UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SCIENCE LEARNING AREA

Academic Year 2021 – 2022

UST Junior High School:

Committed to Truth;
FIRST QUARTER
GRADE 9 SCIENCE
Class No./ Year and Section: Score:
Name of
Student Date:

Name of Teacher:

RUBRICS FOR THE VIRTUAL EXPERIMENT REPORT

Component 3 2
The purpose of the virtual
Objective experiment is clearly identified and
stated.
Hypothesized relationship between
the variables and the predicted
Hypothesis results is clear and reasonable based
on what has been studied and the
information collected.
All independent and dependent
Variables
variables were correctly identified.
Data was presented in an orderly
Data and
manner that accurately reflects the
Results
results of the experiment.
Guide
Questions All guide questions embedded in the
in the procedure were correctly answered.
Procedure
Data are analyzed in ways that best
Data
facilitate understanding and
Analysis
interpretation.
Conclusion includes a summary of
the experiment, whether the findings
Conclusion supported the hypothesis, possible
sources of error, and what was
learned from the experiment
The purpose of the virtual
experiment is partially identified –
vague.
Hypothesized relationship between
the variables and the predicted
results is reasonable based on
general knowledge and observations
1 – 2 dependent/independent
variables were incorrectly identified.
Data was presented in a manner that
probably represents the results of the
experiment.
There were two to four mistakes in
the answers to the guide questions
embedded in the procedure.
Data are analyzed in ways (charts,
that can be understood and
interpreted, although not as clearly
as they might be. 
Conclusion includes a general
overview of the experiment and what
was learned from the experiment;
“something is missing”
1 Score
The purpose of the virtual
experiment is erroneous or
irrelevant.
Hypothesized relationship between
the variables and the predicted
results has been stated, but appears
to be based on flawed logic.
3 or more dependent/independent
variables were incorrectly identified.
Data was presented in an incomplete,
haphazard manner.
Five or more answers to the guide
questions embedded in the procedure
were incorrect.
Data are analyzed in ways that are
very unclear. 
Conclusion shows little effort and
reflection; “a lot is missing”

NOTE: The contents of this virtual experiment report can be accomplished as typed or handwritten. Strictly put
all your answers in the boxes allotted. After completing the different components of the report, convert the file
to PDF (for the typed written output) or scan/take a picture of the paper (for handwritten), then attach it to the
submission link in the Cloud Campus.

VIRTUAL EXPERIMENT NO. 1.1

STATES OF MATTER
I. OBJECTIVES: Point/s:

At the end of the experiment, we would be able to:

1.

2.

3.

II. HYPOTHESES: Point/s:

1.
 2.

3.

III. VARIABLES: (if applicable) Point/s:

Independent Dependent Control/Constant

IV. PROCEDURE AND OBSERVATIONS: Point/s:

Go to: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter

Part 1: Have a Prediction About the States of Matter

Before starting the lab, predict the particle arrangement and movement of the samples. Record your predictions
as DRAWING in the chart below.

Solid Liquid Gas

Model of particle
arrangement and
movement

Write a
description of the
particle
arrangement and
movement.

Part 2: Investigating States of Matter

1. Click on States

2. Click on the thermometer and change it to Celsius.

3. Click on neon in the black box

4. Click on the solid, liquid and gas buttons to and determine if neon can
form a solid, liquid and a gas and the temperatures required for the change.

5. Repeat the process for argon, oxygen and water.

Can it form a solid? If so, Can it form a liquid? If so, Can it form a gas? If so, what
Substance what temperature is needed what temperature is needed temperature is needed for it to
for it to form a solid? for it to form a liquid? form a gas?

Neon

Argon

Oxygen

Water
Part 3: Investigating Phase Changes

1. Click on the phase change icon at the bottom of the screen

2. Click on the thermometer and change it to Celsius.

3. Experiment the effects of increasing and decreasing the temperature of neon, argon, oxygen and water by
moving the lever on the bucket

4. Change neon, argon, oxygen and water from a solid to a liquid to a gas.

a. What did you have to do to change

the samples from a solid to a liquid
and then into a gas?
b. What happened to the temperature as
you changed the samples from a
solid to a liquid to a gas?
c. What happened to the pressure as
you changed the samples from a
solid to a liquid to a gas?

5. Change neon, argon, oxygen and water from a gas to a liquid to a solid.

a. What did you have to do to change

the samples from a gas to a liquid
and then into a solid?
b. What happened to the temperature as
you changed the samples from a gas
to a liquid to a solid?
c. What happened to the pressure as
you changed the samples from a gas
to a liquid to a solid?

III. ANALYSIS: Point/s:

FOR PART 2
Analyze the existence of the different states of matter in the given temperature . Use the different samples in the
virtual experiment as part of your analysis.

FOR PART 3
Analyze how the addition of thermal energy (heat) to matter affects its particles.

X. CONCLUSION: Point/s: