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Worksheet for Science Grade 7
Quarter 1: Week 3
SY 2023-2024

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Learning Area: SCIENCE Quarter: 1

Week: 4 Day: 1
Lesson Title/ Topic:
Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity: SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, the learners shall be able to
a. define scientific investigation, and
b. familiarize yourself with the components of a scientific investigation.
Materials Needed: Reading Material, concept map
Duration: 20 minutes

Instructions:
Science is a method of thinking and of learning about the world that is truthful and reliable.
This method is an effort to effectively understand and deepen our awareness of our world,
including how and why specific components exist. The scientific method is comparable to the road
map you use to get somewhere. It is the technique through which science is conducted, much like
in other fields of inquiry. Science, through the scientific method, can build on prior information
and create a more comprehensive understanding of its subjects of study over time.
Try to take a look at your surroundings. Do you wonder why certain things happened?
Example, the color of the sky, how does rainbow was formed, and what is the basis of the
arrangement of its colors? What causes the balloons to float in the air? Why the water on the sea
is so salty? These are just examples of countless opportunities for observations and inquiries.
Initially, you will need to observe, ask a question from this observation, and carry out an
investigation.
After you formulate your question, the following scientific procedure will be to test
hypotheses. A hypothesis is a scientific guess prediction. It is an initial response to the question
you have formulated, which you will examine to see if it holds up to the accurate and reliable
answer. The following phase is to test your hypothesis, where you will plan and carry out an
experiment. It does not matter if your theory is "right" or "wrong." What matters is that
observations and data should be recorded after your experiment so you can assess the outcomes.
The last step in the scientific method is to draw conclusions. Drawing conclusion aims to
synthesize the findings of your experiment and determine whether your hypothesis is accepted or
rejected.

There are six components that you need to understand in scientific investigation. The 6
Steps are easy to remember with the acronym of PDHECA.
1. P for Problem – stating a problem/ identifying a problem. A problem can be identified
after a thorough observation or relying on existing data. In observing we have to use
our 5 senses to gain information. After observation comes a question, which is now
your statement of the problem. A good scientist will ask lots of questions.
2. D for Data – gathering of data in the form of research, interviews or existing data.
3. H for Hypothesis – formulating hypothesis (scientific guess/ educated guess)

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4. E for Experiment –testing the hypothesis. An experiment is a test that will prove or
disprove the hypothesis. A good scientist will experiment more than once to double-
check their work. In testing, variables are of great importance. A variable is any item,
factor, or condition that can be controlled or changed.
5. C for Conclusion – Make a statement that accept or reject the hypothesis. The
scientist will report his or her findings so that others may know what they find out.
6. A for application – Putting something into use or operation based from the outcome of
the experiment.
Tasks/Questions:

Fill out the concept map below.

1. Based on the selection, what are the steps in conducting scientific investigations?
2. What is the first step in conducting a scientific method?
3. What will be your last step in conducting your investigation?
4. What is a hypothesis?
5. How will you define scientific investigation in your own understanding?
6. How will you formulate your hypothesis?

Formative Assessment
Complete the paragraph in the box. Choose the term from the word pool below.
(1)_____________ is a process that involves observation, data gathering, experimentation and
analysis. This method is composed of (2) _________steps. By making a detailed (3)
__________around you through your senses, you can formulate a (4) ____________. This step will
lead you to an educated guess called (5)___________,which will provide a tentative answer to
your question. To prove your educated guess, you need to (6) ____________ by designing and
conducting an experiment. In the experiment you need to identify the variables present and
these are the from (7) ________ and (8)____________variables. The data from the experiment will
be collected to (9) ___________. The summarized results from the experiment will determine
whether the hypothesis is accepted or rejected and that is where you (10)_______________.

Analyze the results Independent

Draw a conclusion Test the hypothesis
Observation Dependent
Scientific Method Hypothesis
Six Question/Problem

Reflection:
Answer the question below on your notebook. Complete the sentence below.
Three things I learned ……

Extension/Differentiation (if applicable): Write one scientific problem that you are curious
about.

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Learning Area: SCIENCE Quarter: 1

Week: 4 Day: 2
Lesson Title/Topic:
Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity: FORMULATING SCIENTIFIC PROBLEM

Objective(s): At the end of the lesson, the learners shall be able to;
a. identify a scientific problem, and
b. make their own scientific problem based on the given situation.
Materials Needed: Reading Material posted on the wall (station 1 to 4), notebook,
Duration: 15 minutes (Group Activity)

Instructions:
For this activity, you will be grouped into 4. Each group will have an assigned station. There
will be a situation posted on each station. Formulate your scientific problem from the situation. After
3 minutes, exchange stations.

STATION 1
Manuel is a farmer. He noticed that there were mice that were pests on their rice crops.
Their harvest of rice crops decreases. The supply of rice affects their town. As a result, there was
a high price of rice.

STATION 2
Mary’s mother is a “plantita”. During the pandemic, she planted tomatoes. Because of lack
of space, some tomatoes were planted on the garden soil, while others were on the small pots. She
observed that her plant growth and its fruits differ, although she planted them simultaneously.

STATION 3
During the Brigada eskwela, teacher Mara is cleaning her room. She mops the floor and cleans
the board and chairs. While cleaning, she noticed bubble gum stains on the wall. She wanted to remove
the stain before she repainted the wall.

STATION 4
Joseph loves to eat. One of his favorite foods is a sandwich. He makes it with peanut butter,
jams, ham, and even portions of margarine. His mother bought two packs of bread. As he was
about to prepare his sandwich, he saw molds on the sides of the bread. He ran to his mom and
told her about the molds.

Tasks/Questions:
1. Based on your sharing, what are the two scientific problems formulated on each station?
2. What are the things you consider in creating your scientific problem?
3. How did you come up with your scientific problems?
4. How will you define scientific problem in your own words?

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Formative Assessment
Make your own scientific problem based on the situation.
Danilo and his sister Annie were in the backyard. They have a basin full of water. While they are
playing, they put different materials in the water. They put a leaf, a marble, a stick, a needle, a
piece of paper, and a piece of wood. They noticed that there were materials that floated on the
water while some were not. Based on the situation, make a scientific problem.

Reflection:

Answer the question below on your notebook. Complete the sentence below.

Three things I learned ……

Two things I wonder…..

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Learning Area: Science Quarter: 1

Week: 4 Day: 3
Lesson Title/ Topic:
Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity: Gathering Information

Objectives:
a. Identify methods of gathering data.
b. Determine the kind of data gathering procedure.
c. Organize and plan the data gathered.
Materials Needed: Reading Material posted on the wall (station 1 to 4), notebook
Duration: 15 min.

Instructions:
For this activity, you will be grouped into 4. Each group will have an assigned station. There
will be a situation posted on each station. Identify the method on how you will gather information to
solve your scientific problem. After 3 minutes, exchange stations.

STATION 1
Manuel is a farmer. He noticed that there were mice that were pests on their rice crops.
Their harvest of rice crops decreases. The supply of rice affects their town. As a result, there was
a high price of rice.

STATION 2
Mary’s mother is a “plantita”. During the pandemic, she planted tomatoes. Because of lack
of space, some tomatoes were planted on the garden soil, while others were on the small pots. She
observed that her plant growth and its fruits differ, although she planted them simultaneously.

STATION 3
During the Brigada eskwela, teacher Mara is cleaning her room. She mops the floor and cleans
the board and chairs. While cleaning, she noticed bubble gum stains on the wall. She wanted to remove
the stain before she repainted the wall.

STATION 4
Joseph loves to eat. One of his favorite foods is a sandwich. He makes it with peanut butter,
jams, ham, and even portions of margarine. His mother bought two packs of bread. As he was
about to prepare his sandwich, he saw molds on the sides of the bread. He ran to his mom and
told her about the molds.

Tasks/Questions:
1. What are the different methods in gathering information?
2. Differentiate interview, observation and experimentation.
3. How will you gather information in Station1? How about Station 2? Station 3? Station 4?

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Formative Assessment
Make a paragraph on how you will gather information based on the situation.
Danilo and his sister Annie were in the backyard. They have a basin full of water. While they are
playing, they put different materials in the water. They put a leaf, a marble, a stick, a needle, a
piece of paper, and a piece of wood. They noticed that there were materials that floated on the
water while some materials did not. Based on the situation, discuss how will you gather
information.

Reflection:
Answer the question below on your notebook. Complete the sentence below.
Three things I learned …

Two things I wonder…

One question I still have...

Extension/Differentiation (if applicable):

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Learning Area: Science Quarter: 1

Week: 4 Day: 4
Lesson Title/ Topic:
Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity: HYPOTHESES AND VARIABLES

Objectives:
a. Define hypothesis.
b. Identify the different types of variables.
c. Make hypothesis based on the given scientific problem.
Materials Needed: 1 whole sheet of paper, manila paper
Duration: 15 min.
Instructions:
Complete the table based on the task provided.

Problem 1:
Which among oil, water, or ice can erase the bubble gum stain?
HYPOTHESIS CONTROLLED INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
VARIABLE VARIABLE

Problem 2:
Which brand of shampoo will make your hair look shiny - coconut-based, anti-dandruff-based,
or oil-based shampoo?
HYPOTHESIS CONTROLLED INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
VARIABLE VARIABLE

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Tasks/Questions:
1. What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?
2. What are the hypotheses on the first problem?
3. What are the hypotheses on the second problem?
4. How will you describe what hypothesis is?

Formative Assessment
Fill out the table using the given pro1blem.

Problem: “Are more people infected with Covid 19 under General Community Quarantine
(GCQ) or Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ)?”
HYPOTHESIS CONTROLLED INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT
VARIABLE VARIABLE

Reflection:
To measure your knowledge based on our science activity, you will make your reflection by
completing the following phrases:

“At first I thought…”

and ‘Now I think….”