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Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

SCIENCE 7
Components of Scientific Investigation (Week 1)
Name of Learner: ____________________________
Grade/Section: ____________________________
Date: ________________________________________
Learning Competency:
Describe the components of a scientific investigation. S7MT-Ia-1
Background Information for Learners:
The scientific method is a tool used by scientists to answer questions about the
world. It follows step-by-step procedures which are logical and sequential. This is often
conducted in scientific investigations which seek to find out the truth regarding a certain
phenomenon.
There are six components that you need to understand in scientific investigation,
namely: (1) Problem; (2) Data; (3) Hypothesis; (4) Experiment; (5) Application. This 6 steps
are easy to remember with acronym of PDHECA.
1. PROBLEM identified through OBSERVATIONS. It consists of receiving knowledge
through our senses from our environment. Observing things around us will lead to
good scientific questions that will recognize a problem we wanted to resolve.
2. DATA GATHERNG or BACKGROUND RESEARCH in order to learn more on the
problem. Learning what others have been discovered about the problem will be
easier to conduct an investigation.
3. HYPOTHESIS. Formulating hypothesis is known as an educated guess for the
possible solution to a problem. It is in the form of statement that is used to predict the
outcome of an experiment.
4. EXPERIMENT. This is done to test the possible solution to a problem or hypothesis.
When you design an experiment, you are controlling and measuring variables. The
things that are changing in an experiment are called variables. There are three types
of variables in an experiment. The controlled or constant variable (cannot
changed), independent variable (can stand, changed and controlled) and
dependent variable (one that is tested and measured).
5. CONCLUSION. Drawing conclusions (summary of findings) whether to accept or
reject the hypothesis. Data can be qualitative (describes qualities or characteristics)
or quantitative (measures values).
6. APPLICATION or COMMUNICATE THE RESULTS. This is to present findings of the
conducted experiment for the information of others. Putting something into
use/operation based from the outcome of the experiment.
Directions/ Instructions
After going through with this unit, you are expected to:
1. Read and follow each direction carefully.
2. Accomplish each activity for the mastery of competency.
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3. Use the Learning Activity Sheets with care.

LEARNING TASK 1. (COMPLETE ME)
Directions: Solve the crossword puzzle using the important terms in Scientific Method. Use
the given clue to complete the puzzle.
Across
2. Conducted to test the possible solution to a problem
4. Variables that does not change
5. Data which can be measured.
9. Information collected during an experiment.
Down
1.Decision reached based on the analysis of information.
3. It is an educated guess
6. Data that can be observed but cannot be measured
7. Any part of an experiment that can change.
8. Using the senses to gather data about an event
10. Variable that stands alone.

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LEARNING TASK 2. (KNOW YOUR STEPS)

Directions: Identify which step in the Scientific Method is described in each statement. Write
only the letter of your choice.
A. Recognize a problem
B. Formulate a hypothesis
C. Test the hypothesis
D. Draw a conclusion
_______1. Kyle thought that cactus would grow faster if he puts pebbles through the soil in
which they were planted.
_______2. Clariz data showed that ants moved away from raw cucumber slices.
_______3. Shane wondered if she could extract dye out of gumamela flowers and leaves.
_______4. Diether grew molds from spoiled bread. He placed drops of different vinegar to
see how bread molds react with the substance.
_______5. Aling Nena’s experiment showed that duck eggshells were whiter and stronger
when she fed the ducks with commercial feeds combined with corn, to which extra calcium
had been added.
_______6. Jonathan saw ticks crawling in his dog’s body. He asked the veterinarian, “How
are ticks able to grow with his dog?”
_______7. Collen soaked her stained white blouse in water for 24 hours. She used different
kinds of soap and detergents to get rid of the stain.
_______8. Alvin said, “If I plant monggo seeds in the afternoon, I think the plants will grow
more robust than the plants grown in the morning.”
_______9. If 50 mL of water are added to my plants each day and they grow, then adding
100 mL of water each day will make them grow even more.
_______10. After working in the laboratory, the student found out that bacteria grow more on
less acidic environments.
_______11. The barista filled two identical glasses with the same amount of tap water. He
added varied amounts of salt into the substance. He then placed the mixtures into the
freezer overnight.
_______12. The singer predicted that there is an increase or decrease in a person’s heart
rate if people listen to music.
_______13. A kindergarten observed that his apple slices turned brown after few minutes.
He asked his mom if there is any way he can help stop the apple from turning brown.
_______14. After finishing his breakfast, Angelo said that hot choco melts faster in hot water
than in cold water.
_______15. Malunggay trunks shall be planted in different areas. The plants will be watered
daily. Over a period of a week, the plants will be measured to see which ones grew the
tallest.

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LEARNING TASK 3. (LIST IT)

Directions: Using your gained knowledge, complete the given diagram below.
COMPONENTS OF SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS
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Reflection
Write your personal insights about the lesson by completing the following sentence prompts.
I understand that ___________________________________________
I realized that ______________________________________________
I wish to ask my teacher about ________________________________
Prepared by:
ZARAH ELAINE A. BARZA

Grade 7- Science Teacher
Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Background Information for Learners:

Address: Provincial Sports Complex, Bolbok, 4200 Batangas City

3. Use the Learning Activity Sheets with care.

Address: Provincial Sports Complex, Bolbok, 4200 Batangas City

LEARNING TASK 2. (KNOW YOUR STEPS)

Address: Provincial Sports Complex, Bolbok, 4200 Batangas City

LEARNING TASK 3. (LIST IT)

COMPONENTS OF SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS

I understand that ___________________________________________

I realized that ______________________________________________

I wish to ask my teacher about ________________________________

ZARAH ELAINE A. BARZA

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________

Address: Provincial Sports Complex, Bolbok, 4200 Batangas City

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