GRADE2_1st Q_SCIENCE

I. WHAT IS SCIENCE/ THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

DIRECTIONS: Write the correct answer on the blanks. Choose from

the given words.

Temporary Answer tasting Conclusion

scientific method Science touching
senses observer Findings

1. __Science________ is the study of the world around us.

2. A scientist finds answers to problems by using the

___scientific method_____.

3. Being a good _observer___ is a good step to being a scientist.

4. __Temporary Answer___ is the step of the scientific method where

you give a possible answer to the problem.

5. __Findings_______ is the step in the scientific method where you

record the results of your experiment.

6. Making observations requires the use of our ___senses____.

7-8. Our five senses are seeing, hearing, smelling

____tasting________ and _____touching_____.

FLOATERS OR SINKERS. Write the objects in their proper columns.

hammer paper
plastic plate 5 peso coin
rubber band feather
gold watch cellphone
cork pencil

FLOATER SINKER
Plastic plate Hammer
Rubber band Gold watch
Cork 5 peso coin
Paper cellphone
Feather
Pencil
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II. THE FIVE SENSES

A. DIRECTIONS: We have learned that we can use our body parts

to observe different things. Which parts of your body will you use to
observe the objects in Column 1? Write a √ under the column of the
correct part/s.

Column 1 EYES EARS NOSE TONGUE HANDS

alcogel √ √
Map √ √
orange √ √ √ √
Cake √ √
Tissue √ √ √
marble √ √
Piano √ √ √
Rattle √ √ √
Poster √ √

B. DIRECTIONS: Which sensory organ will you use in making the

following observations? Write only the letter of your answer on the
blank. You may repeat an answer.

a. eyes b. ears c. nose d. tongue e. skin/hands

__e___ 1. My leg is itchy.

__a___ 2. The car is big and black.

__b___ 3. The dogs are barking loudly.

__d___ 4. The candy is sour.

__c___ 5. The roses are fragrant.

__b___ 6. The jeeps are noisy.

__e___ 7. Snow is cold and powdery.

__d___ 8. Coke Light is very sweet.

__c___ 9. The dead rat stinks.

__a___ 10. The postcard is colorful and shiny.

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C. DIRECTIONS. Look at the following pictures. What sense or

senses is/are being used for safety?

1. ___seeing / hearing___

2. ____smelling / seeing/ touching__

3. ___hearing / seeing____

4. ____touching____________
(hot pan)

5. ____touching/ hearing__
(earthquake)

6. ___seeing / hearing___
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III. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTIONS: Write T if the sentence is true and F if it is not.

__F___ 1. Increase in height is a sign of mental change.

__T___ 2. When he was 3 years old, Gabby always wanted

to be with his parents. Now, at 8 years old, Gabby
wants to play at his friend Karlo’s house. This is a
sign of mental change.

__T___ 3. When we get taller, our bones grow.

__T___ 4. Having permanent teeth is a sign of physical

change.

__F___ 5. Kevin used to like playing with Power Rangers

action figures. Now he would rather play the guitar.
This is a sign of physical change.

__T___ 6. Gaining 3 kilograms every year is a sign of physical

change.

DIRECTIONS: Write the letter of the correct answer.

Jared’s Growth Chart

Age Weight Height
4 years old 15 kg 110 cm
5 years old 18 kg 111 cm
6 years old 20 kg 111 cm
7 years old 23 kg 113 cm

__B___ 1. What does the chart show?

A. Jared is learning new things.
B. Jared is physically growing.
C. Jared is losing weight.

__B___ 2. At what ages did Jared’s height remain the same?

A. 4 and 5 years old
B. 5 and 6 years old
C. 6 and 7 years old

__A___ 3. What is the difference in Jared’s weight when he

was 4 years old and when he was 7 years old?
A. 8 kg
B. 7 kg
C. 5 kg

__B___ 4. At what ages did Jared’s height remain the same?

A. 4 and 5 years old
B. 5 and 6 years old
C. 6 and 7 years old
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DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions based on the chart.

Name Weight Height

Regina 15 kg 110 cm
Paolo 28 kg 114 cm
Ben 20 kg 112 cm
Dennis 32 kg 119 cm

_Dennis_ 1. Who is the heaviest?

_Regina_ 2. Who is the probably the youngest?

_8 kg___ 3. By how many kg is Paolo heavier than Ben?

_7 cm___ 4. How much taller is Dennis than Ben?

_Ben____ 5. Who is the shortest boy?

IV. WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR GOOD HEALTH/ FACTORS THAT

AFFECT GROWTH

DIRECTIONS: Write T if the sentence shows a good health habit

and F if it is not.

_T____ 1. Fr. Fermin goes jogging for 30 minutes every day.

_F____ 2. Cobbie eats tocino and bacon every week.

_T____ 3. Marita goes to sleep at 8 pm every night.

_T____ 4. Gary drinks lots of water everyday.

_F____ 5. Vince spends his afternoons watching TV.

_T____ 6. Julia eats lots of fruits and vegetables.

_F____ 7. Rodney stays up late each night playing PS2.

_F____ 8. Jacob eats chips, candies and chocolates as snacks.

_T____ 9. During recess, Ash and Brock run around the

playground playing tag.

_F____ 10. Rico takes a bath every other day.