Quarter 1 - Lesson 1: in Grade 7 Science

In this presentation, it shows everything about Scientific Models and why is it important to learn how scientist uses models. It also has activities and quizzes about the lesson given.

1. GOOD DAY STUDENTS !

2. PRAYER…

3. PICTURE ANALYSIS A B

4. Can you identify what does picture A and B shows? A B

5. What do we call these pictures? A B

6. Computer Models

7. Guide Questions: What pictures belongs to Physical, Conceptual , Computer and Mathematical Model? What are the clues you’ve use for you to be able to identify the type of scientific model that the picture shows? Can you touch or manipulate this model? How does this model help scientist to explain phenomena that cannot be seen or detected?

8. INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY

9. Questions: What are scientific models? What are the different types of scientific model used by scientist to explain phenomena that cannot be seen or detected? How would you be able to identify the kind of scientific model that a particular scientist utilizes?

10. QUIZ TIME

11.   Which type of scientific model involves using tangible objects that can be physically manipulated to represent a concept or system?   A. Conceptual Model B. Mathematical Model C. Physical Model D. Computer Model

12.   2. A weather forecast predicting the temperature and precipitation for the next week is an example of which type of model?   A. Physical Model B. Mathematical Model C. Conceptual Model D. Computer Model

13.   3. Which of the following best identify a conceptual model? A. A three-dimensional representation of a molecule B. A set of equations describing population growth C. A diagram showing the stages of the water cycle D. A computer simulation of planetary orbits

14.   4 . Which type of model would be most appropriate for predicting the spread of a disease in a population? A. Physical Model B. Mathematical Model C. Conceptual Model D. Computer Model

15.   5. What is a primary advantage of using mathematical models in science? A. They can be physically touched and examined B. They help in visualizing complex concepts with diagrams C. They allow for precise predictions and calculations D. They simulate real-world processes in a virtual environment.

16. ANSWER KEY 1. C 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. C