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Science
Quarter 1 - Module 1:
Scientific Ways of Acquiring
Knowledge and Solving
Problems

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Science – Grade 7
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Scientific Ways of Acquiring Knowledge and Solving
Problems First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

Hello! How are you? Have you ever had a question about the world, like
what plants need to grow? Or why sugar dissolves faster in hot water? There is a
way to find the answer to these questions used by scientists. It is called the
Scientific Method. If you will use it, you can be a scientist too.

This module will expose you to the world of scientists. How do scientists
work? How do they solve problems? In most cases, scientists solve problems by
making thorough investigations. This process seeks to answer questions that are
essential in science guided by the scientific method.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the steps of a scientific method;
2. use the scientific method in solving problem through
an experiment; and
3. relate scientific method in daily life.

What I Know
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct
answer for each question. Use a separate sheet for your
answers.

1. What is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

A. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis,
draw conclusions, and analyze results.
B. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis,
analyze results, and draw conclusions.
C. Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test
the hypothesis, and draw conclusions.
D. Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, ask
a question, and draw conclusions.

2. Which of the following questions is best considered as scientific?

A. Who invented electricity?
B. How long did dinosaurs live on Earth?
C. How many koalas are there in Australia?
D. Does the amount of salt in water affect the temperature at
which it boils?
3. What is the process of obtaining information using your senses?
A. Inquiry
B. Conclusion
C. Observation
 D. Scientific Method
4. What variable can be changed or manipulated?
A. Dependent variable
B. Experimental variable
C. Independent variable
D. Uncontrolled variable

5. A scientist hypothesizes that the temperature at which an ostrich’s egg is

incubated will determine whether the ostrich will be male or female. What
is the independent variable of this experiment?
A. Scientist
B. Incubator
C. Temperature
D. gender of the ostrich

6. Please refer to situation in number 5, what is the dependent variable?

A. Scientist
B. Incubator
C. Temperature
D. gender of the ostrich

7. What do you call an idea or explanation that you test through study
and experimentation?
A. Question
B. Hypothesis
C. Conclusion
D. Observation

8. What do you call the things in an experiment that must be the same to
make it fair?
A. Controlled variables
B. Dependent variables
C. Independent variables
D. Uncontrolled variables

9. A scientist is already contemplating whether the data of his

experiments support his hypothesis. At this point the scientist is
__________________.
A. asking a question
B. making observations
C. drawing a conclusion
D. forming a hypothesis

10. Which refers to scientific procedure undertaken by scientists to test

a
hypothesis and make a discovery or demonstrate a known fact?
A. Theory
B. Inference
 C. Conclusion
D. Experiment

11. When a scientist shares her findings with other scientists, she is ____________.
A. experimenting
B. analyzing data
C. making a hypothesis
D. communicating results

12. In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs?

A. Analyze data
B. Asking questions
C. Make hypothesis
D. Communicate results

13. Why is the Scientific Method an important process in doing experiments?

A. It takes more work but it’s worth it.
B. It helps the experiment to take longer and be better.
C. It ensures that the results can be trusted and repeated.
D. It ensures that the people doing the experiments are scientific.

14. What is the purpose of doing multiple trials in an experiment?

A. To get as much data as possible.
B. To make sure the procedure is done correctly every time.
C. Eliminate observations that are not typical and reduce errors.
D. To double-check the results so they are the same each time.

15. A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions.
A. Experiment
B. Hypothesis
C. Observation
D. Scientific method
 What is It

Did you understand the context? You can now write the six basic steps of
a scientific method below inside the box.

BASIC STEPS OF SCIENTIFIC METHOD

1. MAKE OBSERVATIONS
There are tons of everyday activities that would make cool science
experiments using the scientific method. A student noticed that ice melted fast in
water.

2. COME UP WITH A QUESTION

 The students’ observations should lead to some sort of questions. Does ice
melt faster in different liquids? Curiosity on what happens to the ice in liquids
is a simple science experiment perfect for using the scientific method.
3. DEVELOP A HYPOTHESIS OR PREDICTION
You have made your observations and you have your questions. Now you
need to make a prediction about what you think will happen next.

A hypothesis is not simply a guess! A hypothesis is an educated guess or

tentative answer to a problem. The student thinks that ice will melt faster in
juice than it will in water. Maybe he just wants to get a drink of juice out of it.

What happens to the growth of mongo seeds if table salt

Example: 1. was
added to the soil?
2. Tomato seeds may grow faster in colder temperature.

Hypothesis: 1. If the amount of salt added to the soil increases, then the
growth of mongo seeds decreases.
2. If tomato seeds were planted in colder temperature, then
the seeds will grow at a faster rate.

Let’s Try This

1. What effect does temperature have on the dissolution rate of
sugar in water?
Hypothesis: _____________________________________________________
2. Eating chocolates may cause pimples.
Hypothesis: _____________________________________________________

Variables
Identifying and controlling variables involve the process of deciding which
variables or factors will influence the outcome of an experiment, situation or
event and deliberately control all 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 the effect
that arises from the changes in the independent variable.

Quick Check:

Marshmallow Muscles
Larry was told that a certain muscle cream was the newest best thing on
the market and claims to double a person’s muscle power when used as a part of
a muscle-building workout. Interested in this product, he buys the special muscle
cream and recruits Patrick and SpongeBob to help him with an experiment. Larry
develops a special marshmallow weightlifting program for Patrick and
SpongeBob. He meets with them once every day for a period of 2 weeks and
keeps track of their results. Before each session Patrick’s arms and back are
lathered in the muscle cream, while SpongeBob’s arm and back are lathered with
the regular lotion.
(Source: www.kent.edu)

Time Patrick SpongeBob

Initial Amount 18 5

After 1 week 24 9

After 2 weeks 33 17

Directions: Answer the following questions. Write your answer in a separate

sheet.
1. What is the independent variable?
2. What is the dependent variable?
3. What should Larry’s conclusion be?

4. CONDUCT AN EXPERIMENT OR TEST THE HYPOTHESIS

We made a prediction that ice will melt faster in juice than in water, and
now we must test our hypothesis. We set up an experiment with a glass of
juice, a glass of water and an ice cube for each.

For the best experiments, only one thing should change! Here, we are
changing the type of liquid we use but keeping the ice cube, the temperature,
and measurements of the liquid the same. If too many factors change at once,
you cannot accurately state what the results are.

The liquids should be roughly the same temperature (as close as possible)
and measured to the same amount, so we left them out to come to room
temperature. This could also be tested right out of the fridge! Set up a
stopwatch or set a time limit to observe the changes!

5. RECORD AND ANALYZE THE RESULTS

Make sure to record what is happening as well as the results. Note changes
at specific time intervals or after one set time interval. When each ice cube is
completely melted, add drawings if you wish at the end results. Was your
prediction accurate? If it is not accurate, state the reason/s.

6. DRAW CONCLUSIONS
This is the opportunity to talk about your hypothesis, your experiment,
your results, and your conclusion which is the final answer to your problem or
experiment!
 What’s More

Directions: Use the scientific method in solving problem through an experiment.

Answer the following questions.
1. What is the problem in this activity?
2. Formulate your hypothesis. (List down at least 3 hypotheses)
3. What is the dependent variable?
4. What is the independent variable?
5. Analyze your results. Which type of liquid will prevent the apple
from turning brown?
a. lemon
b. milk
c. soda
d. water

What I Have Learned

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 Draw a conclusion Six

Dependent Question/Problem Scientific Method
Hypothesis Observation Independent
Test the hypothesis

(1)____________________ is a process that involves observation, data

gathering, experimentation and analysis. This method is composed of (2) _______
steps. By making a detailed (3)____________________ of the world around you
through your senses, you can be able to formulate a (4)____________________.
This
step will lead you to an educated guess called (5)____________________, where
you
can have tentative answer to your question. 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)__________________.
 What I Can Do

Directions: Design a simple scientific investigation on a specific problem in your

area or at home, write it on your science notebook. For example, you turn the
light switch ON and the bulb does not light inside your room. Use scientific
method in your investigation. Describe each step that you will do to solve the
problem.
 Assessment

Directions: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct
answer for each question. Use a separate sheet for your answers.

1. What skill is used by a scientist when he/she listens to the sounds that
are produced by whales?
A. Interpreting data
B. Drawing conclusions
C. Making a hypothesis
D. Making observations

2. What is the correct order of the steps in the scientific method?

A. Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test
the hypothesis, draw conclusions, communicate results.
B. Ask questions, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis,
analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results.
C. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test hypothesis,
draw conclusions, analyze results, communicate
results.
D. Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the results, ask
a question, draw conclusions, communicate results.

3. Which of the following hypotheses is written correctly?

A. If frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high.
B. If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high.
C. If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high.
D. If a tennis ball is frozen, it will not bounce as high as one that is
not frozen.

4. A scientist conducted an experiment to determine how the amount of salt

in a body of water affects the number of plants that can live in the water.
Which is the independent variable?
A. Water
B. Temperature of the water
C. Amount of salt in the water
D. Number of plants in the water

5. A scientist conducted an experiment to determine how the amount of salt

in a body of water affects the number of plants that can live in the water.
In this experiment, which is the dependent variable?
A. Water
B. Temperature of the water
C. Amount of salt in the water
D. Number of plants in the water
6. What is the last step in scientific method?
A. Writing report
B. Collecting data
C. Analyzing data
D. Drawing conclusions

7. Why is experiment important?

A. helps create jobs for scientists.
B. creates more questions to be answered.
C. ensures that many tools are used safely and accurately.
D. allows for new discoveries and knowledge in science.

8. Why is Scientific Method an important process in doing experiments?

A. It takes more work but it is worth it.
B. It helps the experiment to take longer and be better.
C. It ensures that the results can be trusted and repeated.
D. It ensures that the people doing the experiments are scientific.

9. What skill is involved when you use fine senses to gather information?
A. Observing
B. Posing questions
C. Developing hypothesis
D. Designing experiments

10.Which step that follows formulating and objectively testing hypotheses?

A. Interpreting results
B. Stating conclusions
C. Conducting experiments
D. Making observations and collecting data

11.What do you call a series of logical steps that is followed in order to

solve a problem?
A. Model method
B. Scientific theory
C. Scientific method
D. Experimental process

12. How do scientists test their hypothesis?

A. Designing models
B. Doing experiments
C. Drawing conclusions
D. Formulating questions
13.What do you call the information gathered during experiments?
A. Data
B. Theory
C. Conclusion
D. Hypothesis

14.What step should be completed first to solve a problem?

A. Analyzing data
B. Drawing conclusions
C. Testing a hypothesis
D. Recognizing and identifying the problem

15.Which of the following steps to solve a problem must be completed last?

A. Analyzing data
B. Drawing conclusions
C. Testing a hypothesis
D. Recognizing and identifying the problem