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Grade 7 STE- RESEARCH 1

Quarter 1 – Module 4:
BASIC SCIENCE POCESS SKILLS:
Measuring and Its Application

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Grade 7 STE- Research 1
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Quarter 1 – Module 4: Basic Science Process Skills: Measuring and Its
Application
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GRADE 7 STE- RESEARCH 1

Quarter 1 – Module 4:
BASIC SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS:
Measuring and Its Application

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Most Essential Learning Competency

Use appropriate tools in measuring objects.

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BASIC SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS:
Measuring and Its Application

Introduction

In the previous modules, you have learned about the

different tools used in measuring objects. You were able to explain how
these tools are being used. You also did some exercises that helped you
to expand your understanding about these tools and how these become
useful in the field of Science and Research.
In this module, we will try to practice using those tools
mentioned in the previous module. We will perform some exercises that
would help us apply what we have learned about the use of measuring
tools. Moreover, we will be determining the importance of accuracy and
precision in doing measurements. Understanding this concept will help
you explain why measurement is an essential skill in the field of
research.

Most Essential Learning

Competency & Objectives

In this module, you will use appropriate tools in measuring objects.

Specifically, you should be able to:

1. use appropriate tools in measuring objects; and

2. emphasize the importance of accuracy and precision in doing
measurements.

Duration: 2 meetings

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Pre-Test

Before we start with our lesson, try to answer these

five (5) questions below.

Directions: Read each question carefully then choose the letter of the
correct answer.

1. Which of the following can NOT be used to measure the length of

an object?
a. ruler c. tape measure
b. meterstick d. thermometer
2. Which of the following quantity can be measured using a platform balance?
a. mass c. volume
b. capacity d. length
3. Which measuring tool is appropriate to use when measuring the volume of a
liquid?
a. ruler c. thermometer
b. clock d. graduated cylinder
4. When measuring temperature, which of the following measuring tools can be
used?
a. clock c. thermometer
b. tape measure d. platform balance
5. Why is accuracy and precision important in doing measurements?
I. Bad equipment, poor data processing or human error can lead to
inaccurate results.
II. To ensure we are getting the correct results.
III. To prevent errors committed during measurement.
a. I only b. I & II only c. II & III only d. I, II, & III

How did you find the test? It’s okay if you’re not yet sure
with your answers. As you go on with this module, you will learn
and find out if you’re answers are correct. So, buckle up and get
ready with your journey!

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Learning Activities

E licit/ Engage
To start with our lesson for this module, let’s recall the
different tools used in measuring objects, and then, answer
the simple activity.

Complete the table by supplying the needed information. The first

one is done for you.
Table 1
Some Measuring Tools and Its Uses
Measuring Tool Name How Is It Used? SI Unit of
measure
It is used to measure
length. centimeter (cm)
Ruler
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Thermometer

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Clock

Image by [Link]

Weighing
Scale

Image by [Link]

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Graduated
cylinder

Image by Indiamart

Platform
Balance

Image by Thomas Scientific

You need these concepts about measuring tools for you

to better understand our lesson for this module. You will learn
more about measuring tools and how they are used as you do
the succeeding activities.

E xplore

You are now going to perform two activities to apply what

you have learned about how to use the different measuring tools.

Activity 1
MEASURE THE HOUSE

Look for the following 5 objects at home and measure the

length using a ruler. Make sure to indicate the unit of measure used,
ex. inches or centimeters.

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Table 2
Objects at Home and Its Length
Measurement
Object
(with indicated unit)

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GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. What can you say about the length of the objects? Do they have the same
lengths?
______________________________________________________________

2. Aside from using the ruler, what other tools can be used to measure the
length of an object:
______________________________________________________________

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3. How did you find using the ruler in measuring the objects? Was it difficult?
Why or why not?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

In the previous activity, you were able to measure

different objects found at home with the use of a ruler. Though,
in measuring large objects, such as the door, a ruler is not
always advisable to use. There are other measuring tools that
are more appropriate to use and one example of this is the
meterstick. A ruler would be more appropriate to use when
measuring smaller objects. In other words, there is a specific
measuring tool appropriate for each object to be used in
measuring.
Let’s examine now, what other tools can be used to
measure other objects. We’ll find out in the next activity

Activity 2
LET’S MEASURE

Directions: Pick out from the options in the box, the measuring tool
appropriate for measuring the objects given.

Weighing ruler Graduated meterstick

scale cylinder

Which measuring tool would be appropriate to use in measuring the following?

1. length of paper clip - ________________
2. mass of cellphone - ________________
3. your height - _________________
4. mass of meat - _________________
5. volume of water - ________________

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Do you know how accuracy and precision are related to
measurements? There are two words to remember when doing
measurements – accuracy and precision. Accuracy depends on the
nature of the instrument and the way it is used. Precision is the
agreement among observed values in repeated measurements.
A measurement is accurate if it is very close to the actual value.
Only one value is needed to determine the accuracy of a measurement.
Measurements are precise if the values for the different trials are very
close to each other. At least two measurements are needed to determine
the precision of a measurement.

Activity 3
BE ACCURATE AND PRECISE

In order for you to fully understand the relation of accuracy

and precision to measurement, do the simple activity below.

What To Do
 Take a box (any box will do). Estimate its length, width and
height.
 Write your estimate in your notebook. Include the unit of
measurement.
 Measure its length, width and height. Record your
measurements in your notebook.
 Do this by accomplishing Table 3.
Table 3
Estimate vs. Measurement
Estimate Measurment
Length Width Height Length Width Height

Student
Other
family
member

Questions:

1. Which measuring tool did you use?

______________________________________________________________
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2. Why did you use it and not the others?
______________________________________________________________

 Let another member of the family take the measurement using the same tool.
3. Are the two values/measurements near to each other?
______________________________________________________________

 Solve for the average of the two measurements.

4. Are your measurements accurate? Why or why not?

______________________________________________________________

5. Are your measurements precise? Why or why not?

______________________________________________________________

Question:
Why do you think accuracy and precision are important in doing
measurements?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
____________.

Great job! You have completed all the activities. Take time to
review and analyze your answers. These activities enable you to
understand how the different measuring tools are used.

E xplain

Take time to understand the following ideas or concepts

for you to confirm the results of the activities you have performed.

When you measure the length of your notebook using a ruler,

you actually compare your notebook to a measurement standard
which is the ruler. Two systems of measurement are usually used in
a ruler: the English system and the Metric system. The unit of length

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in the English system that is used in a ruler is the inch (in); in the metric system, it is
the centimeter (cm). The meter (m) is the SI unit of length. The distance from a
doorknob to the floor is about one meter. A meterstick and a metric ruler are used to
measure length.(Felicerta, et. al., Measurement, 24).
Volume is the amount of space an object occupies. It
is a derived quantity. There are different ways of measuring
volume such as using a graduated cylinder, using linear
measurements, and using the water displacement method.
To find the volume of an object with regular shape, measure
its dimensions (the length, width, and thickness or height)
and use the formula Image by Talkwalker
V= l x w x h.
If the three dimensions are in centimeters, the volume of an
object will be in cubic centimeters (cm)3. For a larger object, the
measurements can be in meters; thus, the volume will be in cubic
meters (m3).
To find the volume of an object with irregular shape, use the
water displacement method. For example, you want to find the
volume of a stone. Measure the given volume of water in a
Image by [Link] graduated cylinder. Gently place the stone in the graduated
cylinder with water. Measure the increase in the level of water.
Subtract the original volume from the volume of water
with the stone.
Mass is the amount of matter in an object. The
unit of mass is the kilogram (kg). It can be measured
using a platform balance or a triple beam
balance.(Felicerta, et. al., Measurement, 26-28).
Image by Thomas Scientific
Accuracy represents how close a measurement comes to its true values. For
example, the mass of a pack of spaghetti as indicated in the label is 450g. Using a
balance, you measured the mass of the spaghetti three times and got the following
results; 449g, 451g, and 450g. The average mass is 450g. Because the average
mass you got from your measurement is the same as what is indicated in the label,
your measurement is accurate.
Precision is the closeness of the measurements to each other. For example,
Francheska, Louise, and Dax measured the length of a table. Francheska measured
the table to be 1.350 m long; Louise, 1.351 m long; and Dax, 1.349 m long. The
average of the three measurements is 1.35 m. Because the measurements are close
to this value, the measurements are considered precise. (Felicerta, et. al.
Measurement, 32).

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Now that you have summarized and understood important
concepts about how the measuring tools are used and the importance
of accuracy and precision, let’s extend your understanding a little
further by answering the next task.

E Laborate/ Extend
Follow these simple steps as we do this task. Are you ready?
 Measure your waistline.
 Then, answer the questions below.

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Questions:
1. What measuring tool did you use? ____________________
2. What unit did you use? __________________
3. How did you report your measurement? ________________
4. What do you think is the importance of using measuring instruments/tools
when making observation about length?
______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

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Bravo! You have completed your task. If you need some
clarifications feel free to raise your concerns through text or other
means of communication.

Vocabulary List

Please refer to the following vocabulary words used in this module:

Accuracy – the nearness of a measurement to the accepted value.

Dimensions - the length, width, height or depth of something
English System - the foot-pound-second system of units
Length - the distance from one end of something to the other end;
a measurement of how long something is
Metric System - a decimal system of weights and measures based on the
metric and on the kilogram
Precision - is the nearness of a measurement to other measurements made
in the same way
SI - International System of Units
Volume - the amount of space an object occupies.

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Post-Test

E valuate
You can now answer the questions below to test how much have
you learned from this module. I know you can do it!

Directions: Read each question carefully then choose the letter of

the correct answer.

1. Which of the following can NOT be used to measure the length of an object?
b. ruler c. tape measure
c. meterstick d. thermometer
2. Which of the following quantity can be measured using a platform balance?
a. mass c. volume
b. capacity d. length
3. Which measuring tool is appropriate to use when measuring the volume of a
liquid?
a. ruler c. thermometer
b. clock d. graduated cylinder
4. When measuring temperature, which of the following measuring tools can be
used?
a. clock c. thermometer
b. tape measure d. platform balance
5. Why is accuracy and precision important in doing measurements?
IV. Bad equipment, poor data processing or human error can lead to
inaccurate results.
V. To ensure we are getting the correct results.
VI. To prevent errors committed during measurement.

a. I only b. I & II only c. II & III only d. I, II, & III

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Answer Keys

Pre-Test Answer Keys

1. D
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. D

Learning Activities Answer Keys

Elicit/Engage
1. It is used to measure temperature/K
2. It is used to measure time/second (s)
3. It is used to measure mass/ kilograms (kg)
4. It is used to measure volume/ milliliter (ml)
5. It is used to measure mass/ kilograms (kg)
Activity 1
(Measurement will vary depending on the objects found)
1. They have different lengths/they differ in length.
2. tape measure, meterstick, metric ruler
3. It is difficult. Ruler can be used appropriately used for measuring smaller
objects.
Activity 2
1. ruler
2. weighing scale
3. meterstick
4. weighing scale
5. graduated cylinder
Activity 3
1. (answers may vary)
2. (answers may vary)
3. (answers may vary)
4. (answers may vary)
5. (answers may vary)

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Answer to Question
Accuracy is important because non-functional equipment, poor data
processing or human error can lead to inaccurate results that are not very close to
the truth. Precision in measurement is important in order to ensure we are getting the
correct results.
Elaborate/Extend
(Answer to the table may vary)
1. Tape measure
2. Centimeters (cm)/inches (in)
3. By indicating the unit of measure used
4. To obtain the correct measurement of length

Post-Test Answer Keys

1. D
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. D

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References

Felicerta, et. al. “Measurement”. Breaking Through Integrated Science.

pp. 24-28; 32.
[Link] of measurements in chemistry
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IMAGES

Measurement clipart by Talkwalker/[Link]/Science AZ

Teacher Graphic by [Link]
Ruler/clock clipart by [Link]
Glass mercury thermometer by [Link]
Weighing scale clipart by [Link]
Graduated cylinder clipart by Indiamart
Platform balance clipart by Thomas Scientific
Measuring waistline clipart/image by [Link]
Ballpen clipart by [Link]
Book/notebook/tablespoon clipart by [Link]
Door clipart by [Link]

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