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2020-2021
1st Edition

THE HFCFI VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

VISION

The Furigay Colleges Foundation. Inc. aims to be locally or nationally recognized as a leading
school in the application of emerging technologies that facilitate learning to be the next generation.
MISSION

To realize the vision, The Furigay Colleges targets to:

1. Provides quality education that meets student diversity by utilizing E- Learning as as

GRADE - 7 alternative solution to traditional schooling.

FIRST QUARTER – MODULE 1 2. Build an instruction capacity which is to integrate and implement technologies into teaching
and learning practices, generate economies of scale, and increase their development a cross the
WEEK 1 institution.

3. A dynamic value-driven education that is accessible and suitable for everyone.

OVERVIEW

Investigation is the heart of science. It is the way scientists do research. Scientific investigation
is a way to find answers to a question that will produce evidences that help you answer questions and
solve problems. When the evidence cannot provide answers or solutions then it may lead to new
questions or problems for investigation. As more knowledge are discovered, science advances.
Researchers investigate the world in so many ways. In different fields of science, they may use
different methods and be guided by different theories and hypotheses but most of them generally follow
the steps in a Scientific Investigation.

After going through this module, you are expected to describe the components of a scientific
AMIE GRACE A. ALCARAZ investigation.

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 Specifically, you are also expected to: We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
1. Identify the steps in scientific method.
PRETEST
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you understand the
process of Scientific Investigation. The scope of this module allows you to use different learning Matching Type:
situations. You need to be patient in doing your tasks. Follow the directions in the activities and answer
the given test and exercises properly. Directions: Match the following terms in Column A with the correct definition in Column B.
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on the space provided.
Science Grade 7
Column A Column B
Scientific investigation: _____ 1. Hypothesis A. A conclusion based from evidence and reasoning
(Introduction to Scientific Investigation) _____ 2. Control B. A formal inquiry or systematic study
_____ 3. Investigation C. A judgment based on the results of an experiment
INTRODUCTION _____ 4. Dependent Variable D.A sequence of steps involved in performing experiment
_____ 5. Experiment E. A temporary solution to a problem
Welcome to an enjoyable learning adventure through Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module as we _____ 6. Conclusion F. Any information that is gathered with the use of senses
capture another journey to the world of Science 7. _____ 7. Data G. Can change or influence the result of the experiment
Have you ever wondered how scientists discover their scientific breakthroughs? Will it be _____ 8. Communicate H. Observations & measurements recorded
possible for a Grade 7 learner like you to do science the way your favorite scientist did? No need to _____ 9. Observation I. Organized process to test a hypothesis
worry, boys and girls! In this module, we will learn to do exciting and fun-filled investigation through the _____ 10. Independent Variable J. sharing the results to get helpful feedback
scientific method. _____ 11. Interpret K. The inquiry or problem relating to a topic
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided _____ 12. Variable L. The factor that is manipulated during an experiment
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will enable to process the contents of the _____ 13. Record M. The response that is measured in an experiment
learning resource while being an active learner. _____ 14. Question N. To interpret or give meaning
_____ 15. Procedure O. To write accurate information about what occurs during
experiment
INSTRUCTION TO THE USERS P. Used to show that the result of an experiment is really
due 
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
2. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task. MY LEARNING EPISODE MOTIVATION
3. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and is checking your answers.
4. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
5. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it. UNIT 1: Doing Scientific Investigation

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult MODULE 1: Scientific Investigation (Introduction to Scientific Investigation)
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone. TOPIC Scientific Investigation
CONTENT STANDARDS Scientific ways of acquiring knowledge and solving
problem
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Perform investigation involving problem using
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locally available material
REFERENCES K12 LEARNING MODULES, INTERNET
SOURCES
TIME ALLOTMENT 1 WEEK
 MOTIVATION ____7. An educated guess or a temporary answer.
____8. To conduct an investigation into current information about something.
Activity 1: Arrange Me! ____9. A test or trial performed in order to prove the temporary answer of the identified
problem.
Below are steps in scientific investigation, arrange the following steps in the proper ____10. The general statement/s made by an investigator based on the results of the
order. Write numbers 1-7 (1 being the first step and 7 as the last step). Write your answers on experiment.
the space provided.
__________a. Find out the problem My Learning Essentials (Essential Topics)
__________b. Observe and record
__________c. Make a hypothesis/ temporary solution or answer
__________d. Communicate the result
__________e. Identify the problem 1. Identifying Problems – The first step in scientific
__________f. Arrive at a conclusion/ making of general statement investigations is to identify a problem in a given situation. This
__________g. Test the hypothesis problem comes when a researcher is curious or interested
about something he/she has observed in the environment
Activity 2: Vocabulary

VOCABULARY
A. Scientific Method E. Ethical I. Observe 2. Making Observations – The process of science
B. Questions F. Variable J. Record starts with an observation within the surrounding of a
C. Experiment G. Hypothesis K. Conclusion researcher. In this step, the scientist will research and make
D. Research H. Procedure L. Interpret observations regarding the problem

Directions: Match the vocabulary words in the box

to their definitions below. Write the correct letter on the
space provided.
3. Forming a Hypothesis – In this step, you will give
temporary solutions to the identified problem.
____1. To explain or give meaning
____2. Factor to be considered during an experiment.
____3. Something that can change or influence the results of an experiment. 4. Testing the Hypothesis/ Experiment – The
____4. The inquiry or problem relating to a topic that can be answered by conducting an next scientific step you are going to is to test your
experiment. hypothesis. Some hypothesis may be tested simply by
____5. A method of doing investigation that include the steps such as identifying a problem, further observations or take an elaborate and tedious
gathering data, forming a hypothesis, testing a hypothesis, and drawing a conclusion. process as in the experiment.
____6. Following the rules of being fair and honest.
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 The _________________ method is one way that people think about and solve
questions or problems. When you begin your experiment, it is important to state a problem or
5. Organize and Analyze Data - After performing an experiment and collecting data, one _________________ that you would like to find an answer to. It is important to look up or
must analyse the data. Research experiments usually analyzed data with statistical software in _________________ up-to-date information about your topic before you conduct any
order to determine the relationships among the data gathered. In the case of a simpler experiments. A (n) _________________ is a possible explanation about something.
experiment, one would look at the data and see how they show a relationship. To conduct a (n) _________________ is a good way to discover something new about
6. Draw Conclusions – The next step of scientific investigation is to form a conclusion. science. Be sure to write down each step or _________________ in the correct order before
If the data support the hypothesis, then the hypothesis is correct and may be the explanation you start your science experiment. When you conduct an experiment and you deliberately
for the phenomena. If the data do not support the change one thing, you are introducing a (n) _________________. It is critical to watch
hypothesis, then more observations must be made, a or_____________ what is happening with every step of your experiment. After you conduct your
new hypothesis is formed, and the scientific experiment, a valuable step is to write down or _________________ what happened. When you
investigation is used all over again. explain what happened in your experiment, you _________________ the results. Sharing true
information about the outcome of your experiment is an example of _________________ behavior.
7. Communicate Results - After an experiment, it is important to write down your _________________ or summary of what you
When a conclusion is drawn, learned.
the research can be presented
to others to inform them of the Given the situations below, choose the letter that corresponds to your answer and write an
essay about what is ask in number two (2). Write your answers in your
findings and receive input
Science activity notebook.
about the validity of the conclusion drawn from the
research 1. The mother of John wanted to find out the effect of organic fertilizer in
the growth of pechay plant. What are the steps she is going to follow in
order to find out the effect on the growth?
MY LEARNING ACTIVITIES a. conduct an experiment, form a hypothesis, make a
conclusion, record data
Activity 3: Fill in the Blanks b. form a hypothesis, record data, conduct an experiment,
make a conclusion
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the vocabulary list inside the box. c. form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, record data, make a conclusion
Write your answers on the space provided. d. record data, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, conduct an experiment

Scientific Method: a method of doing research that includes the steps of 2. How do steps in scientific method help in solving problems?
identifying problem, gathering data, forming a hypothesis, testing a
Activity 4. Identify and Arrange Me!
hypothesis, and drawing a conclusion
Question: the inquiry or problem relating to a topic that can be answered by Directions: Identify what step is being illustrated in each picture and arrange the following
pictures using numbers 1-5
conducting an experiment
Experiment: a test or trial performed in order to discover something
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Hypothesis: an educated guess or reasonable assumption
Procedure: a sequence of steps involved in performing an experiment
 (1 being the first step and 5 being the last step). Write your answers in your Science
notebook.

e. ________________________________ f. _____________________________________

a. _________________________________ b. ____________________________________
EVALUATION

Directions: Now that you are finished accomplishing this module, let us check your
understanding about the lesson presented in this module.
Each sentence below describes a step of the scientific method. Match each sentence with a
step of the scientific method listed below. Write the correct letter on the space provided.

A. Draw conclusions C. Recognize a problem

B. Form a hypothesis D. Test the hypothesis/ Experiment
c. ________________________________ d. _____________________________________
_______ 1. RJ grew mongo seeds in ten (10) pots. She divided the pots into two (2) groups, the five (5)
pots exposed to sunlight and the rest five (5) pots inside their house.
_______ 2. Joy used a survey to determine how many of her classmates were left-handed and how
many were right-handed.
_______ 3. Me-An wanted to find out the effect of commercial fertilizer from organic fertilizer in the
growth of tomato.
_______ 4. Luke saw bats catching insects after dark. He asked, “How do bats find the insects in the
dark?”
_______ 5. Mariel wondered if dyes could be taken out of plant leaves, flowers, and stems.

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_______ 6. Flora soaked six different kinds of seeds in water for 24 hours. Then she planted the
seeds in soil at a depth of 1 cm. She used the same amount of water, light, and heat for each kind of
seed.
_______ 7. Sergio read about growing plants in water. He wanted to determine how plants could grow
without soil.
_______ 8. Janice said, “If I grow five seedlings under the sun, I think the plants will grow slower than
the five plants grown inside the house.”
_______ 9. Maria’s experiment proved that earthworms move away from light.
_______ 10. Neil said, “If fertilizer affect the growth of pechay plant, it might affect the growth of
cactus.”
_______ 11. If the temperature changes then the amount of bread mold will change. Summative Evaluation
_______ 12. Jaime wanted to find out the eating habits of dog. (Unit Test & Qualitative Exam)
_______ 13. Aiden put different fertilizers on pechay plants to see what fertilizer allows the pechay *Face-to- face interaction by schedule
plant to grow faster.
_______ 14. Plants placed in direct sunlight grow faster than plants which are kept with no sunlight.
_______ 15. Sarah wanted to find out if the amount of rain has an effect on the growth of cactus.

REFLECTION:

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