Research 1 Quarter 1 - Module 2 Observing PDF

STE 7 Research 1 Quarter 1 - Module 2 Observing RO_Q1_Research1_Module2 Research - Grade 7 Quarter 1 – Module 2: Observing First Edition, 2021 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the P...

STE 7 Research 1 Quarter 1 - Module 2 Observing RO_Q1_Research1_Module2 Research - Grade 7 Quarter 1 – Module 2: Observing First Edition, 2021 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for the exploitation of such work for a profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalty. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this book are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education-Region 10 Regional Director: Dr. Arturo B. Bayucot, CESO III Schools Division Superintendent: Jesnar Dems S. Torres, Ph.D. CESO VI Development Team of the Module Writer: Liezel S. Piquero Editors: Symphany Dawn D. Mangubat Dr. Rhea F. Confesor, Content Expert Reviewers: Symphany Dawn D. Mangubat Dr. Rhea F. Confesor, Content Expert Illustrator: Joemar P. Valdevilla Cover Page Layout Artist: Laliane S. Taga-an Management Team: Chairperson: Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III Regional Director Co-Chairpersons: Dr. Victor G. De Gracia Jr., CESO V Asst. Regional Director Mala Epra B. Magnaong CES, CLMD Members: Dr. Marie Emerald A. Cabigas Regional EPS, LRMDS Dr. Nick C. Pañares Regional EPS, Science Nilda U. Villegas Division EPS-Science Printed in the Philippines by the Department of Education-Region X Division of Gingoog City Office Address: National Highway, Barangay 22, Gingoog City Telephone No./Telefax: (+632) 328-0108/0118 Email Address: [email protected]  7 Research 1 Quarter 1 - Module 2: Observing This instructional material was collaboratively developed and reviewed by educators from public schools of Region 10. We encourage teachers and other education stakeholders to email their feedback, comments, and recommendations to the Department of Education - Region 10 at [email protected] Your feedback and recommendations are highly valued. Introductory Message For the Learner Welcome to an enjoyable learning adventure through the Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module as we capture another journey to the world of Research. Have you ever wondered how scientists collect data and information to solve problems? Will it be possible for a Grade 7 learner like you to do science the way your favourite scientist did? No need to worry, boys and girls! In this module, we will learn how to solve problems and answer your questions through observing. This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will enable to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner. For the Facilitator As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module. For the Parents This module was designed to provide your children with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at their own pace and time. As vital partners in education, your support to your children’s learning at home. As parents, you are expected to monitor your children’s progress as they accomplish the tasks present in this module and ensure that they will practice learning independently. This module has the following parts and corresponding icons: What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills you are expected to learn in the module. What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already knew about the lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip this module. What’s In This is a brief review to help you connect the current lesson with the previous one. What’s New In this portion, the new lesson is introduced to you in many ways in a form of a story, song, poem, problem opener, activity, or situation  What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help you discover and understand new concepts and skills What’s More There are self-learning activities for independent practice to measure your understanding and skills of the topic. You may check the answers to the exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the module. What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank sentences/paragraphs to be filled into the process of what you learned from the lesson. What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will help you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real-life situations or concerns. Assessment This is a task that aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving the learning competency. Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned. This also tends to the retention of learned concepts. Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module. The following are some reminders in using this module: 1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use your Science activity notebook in answering the exercises. 2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in the module. 3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task. 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and is checking your answers. 5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next. 6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!  TABLE OF CONTENTS What I Need to Know.................................................................................... 1 What I know................................................................................................. 2 LESSON 1.................................................................................................... 4 What’s In (Activity 1).......................................................................... 4 What’s New (Activity 2)....................................................................... 5 What Is It........................................................................................... 5 What’s More (Activity 3)...................................................................... 6 LESSON 2.................................................................................................... 7 What’s In (Activity 1).......................................................................... 7 What’s New (Activity 2)....................................................................... 8 What Is It........................................................................................... 9 What’s More (Activity 3)...................................................................... 9 What I Have Learned........................................................................ 10 What I Can Do................................................................................. 11 Assessment................................................................................................ 12 Additional Activities.................................................................................... 14 Answer Key................................................................................................ 14 References.................................................................................................. 16  What I Need to Know Empirical Methods mean knowledge is grounded in observations and experimentation and not opinions and sensations. The character of science is an endeavour to interconnect and validate ideas about the physical, biological, psychological, and social worlds. Its ultimate purpose is to know and explain the physical world using the empirical method. Observing is one the basic process skills in science. It’s also the simplest way scientists do research and investigations. It is using our own senses to arrive with accurate observations. Scientific investigations could be a big help to find answers to an issue which will produce pieces of evidence that facilitate your answers to solve problems. When the evidence cannot provide answers or solutions then it should cause new questions or problems for investigation. As more knowledge is discovered, science advances. After going through this module, you are expected to demonstrate the skills of observing each event or object (SSP-RS7SPS-1d-2 and SSP-RS7SPS-1d-3). Specifically, you are also expected to: 1. explain the importance of observation in the empirical nature of science 2. demonstrate the skills in observing. This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you understand the skills of observing an event or object. The scope of this module allows you to use different learning situations. You need to be patient in doing your tasks. Follow the directions in the activities and answer the given test and exercises properly. 1 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  What I Know Pre-Assessment Directions: Choose the correct answer and write it on your paper. _____1. Which of the following is NOT an observation? A. The apple is light green. C. The apple weighs about 38 grams. B. The apple tastes sour. D. Apples are the best fruit. _____2. Which of the following is an example of a quantitative observation? A. The mass of one leaf is 5 grams C. I would like 5 apples B. It has a sweet odor D. The leaves are waxy and smooth _____3. It is information that has been gathered using the senses through measurements, calculations, and Instruments. A. Communicating B. Conclusion C. Inference D. Observation _____4. Finish the observation. The water is …. A. 79 degrees B.super cold C. very hot D. deep _____5. Good observation skills come naturally to investigators; they do not need to be trained. A. False B. Maybe C. Sometimes D. True _____6. What is an observation? A. an opinion B. what you decide C. a fact D. a conclusion _____7. What are supposed to do during observations? A. just sit B. take notes C. just watch D. look around _____8. Which statement is an observation? A. That house is empty because there are no lights B. Her hair is brown because she dyed it C. Her hair is brown D. The streets are empty because of the curfew _____9. All of the following are ways to improve our observational skills, EXCEPT. A. be sure to look for any other data that can be served as information. B.when collecting data, record only those things that you are sure are important. C. observe everything no matter how big or small D. write down and photograph everything you find. _____10. What are the two types of observation? A. quantitative and qualitative C. collecting and recording B. participant and knowledge D.tracing and communication _____11. Which science process skill involves using your five senses to describe what is seen, heard, felt, smelt, and tasted? A. Inferring B. Measuring C. Predicting D. Observing ______12. What is an observation? A. Only seeing C. Only smelling B. An explanation D. Using your senses 2 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2 ______13. Which is NOT an observation? A. It taste sweet B. It smells gross C. It is 5cm long D. it is green ______14. A Filipino scientist discovers the body of an unknown species of frog in the rainforest of Philippines.She writes several statements in her journal about the animal. Which of the following is an observation about the frog? A. The frog might be poisonous because it is very brightly colored B. The frog is probably a tree climber because it has large, round toe pads. C. It has a mass of 22. 4 grams. D. I think the frog is a species of poison dart frog because of its size and color. ______15. A student placed 50 worms in the middle of an aquarium containing a light, a cardboard tube, and a water dish. He waited five minutes and then recorded the data for the first trial in the table below. The student repeated this procedure two more times and recorded the results of all three trials. Which conclusion could you make about worms based on the results? Trial Number of Number of Number of Worms Worms in a Worms in under light cardboard the water tube dish 1 12 37 1 2 6 44 0 3 7 43 0 A. The worms prefer the darkness of a cardboard tube. B. Worms love water. C. There were 6 worms under the light in trial 2. D. There were 36 more worms in the cardboard tube versus the light in trial 3 3 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  Lesson Importance of Observation 1 in the Empirical Nature of Science Observation is a vital part of science. It lets us see the results of an experiment, they are the results we expect or not. It lets us see unexpected things around us that may stimulate our curiosity, resulting in new experiments. Even more important than observation is an accurate observation. Often, our eyes and our brains play tricks on us, letting us see what we expect to determine, rather than what’s there. Since observation is important in science, Scientists use this skill to gather and record data, which enables them to construct then test hypotheses and theories. Scientists observe in many ways – with their senses or with tools such as microscopes, scanners, or transmitters to increase their vision or hearing. These tools afford more precise and accurate observations. As an example, if you are asked to explain your favourite school bag, presumably you will be able to describe only the general appearance of the bag but not the precise size and the kind of material used. In other words, by only looking at the object you can’t really describe it the exact measurement. What’s In Activity 1: Arrange Me! Arrange the jumbled words to reveal the different Scientific Attitudes and Values that show careful observation when conducting scientific experiments. 1. ORITYUCIS 2. JETVYIICOBT 3. ESEVRANCPERE 4. YNESOHT 5. SSNDENIMEDNEPO 6. KETISMPSCI 4 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  What’s New Activity 2: House Tour! Instructions: Search your surroundings to answer the questions below about the importance of observing. 1. Go outside of your 2.Go outside of your 3. Go outside of your house, what sounds house, what can you house, what can you can you hear? see? smell? 4. Eat something in your 5. Touch one thing kitchen, how does it around you, how does it taste? feel? What is It Science would be nothing without evidence. The method of science involves arising up with explanations for things we see within the world that matches the information we've collected. If your hypothesis doesn't fit the information, it is time to return up with a brand new one. That's just how science works. 5 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  Empirical evidence is information collected through observation or experiment. It is the heart of the methodology because it's how we test out our ideas. As an example, a scientist might see a rainbow and hypothesize that white light from the sun is being broken into each colour by light refracting through raindrops. That explanation usually results into certain predictions. For instance, you may get a rainbow only when it's raining, and when the sun is at a specific angle to you within the rain. Those predictions are then tested with more experiments, like trying to find for rainbows and making measurements about their position, or shining lights inside a laboratory. Once enough evidence is collected, a scientific hypothesis becomes a scientific theory. Unlike in everyday language, a theory is an evidence for something that’s thoroughly supported by evidence and agreed-upon to be true. And every result is going to be valid and accurate if our evidence is supported with accurate observation both qualitative and quantitative. What’s More Activity 3: How Observant Am I? Instructions. Read the situation in the box and write your observations on the table below. You noticed a group of 4 boys and 4 girls talking, laughing, and eating at a table. One boy wears a coat and ties while the other 2 boys dress casually. One of the girls wear a gown, while the other girls wear ordinary dresses. As they talk, the boy with the coat and tie places his right arm over the shoulder of the girl wearing the gown. The two other boys shake hands with the two other girls. Suddenly, one of the girls cries, while the boys dressed ordinarily argue in high tones. The pair who wore formal attire talks to the boys. Then they all walk away from each other in pairs. Observations Ex. A group of 4 boys and 4 girls are talking, laughing, and eating at the table. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  Lesson Demonstrating Skills in 2 Observing What is Observation? Observing is the essential science process skill. We observe objects and events using all our five senses or by using some tools to solve and answer problems. The ability to form good observations is additionally essential to the development of the other science process skills: communicating, classifying, measuring, inferring, and predicting. Qualitative observations focus on the following: qualities, attributes and characteristics of variables. As an example of qualitative observation: the leaf is light green the leaf is waxy the towel is smooth The cake was black with orange frosting. The room was bright and airy with blue curtains. While Quantitative observation is an objective collection of data which is primarily focused on numbers and values. Quantitative observations give more precise information than our senses alone. As an example of quantitative observation: mass of one leaf is 5 grams leaves are clustered in group of five the boiling temperature of water at sea level is 100°C The painting is 14 inches wide and 12 inches long. A tablet weighs 1.5 pounds. 7 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  What’s In Activity 1: My Five Senses Directions: Identify the organ and describe its uses. The Five Senses My Name My Uses 8 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  What’s New Activity 2: Knowing More About Observation. Instructions: In each of the following statements, identify and underline which part is an observation. 1. The baby is crying because she is hungry. 2. The room is dark; power has been cut off. 3. There are ants on the bread; the bread must be sweet. 4. Gigi failed in the examination because she did not prepare for it. 5. The girl went to the school clinic. She must be sick. What is It Scientists ask questions about the items they observe. Do you also ask questions about what you see around? Do you observe objects, events, and phenomena and understand what patterns or trends are displayed? Whenever you ask questions and gather data about these objects and events, you’re acting as a scientist. A scientist incorporates a keen sense of observation and a logical way of gathering, organizing, and processing information. They use these basic process skills to guide them to find solutions to problems. Whether or not you’ll not become a true scientist, the acquisition of those skills will facilitate to solve laboratory or real-life problems. Observing is using the senses to collect information about an object or event. Example: Describing the colour of the mango as yellow. The two types of observing are: Qualitative, this can be identifying and naming the properties of an object like: shape color size texture smell sound 9 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  Quantitative observation involves measurement and using appropriate measuring tools to have an accurate observation. It is a collection of data which primarily focused on numbers and values. Making observation means using one or more of our senses to search for about objects or events. An observation could be a fact learned directly through the senses of sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell. Remember the following pointers when making observations: 1. You can use as many senses as you want. But never taste unless you’re told to try and do so. 2. After you acquire something or once you are watching an event, consider how you’ll be able to use your sense to induce information about that object or event. 3. Describe only what you observe directly through your senses. 4. Note of changes to incorporate observations before, during, and after the change. What’s More Activity 3: Observing a Candle Procedure: 1. Get a candle, a piece of clay for a base, a ruler, and matches 2. Describe the candle before, during, and after it is burned. 3. Include in your description the before, during, and after lighting the candle. 4. Extinguish the flame properly and safely. 5. Fill in the chart below for your observations. Qualitative Observations Quantitative Observations Before: Before: 1._____________________________________ 1._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ During: During: 1._____________________________________ 1._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ After: After: 1._____________________________________ 1. ____________________________________ 2._____________________________________ 2. ____________________________________ 3._____________________________________ 3. ____________________________________ 10 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  What I Have Learned Fill in my Sentences! Instructions:Choose a word inside the box and fill in the blanks with the correct word. Write your answers on your paper. five senses communicating classifying measuring inferring predicting Observing Qualitative Quantitative precise 1.______________ is the basic science process skill. We observe objects and events using all our 2.____________, and this is often how we learn about our planet. The ability to create good observations is also additionally essential to the development of the other: 3._____________, 4.______________, 5.________________, 6._______________, and 7._______________. The simplest observation made using only the senses, are 8.______________ observations. As an example, the leaf is light green in colour, or the leaf is waxy and smooth. Observations that involve values and quantity are 9.______________ observations. For instance, the mass of one leaf is five grams or the leaves are clustered in groups of five. Quantitative observations give more 10.___________ information than our senses alone. What I Can Do Me as Plantita/Plantito! Procedure: 1. Go to one of the plants within the vicinity of your house. 2. Then answer the questions and write your observations. 11 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  Questions Answer Sense Used 1. What color is it? Is the color evenly distributed? 2. Is the plant tall, short or sprawling? 3. Is there one main stem or many? 4. What is the general shape of the leaves? 5. Do the leaves have jagged or smooth edges? 6. Are the leaves shiny or dull? 7. Are the veins of the leaves distinct? Is there a central vein? 8. Are the leaves in clusters or separate? 9. Are the leaves thick or thin? 10. What is the texture of stem and leaf? Assessment Direction: Choose the correct answer and write it in the space before each number. _____1. An observation that cannot be described or expressed in numbers. A. inferring C. qualitative observation B. scientific investigations D. quantitative observation _____2. Using one or more senses to gather information. A. Classifying B. Inferring C. Measuring D. Observing _____3. An observation that deals with numbers or amounts. 12 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2  A. observing C. qualitative observation B. scientific investigation D. quantitative observation ____ 4. The white candle has a cylindrical shape, it has a diameter of about 3 cm. The length of the candle is 20 cm. It is hard, smooth, and can be scratched. There is a wick that extends from top to bottom. Which is a Qualitative observation from the sentence A. diameter of about 3 cm. C. length is 20 cm B. hard, smooth, and can be scratched D. none _____5. The leaves on the plant are turning brown. A. Both B. Neither C. Qualitative D. Quantitative _____6. What is a scientific observation? A. Based on facts C. Based on your personal beliefs B. Based on opinions D. Based on a rumour you heard in the bathroom _____7. Which of the following is an observation? A. Seeing the leaves change colour in the fall B. Feeling cold air when you open the refrigerator C. Smelling wood burning fire D. All are correct _____8. How important is observation in science? A. Scientist uses observation to collect and record data and enables them to test hypotheses and theories. B. Observation is one of the process skills. C. Observation is important because it leads to a problem. D. Observation is important in science because it solves problems. _____9. What is the first step in the scientific method? A. Make an Observation of your interest that leads to questioning. B. Make a hypothesis C. Design and conduct an experiment D. Share your results _____10. A student makes a model of a volcano using paper and glue. The student’s teacher puts on goggles and an apron. The teacher pours baking soda and vinegar into the volcano model. For 30 seconds, a white substance bubble expands from the volcano. Which observation allows the student to conclude that a chemical reaction occurred? A. A white substance bubbled and expanded B. The teacher wore goggles and an apron C. Something happened in 30 seconds D. The volcano was made from paper and glue From the sentences below underline once the qualitative observation and encircle the quantitative observation. 11. The man is wearing a hat because it is about 12 noon. 12. It is about 5:00 PM, the man must be tired from the farm. 13 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2 13. Many people are working in the building. The building has 28 floors. 14. The yellow bus leaves at exactly 10:00 in the morning. 15. The party is very noisy because there are almost 150 guests. Additional Activities House Tour Part 2 Instruction: Go to one of the plants within the vicinity of your house. Prepare ten (10) questions before observing the plant. Gather information about the plant using your senses except for taste. Complete the table below. Questions Answers/Information Senses Answer Key 14 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2 15 RO_Q1_Research1_Module2 References: (Blackman 2019) Blackman, Alisha. 2019. "Observations." Quizizz. 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