First Quarter- Module 1

Week 1
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the

Development and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let’s Try before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 Let’s Learn

This module was designed and written to help you

understand the nature of materials commonly found in the
environment. It is here to help you master the concept of the
properties of materials. 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.

The module tackles the lesson about:

• Materials Based on their Ability to Absorb Water
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. describe and classify materials based on their ability to
absorb water;
2. compare the characteristics of materials which do not absorb
water and materials which absorb water.

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 Let’s Try

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the

correct answer.
1. Which material will you use to dry the table faster?
A. Curtain C. Hand towel
B. Paper bag D. Bond paper
2. Which material does not absorb water?
A. Iron bar C. Cotton
B. T-shirt D. Face towel
Study the data below and answer items # 3-5.
A. B. C.
Cloth bamboo stem Stones
sponge log metal bar
rug piece of wood hollow blocks
cotton roll mineral water with ceramic vase
cover
3. Which group of materials can be used to dry something?
A. Letter A only C. Letter B only
B. Letter B only D. Letters A and B
4. Which group of objects does not absorb water?
A. Letter C only C. Letter A only
B. Letters B and C D. Letters A and B
5. Based on the materials above which group will you use to dry
a wet surface?
A. Letter A only C. Letters B and C
B. Letter A and B D. Letter C only
6. Why do some materials absorb water? Because some
materials _________________________________________.
A. have tiny holes to let the water in
B. are soft that can easily get water in
C. are made up of vinyl
D. are expensive
7. Why does a floater used in swimming as protection? Because
it __________________.
A. sinks and absorbs water
B. floats and absorbs water
C. floats and does not absorb water

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 D. sinks and does not absorb water
8. Why do we use umbrella during rainy days? Because it is
________________________.
A. Biodegradable C. Non-biodegradable
B. Absorbent D. Non-absorbent
9. Why do you use plastic cover for books and notebooks?
A. Plastic cover is shiny and smooth.
B. Plastic cover is non-absorbent.
C. Plastic cover spreads widely.
D. Plastic cover is absorbent.
10. Why do police officers prefer to wear rubber boots during
the rainy season?
A. Rubber boots are comfortable to wear.
B. Rubber boots are non-absorbent.
C. Rubber boots float in water.
D. Rubber boots sink in water.

Lesson
Materials Based on Their
1 Ability to Absorb Water
This module will help you understand about classifying
materials according to their properties. They come in different
forms and they come from different types. Solid materials can be
classified on the way they absorb water. Some are porous while
other materials are non-porous.

When do we use the materials you see in the picture? Complete

the sentences with their uses.

bath towel floor mop

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1. Bath towel is used to _______________________________________.
2. Floor mop is used to _______________________________________.

Activity
I. What to Know:
Identify materials that absorb and do not absorb water
II. What you Need:
1 pc. rubber band 5 spoonful of loam soil
tissue paper hand towel
styro foam
a pail with a half full of water
III. What to Do:
1. Prepare the materials listed above.
2. Place each of the material one at a time in a pail of water.
3. Observe what happen.
4. Write your answers on the table below.

Name of materials Absorbent Non-absorbent

1. rubber band
2. plastic bottle
3. tissue paper
4. hand towel
5. Styrofoam
Guide Questions:
1. What happens to some of the materials when placed in
water?
_________________________________________________________
2. Which type of materials absorb water?
__________________________________________________________.
3. Which type of objects do not absorb water?
__________________________________________________________.
4. Look closely at the hand towel, what does it have that helps
absorb water easily? _____________________________________.
5. Why does a material absorb water? _______________________.

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 Materials can be classified according to their properties.
Solids can be classified as; absorbent or porous and non-
absorbent or non-porous. Non-porous material is also
called water proof. Some porous solids like paper, floor mop
and cloth can absorb water. They are made up of molecules
that have tiny holes that allow air or liquid to pass through.

Glass, metal and plastic are non-absorbent or non-

porous. They are called non-porous because they do not
absorb water.

Directions. Classify the materials as to porous or non-porous by

writing them into the proper box.

20 peso bill undershirt pencil

thumbtacks hair pin plastic cover
handkerchief wood paper

Porous Materials Non-Porous Materials

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Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct answer. Pick your
answer on the given choices in the box.

Porous/absorbent are materials having

(1) ______ holes that allow (2)_____ or (3)______
to pass through.

Properties 4._____________________ are materials that do

of not allow air or liquid to pass through.
materials
5. The ___________ helps you dry the wet
floor easily.

6. A _________ is better to use rather than

paper bag when going to the market during
rainy days because it is non-absorbent.

floor mop plastic bag non-absorbent

air liquid tiny

Directions: Answer the question briefly.

It is raining very hard but mother needs to go to the market
to buy food. What protective suits will she use to keep her dry?
Why?
_____________________________________________________
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Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the correct answer
1. Which of the COVID 19 protective gear is non-porous?
A. N95 facemask C. Washable face mask
B. Washable gloves D. Face shield
2. Which is the best thing to dry a damp plate?
A. Tissue paper C. Manila paper
B. Rubber mat D. Floor mop
3. Which of the materials are non-porous?

I. ball II. rugs III. plate IV. plastic bag

A.I and II B.I and IV C.I, III and IV D. I, II and IV
4. Which materials are grouped correctly according to their
ability to absorb water ?
A. disposable spoon, manila paper, paper bag
B. hand towel, tissue paper, maong pants
C. tin can, leggings, tape measure
D. sand, notebook, rock

Read each of the given materials then answer items no. 4

and 5. Write the answer on the space provided.

A. cartolina C. wooden ladle

B. iron bar D. colored paper

5. Which of the materials in the box absorb water?

__________________________
6. Which of the materials do not absorb water?
_________________________
7. Which of the following statements describe the properties of
soil and cloth?
A. Non-absorbent B. Absorbent
C. Non-decaying D. Decaying
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8. Which makes a material absorb water? Due to its __________.
A. Weight B. Tiny holes D. Height D. Volume
9. Why is rain coat best recommended to use during rainy days?
Because rain coat is ___________________.
A. Reusable C. Degradable
B. Absorbent D. Non-absorbent
10. Why do rain boots are recommended to use in a flooded
area?
A. Because they are durable
B. Because they are non-porous
C. Because they are biodegradable
D. Because they are non-biodegradable

Directions: Visit your kitchen and draw five (5) porous materials
and five ( 5) non-porous materials that you see. Draw them in
the appropriate shape.

Porous materials Non-porous materials

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 References
DepEd BEE/BLR drive.google.com
Cyber Science.rev 4 pp.13-20
Science Teachers Guide 4 pp. 2-10
Learner’s Material 4 pp. 2-6
 Development Team of the Module

Writer: Regie-Ann R. Vejerano- CPTES - Master Teacher 1

Editors:
Content Evaluators: Samuel V. Amado - UBES - Teacher III
Ethle Fe S. Dayag - RPCES - Teacher II
Reziel A. Delen- UBES - Master Teacher I
Loida Loisa V. Salvador–CHFES Main-Master Teacher II
Language Evaluator: Ma. Theresa D. Tardecilla- CPTES-Master Teacher I
Illustrator: Remedios N. Marcillano – CPTES-Teacher II
Layout Artist: Loida Loisa V. Salvador- CHFES- Master Teacher II
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD – Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
DR. MARIVIC T. ALMO, EPS – Science
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS– LRMS/ALS

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