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Science
Quarter 1- Module 1:
How to Classify Materials Based on the Ability to
Absorb Water Float, Sink and Undergo Decay
Science Grade 4
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: How to Classify Materials Based on the Ability to Absorb Water,
Float, Sink, and Undergo Decay
First Edition, 2020

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Science
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
How to Classify Materials Based
on the Ability to Absorb Water,
Float, Sink, and Undergo Decay
HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Before starting the module, set aside other tasks that will disturb you while
enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy
the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated on every page of
this SLeM.
2. Write onyour notebook the concepts about the lessons. Keep in mind that
Writing develops and enhances learning.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the SLeM.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying.

PARTS OF THIS MODULE

Expectations This will provide what you will be able to know after
completing the lessons in the SLeM.

Pre-test This will assess your prior knowledge and the

concepts to be mastered throughout the lesson.

Looking Back to This section will measure the skills that you learned
your Lesson and understand from the previous lesson.

Brief This section will give you an overview of the lesson.

Introduction

Activities These are activities designed to develop your critical

thinking and other competencies that you need to
master. This can be done solely or with your partner
depending on the nature of the activity.

Remember This section summarizes the concepts and

applications of the lessons.

Check your This will verify how you learned from the lesson.
Understanding

Post-test This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire SLeM.

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 Expectations
You will master how to classify materials based on the ability to
absorb water, float, sink, and undergo decay.
Specifically, this module will help you to:
1. identify materials that absorb water, float, sink and undergo decay
2. describe the properties of materials that absorb water, float, sink and
undergo decay
3. group materials based on their ability to absorb water, float, sink and
undergo decay
4. use appropriate materials for a specific use
LESSON 1: Identify and Describe Materials that Absorbs Water,
Float, Sink, and Undergo Decay

Pre-Test
A. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on a
separate paper.

1. Which of the following materials absorbs water?

A. cotton B. metal C. plastic D. rubber

2. Why does the coin sink in water?

I. It has tightly packed molecules. III. It is denser than water.
II. It has loosely packed molecules. IV. It is less dense than water.
A. I & II B. II & III C. III & IV D. I & III

3. Which of the following materials will undergo decay with the shortest
period?
A. B. C. D.

4. When you accidentally spilled the water on the floor, which is the best
material that you can use to clean it easier and faster?
A. B. C. D.

5. Which of the following materials will sink when you put in water?
A. B. C. D.

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 Looking Back

In your grade 3 Science, you have learned the three phases of matter namely solid,
liquid, and gas. Let’s have a simple activity to refresh your mind. Below are drawings of
matters in which you will classify into solid, liquid, or gas by coloring them. Use the color
code below:

solid - red liquid- blue gas- yellow

Brief Introduction
Different materials have different properties. They can be easily classified
based on their own properties. Some ways of grouping materials are as follows:

A. According to their ability to absorb water

Porous materials are materials having small holes that allow air or
liquid to pass through. These materials absorb water. Examples are:

round rug mop sponge

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 Non-porous materials are materials that do not allow water to pass
through. They do not absorb water. Examples are:

plastic container rubber gloves drinking glass

B. According to their ability to float or sink

Some materials float on water and some materials sink. Float means
to stay above the surface of the water. Sink means to go below the surface
of the water.
Objects with tightly packed molecules will sink if they are denser than
the liquid. Objects with loosely packed molecules will float if they are less
dense than liquid. An object’s shape can affect its ability to float, BUT some
materials float no matter what their shape is, such as styrofoam and balsa
wood.
Examples of materials that sink are:

coin iron nail towel

Examples of materials that float are:

log tin can styro cup

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 C. According to their ability to undergo decay
Some materials undergo decay. Decay means to be slowly destroyed
into bits in the presence of water, air, soil, and action of microorganisms.
A material is decaying when it has molds, foul odor, and worms, and
bubbles are forming. Examples of materials that undergo decay are:

bread banana peel dead animal

Activities

Activity 1. Crossword Puzzle

Complete the crossword puzzle below.
1
Down
Across 1. means to be slowly
3. means to take in destroyed or broken down
2
something into bits in the presence of
3

4. means to stay above the water, air, soil and action of

surface of the water microorganism
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5. means to go below the 2. These are materials

surface of the water having small holes that
5 allow air or liquid to pass
through.

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Activity 2. Who Am I?
Guess the word described by the following riddle. Write the missing
letters to complete your answer.
p _ r o _ _ 1. I have many holes. Water and air can pass through me.
What material am I?
f _ o_ _ 2. When you put me in water, I will stay above the surface
because I have this ability. What is it?
__n_ 3. Coins, rocks, and bowling balls are my friends. We enjoy
going below the surface of water. We have this ability. What is
it?
d _ _ _ y 4. With the aid of water, air, soil and microorganisms, I will
slowly break down into bits.

Remember

● Porous materials are materials having small holes that allow air or
liquid to pass through. They can absorb water.
● Non-porous materials are materials that do not allow water to pass
through.
● Some materials float in water and some materials sink. Float means
to stay above the surface of the water. Sink means to go below the
surface of the water.
● Decay means to be slowly destroyed into bits in the presence of
water, air, soil, and action of microorganisms.
● A material is decaying when it has molds, foul odor, and worms, and
bubbles are forming.

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 Checking Your Understanding

Read and analyze the following questions. Apply what you learned
from this lesson.

1. During rainy seasons, what is the best material you are going to use to
prevent you from getting wet? Why?
____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

2. Why should you wear lifejackets when riding a motor boat? What kind of
material do you think life jackets should be made of?
____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

3. What can you do with the decaying materials in your home to make it
beneficial? What about the non-decaying materials?
____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

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 LESSON 2
Classifying Materials that Absorbs Water, Float, Sink, Undergo
Decay

Looking Back

In your last lesson you have learned to identify and describe

materials based on the ability to absorb water, float, sink and undergo
decay. Let’s have a simple activity to refresh your mind. Let’s play 4 pics 1
word.

F A D A

P U S

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 Activities

Activity 1. Absorb or Do not Absorb

Classify the following materials based on their ability to absorb water. Write
A if the material absorbs water and DA if the material does not absorb
water.

1. 2.

Activity 2. Float or Sink

Classify the following materials based on their ability to float or sink. Write
check if the material floats in water and cross if it sinks in water.

1. 2.

Activity 3. Decay or Do not Decay

Classify. the following materials based on their ability to undergo decay.
Draw a star ( ) if the material has the ability to undergo decay and draw a
moon ( ) if the material has no ability to undergo decay.

_____1. _____2.

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 Checking Your Understanding

Read and analyze the following questions. Apply what you

learned from this lesson.
1. How did you segregate trash at home?
_________________________________________________________

2. What materials are made of that usually float on water?

_________________________________________________________

Post-Test
A. Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. Which of the following materials absorbs water?
A. metal B. paper C. plastic D. rubber

2. Why does the basketball float in water?

I. It has tightly packed molecules. III. It is denser than water.
II. It has loosely packed molecules. IV. It is less dense than water.
A. I & II B. II & III C. II & IV D. I & IV

3. Which of the following materials will undergo decay with the shortest
period?
A. B. C. D.

4. When you accidentally spilt your milk on the table, which is the best
material that you can use to clean it easier?
A. B. C. D.

5. All the following materials will float in water except one. What is it?
A. B. C. D.

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Answer Key

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K to 12 grade 4 Teacher’s Guide in Science Q1 page 2-11

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