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This self-learning package will introduce you to the concept of classifying objects and
events based on the observable properties of matter. This will enable you to demonstrate the
skill of classifying objects and events based on observable characteristics which will help you
meet the basic human needs and improve living standards.
Physical properties describe a substance. What words would you use to describe a
table? a chair? the sandwich you ate for snacks? You would probably say something about the
shape, color, and size of each item. Next, you might consider whether it is hard or soft,
smooth, or rough to the touch. Normally, when describing an object, you identify the charac-
teristics of the object that you can observe without changing the identity of the object.
The characteristics of a substance that can be observed without changing the identity
of the substance are called physical properties. In science, observation can include measur-
ing and handling a substance. All of your senses can be used to detect physical properties.
Color, shape, size, texture, volume, and mass are a few of the physical properties you proba-
bly have encountered.
This self-learning package will help you enumerate the different observable properties/

Aim at the Target!

This section will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are expected to
learn.
This self-learning package generally aims to:
SELF-LEARNING PACKAGE IN Classify objects and events according to observable characteristics (SSP_RS7-SPS1-f-7).

RESEARCH 7
Furthermore, it specifically aims to:
To enumerate the different common observable properties/characteristics of
objects and events

CLASSSIFICATION OF Try This!

OBSERVABLE PROPERTIES This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already know about the
lesson to take.
OF MATTER The Kitchen Visitors

1. Observe your kitchen area at home.

Learning Competency:
Classify objects and events according to observ-
able characteristics (SSP_RS7-SPS1-f-7)
Writer: Jean M. Pabalan
2. List at least 10 materials that you have found.
3. Think of the most common observable property used to group them.
4. Then, answer the following questions:
a. Into how many ways can you classify the leaves?
b. What is the basis for each grouping?
c. Make a diagram to show the groupings.
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 Keep This in Mind!
In this portion, a new lesson will be introduced to you in various ways such as an ac-
tivity, a situation, PowerPoint presentations and videos.
Activity
Watch a series of video with the links below .
1. Classifying Objects Based on their Observable Properties
Keep This in Mind!
Objects have other properties in addition to their size, shape, and color. Objects may be
hard or soft, rough or smooth, shiny or dull, flexible or rigid, able to absorb water or have
other properties.
Analysis
Direction: Believing that you have watched and understood the concept in the video. Now
is the time to assess what you have understood about the skill of classifying objects and
events based on observable characteristics. Inside the box is a list of endangered animals in
the Philippines

Warty Pig Philippine eagle Spotted Deer

Link: https://bit.ly/ClassifyingObjects Tamaraw Philippine Duck Tarsier
Whale Shark Tube-nosed fruit bat Tarictic hornbill

1. Group the animals in three ways.

2. What is the basis for each grouping?
3. Make a diagram to show the groupings.
2.

Link: https://bit.ly/ClassifyingObjectsVideo2

Scientists investigate, describe, and try to understand the things around us. For exam-
ple, if scientists are studying a rock, they might start by describing the rock’s size, shape, and
color. They would also try to find out how hard the rock is and whether it is rough or
smooth and shiny or dull. All these words describing what the rock is like being called the
“properties” or “characteristics” of the rock. To further illustrate this concept, show a shell,
leaf, or pine cone and ask students to describe something special that they notice about the
object.
Objects can also be sorted by size, according to whether they are small, medium, or
large. Explain that size is another property of an object. The objects can also be sorted by
shape, according to whether they are a square, triangle, or circle.

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 Keep This in Mind!
Abstraction and Generalization
Now that you have learned about inferencing, this is now the time for you to solidify your
understanding and skill of the topic through the ideas stated below.

· The process of sorting involves grouping objects or events according to their similarities
whereas the process of classifying involves grouping objects or events into pre-determined
Birthday candle Crayon Wax paper Copier paper
groups.
· Scientists investigate, describe, and try to understand the things around us.
· Objects can also be sorted by size, according to whether they are small, medium, or large.
· Objects have other properties in addition to their size, shape, and color. Objects may be
hard or soft, rough or smooth, shiny or dull, flexible or rigid, able to absorb water or have
other properties.
· These are the skills related to classifying: Making Connections, Observing, Comparing &
Contrasting, Analyzing & Interpreting

Application Construction
Plastic spoon Plastic ruler
This section provides an activity that will help you transfer your new knowledge or skill in paper
real-life situations or concerns.
Group the different objects based on their characteristics. Plastic sheet
(from plastic bag)
A question to investigate: Can you place different objects into groups based on their
observable properties? For the materials (proceed to the next page).

Popsicle stick Pencil Aluminum foil Paper Clip

Rubber band Eraser

Photo credits: See References

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 Reflect Assess Your Learning

This section will help you to think carefully and what the idea means for you and
your ongoing progress as a learner.
Reflect on this!
“For every minute spent classifying, an hour is earned.”
This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency .
For your check up quiz, group the objects in the game found in the link below. Have fun
and group them correctly.

Link: https://wordwall.net/resource/2300193/activity-2-group-object
Reinforcement & Enrichment

You have learned that you can classify objects and events based on their observable proper-
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