Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
San Fernando City
La Union

ACTIVITY SHEETS IN SCIENCE 7

QUARTER 1, WEEK 1

MELC: Describe the components of a scientific investigation

 K to 12 BEC CG: S7MT-Ia-1

Objectives:
1. Identify the different steps in a scientific investigation/method.
2. Perform step by step the scientific investigation.
3. Solve problem/s at home using the scientific investigation.

Prepared by:

JAY G. QUILON
Teacher I
Name: Date:_____________

Grade/Section:

Score:____________

Title of the Activity: Assessing Basic Process (Observing, Measuring and

Inferring)

Most Essential Learning Competency: Describe the components of a scientific

method
K to 12 BEC CG: S7MT-Ia-1

Directions: Read and understand the procedures. Ask for assistance from
your family if necessary. (Simple activities)

I. Assessing Basic Processes: Observing

Procedures:
1. Go to one of the plants within the vicinity of you house
2. Prepare questions before observing the plant; and
3. Gather as much information as you can about the plants using all senses
except taste. (Caution: Tasting any unknown substance is dangerous:
Never taste anything unless you are absolutely sure that there is no danger
involved).
4. write your data in the table below:
Observation Senses
(Example: The plant is small.) Sight

Note: Observing means (a) becoming aware of an object or event by using any
of the 5 senses to identify properties, and (b) using one or more of the five
senses to gather or collect information about objects and phenomena or events.
Its purpose is to learn about the world around us. The information we gain leads
to further investigation or use of other processes such as inferring,
communicating, predicting, measuring and classifying.
 II. Assessing Basic Processes: Measuring
Procedures:
1. Study the properties of the objects below; and
2. Determine which of the units of measurement – meters, liters or kilograms
– is applicable to the object.
Objects Unit of measurement
1. The mass of a bottle of mineral water
2. The height of a blackboard
3. The volume of any liquid that can fill half of an
ordinary glass
4. The length of your room.

Note: Measuring and using numbers have something to do with (a) comparing
objects to arbitrary units that may or may not be standardized- a skill essential
to most investigations, and (b) applying mathematical rules or formulas to
calculate quantities or determine relationships among basic measurements
(using numbers). The main purpose is to make observation more precise. This
can be used to communicate effectively to others.

III. Assessing Basic Processes: Inferring

Procedures:
1. Study the table below; and
2. Determine the reason(s)/condition(s) in each of the following observations:
Observations Reason(s)/Condition(s)
There is a spot in the backyard where
malunggay plant does not grow.
The book is not as thick as expected.
The ground is wet.
The fish are floating on the water of the
aquarium.
The floor is not bright and shiny.

Note: Inferring means making an early conclusion based on certain

observations. We can have a better appreciation of our environment when we
are able to interpret and explain things around us.
Name: Date:_____________

Grade/Section:

Score:____________

Title of the Activity: The Scientific Method

Most Essential Learning Competency: Describe the components of a scientific

method
K to 12 BEC CG: S7MT-Ia-1

Directions: Read and understand the procedures. Ask for assistance from
your family if necessary. (Moderate activities)

I. Making an observation
Procedure:
1. Write an observation about the following pictures below:

Pictures Observations
1. A sheet of paper

2. A ball
3. Dried leaves

II. Asking/Forming a question

Procedure:
1. Based on your observations on the different pictures, form a
question starting with the word “How” or “Why”.

Pictures Questions
1. A sheet of paper

2. A ball

3. Dried leaves

III. Making observation and forming questions.

Procedures:
1. Look around the vicinity of your house; and
2. Make your observations and form questions about your
observations.
 Observations Questions
1.

2.

3.