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SCIENCE
QUARTER 1 – MODULE 1
(Week 1)

SCIENTIFIC
METHOD
 What I Need to know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the components of a scientific investigation. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of
the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.
MELC: Describe the components of a scientific investigation.
CODE: K to 12 BEC CG: S7MT-Ia-1
The module consist of one lessons namely:
 Lesson – Components of a Scientific Investigation and Scientific Investigation
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. define scientific method;
2. enumerate the components of a scientific investigation/ scientific method;
3. explain components of a scientific investigation;

What I know
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. In a scientific investigation, what is the possible answer to the problem?
A. conclusion B. data C. experiment D. hypothesis
2. During an experiment about a coin and feather that were dropped at the same time,
it was found that the coin reached the ground first. One student said: “Maybe, the
coin is heavier than the feather.” What do you call this kind of statement?
A. a problem B. a hypothesis C. an interpretation D. conclusion
3. Which of the following statements is true of the scientific method?
A. People structure their lives on the principle of scientific method.
B. Scientists report the experimental results, but not the experimental design.
C. The scientific method is a continuous process by which people learn about his
world.
D. When the results of the experiment do not fit the hypothesis, a scientist may
discard the results and stop the experiment.
4. In the scientific method, before conducting any experiments, it is necessary to
_________.
A. make discoveries C. draw conclusions.
B. form a hypothesis. D. collect results.
5. The part of an experiment that is not tested and is being used for comparison.
A. control group C. dependent variable
B. constant D. independent variable
6. What do you call the information collected during an experiment?
A. variable B. observation C. hypothesis D. data
For questions 7-9, refer to the information below

Jacob wants to know the effect of temperature on the rate of the solid dissolved in
water. She decided to set up an experiment to find out.

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 7. What would be Jacob’s statement of the problem?
A. Does coffee dissolve faster in cold or hot water?
B. What would happen if you drink hot coffee?
C. Will coffee taste much bitter in cold temperature?
D. Does water volume affect the quality of coffee drink?
8. Which of the following would be the dependent variable in the experiment of
Jacob?
A. Dissolving amount C. Coffee variant
B. Water temperature D. Dissolving time
9. At the end of the experiment, Jacob stated that coffee dissolves faster in hot
water than in cold water. What does this statement signify?
A. An observation B. A hypothesis C. A conclusion D. A question
10. Celso read about growing plants in water. He wanted to determine how
plants could grow without soil. What step of scientific method is being
described?
A. Observation C. hypothesis
B. Experiment D. Conclusion

Lesson Components of a Scientific

1 Investigation
We may not know but every day, we are doing a scientific investigation or at
least we are applying some principles of scientific investigation in our daily life. As
we wake up in the morning we observe things. Some of these things make us
wonder. Normally, we try to investigate and answer this wonderment especially
about things which concern us.

What’s In
In Grade 6 you have performed activities like science simple experiments. For
example, you mixed salt and water. In the process of mixing, you have observed that
the resulting salt-water mixture is homogeneous mixture because it looks uniform
in appearance. The solid was completely dissolve in liquid and cannot be seen. We
cannot see the salt anymore because the water molecules have blinded to the salt
molecules. You conclude now that the salt dissolves in water, or salt is soluble in
water. What is the role of experiments in scientific inquiry? In this lesson, you will
define what scientific investigation is and describe its components.

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 What’s New

Scientific Investigation Defined

Scientific investigation is the how scientists and researchers use a systematic
process to answer questions about the world around us. It is a way of finding the
answer to a question using carefully arranged steps. In other words, the scientific
method is a systematic process that involves measurable observations to formulate,
test or modify and prove a hypothesis.
In conducting a scientific investigation, the scientific method is used. This
method includes a series of logical steps. Let us do Activity 1 to reveal the steps.
Activity: Arrange Me!
Directions: Below are steps in scientific investigation, arrange the following steps
in the proper order. Write numbers 1-7 (1 being the first step and 7 as the last step).
Use another sheet of paper for your answer.
____________a. Observe
____________b. Test the hypothesis
____________c. Identify the problem
____________d. Arrive at a conclusion
____________e. Communicate the result
____________f. Organized and analyzed the data
____________g. Make a hypothesis / tentative answer

What is it
Scientific investigation is also known as scientific inquiry. Scientists are, by nature,
keen observers that is why they can easily perceive areas where problems exist. Having
identified the problem, scientist undertakes a carefully planned investigation following a
systematic and logical approach using steps in the scientific method.
The figure below shows the steps in Scientific Investigation.

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Steps in Scientific Investigation
1. Observation

The first process in the scientific method involves the observation

of a phenomenon, event, or “problem.” The discovery of such a
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4. Testing the Hypothesis/ Experiment
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hypothesis. Some hypothesis may be tested simply by further
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data gathered. In the case of a simpler experiment, one would look at
the data and see how they show a relationship.

6. Draw Conclusions – The next step of scientific investigation is to

form a conclusion. If the data support the hypothesis, then the
hypothesis is correct and may be the explanation for the phenomena.
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ey.com must be made, a new hypothesis is formed, and the scientific
investigation is used all over again.

7. Communicate Results - When a conclusion is drawn, the

research can be presented to others to inform them of the
findings and receive input about the validity of the conclusion
drawn from the research.
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What I have Learned

Directions: Each sentence below describes a step of scientific method. Match each
situation with a step of the scientific method. Use a separate sheet of your answer.

recognize a problem experiment

form a hypothesis draw conclusion
communicate the result observation
_________________1. Aaron soaked six different kind of seeds in water for
24 hours.
_________________2. Juan said, “If I grow five (5) seedlings in red light, the plants
will grow faster than five (5) plants grown in white light.
_________________3. Jacob experiment showed that earthworms move away from
light.
_________________4. Lyam reads about growing plants in water. He wanted to
know how plants could grow without soil.
_________________5. Russel said, if rain affects plants in a particular river, it can
affect also animals, such as catfish, that live in the same
water.

Assessment

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. In a scientific investigation, which is the tentative answer to the problem?
A. conclusion B. data C. experiment D. hypothesis

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2. The mother of Aaron wanted to find out the effect of organic fertilizer in the
growth of pechay plant. What are the steps she needs to follow in order to
find out the effect of fertilizer on the plant’s growth?
A. conduct an experiment, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, record
data , ask a question
B. observe, ask a question, form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment,
record data, make a conclusion
C. form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, record data, make a
conclusion, ask a question
D. record data, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, conduct an
experiment , observe, ask a question
3. The scientific investigation begins with ________.
A. sharing findings to others
B. asking the opinion of others
C. an observation of events around us
D. digging of information over the internet
4. During an experiment about a coin and feather that were dropped at the same
time, it was found that the coin reached the ground first. One student said:
“Maybe, the coin is heavier than the feather.” What do you call this kind of
statement?
A. a problem C. an interpretation
B. a hypothesis D. conclusion
5. Vincent saw bats catching insects after dark. He asked, “How do bats find
the insects in the dark?” What does this statement signify?
A. Observation C. conclusion
B. Experiment D. question
6. What do you call the information collected during an experiment?
A. data B. observation C. hypothesis D. variable
For questions 7-9, refer to the information below

During the bread and pastry class of Russel, he watched closely as her teacher
demonstrated how to prepare bibingnka or rice cake. She noticed that her teacher
added yeast. She asked her teacher, “Teacher Ana what is the use of yeast?”
Teacher Ana replied, “The yeast will make the bibingka rise. It will release gas as
it is feed on sugar.” Russel wonders if the amount of sugar will affect the size of
the bibingka.

7. What would be Russel’s statement of the problem?

A. Does yeast affects the taste of bibingla?
B. Does sugar affects the taste of bibingka?
C. How does sugar affects the size of bibingka?
D. How does flour and butter affects the size of bibingka?
8. Which of the following statement would be the hypothesis Russel?
A. Does sugar affects the size of bread?
B. More sugar made the bread rise higher.
C. If more sugar is added, then the bread will rise higher.
D. John finds that 70g. of sugar produces the largest bibingka.
9. At the end of the experiment, Russel stated that the larger the amount of
sugar added then the bibingka becomes bigger. What does this statement
signify?
A. An observation B. A hypothesis C. A conclusion D. A question

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What I have learned Assessment

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6. D c. 2
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3. B Act. 2 Arrange Me
2. B 6. hypothesis
1. B 5. conclude
What I Know 4. experiment
3. question
2. variable
1. observe
Act. 1 Jumbled Tiles!
What’s New

References
Book
Mapa, et al. "Scientific Method." In Chemistry Textbook - Science and
Technology, by Mapa et al, 7-10. SD Publications, 2001.
Offline:
https://www.etutorworld.com/7th-grade-science-worksheets/scientific-
method.html
Learning Resources Portal. 2016. https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/7121
Bryce, S. study.com. 2003. https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-
scientific-investigation-definition-steps-examples.html (accessed June 29,
2021).

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 WORKSHEET IN SCIENCE 7
MODULE 1
Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________
Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: READ, SET, ORDER

Most Essential Learning Competency: Describe the components of a scientific
investigation.
K to 12 BEC CG: S7MT-Ia-1

PART I. Match the term on column B with the correct definition in Column A.
Choose the letter of your answer. Note: Use separate sheet for your answer.

Column A Column B
______1. It is a statement used to
predict the outcome of an experiment.
A. data
______2. A procedure carried out in
order to test a hypothesis.
______3. A set of measurements B. hypothesis
recorded when performing an
experiment.
C. conclusion
______4. factor, trait, or condition that
can exist in differing amounts or types.
______5. manipulated variable, is a D. variable
factor that’s intentionally varied by the
experimenter
E. independent variable
______6.statement that accepts or
rejects the hypothesis
F. experiment

Part II. Match each sentence with a step of the scientific method listed below.
Write the letter of your answers.
A. Draw conclusions C. Recognize a problem
B. Form a hypothesis D. Test the hypothesis/ Experiment

_______ 1. Aaron grew eggplant seeds in six (6) pots. He divided the pots into two (2)
groups, the three (3) pots exposed to sunlight and the rest three (3) pots
inside their house.
_______ 2. Juan used a survey to determine how many of his classmates were left-
handed and how many were right-handed.
_______ 3. Jacob wanted to find out the effect of commercial fertilizer from organic
fertilizer in the growth of tomato.
_______ 4. Francisco would like to help his father repair their tricycle, which is
running poorly. He suggests that if they change oil, the tricycle will function
properly.
_______ 5. Mar wondered if dyes could be taken out of plant leaves, flowers, and
stems.

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