Grade 7 Week No.

5 – April 15, 19-22 & 26, 2021 (6 Days)

Name: ________________________________________________ Research Teacher: ______________________________________

Grade & Section: _______________________________________ Date Submitted: _________________________________________

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QUARTER 3
Time allotment: 4 hours/week Let us make learning research fun and exciting! ☺
What you need to learn?
In this lesson, you will learn how to differentiate tables, graphs, and charts
and identify their uses, construct and cite the importance of using appropriate
graphical presentation tools in organizing and presenting data.

LESSON: ORGANIZING DATA

LESSON STEPS
LEARNING TASK 1. WHAT IS IT AGAIN?!
Read and study the paragraph then answer the questions below.

1 As part of Tim’s research project, he performed an experiment to determine the pH level of common
household substances using a pH meter. To get a valid result, he performed three trials per substance.
The first substance he used is the lemon juice wherein he recorded a pH level of 2.4, 2.0 and 2.2 for
the 3 trials. The second one is baking soda with a pH level of 8.4, 8.3 and 8.7. The last substance is an
orange juice with a pH level of 3.5, 4.0 and 3.4. The average pH level of the three substances is 2.2,
8.5 and 3.6, respectively.

Questions:
1. What does the paragraph tell us? ______________________________________________
2. Is it easy for you to compare and summarize the values presented in the paragraph?
How do you say so? ________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. What do you suggest on how we can better present data instead of stating them in paragraphs?
_________________________________________________________________________

LEARNING TASK 2: I KNOW IT!

Graphing is an important procedure used by scientist to display the data that is collected
during a controlled experiment and utilizes the power of visual display to communicate information
efficiently, while avoiding confusion. In this activity, let us identify the different types of graphical
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data presentation tools by unscrambling the letters in each number.
CLUE ANSWER DESCRIPTION
1. A type of graph that shows a quantitative comparison
GRABRHAP between ordered pairs, using a series of columns (bars)
to display data. (Graph for comparison and ranking)

A graph that uses points connected by lines to show how

2.
ERGPLINHA something changes in value (as time goes by, or as
something else happens). (Graph for trend-over-time)

3.
PICAHRTE A chart used to show parts-to-whole comparison.

4. A type of graphic organizer used to display data in rows

AALDBTETA and columns

5. A line drawing made for mathematical or scientific

DRAIGAM purposes

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 3 LEARNING TASK 3: IN THE TABLE!
Read the guidelines and create a data table by filling in the necessary information
in the layout below. Use the values in Learning Task 1.

Guidelines for Constructing a Data Table

1. Make a table of vertical columns for the variables. Record the independent variable (IV) in the first
column, the dependent variable (DV) in the second; reserve the third for any derived quantity (average
or percentage).
2. Now subdivide and label the DV column to provide space for each of the trials.
3. Record the IV, then the data (DV) results that correspond to the level of each IV.
4. Calculate the derived quantities (average or percentage) and enter the values into the table.
5. Clearly state the purpose of the experiment by making a title (example: The IV on DV or The effect of
____ (IV) on ______ (DV), whichever seems appropriate.

(Title)

Question: How would you compare data presentation in Learning Task 3 vs Learning Task 1?

*Please see attached rubric on how this activity will be given score.

LET’S GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT GRAPHS!

Read the information presented below.
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Researchers and scientists collect, record and present data in many formats like tables, notes,
graphs, or diagrams, depending on the type of their investigation. It is necessary to organize data for
interpretation and conclusion.
TYPES OF BAR GRAPH
➢ Vertical bar graphs are best used when comparing values in a time series data or when the magnitude is
emphasized rather than the movement of a time series.
➢ Horizontal bar graphs are best used when using categorical data with long labels for a specific period of
time

PARTS OF A GRAPH:
Title: Summarizes information being represented in ANY graph.

Independent Variable: The variable that is controlled by the experimenter, such as, time, dates, depth, and
temperature. This is placed on the X axis.

Dependent Variable: The variable that is directly affected by the I.V. It is the result of what happens as time,
dates, depth and temperature are changed. This is placed on the Y axis.

Scales for each Variable: In constructing a graph, one needs to know where to plot the points representing
the data. To do this a scale must be employed to include all the data points. This must also take up a
conservative amount of space. It is not suggested to have a run-on scale making the graph too hard to manage.
The scales should start with 0 and climb in intervals such as, multiples of 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, etc…the scale of
numbers will be determined by your data values.

Legend: A short descriptive narrative concerning the graph’s data. It should be short and concise and placed
under the graph.

*Both bar and line graphs have an “X” axis (horizontal) and a “Y” axis (vertical).

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5 LEARNING TASK 4: BARS AND LINES
Graph the following set of information. Label and number the x and y-axis appropriately
and give your graph appropriate title. Do this on a graphing paper or by using an
application software. Attach your output upon submission of this worksheet.
A. BAR graph B. LINE graph

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Questions:
1. What is the independent Variable?
________________________________
2. What is the dependent variable?
________________________________
3. What is an appropriate title for the
graph?
________________________________
4. What is the average number of deer per
month? _________________________
*Please see attached rubric on how this activity will be given score.
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Questions:
1. What is the independent Variable?
________________________________
2. What is the dependent variable?
________________________________
3. What is an appropriate title for the
graph?
________________________________

LEARNING TASK 5: SLICE THAT PIE!

PIE CHART is the most popular yet most misused chart. It is also best used when the
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proportion (or percentage) holds more importance with respect to the total. It is
applicable for data sorted into categories for a specific period of time.

Guidelines for Constructing a Pie Chart

1. Visualize no more than five categories.
2. Order slices correctly. Place largest slice in 12 o’clock
position then arrange the order in a clockwise manner.
3. Make sure all slice sizes add up to 100%
4. Do not use multiple pie charts for comparison.
5. Do not use 3-D pie charts.
6. Add a legend for each color and a very short description
of what the pie chart is all about.
Sample of a pie chart

DO THIS!
Read the guidelines and create a pie chart using the given data. You may
draw your pie chart here or you may use Microsoft or other applications. Attach
your output upon submission of this worksheet.

Tim conducted a study involving the 1000

animals living in a zoological park. Below is the
number of creatures per category:

*Please see attached rubric on how this activity will be given score.

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 SELF - ASSESSMENT
7 Choose the letter of the best answer.

Student Attendance
3. Based on the
table how many
were present in
class on Monday?

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A. 0 C. 2
B. 1 D. 3

4. Choose the graph that best fits with this

statement: "This car has excellent acceleration".

1. Which summer camp has the least sign-ups?

A. band. C. drama
B. cheerleading D. math
2. Based on the graph above, which is the 5. If you surveyed 500 students
dependent variable? and this was the result, how
A. summer camps many liked Math?
B. number of sign-ups A. 150 C. 100
C. Summer Camp Sign-Ups B. 125 D. 75
D. none of these

1. I learned that ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
2. I realized that _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

RUBRIC FOR LEARNING TASKS 3, 4 AND 5

References
Collecting and organizing data. (n.d.). Coastal Roots. Retrieved March 19, 2021, from
https://lacoast.gov/new/Ed/Curriculum/CR_CollectingOrganizingData.pdf
Data visualization 101: Best practices for pie charts and bar graphs. (2020, November 5). Act-On. https://act-
on.com/blog/data-visualization-101-how-to-make-better-pie-charts-and-bar-graphs/
Guidelines for making a data table. (n.d.). SEDL | Afterschool Training Toolkit. Retrieved March 19, 2021, from
https://sedl.org/afterschool/toolkits/science/pdf/ast_sci_data_tables_guidelines.pdf
IB Chemistry I Summer assignment graphing and analyzing scientific data. (n.d.). Liberty Union High School District.
Retrieved March 19, 2021, from
https://ca01001129.schoolwires.net/cms/lib/CA01001129/Centricity/Domain/1288/H.Graphing%20activity.pdf
Scientific investigation and reasoning - data organization | Texas Gateway. (n.d.). Texas Gateway. Retrieved March 19,
2021, from https://www.texasgateway.org/resource/scientific-investigation-and-reasoning-data-organization

Prepared by:
ARON G. TATLONGHARI
Dayap National High School
Teacher I

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