs? Will it be possible for a Grade 7 learner like you to do science the
way your favorite scientist did? No need to worry, boys and girls! In this module, we
will learn to do exciting and fun-filled investigation through the scientific method.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will enable to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills you are
expected to learn in the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already knew about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief review to help you connect the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson is introduced to

you in many ways in a form of story, song,
poem, problem opener, activity or situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More There are self learning activities for

independent practice to measure your
understanding and skills of the topic. You may
check the answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill

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 into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use your Science activity notebook in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and is checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

What I Need to Know ……………………………………………………..... 1

What I Know ……………………………………………………….. 2
What’s In ……………………………………………………….. 3
What’s New ……………………………………………………….. 4
What is It ……………………………………………………….. 5
Steps in Scientific Method ………………………………………….. 5
What’s More ………………………………………………………... 9
What I Have Learned ……………………………………………………… 10
What Can I Do ………………………………………………………. 11
Assessment ……………………………………………………….. 12
Additional Activities ……………………………………………………….. 13
Answer Key ……………………………………………………….. 14
References ……………………………………………………….. 15

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 What I Need to Know

Investigation is the heart of science. It is the way scientists do research.

Scientific investigation is a way to find answers to a question that will produce
evidences that help you answer questions and solve problems. When the evidence
cannot provide answers or solutions then it may lead to new questions or problems
for investigation. As more knowledge are discovered, science advances.

Researchers investigate the world in so many ways. In different fields of

science, they may use different methods and be guided by different theories and
hypotheses but most of them generally follow the steps in a Scientific Investigation.

After going through this module, you are expected to describe the components of
a scientific investigation (S7MT-Ia-1).

Specifically, you are also expected to:

1. identify the steps in scientific method.

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand the process of Scientific Investigation. The scope of this module allows
you to use different learning situations. You need to be patient in doing your tasks.
Follow the directions in the activities and answer the given test and exercises
properly.

What I Know

Matching Type.
Directions: Match the following terms in Column A with the correct definition in
Column B. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in your
Science notebook.
Column A
_____ 1. Hypothesis
_____ 2. Control
_____ 3. Investigation
_____ 4. Dependent Variable
_____ 5. Experiment
_____ 6. Conclusion
_____ 7. Data
_____ 8. Communicate
_____ 9. Observation
_____ 10. Independent Variable
_____ 11. Interpret
_____ 12. Variable
_____ 13. Record
_____ 14. Question
_____ 15. Procedure
Column B
A. A conclusion based from evidence and
reasoning
B. A formal inquiry or systematic study
C. A judgment based on the results of an
experiment
D. A sequence of steps involved in performing
experiment
E. A temporary solution to a problem
F. Any information that is gathered with the
use of senses
G. Can change or influence the result of the
experiment
H. Observations & measurements recorded
I. Organized process to test a hypothesis
J. Sharing the results to get helpful
feedback
K. The inquiry or problem relating to a topic
L. The factor that is manipulated during an
experiment
M. The response that is measured in an
experiment
N. To interpret or give meaning
O. To write accurate information about what
occurs during experiment
P. Used to show that the result of an experiment is
really due
 Lesson

1 Introduction to Scientific Investigation

What is Scientific Investigation?

Scientific Investigation is the way in which scientists and researchers use a

systematic process to answer questions about the world around us. It is a way of
finding the answer to a question using the carefully arranged steps. In other words,
the scientific method is a systematic process that involves measurable observations
to formulate, test or modify and prove a hypothesis.

What’s In

Activity 1: Arrange Me!

Below are steps in scientific investigation, arrange the following steps in the
proper order. Write numbers 1-7 (1 being the first step and 7 as the last step). Write
your answers in your Science activity notebook.

______________ a. Find out the problem

____________ b. Observe and record
____________ c. Make a hypothesis/ temporary solution or answer
____________ d. Communicate the result
____________ e. Identify the problem
____________ f. Arrive at a conclusion/ making of general statement
____________ g. Test the hypothesis
 What’s New

Activity 2: Vocabulary Match!

Directions: Match the vocabulary words in the box to their definitions below. Write
the letter of your answer in your Science activity notebook.

VOCABULARY

A. Scientific Method E. Ethical I. Observe

B. Questions F. Variable J. Record
C. Experiment G. Hypothesis K. Conclusion
D. Research H. Procedure L. Interpret

1. To explain or give meaning

2. Factor to be considered during an experiment.
3. Something that can change or influence the results of an experiment.
4. The inquiry or problem relating to a topic that can be answered by conducting an
experiment.
5. A method of doing investigation that include the steps such as identifying a
problem, gathering data, forming a hypothesis, testing a hypothesis, and drawing
a conclusion.
6. Following the rules of being fair and honest.
7. An educated guess or a temporary answer.
8. To conduct an investigation into current information about something.
9. A test or trial performed in order to proved the temporary answer of the identified
problem.
10. The general statement/s made by an investigator based on the results of the
experiment.
 What is It

Steps in Scientific Method

Scientists are, by nature, keen observers that is why they can easily perceive
areas where problems exist. Having identified the problem, scientist undertakes a
carefully planned investigation following a systematic and logical approach using
steps in scientific method. The figure below shows the steps in Scientific
Investigation.

Figure 1. Steps in Scientific Investigation

1. Identifying Problems – The first step in
scientific investigations is to
identify a problem in a given
situation. This problem comes when
a researcher is curious or
interested about something
he/she has observed in the
environment.

2. Making Observations – The process of science starts

with an observation within the surrounding of a
researcher. In this step, the scientist will research and
make observations regarding the problem.

3. Forming
a

Hypothesis – In this step, you will give

temporary solutions to the identified problem.

4. Testing the Hypothesis/ Experiment – The next

scientific step you are going to is to test your
 hypothesis. Some hypothesis may be tested simply by further
observations or take an elaborate and tedious process as in the
experiment.

5. Organize and Analyze Data - After performing an

experiment and collecting data, one
must analyze the data. Research
experiments usually analyzed data
with statistical software in order to
determine the relationships among the data
gathered. In the case of a simpler
experiment, one would look at the
data and see how they show a
relationship.

6. Draw Conclusions – The next step of scientific

investigation is to form a conclusion. If the data
support the hypothesis, then the hypothesis is
correct and may be the explanation for the
phenomena. If
the data do not support the hypothesis, then more
observations must
be made, a new
hypothesis is
formed, and the
scientific investigation is used all over again.

7. Communicate Results - When a

conclusion is drawn, the research can be
presented to others to inform them of
the findings and receive input about
the validity of the conclusion drawn
from the research.
 What’s More

Activity 3: Fill in the Blanks

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the vocabulary list
inside the box. Write your answers in your Science activity notebook.

scientific method: a method of doing research that includes the steps

of identifying problem, gathering data, forming a hypothesis,
testing a hypothesis, and drawing a conclusion
question: the inquiry or problem relating to a topic that can be
answered by conducting an experiment
experiment: a test or trial performed in order to discover something
hypothesis: an educated guess or reasonable assumption
procedure: a sequence of steps involved in performing an experiment
observe: to notice what occurs during an experiment
record: to write accurate information about what occurs during an
experiment
interpret: to explain or give meaning to
conclusion: the result or outcome of something
variable: something that can change or influence the results of an
experiment
ethical: following the rules of being fair and honest
research: to conduct and investigate into current information about
something

The _________________ method is one way that people think about and
solve questions or problems. When you begin your experiment, it is important to
state a problem or _________________ that you would like to find an answer to. It is
important to look up or _________________ up-to-date information about your topic
before you conduct any experiments. A(n) _________________ is a possible
explanation about something.
To conduct a(n) _________________ is a good way to discover something
new about science. Be sure to write down each step or _________________ in the
correct order before you start your science experiment. When you conduct an
experiment and you deliberately change one thing, you are introducing a(n)
_________________. It is critical to watch or _________________ what is
happening with every step of your experiment. After you conduct your experiment, a
valuable step is to write down or _________________ what happened. When you
explain what happened in your experiment, you _________________ the results.
Sharing true information about the outcome of your experiment is an example of
_________________ behavior. After an experiment, it is important to write down
your _________________ or summary of what you learned.

What I Have Learned

Given the situations below, choose the letter that corresponds to your answer
and write an essay about what is ask in number two (2). Write your answers in your
Science activity notebook.

1. The mother of John wanted to find out the effect of organic fertilizer in the
growth of pechay plant. What are the steps she is going to follow in order to
find out the effect on the growth?
a. conduct an experiment, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion,
record data
b. form a hypothesis, record data, conduct an experiment, make a
conclusion
c. form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, record data, make a
conclusion
d. record data, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, conduct an
experiment
 2. How do steps in scientific method help in solving problems?

What I Can Do

Activity 4. Identify and Arrange Me!

Directions: Identify what step is being illustrated in each picture and arrange
the following pictures using numbers 1-5 (1 being the first step and 5 being the
last step). Write your answers in your Science notebook.

.
a. .
Photo Credits: Rizza Mae L. Serino

____________
_____________

_________________________ _________________________

c. d.
____________ _____________

_________________________ _________________________
e. f.
Photo Credits: Rizza Mae L. Serino

____________ _____________

_________________________ _________________________

EXCELLENT! You are now done with all the

activities in Module 1A. Ready for the Assessment?
 Assessment

Directions: Now that you are finished accomplishing this module, let us check your
understanding about the lesson presented in this module. Each sentence below
describes a step of the scientific method. Match each sentence with a step of the
scientific method listed below. Write the letter of your answers in your Science
activity notebook.
A. Draw conclusions C. Recognize a problem
B. Form a hypothesis D. Test the hypothesis/ Experiment

_______ 1. RJ Lou grew mongo seeds in ten (10) pots. She divided the pots into two
(2) groups, the five (5) pots exposed to sunlight and the rest five (5) pots
inside their house.
_______ 2. Krizha used a survey to determine how many of her classmates were
left-handed and how many were right-handed.
_______ 3. Jose wanted to find out the effect of commercial fertilizer from organic
fertilizer in the growth of tomato.
_______ 4. Vincent saw bats catching insects after dark. He asked, “How do bats
find the insects in the dark?”
_______ 5. Mar wondered if dyes could be taken out of plant leaves, flowers, and
stems.
_______ 6. Florence soaked six different kinds of seeds in water for 24 hours. Then
she planted the seeds in soil at a depth of 1 cm. She used the same
amount of water, light, and heat for each kind of seed.
_______ 7. Celso read about growing plants in water. He wanted to determine how
plants could grow without soil.
_______ 8. Jade said, “If I grow five seedlings under the sun, I think the plants will
grow slower than the five plants grown inside the house.”
_______ 9. Maria’s experiment proved that earthworms move away from
light.
_______ 10. Neil said, “If fertilizer affect the growth of pechay plant, it might affect
the growth of cactus.”
_______ 11. If the temperature changes then the amount of bread mold will change.
_______ 12. Jaime wanted to find out the eating habits of dog.
_______ 13. Aldrin put different fertilizers on pechay plants to see what fertilizer
allows the pechay plant to grow faster.
_______ 14. Plants placed in direct sunlight grow faster than plants which are kept
with no sunlight.
_______ 15. Sarah wanted to find out if the amount of rain has an effect on the
growth of cactus.

Additional Activities
 Study carefully the picture below. Observe and identify problems that can be
found in the picture. Write your observations and problems identified in your Science
activity notebook.

Photo
Credits:
Rizza
Mae L.
Serino

Congratulations! You have successfully completed Module 1A. I hope you

learn something.

Answer Key
 References

Books
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Mapa, et al. "Scientific Method." In Chemistry Textbook - Science and

Technology, by Mapa et al, 7-10. SD Publications, 2001.

Morano, et al. "Scientific Method." In Fundamentals of Biology I, 12-15. Lomar

Publishing, 2011.

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investigation-definition-steps-examples.html (accessed May 25, 2020).

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for-middle-school/section/2.1/ (accessed May 26, 2020).

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Gozon, E. D. "Sceintific Investigation." Cross-Specialization of Grades 7 to 10

Science Teachers on their Non-Major Science Subjects. Department of
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Learning Resources Portal. 2016. https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/7121

(accessed May 24, 2020).

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Workforce Institute. 2014. https://workforceinstitute.org/scientific-method-isnt-

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