TITLE : Investigating Materials
The objects in our world are made of many different materials, each
having different properties and thus, uses. Since science strives to describe
and understand the world around us, the properties of the substances that
comprise that world are of almost self-evident interest. As soon as we begin
to focus on those properties, the list of intriguing questions is virtually
endless. Answering these questions has been a central and challenging area
of scientific inquiry for centuries, and has led to the discovery of surprising
and unexpected phenomena.
For Grade 3 students, coming to understand and “see” the world in terms of
the materials that objects are made of and their properties requires not only
simple observation but also imagination, controlled thought and reasoning,
careful inquiry and systematic investigation.
❖ Conduct own investigation/ testing on the
properties of materials learned in class.
❖ Manifest scientific skills through the
experiment presentation.
❖ Apply critical thinking and problem-solving
skills.
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1. Review lessons about properties of materials. Choose one science
experiment that investigates one of the properties of materials.
2. Research.
Gather and study as much information as you can about your topic. Watch
available videos that tests properties of materials and conduct one of your own.
(see some suggested links on slide 12)
3. Draft your plan ( Science Inquiry Project Planner) in Gslides.
Plan for the following:
Plan for the following:
A. Problem or question.
What is it that you want to find out by undergoing the investigation?
B. Gather information/Research
C. Hypothesis
What do you think is going to happen? Clearly state what you expect to find out
during the experiment
D. Materials
List the materials that you will need for your experiment. Quantities
and/or amount of each should also be indicated.
[Link] the Experiment
Do a fair test to see if your hypothesis is right. Write down the steps you will do
to test your hypothesis
*F. Results
Analyze your [Link] what you learned from the experiment or
Include table, graphs, charts or photos showing the result of your
experiment
*G. Conclusion
Write what happened. Have you proved or disproved your hypothesis?
What did you learn from the experiment?
(* to be filled in only after the experiment has been conducted and result is
available, thus conclusion may be made)
4. Think of a catchy TITLE for your project.
5. Collect/gather the materials you will need.
6. Conduct your experiment.
You can have several trials on your own. Remember, the more times you do an
experiment, the more reliable and accurate the results will be.
7. Record you data and document the process.
As you do your experiments, you will want to write down what you saw or
found out. Take note of the result of the experiment.
8. Practice your presentations.
Be able to tell about what your experiment is, what materials you used, what
you did in your experiments, and what you found out.
9. Make an information video of the conducted investigation or testing.
10. Submit the completed:
(a) Science Inquiry Project Plan (Gslides)
(b) video
16-20 6-15 0-5
Designing an Student can create a plan for a fair Student can develop a fair test that Student cannot develop a fair test.
Experiment/ test that identifies what he/she will includes some of the elements of a fair
Investigation observe, test and measure, includes test.
a materials list and sequential steps.
Investigating Follows a plan for the investigation. Follows a plan for the investigation. Does not follow the plan for the
Records all data systematically and Records some data but not always investigation. Records some data, but
accurately. Records observations. systematically or accurately. Records not systematically or accurately. Records
Chooses appropriate measurements observations. Chooses appropriate some observations. Does not always
and measures accurately. measurements but doesn’t always choose appropriate measurements
measure accurately.
Analysing and Analyses data based on evidence Analyses data based on evidence and Analyses data but does not base
Explaining Data, and results of the investigation. results of the investigation. Explains data analysis on results/evidence. Explains
Drawing Explains data using scientific using some scientific terminology. Uses data but does not use scientific
Conclusions terminology. Uses resources to resources to support explanation. terminology. Does not use resources to
support explanation. support explanation.
Well-rehearsed. voice, eye contact Fairly fluid delivery. Communicates Some difficulty communicating ideas.
and pacing hold interest and ideas with proper voice projection; Poor voice projections; some eye
attentions of audience; introduced perhaps one mispronounced work; made contact; no introduction; mispronounced
self and project. eye contact; introduced self and project. a few words; long pauses; somewhat
confused.
Strong message. Covers topic Message is clearly communicated. Message is vaguely communicated.
completely and in depth. Includes Includes essential information. Includes some essential information with
complete information. few facts.
Suggested links for you to get ideas on what to investigate:
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