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I. Introduction
How can a scientist explain the things that happen around us? Why is it
important to acquire the right attitude in doing an investigation? How can we
solve problems in a scientific way? When do scientific methods become
valuable? These are some of the questions that you are going to find answers in
this lesson.
III. Objectives:
At the end of this learning activity, you are expected to:
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b. identify the components of scientific investigation;
c. conduct simple investigation following the steps in scientific
method; and
d. recognize the importance of scientific values in decision-making
and problem solving in daily life.
IV. Discussion
In Science, students and teachers sing a Science Song to review lessons.
So, let us start the lesson by singing the “Scientific Method Song”.
“Sistemang Harana”
(to the tune of “Harana” of Parokya ni Edgar)
Sa Siyensya, may Sistema
Sa paglutas ng problema
Dapat tukuyin kung ano itong
Mga problemang nakagulo
Identification ang tawag sa phase na ito.
Fomulate hypothesis
Generate ka ng list
Sunud-sunod subukin
Itesting, observing
At sa bawat trial nito
Tignan mo ang epekto
Kung iyan nga ang dahilan
O cause nito
Conclusion, Recommendation ang Direksiyon.
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The Scientific Method
3. Development of a hypothesis
⮚ Hypothesis is a guess made according to the background
information that has been gathered. However, it is not just a
simple guess to your problem. Instead, the hypothesis is an
educated or scientific guess. An important aspect of the hypothesis
is that it should answer the original question, and it should be
testable.
5. Collecting data
⮚ Any pieces of information that you collect regarding the experiment
are called DATA. Data can be quantitative or qualitative. Data
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must be organized. It can be presented into charts, tables, or
graphs.
6. Draw conclusions from your data
⮚ Here, it is stated directly whether the hypothesis is accepted or
rejected. If the hypothesis is accepted, it should be repeated, since
one of the basic foundations of the scientific method is that it is
repeatable. The more an experiment is repeated, the more valid the
results are.
Scientific Method
Problem
Observation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Data
Conclusion
Communicate
the result
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Scientific method is a powerful tool for problem solving. But how do we
apply it in our daily lives? How can we be more efficient in solving our
problems?
We have all used scientific method in our lives in one form or the other.
To apply this method, we need to be calm in order to think logically and with
composure.
Example:
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V. Activities
General Directions: Write all your answer in an activity notebook.
A. “Step-up”
Directions: Match the statements in Column A that correspond to the
given steps in Scientific Method in Column B. Write the letter of the
correct answer.
A B
1. After an experiment, Edwin accepts his
hypothesis that an increase in the amount OBSERVATION
of fertilizer dissolved in water will mean an
increase in the basicity of the solution. PROBLEM
INTERPRETING
2. Andy would like to help his dad repair
their car which is running poorly. He DATA
suggests that if they change the oil of the COMMUNICATING
car then it will function properly.
THE RESULT
3. After presenting the experimental results HYPOTHESIS
in table and graphs, Alex interpreted that
when the mass of the moving object is kept CONCLUSION
constant, the acceleration of a moving EXPERIMENT
object increases when the applied force
increases.
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7. To identify which combination of mineral
oil and “tanglad” extract will give the most
soothing effect in massage, Caroline
prepare 25%, 50%, 75% “tanglad” liniment
mixture.
B. “Let’s Hypothesize”
Directions: Study the picture. Identify the problem and make your own
hypothesis based on the problem.
Problem:
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Hypothesis:
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Problem:
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Hypothesis:
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Problem:
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Hypothesis:
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Problem:
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Hypothesis:
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Problem:
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Hypothesis:
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C. “Observation vs. Inference”
Directions: Classify the following as Observations or Inferences. Put
check (√) on the column of the correct answer.
Example:
Statement Observation Inference
The clouds are dark. √
It is going to rain. √
D. “Am I Qualified?”
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Direction: Supply the bubble map by examining your own attitudes and
values based on the desirable scientific attitudes and values of a scientist.
Attitudes Values
E. ” Let’s Investigate”
Directions: Make your own simple investigation following the step in the
scientific method.
PROBLEM
OBSERVATION
HYPOTHESIS
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EXPERIMENT
DATA
CONCLUSION
COMMUNICATE
THE RESULT
VI. Assessment
A. Directions: Choose the letter of the
correct answer.
1. Dr. Jose Belo invented an airplane whose engine uses alcohol as fuel,
which of the following attitudes does this Filipino scientist have?
a. Creativity b. Honesty c. Hard work d. Perseverance
3. Leonardo gave his tentative answer to the problem. Why is there a need
to give hypothesis as part of the procedures in the scientific method?
a. It is the answer to the problem
b. It is the source of data
c. It must agree with the data
d. It has to be accepted or denied
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4. “A/n _______________ is what you know because your senses tells you
so.”
a. Observation b. Inference c. Hypothesis d. Attitude
B
A
1. Presentation of the result of the scientific
investigation especially in the presence of OBSERVATION
experts. PROBLEM
2. Here, it stated directly whether the INTERPRETING DATA
hypothesis is accepted or rejected. COMMUNICATING
3. This may be quantitative (numbers) or THE RESULT
qualitative. Must be organized. HYPOTHESIS
4. The results will either support or CONCLUSION
disprove the hypothesis. EXPERIMENT
5. A scientific guess which is made SCIENTIFIC METHOD
according to the background information SCIENTIFIC VALUES
that has been gathered.
INFERENCE
6. Data gathered through the use of five
senses and collecting information about the
VII. question. This will help in making a Reflection
hypothesis. Directions: Answer
7. It is an interpretation of an observation. the following
questions:
8. In this step, the researcher decides what
is that he wants to study.
1. What is Scientific
9. It is a procedure consisting of a series of Method?
steps with the goal of problem-solving and
information-gathering.
10. Appreciating the balance of nature and
the contribution of science and technology.
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VIII. References
Learning Module Science G7. Makati City. Private Education
Assistance Committee. 2017.
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Prepared by:
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