AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT 2-3

2nd Quarter

Name: Grade: Nine Score: /30

Project Name: Subject: Date of Submission:

Investigatory Project Science 9
Methodology November 17, 2023
Submission of Methodology

November 29,30 and

December 1
Experiment Days

I. INTRODUCTION

Research methodology is the specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, process,

and analyze information about a topic. In a research paper, the methodology section allows the

reader to critically evaluate a study’s overall validity and reliability.

The methodology section answers two main questions: How was the data collected or generated?

How was it analyzed?

It is the practical “how” of any given piece of research. More specifically, it’s about how a

researcher systematically designs a study to ensure valid and reliable results that address the

research aims and objectives.

This quarter, you will design your experiment by accomplishing the methodology.
II. OBJECTIVES

Science
Apply the scientific method in performing the research
Design and conduct experiments

III. ESSENTIAL SKILLS

A. Strand Skills: Understanding scientific explanations, generating scientific evidence, reflecting

on scientific knowledge

B. Transdisciplinary Skills: Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Synthesis, Research Skills,

Collaborative Skills

C. Technological Skills: Word Processing Skills

IV. OVERVIEW OF THE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT

Investigatory Project
Writing methodology
Applying the scientific method

V. CRITERIA

Investigatory Project
Scientific Thought
- The student chose the correct research design.
- The student was able to demonstrate an understanding of research and can
8 pts.
successfully design, report, and evaluate investigations in science.
- The student was able to formulate a clear research design and was able to
systematically plan for the procedures to follow to conduct the experiment.
Science Process Skills
- The student was able to properly display the science process skills essential
in conducting the experiment such as observing, inferring, measuring,
classifying, controlling variables, and predicting.
15 pts.
- The student was able to achieve the desired outcome.
- Time is well spent during the experiment days.
- The materials needed are complete.
- Evidence of experimentation is provided.
Contribution
- The student was able to share pertinent insights and show a positive attitude
7 pts.
during collaborative group activities.
- The student willingly volunteered his time, resources, and knowledge to
achieve the goal of the group.

VI. SPECIFICATION OF TASKS

A. Methodology

Research Design
Research design is a blueprint of a scientific study. It includes research methodologies,
tools, and techniques to conduct the research. It helps to identify and address the
problem that may rise during the process of research and analysis.
Access the link below to further know about the research design.
❖ Research Design: Defining Your Research Aims and Approach | Scribbr 🎓 -
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❖ How to Create a Strong Research Design: 2-minute Summary | Scribbr 🎓 -
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❖ Research Design: Choosing a Type of Research Design | Scribbr 🎓 - YouTube
❖ 5 Types of Research Design - Elements and Characteristics | Research Design
Concepts (emeritus.org)

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● What is your research design?
● Why did you choose this design?
● What is the overview of your experiment?
The research design of the paper is a quantitative experimentation, in which the

researchers’ objective is to prove that filters created out of materials found at home are

effective enough and that aquatic organisms can freely survive in it due to its cleanliness.

Due to the consumption of the water as a method of proving that the water is clean being

prohibited, this experiment will be the method into proving that a filter is able to do so

besides from physical examination of the water. The project will make use of materials

seen at home and are easily approached to create filters to create an alternative when

dedicated ones are not viable or doable. The experiment will use three filters: One taken

from pitchers that contain an integral filter, a sediment filter that contains sand and

gravel, and a filter meant to replicate a commercial filter by using a compressed block of

charcoal wrapped in cheesecloth. One type of sample water, which has chlorine and

other contaminants such as dirt and tests them to the three filters. The filtered water will

then be used as a medium to incubate brine shrimp, with them only being provided

oxygen, heat, and food.

Data Gathering

● How are your materials collected?

● Where will you collect them?

For the experiment, the independent variables are the filters, using a pitcher filter,

bottles, charcoal, sand, gravel, cheese cloth, cloth, and coffee filters. For the dependent

variables, it would be the condition of the water and the condition of the brine shrimp

grown in it. The miscellaneous items that will be needed for the experiment to test the

dependent variables are beakers, chlorine test strips, a microscope, water aerators,

thermometer, pipette, fish tanks, water samples, and water. The controlled variables are

the type of water run through the filter, the amount of water in the tanks, the oxygen,

heat, and food.

The materials needed for the filters will all be sourced from the researcher’s houses or

bought online. For the majority of the materials such as the 1.5 liter bottles, charcoal,

sand, and gravel, they will not need to be bought. If needed, the charcoal, sand, and

gravel will be bought, however the 1.5L bottles are already guaranteed by one of the

researchers. For other materials such as chlorine test strips, the brine shrimp eggs and

food, and cheesecloth, they will be purchased.

Moreover, the materials needed to test the purity of the water if not provided will be

bought in malls, or gathered from homes. The brine shrimp eggs and food will be

collected from a local pet shop in Marquee. The fish tank will be purchased from the same

pet store, and the chlorine strips will be obtained from a pool equipment store.

Brightwoods School will provide the remaining materials, which will include beakers, a

microscope, a water aerator, a water thermometer, and a pipette.

ITEM LIST:

Bottles: Enrique’s Home

Charcoal: Enrique’s Home

Chlorine Test Strips: Enrique’s Home

Water Samples: Sewage Imitation (by Enrique)

Cheese Cloth: Lazada (by Quiel)

Cloth: Quiel’s House

Sand: Lazada (by Alyssa)

Gravel: Lazada (by Alyssa)

Pitcher Filter: Marquee (by Francis)

Fish Tank: Marquee (by Francis)

Brine Shrimp Eggs: Marquee (by Francis)

Brine Shrimp Food: Marquee (by Francis)

Microscope: Brightwoods School

Beakers: Brightwoods School

Water Aerator: Brightwoods School

Water thermometer: Brightwoods School

Pipette: Brightwoods School

Procedure

● Specifically describe your steps per parameter (in sentence form).

● Parameters involve

○ Making of the product

○ Testing of the product

MAKING OF THE PRODUCT:

There will be three filters used in the experiment: one filter is taken from a water filter
pitcher, one filter is made with a 1.5L bottle filled with layers of sand, charcoal, gravel, and
cloth covering the entry and exit points, and the other filter is made with a 1.5L bottle with
a compressed charcoal block wrapped in cheesecloth situated in the middle. The filters
will be situated above three empty beakers. Above the filters, a water sample of 500ml
from a faucet mixed with 30g of dirt, food coloring as an indicator, and 10ml of a laundry
powder solution of 50% will be poured into each filter. Once all samples have been
filtered, the amount of water present in each filter’s respective beaker will be measured,
subjected to a chlorine test, and then a sample will be taken from each beaker to be
reviewed under a microscope for any foreign particles present.

TESTING OF THE PRODUCT:

Once the initial examination is finished, 2.5-3 liters of filtered water from each filter
system will be placed in individual tanks with identical aeration systems and heaters if
needed placed in each tank as only the water level, oxygen, heat, and food will remain the
same for all 3 aquariums. The tanks used have a dimension of 6x8x4 inches. The filtered
water will come from the same water samples used in the initial testing and will be left
unmodified. Once the aquarium set-ups have been completed, a pack of brine shrimp
eggs will be placed in each tank and left to hatch. Once a cluster has hatched, they will be
fed the same quantities of food and monitored for the amount hatched and their growth.
If the water sample passes the water quantity test, chlorine test, visual examination, and
 cultivation test, then the filter is considered successful.

B. Documentation

Document your experimentation. Provide photos/videos during the experimentation of

your group. Describe each photo.

In this photo, one of the

researchers is washing
rocks/gravel for the filters.

In this photo, the researchers are

cutting the cheese cloth into
sections for the filters.

In this photo, one of the

researchers is breaking the
charcoal into smaller bits to aid in
the purification of the water.
 In this photo, one of the
researchers is making a
simulation of wastewater by
adding dirt, grass, and other
impurities.

In this photo, one of the

researchers is mixing the
simulation of wastewater to have
a uniform mixture.

In this photo, one of the

researchers is using a
microscope to test if the filters
worked. Doing this helps confirm
if there are impurities or not.

C. INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION
What was your contribution in the accomplishment of the task?

For my contributions, I bought the cheese cloth for the filter. Furthermore, I got the rocks

from the school and washed it for the filter. Lastly, during the experiment, I took photos

and videos while we accomplished the testing process. Regarding the Methodology, I

wrote the data gathering along with Pipa.