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Science
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Components of a Scientific
Investigation
Science – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: The Components of a Scientific Investigation
First Edition, 2020

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Science
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Components of a Scientific
Investigation
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Science Grade 7Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on The
Components of a Scientific Investigation

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators

both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
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For the learner:

Welcome to the Science Grade 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module onThe
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Key at the end of the module.

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 What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
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 What I Need to Know

This module was written and well planned for you. This was carefully
designed to help you master the components of a scientific investigation. The
coverage of this module can be applied in various learning situations with the
consideration of the capacity of the learners and level of comprehension in the
language used for this material. The lessons and activities were arranged according
to the competencies needed for the grade level.

After going through with this module, you are expected to:
• Describe the components of a scientific investigation (MELCs)
• Particularly, you will discuss the basic science process skills; describe
the
• scientific attitudes and identify the basic steps in the scientific method.

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 What I Know

Instruction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. As a scientist, what will be the next step after making a hypothesis?

a. Hypothesis testing b. Drawing conclusion
c. Asking question d. Making observations

2. What science process skill is important as we identify problems to be

investigated?
a. Predicting b. Observing
c. Classifying d. Inferring

3. What will you do if you want to test if fertilizers affect plant growth?
a. Write a research paper b. Read an article
c. Design an experiment d. Observe things around

4. Which factor in the experiment can be changed?

a. Independent variable b. Dependent variable
c. Constant variable d. Modifying variable

5. In an experiment of finding what factor affects plant growth, what is the

dependent variable?
a. Kind of plant
b. Measurement of plant growth
c. Exposure to sunshine, water and fertilizer
d. Area where plants are planted

6. In a science experiment, in which instance you are making a hypothesis?

a. When recording data
b. When trying to answer the problem based on facts and researches
c. When designing an experimental set-up
d. When sharing the result of the activity

7. What is the first step in conducting a scientific investigation?

a. Testing hypothesis b. Making observations
c. Drawing conclusion d. Asking Question

8. What process skill is applicable in grouping plants as monocot and dicot?

a. Classifying b. Inferring
c. Communicating d. Observing

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9. What should be the basis in giving a conclusion to the experiment?
a. It should be based on opinions.
b. It should be testable.
c. It should be based on findings and evidences.
d. It should be based on the hypothesis.

10. Which of the following best describes a good hypothesis?

a. Testable b. Complicated
c. Questionable d. Explainable

11. Which of the following shows curiosity?

a. Giving an honest answer.
b. Accepting your own mistake.
c. Always asking questions and try to answer them.
d. Being mindful of details.

12. Which science process skill is needed in finding the speed of a car?
a. Inferring b. Classifying
c. Measuring d. Observing

13. What do you call the factor in an experiment that must be remained
constant or unchanged?
a. Controlled variable b. Independent Variable
c. Dependent Variable d. Modifying Variable

14. Which of the following is not an attitude of a scientist?

a. Open- mindedness b. Honest
c. Critical mindedness d. Close- mindedness

15. Which of the following is an example of inferring?

a. The fish will swim when you put it in the water.
b. The plant was dead because it was placed in a dark place.
c. The sun makes the flower bloom.
d. The fertilizer makes plants grow taller.

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Lesson
Components of a Scientific
1 Investigation

Scientists are always trying to learn more and expand their understanding of
the world we are in. Science offers the most important way of gaining knowledge, it
is through scientific investigation. A scientific investigation is a plan that scientists
do in asking questions and finding answers which could improve scientific
knowledge. The components of a scientific investigation will be discussed in the
succeeding activities of this module.

What’s In

Before we go further, let us go back to the different science activities that

you have done in elementary years and consider the skills which had helped a
scientist like you to succeed in your scientific investigation. These terms are
connected to our topic so it is very important that you understand each word.

Let’s begin if you are ready!

Notes to the Teacher

Please provide a printed copy of the activity for the learner
to accomplish.

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TEXT TWIST.
Rearrange the word to find the skill used in every science activity found
inside the box. Write your answer on the space provided.

Your teacher asked you to

1. LASFYISNGCI group trashes as
biodegradable, non-
____________________ biodegradable and
residuals.

2. OSINBEGVR Your teacher asked you to

go to the garden and list
down the things you see
____________________ and describe them one by
one.

3. CAINTIGMOMUCN Your teacher asked you to

share the result of your
experiment in front of
your classmates.
_____________________

4. DCINGITERP Your teacher asked you

what will happen if you
mix baking soda and
_____________________ vinegar.

5. SURNGIEAM Your teacher asked you

get all the materials
needed for the activity
____________________ with the given weight, size,
and volume.

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 What’s New

Alexa’s GCQ Gardening

Whenthe World Health Organizationconfirmed
the Covid-19 pandemic, Davao City was placed
underGeneralCommunity Quarantine (GCQ) on
March 12, 2020.The work schedule of Alexa’s father
was changed so he decided to make a garden at the
back of their house. To keep her away from gadgets
and boredom, her father asked 9- year- old Alexa to
join him in planting pechay in his garden.

Her father created five plots for his pechay.

Alexa helped by putting some fertilizer on the plants.
In the last plot, there was a shortage of fertilizer, so
his father decided to use another brand of fertilizer
he found in their stock room.

Every day, Alexa checked their garden and watered the plants. After a
month, it was harvest time. Alexa was very excited to help in harvesting the
pechay. They looked healthy and had grown well except for those in the last plot.
The pechay plants in that plot were small and thin. Alexa could not believe and
wondered what happened.

Help Alexa find the reason why the pechays on the last plot were thin and
small by making a scientific investigation.

Help Alexa find out why the pechay plants on the last plot were small and
thin by planning a simple investigation. Knowing how scientists do scientific
investigation can help you find the answer to the question of Alexa. So, let us
proceed to our lesson.

What is It

The most common way of acquiring knowledge and answering questions in

Science is through conducting a scientific investigation. It is a plan which all
begins with observations that created questions and followed by a series of
activities that formulate answers. In order to achieve favorable results in an
investigation, a scientist should have the basic science process skill. These are

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observation which involves using our senses to collect information about a thing
or an event; inferring which is making an “educated guess” about the result of an
investigation based on gathered data and information; measuring using a
standard or nonstandard tool in describing size, weight, length, and distance;
classifying or grouping objects based on common properties and characteristics;
predicting which is declaring the future result of the activity based on evidence;
and, communicating using words or graphs in describing objects, activities, and
results.

Here are the components of a scientific investigation carefully followed by

scientists:

The Scientific Method

It is a process of obtaining data and information. These are the usual steps
carefully followed in conducting scientific investigation. It includes the following:

1. Making Observations. A scientific investigation always begins with

observation. It is anything that we notice using our senses. We can make
observations using our sense of sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. We
could also enhance our senses by using instruments such as microscope and
thermometers.
Consider this situation as an example: When making a garden, you have
observed that plants grow fast when exposed to the sun.

2. Asking questions. A good observation will lead to questions. Questions of

what do you want to learn and to investigate.
Ex: Does the sun affect the growth of plants?

3. Making of Hypothesis. It is trying to find the answer to the raised question. A

hypothesis is a possible answer to the scientific question. It is done by
predicting the answer based on scientific knowledge. A good hypothesis is
testable.
Ex: If the plants will be exposed to the sun, it will grow fast.

4. Hypothesis Testing. It is the most fun part since it is the center of the
investigation. IT’S EXPERIMENT TIME! to test if the hypothesis is true or not.
In experimenting, you have to consider the following terms: the independent
variable is the part or factor in the experiment that you decide to change.( Ex.
Plant’s exposure to the sun); the dependent variable is the part or factor that
changes as a result of what you have changed in the experiment (ex: Plant
growth) ; the controlled variable is any factor in your experiment that you
keep constant in all conditions ( ex: Kind of plant, kind of soil used in planting,
and amount of water given to each plant set up).

Note: This time you decide what you want to do with your experiment.

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 In experimenting, it is very important to consider to conduct a fair test; in
conducting a fair test, you have to make sure that you change only one factor
in your experiment and keep the rest of the factors the same so that you could
have the exact answer to the question you want to investigate. (ex: in an
experiment if fertilizer affect plant growth: Factors involved are amount of
water, amount of sunlight received, kind of soil, kind of plants, and amount of
fertilizer. In all experimental set up, the only factor that should be changed is
the amount of fertilizer, the rest should be kept the same. In this manner it
will be clear if the amount of fertilizer really affects the growth of plants. This
is an example of a fair test.

5. Analyzing and Interpreting Data. When scientists gather data of

observations and measurements made during the experiment, it will be
analyzed carefully to see if it supports the hypothesis given.
Ex: Measurement of plant growth(height).

6. Drawing Conclusions. It is the part where you are going to decide to accept or
reject the hypothesis.

Ex: Based on the data gathered, (state the result of your investigation).

7. Communicate Results. After doing your investigation, it is now the time to

report the result to other scientists. Reports could be in words stating all the
details of how did you conduct the experiment and what are the results, and/
or presenting the data in graphs. For students like you, you submit it to your
teacher; share it with your classmates and your peers.

Here’s more!
There are scientific attitudes that aspiring scientist should have: Curiosity
is wanting to know everything around; careful judgment is giving judgments
based on truth and reliable facts; open-mindedness is accepting ideas from others
even if it is against own opinion; Critical mindedness is examining every evidence
and aims to be perfect; and, Honesty in all ways especially in reporting results.

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 What’s More

Activity 1.1 It’s Time to Help Alexa

After reading facts about the components of a scientific investigation, it is
time for you to help Alexa in finding the answer to her question by conducting a
simple experiment using the scientific method. Fill out the needed information in
the worksheet.

Notes to the Teacher

Please provide a copy of the activity printed

on this module for the learner to accomplish.

Scientific Method Worksheet

Name: ___________________________________ Grade & Section______________

Note: Base your answers to the story of Alexa

1. Question: (What do you want to study?)

2. Hypothesis: (Predict what could be the answer to your question)

3. Test the Hypothesis: (If you are going to do a real experiment, draw and
describe your experimental setup. What do you want to do to test if your
hypothesis is true or not?)

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 Drawing:

4. Analyzing and Interpreting Data (What are the information you could
collect from your experiment?)

______________________________________________________________________

5. Draw a Conclusion (If you have conducted a real experiment about this
story, what would be the answer to your question? Is your hypothesis true or
not?)

______________________________________________________________________

6. Communicate Write about your experience in doing the activity and the
possible result of the experiment.

What I Have Learned

So how was it? Did you find the activity easy? To help you more in doing the
next activities, here is a summary of what have learned:

1. For a successful scientific investigation, a scientist should have the basic

process skills: Observing, classifying, measuring, predicting, inferring, and
communicating.
2. A scientific investigation always follows steps called scientific methods.
These are the components of a scientific investigation:

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 a. Making observations of anything we notice using all our senses.
b. Asking Questions of what has been observed.
c. Making of Hypothesis or a possible answer to the question.
d. Testing the Hypothesis if it is true or not by conducting an experiment.
e. Analyzing and Interpreting Data to be used in deciding if the hypothesis
is true or not.
f. Drawing a Conclusion if the hypothesis is acceptable based on pieces of
evidences gathered during the investigation.
g. Communicating Results is reporting and sharing results to other
scientists or teachers and peers.
3. Curiosity, careful judgment, open-mindedness, critical mindedness and
honesty are the basic scientific attitude every scientist and science students
should have.

I hope that you have fully understood the concepts of our topic. Now let’s
proceed to the next activity!

What I Can Do

It is time to apply what you have learned in real situation. You have to do
this in order for you to appreciate and remember the topic as you go on to the next
level of the learning materials.
Shall we start!
Here is your task. Design a scientific investigation if ice melts faster in
drinking water or in salty water.
It’s experiment time! Good luck!

Notes to the Teacher

Please provide a copy of the activity
printed on this module for the learner to
accomplish.
A rubric is given as your guide for assessing
the output.

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RUBRIC

Here’s how we give points to your work. Read carefully and consider this in
doing your task:

CRITERIA SCORE = 5 SCORE- 4 SCORE = 3 SCORE =1

The output shows The output The output The output

that the student shows that shows that shows that
can the student the student the student
Experimental independently can carry out can carry out cannot carry
Design carry out a a scientific scientific out a
scientific investigation investigation scientific
investigation. with minimal but needs investigation.
mistakes. help most of
the time.

The output shows The output The output The output

that the student shows that shows that shows that
has full the student the student the student
understanding on understands understands has not
the importance of fair testing fait testing understand
a fair test and but needs but needs the
carefully minimal help most of importance
considered it in guidance in the time. of fair
Fair Test doing the doing the testing.
experiment. experiment.

The output shows The output The output The output

clarity on the shows a shows shows
results of the complete incomplete lacking,
activity. result of the data for the incomplete
activity with results but data and
Scientific Data were clear
minimal has able to discussion
Results and well
mistakes reach were
organized.
conclusion. confusing.

The report is The report is The report is The report is

clearly stated and well presented unclear and
Communication
could raise the presented with minimal confusing.
skills.
reader’s interest and disorganized
explained. ideas.

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Activity 1.2 SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION
Instruction: Design a scientific investigation if ice melts faster in drinking water or
in salty water.

Name ________________________________ Grade & Section __________________

1. Question:

___________________________________________________________________________

2. Hypothesis:

___________________________________________________________________________

3. Experiment: Describe in detail what you are going to do with your

experiment: the set-up, materials needed and the procedures or steps to
follow.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

2. Analyzing and Interpreting Data

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 3. Conclusion
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

4. Communicating Results:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is an example of inferring?
a. The fish will swim when you put it in the water.
b. The plant was dead because it was placed in a dark place.
c. The sun made the flower bloom.
d. The fertilizer makes plants grow taller.

2. What do you call the factor in an experiment that must be remained

constant or unchanged?
a. Controlled variable b. Independent Variable
c. Dependent Variable d. Modifying Variable

3. Which of the following is not an attitude of a scientist?

a. Open- mindedness b. Honest
c. Critical mindedness d. Close- mindedness

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4. Which science process skill is needed in finding the speed of a car?
a. Inferring b. Classifying
c. Measuring d. Observing

5. Which of the following best describes a good hypothesis?

a. Testable b. Complicated
c. Questionable d. Explainable

6. Which of the following shows curiosity?

a. Giving an honest answer.
b. Accepting your own mistake.
c. Always asking questions and try to answer them.
d. Being mindful of details.

7. As a scientist, what will be the next step after making a hypothesis?

a. Hypothesis testing b. Drawing conclusion
c. Asking question d. Making observations

8. What will you do if you want to test if fertilizers affect plant growth?
a. Write a research paper b. Read an article
c. Design an experiment d. Observe things around

9. What science process skill is important as we identify problems to be

investigated?
a. Predicting b. Observing
c. Classifying d. Inferring

10. Which factor in the experiment can be change?

a. Independent variable b. Dependent variable
c. Constant variable d. Modifying variable

11. In an experiment of finding what factor affects plant growth, what is the
dependent variable?
a. Kind of plant
b. Measurement of plant growth
c. Exposure to sunshine, water and fertilizer
d. Area where plants are planted

12. What is the first step in conducting a scientific investigation?

a. Testing hypothesis b. Making observations
c. Drawing conclusion d. Asking questions

13. In a science experiment, in which instance you are making a hypothesis?

a. When recording data
b. When trying to answer the problem based on facts and researches
b. When designing an experimental set-up
c. When sharing the result of the activity

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 14. What process skill is applicable in grouping plants as monocot and dicot?
a. Classifying b. Inferring
c. Communicating d. Observing

15. What should be the basis in giving a conclusion to the experiment?

a. It should be based on opinions.
b. It should be testable.
c. It should be based on findings and evidences.
d. It should be based on the hypothesis.

Additional Activities

To keep your mind busy, let us practice more and remember what you have
learned!
Are you ready? Let’s begin!

Notes to the Teacher

Please provide a copy of the activity

printed on this module for the learner to
accomplish.

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Activity 1.3 CONNECT THE DOTS
Connect the step of scientific method to the exact science investigation
activity by connecting the dots.

1. Making Observation If plants are placed

under the sun, it
will grow fast

Making of graph
2. Asking Question
showing the
growth of the
plants.

3. Making Hypothesis Putting up two set-

ups for the
experiment.

Keeping record of
Hypothesis Testing plant growth daily.
4.

Observing that
5. Analyzing and plants grow best
Interpreting Data under the sun.

Basing on
6. observation, it was
Drawing Conclusion found out that plants
grow best under the
sun.

Raising questions if
7.
Communicating the sun is a factor of
Results the growth of plants.

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Activity 1.4 Let’s Organize Things!
Write down under the pictures of the scientist at work the attitude that a
scientist should have. On the notepad, write about your experiences as a scientist
after you performed our activities.

Good luck!

1. 2.

3.

4.

5.

I am a scientist

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Summative Assessment
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following show careful judgment?
a. Observing, describing, and recording properly the details of the
experimental set up.
b. Accepting ideas from peers and groupmates.
c. Recording the result of the experiment even if it shows failure.
d. Asking questions about anything.

2. In an experiment if salt dissolves faster in hot water or cold water, what is

the independent variable?
a. Temperature of the water
b. Time taken that the salt dissolves
c. Particle size of the salt
d. Kind of water

3. Which factor in the experiment can be change?

a. Dependent variable b. Independent variable
c. Constant variable d. Modifying variable

4. As a scientist, what is the basis of conducting a scientific investigation?

a. Hypothesis b. Conclusion
c. Question d. Observations

5. What is the best way in making a conclusion of an experiment?

a. It should be based on opinions.
b. It should be testable.
c. It should be based on findings and evidences.
d. It should be based on the hypothesis.

For questions 6-9, please refer to this situation: Ana observed some cheese
like particles when she accidentally poured the sauce (which is made of soy sauce
and vinegar) into her milk. She wondered what it is and what had caused it.

6. Which could be a good hypothesis for this?

a. The milk is already spoiled.
b. The vinegar in the sauce had caused the changes in the milk.
c. The water is not hot enough for the milk to dissolve.
d. Milk is the main ingredient in making cheese.

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7. If you think that it is the sauce that has caused the changes in the milk,
which of the following will be the best experimental set up to test your
hypothesis.
a. Prepare a sauce and pour it into the milk.
b. Prepare two glasses of milk, pour vinegar into one glass then soy
sauce into the other glass.
c. Prepare two glasses of milk, one with very hot water and the other
with cold water.
d. Prepare two glasses, pour 5ml of sauce into one glass and 10 ml into
the other glass.

8. If you are a scientist with an attitude of being honest, which of the following
should you do?
a. Read articles about cheese making and base your conclusion on what
you have read.
b. Conduct the experiment and report what happened.
c. Ask somebody about the problem and base your report on his answer.
d. Answer the problem or question without conducting an experiment.

9. In the situation above, Ana shows which scientific attitude?

a. Honesty b. Critical mindedness

c. Curiosity d. Careful Judgment

10. What is the first step in conducting a scientific investigation?

a. Making observations b. Testing hypothesis
c. Drawing conclusion d. Asking Question

11. What will you do to test if sunlight affects plant growth?

a. Design an experiment to test hypothesis.
b. Make a research.
c. Read articles about plants.
d. Interview farmers.

12. Which of the following shows analyzing and interpreting data?

a. Daily records of what is going on with the experiment and consolidate
data using graphs.
b. Testing hypothesis by conducting an experiment.
c. Making a final answer based on data and evidences.
d. Sharing results to peers and teachers.

13. When can we say that the test conducted is a fair test?
a. If two factors in the experiment is changed.
b. Only one factor or variable is changed while keeping other factors
constant.
c. The dependent variable is changed in the second attempt of the
experiment.
d. If the controlled variable is changed for the sake of a good result.

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14. Which of the following shows open-mindedness?
a. Giving an honest answer.
b. Accepting your own mistake.
c. Always asking questions and try to answer them.
d. Being mindful of details.

15. What science process skill is applied in grouping things into homogeneous and
heterogeneous mixtures?
a. Observing b. Measuring
b. Classifying d. Inferring

16. In an experiment of which affect plant growth, which of the following can be
the controlled variable?
a. Kind of plant
b. Measurement of plant growth
c. Exposure to sunshine, water and fertilizer
d. Area where plants are planted

17. What attitude of a scientist is shown when a person is very observant and is
always asking questions?
a. Honesty b. Critical Mindedness
c. Curiosity d. Careful judgment

18. Which statement best describes scientific method?

a. These are steps that could be followed in conducting a scientific
investigation.
b. These are skills that are needed in conducting a scientific investigation.
c. These are steps that are carefully followed in conducting a scientific
investigation.
d. These are the attitudes that a scientist should have in conducting a
scientific investigation.

19. What do you call the factor in an experiment that must be remained constant
or unchanged?
a. Controlled variable b. Independent Variable
c. Dependent Variable d. Modifying Variable

20. In science experiment, in what instance you are communicating results?

a. When recording data
b. When trying to answer the problem based on facts and researches
c. When designing an experimental set-up
d. When sharing the result of the activity to peers and teacher

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Answer Key

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Activity 1.3 CONNECT THE DOTS
Connect the step of scientific method to the exact science investigation activity by

connecting the dots.

1. If plants are placed
Making Observation
under the sun, it
will grow fast.

Making of graph
2. Asking Question
showing the
growth of the
plants.

3. Making Hypothesis Putting up two set-

ups for the
experiment.

Keeping record of
Hypothesis Testing plant growth daily.
4.

Observing that
5. Analyzing and plants grow best
Interpreting Data under the sun.

Basing on
observation, it was
6.
Drawing Conclusion found out that plants
grow best under the
sun.

Raising questions if
the sun is a factor of
7.
the growth ofplants.
Communicating
Results

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Hill, Adam. (2020). What are Science Process Skills?. Retrieved May 23, 2020 from
https://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-science-process-skills.htm

Padilla, Michael J.. (2018). THE SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS. Retrieved May 24,
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Varron. (20016). The Different Scientific Attitudes. Retrieved May 26, 2020 from
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Wakim, Suzanne & Grewal, Mandeep. (2020). Science Investigation. Retrieved May
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