Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII – EASTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CATBALOGAN CITY
SAMAR NATIONAL SCHOOL
Catbalogan City

DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE 7

QUARTER 1
Content Standard:
Scientific ways of acquiring knowledge and solving problems.
Performance Standard:
Perform in groups in guided investigations involving community-based problems using
locally available materials
I. OBJECTIVE:

A. Most Essential Learning Competency

Describe the components of a scientific investigation (S7MT-Ia-1).
B. Instructional Objectives:
1. Identify the steps of a scientific method.
2. Use the scientific method in solving problem.
3. Relate scientific method in daily life.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Doing Scientific Investigations
KBI: Assess how one can use the scientific method and contribute to the
community and realize the meaning of fairness.

III.Learning Resources

A. Materials: Chalk, Black board, Pictures

B. References: Grade 7 Science Learner’s Module pages 262-276
Grade 7 Science Teacher’s Material pages 306-314

IV. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity
1. Preliminary Activities

May we all stand for the prayer. Who can lead the
prayer? A student leads the prayer

Good morning class! Good morning, Ma’am!

You may now take your seat. Thank you, Ma’am.

Let me check the attendance first. Make sure that

you are in your proper seats so that you will not
be marked absent.

Very Good! Everybody is present. (Check attendance using a seat plan)

Since we’re in a pandemic let’s observe health

protocol.

First, wear your face mask.

Second, observe social distancing.
Third, always sanitized your hands.

2. Developmental Activity

A. Drill

Let us have a drill.

“Unlocking of terms difficulties!”

The teacher will present a "Wall of Wisdom’’ Student possible answer.

wherein vocabulary words are missing and only
definitions are posted.
Scientific method
Students will pick a word inside the ‘’Box’’ and It is the process by which science is carried out, as in
match it with the correct definition. other areas of inquiry.
Hypothesis
 It is an educated guess or tentative answer to a
problem.
Variables
It is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in
differing amounts or types.
Independent variable
 The variable that is being manipulated or controlled.
Dependent variable
Very good! It is the changes because of a test. It is the effect that
These are the term that we will encounter along arises from the changes in the independent variable.
with our lesson class.

A. Elicit
The teacher will ask questions to the student that
is related to the lesson.

On your way to school this morning, have you

experienced some difficulties/problems?
Yes ma’am
What about problems that have been faced before
and was able to solve?
Student answer may vary.
What is/are the problem/s that your
community is facing now?
Student answer may vary.
What is your technique in solving a problem?
Student answer may vary.

Have you experience conducting experiments in

science subjects in your elementary days? How
do you do it? Student answer may vary.

B. Engage

The teacher tells the student that aside from their

usual techniques in solving problem, they can
explore the world and solve everyday problems
using scientific method.

Did you know that you are already a scientist in

the making? By solving your everyday problem,
you show the attitude of a scientist.

But did you know also that aside from your usual
techniques in solving a problem, there are a more
systematic way of solving it that can lead you to
explore the world and solve everyday problem.

I have here a picture and I want you to observe it.

.
The teacher will show a comic strip to the
student.
What does the comic strip all about?

Is that how you solve your problem?

Okay, it has something to do with our lesson for

today.

Let us read first our instructional objectives.

It’s about how they solved a problem

Student answer may vary.

Thank you.

C. Explore
Now, let us have an activity. Students read the instructional objectives.
Group 1 Instructional Objectives:
1. Identify the steps of a scientific method.
Activity 1 2. Use the scientific method in solving problem.
3. Relate scientific method in daily life.
Directions: Observe the comic strip and identify
the steps on how they solve their problem. Write
your answer on the chart below of the picture:
Students are starting doing their group activity.

Group 1
STEP IN SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Activity 1

Directions: Observe the comic strip and identify the

steps on how they solve their problem. Write your answer
on the chart below of the picture:

STEP IN SCIENTIFIC METHOD

MAKE OBSERVATIONS
Group 2

Activity 2
DEVELOP A HYPOTHESIS OR
Direction: Study the picture below and use the PREDICTION

CONDUCT AN EXPERIMENT OR
TEST THE HYPOTHESIS

RECORD AND ANALYZE THE

RESULTS

DRAW CONCLUSIONS
scientific method in solving the problem.
Group 2

Activity 2

Direction: Study the picture below and use the scientific

method in solving the problem.

Group 3

Activity 3

Direction: Design a simple scientific

 Group 3

D. Explain Activity 3

Science is a way of thinking and a way of Direction: Design a simple scientific investigation on a
gathering knowledge about the world that is both specific problem that as a student you encounter. Use the
accurate and reliable. steps of scientific method on solving your problem. Write
your output on the given materials.
It is the quest to understand and improve our
knowledge of the world around us, and how the
things in it work or why they work the way they
do.

The scientific method is like the road map that

you follow to get to that destination. It is the
process by which science is carried out, as in
other areas of inquiry; science through scientific
method can build on previous knowledge and
develop a more sophisticated understanding of its
topics of study over time.

Why do you think scientific method is important?

Very good!

Based on the activity of group one, what do you

think is the first step in scientific method?

The teacher will show a picture of solving a

problem using scientific method.

It provides an objective, standardized approach to

conducting experiments and, in doing so, improves their
results. By using a standardized approach in their
Very good! investigations, scientists can feel confident that they will
Why do you think Make observation is the first stick to the facts and limit the influence of personal,
step in scientific method? preconceived notions.

Very good!

How about the second step in scientific method? Make observation

Very good!
When using scientific method to carry out your
own investigation, the first thing you need to do
is observe then ask questions. Just look at all the
things around you. Does something make you
curious? Does something seem strange to you?
Do you wonder what causes something or why
something happens? Have you asked yourself;
why is the sky blue? What makes soda fizzy? The
possibilities for observations and questions are
endless.

But what is the purpose of the question in the

scientific method? So that you know how you want to go about your
research.
Very good!
You have made your observations and you have
your questions. Now you need to make a
prediction about what you think will happen next.
Observations should lead to some sort of questions.
So, the third step in scientific method is
Hypothesis or prediction, what is hypothesis?

Very good!

Variables

Identifying and controlling variables involve the

process of deciding which variables or factors
will influence the outcome of an experiment, The purpose of the question is to narrow the focus of the
situation or event and deliberately control all inquiry, to identify the problem in specific terms.
recognized variables in a systematic manner.

Variables in an experiment may be independent

or dependent. The variable that is being
manipulated or controlled is called independent
variable. The
dependent variable changes because of a test. It is Hypothesis is an educated guess or tentative answer to a
problem.
the effect that arises from the changes in the
It is a preliminary answer to the question you have asked
independent variable. that you will test to see if it seems to be true. Keep in
mind that it does not matter whether your hypothesis is
The next step is to test your hypothesis wherein “right” or “wrong.”
you will design and conduct an experiment.

Why is it important to test your hypothesis?

Very good!

Why is it experiment is the best way to test your

hypothesis?

Very good!

How can you make sure your experiment is

testing your hypothesis?

Very good!

After you test your hypothesis by

experimentation, make sure to record the
observations and data so you will be able to Allows the researcher to determine whether the data from
analyze the results. the sample is statistically significant

Why is analyzing data important in scientific

method?
The most common way to test a hypothesis is to create an
Very good! experiment. A good experiment uses test subjects or
And the last step is Draw conclusion. creates conditions where you can see if your hypothesis
This is the opportunity to talk about your seems to be true by evaluating a broad range of data (test
hypothesis, your experiment, your results, and results).
your conclusion which is the final answer to your
problem or experiment!
When possible, scientists test their hypotheses using
E. Elaborate controlled experiments. A controlled experiment is a
scientific test done under controlled conditions, meaning
The teacher will show a ramble scenario and the that just one (or a few) factors are changed at a time,
student will need to identify the correct order of while all others are kept constant.
the ramble picture using the steps of scientific
method.
 To understand the data and gain useful information so
that the derived knowledge can help in decision making

Very good!
Class, in what learning area/field of study this
lesson be applied?

E. Evaluate The student will arrange correctly the picture based on

Get ½ sheet of paper and answer the following the step of scientific method
questions.

Test I. Fill in the blank

Directions: Read the paragraph carefully and identify the

correct
words
that fit
in the
Analyze the results Question/Problem given
Scientific Method Observation
Independent Hypothesis
Draw a conclusion Six
Dependent Test the hypothesis
 sentences inside the box. Write your answer on a separate
Test I. Fill in the blank sheet.

Directions: Read the paragraph carefully and

identify the correct words that fit in the given
sentences inside the box. Write your answer on a
separate sheet.

Analyze the results Question/Problem

Scientific Method Observation
Independent Hypothesis
Draw a conclusion Six (1) Scientific Method is a process that involves
Dependent Test the hypothesis observation, data gathering, experimentation and
analysis. This method is composed of (2) six steps. By
making a detailed (3) observation of the world around
(1)____________________ is a process that you through your senses, you can be able to formulate
involves observation, data a (4) Question/Problem. This
gathering, experimentation and analysis. step will lead you to an educated guess called (5)
This method is composed of (2)_______ Hypothesis, where you can have tentative answer to
steps. By making a detailed your question. In order for you to prove your educated
(3)____________________ of the world guess you need to (6) Test the hypothesis by
around you designing and conducting an experiment. In the
through your senses, you can be able to experiment you need to identify the variables present
formulate a (4)____________________. and these are the (7) Dependent and (8) Independent
This variables. The data from the experiment will be
step will lead you to an educated guess collected to (9) Analyze the results. The summarized
called (5)____________________, where results from the experiment will determine whether
you the hypothesis is accepted or rejected and that is
can have tentative answer to your question. where you (10) Draw a conclusion.
In order for you 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 (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)__________________.

After 10 minutes.

Let’s check. Exchange your paper with your

seatmate.

Very good!

F. Extend

Supposed you received an orchid plant as a

birthday present three years ago. Until now, the
plant has not bloomed. You want to find out why. Thank you and good bye, teacher.
What factor should you take into account in
finding out how to make the orchid bloom?

That’s all for today

Good bye, class

V. Remarks

The grade 7 students got 98% proficiency level, which means that most of my student
understand the concept and the importance of Scientific Method.

VI. Reflection

Based from the proficiency level of my students it shows that discovery and inquiry approach
on teaching Scientific Method helps the students to understand the concept and the
importance of the lesson.

Prepared by:

EDESSA D. MASINAS
SST I

NOTED:

BRIGIDA C. SINGZON
Science Head Teacher

RUTH D. CABANGANAN
Principal