SAN AGUSTIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

San Agustin, Sagbayan, Bohol

BUDGET OF WORK

Teacher : Enad, Fernando B.

Level : Grade 7 (SPS)
Subject Group : Electives
Subject : Science Research 7

Quarter 1: Science Process Skills

Week Topics Competencies Activities Remarks
1 Measuring Use appropriate Science apparatus and Measurement Lab, Density
- Accuracy and precision tools to ensure precision and accuracy Calculation, Calibrating
- Choosing appropriate science in measurement. Instruments
apparatuses
o Mass
o Volume
o Length
o Other measuring tools
- Importance of measuring skills in
conducting scientific
investigations

2 Observing Record accurate and relevant Observation Journals,

- Making accurate and descriptive and numerical observations Microscope Lab, Nature Walk
relevant descriptive and of a given object, environment, and
numerical observation event or phenomenon.
through an experiment
based on:
o Relevant particulars of an
objects and its
environment
o Relevant particulars from
massive information
o Similarities and differences
o Strange/unusual features
o Correct sequence
- Importance of observation
in the empirical nature of
science

3 Inferring Draw inferences for a set of recorded Mystery Box Activity, Data
- Differences between observations in a scientific Analysis, Case Studies
observation and inference investigation.
- Developing inferences for a
 set of observations, events,
or data in a scientific
investigation
- Importance of making
inferences when
conducting science
investigations

4 Classifying Apply multistage classification in Sorting Activity,

- Classifying events, scientific investigation. Dichotomous Key,
phenomena and/or objects Classification Project
using multistage
classification in scientific
investigation
- Importance of
developing
classification skills
when conducting
science investigations

5 Predicting Make predictions through extrapolating Graphing Exercise, Weather

- Ways to make predictions and interpolating data from graphs. Prediction, Experiment
o Using evidence, scientific Continuation
knowledge, and
understanding
o Interpolation of graphical
data
o Extrapolation of graphical
data
- Importance of making
predictions

6 Communicating Communicate scientific knowledge Scientific Poster

- Forms of science using print and non-print media. Presentation, Science Article
communication Writing, Digital Presentation
o Print (graphs, tables,
charts, brochures, posters
and flyers, science journals
o Non-print (science
multimedia presentations,
research conferences and
social media platforms)
- Science communication
skills and its importance

7-8 Performance Task Conduct a guided scientific Guided Investigation,

investigation exhibiting the science Experiment Design, Peer
process skills. Review

Quarter 2: integrated Science Process Skills

Week Topics Competencies Activities Remarks
9 Identifying Variables Identify the different types of variables Variable Identification
- Independent variable in a scientific investigation. Exercise, Interactive
- Dependent variable Simulation, Scenario Analysis
- Constant variable
- Control variable (positive
and negative)

10 Describing Relationships Between Describe the relationship between the Graphing Data, Correlation
Variables independent and Analysis, Interactive
- Linear relationships dependent variables using graphs. Graphing Tool
o Positive
o Negative
- Unrelated relationships

11-12 Formulating Good Scientific Distinguish between testable and non- Question Sorting Activity,
Questions testable scientific questions; Create Question Generation
- Characteristics testable questions from different Workshop, Question Critique
o Can have an answer and sources such as scientific journals and
be tested by an articles, observations, experiences,
experiment problems, and/or issues.
o Builds on what is already
known
o Can lead to other
good questions
- Sources of scientific questions
o Scientific journals and
articles
o News and magazines
o Observations
o Curiosity/Interest
o Research gaps
o Practical problems or
needs
- Testable and Non-Testable
Questions

13 Formulating Hypotheses Formulate hypotheses using if-then Hypothesis Writing

- If-then-because statements because statements; Determine the Workshop, Group
experimental and control groups in a Identification Workship,
scientific investigation. Hypothesis Refinement

14-16 Designing the Experiment Design a simple experiment that Experiment Design
- Experimental and control applies fair test. Challenge, Peer Review, Lab
groups Simulation
- Fair Test

Quarter 3: integrated Science Process Skills

Week Topics Competencies Activities Remarks
17-18 Experimenting Perform laboratory protocols Laboratory Safety Workshop,
- Laboratory protocols (procedures, safety, handling, and Risk Assessment Activity,
- Risk assessment (RAMP) waste disposal) in conducting a Lab Protocol Simulation
using RAMP principle: scientific investigation; Conduct a risk
o Recognizing hazards assessment for a scientific investigation
o Assessing risks using the RAMP principle.
o Minimizing risks
o Preparing for emergencies

19 Gathering Data Record qualitative and quantitative Data Recording Exercise,

- Types of data data using appropriate methods and Field Observation, Digital
o Quantitative tools in a data logbook. Data Logging
o Qualitative
- Methods of collecting data
o Observation
o Laboratory Experiment
- Data Logbook
o Date
o Activities
o Suggestions/Comments
o Remarks

20-21 Organizing and Presenting Data Use appropriate graphs, tables, charts, Graphing Workshop, Data
and pictures in organizing and Visualization Project, Pattern
presenting data; Determine patterns, Recognition Exercise
relationships, and trends in interpreting
data from graphs, tables, charts, and
pictures.

22 Analyzing and Interpreting Data Draw conclusions based on the analysis Data Analysis Lab, Case
of data. Study Analysis, Group
Analysis Activity

23-24 Performance Task Perform an open-inquiry science Open Inquiry Project, Data
investigation following laboratory Presentation, Analysis and
protocols, and gather, organize, Conclusion, Peer Review and
present, analyze, and interpret data Feedback
gathered
from this investigation.

Quarter 4: Research and Beyond

Week Topics Competencies Activities Remarks
25-26 Introduction to Scientific Research Provide examples of scientific Interest-Based Research
Categories investigation based on one’s area of Exploration, Guest Speaker
interest. Sessions, Research Project
Showcase
27-32 Conducting a Science Apply the steps in the scientific method Step-by-Step Investigation
Investigation using the in conducting a scientific investigation; Guide, Lab Experiment,
Scientific Method Write a report based on the open Scientific Method Simulation
inquiry scientific investigation.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

FERNANDO B. ENAD PhD FERNANDO B. ENAD PhD NILO C. LANOY EdD

Master Teacher II Master Teacher II School Principal II
Supervising MT Supervising MT School Head