Subject: Research
Grade Level: Grade 8
Objective: Know how to formulate a hypothesis
Learning across curriculum:
1) Science - Topic: Chemical Reactions
- Students can formulate a hypothesis about the effect of different catalysts on the
rate of a chemical reaction.
2) English - Topic: Literature Analysis
- Students can formulate a hypothesis about the theme or symbolism in a literary
work and gather evidence to support their hypothesis.
3) Math - Topic: Probability
- Students can formulate a hypothesis about the likelihood of an event occurring
and use probability calculations to test their hypothesis.
ELICIT:
Teaching Strategy: Brainstorming
Instructional Materials: None
Anecdote 1:
Share a story about a famous Filipino scientist who formulated a hypothesis and
conducted research to prove it. Discuss the impact of their discovery on society.
Anecdote 2:
Share a personal experience where formulating a hypothesis helped solve a problem
or answer a question. Relate it to the Filipino culture to make it more relatable for the
students.
ENGAGE:
Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing
Instructional Materials: None
Idea 1:
Divide the class into groups and assign each group a different scenario. Each group
will act out a role-play where they have to formulate a hypothesis based on the given
scenario and present it to the class.
Idea 2:
Use an interactive quiz game where students have to formulate hypotheses based
on given scenarios and compete against each other to see who can come up with
the most accurate hypotheses.
EXPLORE:
Activity 1: Hypothesis Generation
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Materials: Chart papers, markers
Significance: This activity will allow students to work collaboratively to generate
hypotheses on various topics.
Instructions:
1) Divide the class into small groups.
2) Provide each group with a different topic (e.g., climate change, social media,
nutrition).
3) In their groups, students discuss and formulate hypotheses related to their
assigned topic.
4) Each group presents their hypotheses to the class.
Rubric - Criteria: Clarity of hypothesis, relevance to the topic, logical reasoning - 15
points
Assessment Questions:
1) What is a hypothesis?
2) How does a hypothesis help in the research process?
3) Can a hypothesis be proven true or false? Explain.
Activity 2: Hypothesis Testing
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning
Materials: Experimental materials related to a specific scientific phenomenon
Significance: This activity will allow students to design and conduct experiments to
test their formulated hypotheses.
Instructions:
1) Provide each student or group with a specific scientific phenomenon to investigate
(e.g., the effect of temperature on plant growth).
2) Students formulate a hypothesis related to the phenomenon and design an
experiment to test it.
3) Students conduct the experiment and collect data.
4) Students analyze the data and draw conclusions based on their findings.
Rubric - Criteria: Experimental design, data collection and analysis, conclusions 20 points
Assessment Questions:
1) How did you design your experiment to test your hypothesis?
2) What were the results of your experiment?
3) Did your results support or refute your hypothesis? Explain.
Activity 3: Hypothesis in Literature
Teaching Strategy: Discussion
Materials: Short stories or poems with ambiguous themes or symbolism
Significance: This activity will allow students to analyze literature and formulate
hypotheses about the underlying themes or symbolism.
Instructions:
1) Provide students with a short story or poem that contains ambiguous themes or
symbolism.
2) In small groups, students discuss and formulate hypotheses about the possible
meanings behind the themes or symbolism.
3) Each group presents their hypotheses and supports them with evidence from the
text.
Rubric - Criteria: Clarity of hypothesis, evidence from the text, logical reasoning 15 points
Assessment Questions:
1) What is the purpose of formulating a hypothesis in literature analysis?
2) How did you support your hypothesis with evidence from the text?
3) How did the discussion with your group members help in formulating a stronger
hypothesis?
EXPLAIN:
Teaching Strategy: Lecture and Discussion
Explain the concept of a hypothesis, its purpose in research, and the steps involved
in formulating a hypothesis. Engage students in a discussion by asking questions
and encouraging them to share their understanding.
ELABORATE:
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
Task 1: Design a Survey
Students design a survey related to a specific topic and formulate hypotheses based
on the survey results. They analyze the data collected and present their findings to
the class.
Task 2: Case Study Analysis
Students analyze a real-life case study related to a specific field of research. They
formulate hypotheses based on the information provided and propose possible
research methods to test their hypotheses.
EVALUATE:
Teaching Strategy: Differentiation
Instructional Materials: Rubrics, Assessment Questions
Question 1: What is a hypothesis and why is it important in the research process?
Question 2: Provide an example of a hypothesis and explain how it can be tested.
Question 3: How does formulating a hypothesis help in making predictions about
the outcome of a research study?
EXTEND:
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
Instructional Materials: None
Use-Case 1: Science Fair Project
Students apply their knowledge of formulating hypotheses by conducting their own
science fair project. They choose a research question, formulate a hypothesis,
design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and present their findings.
Use-Case 2: Historical Investigation
Students apply their knowledge of formulating hypotheses by conducting a historical
investigation. They choose a historical event or figure, formulate a hypothesis about
a specific aspect, gather and analyze primary and secondary sources, and present
their findings.
Assignment:
Assignment 1: Research Proposal
Guiding Overview for the Teacher: Students will create a research proposal on a
topic of their choice. They need to formulate a hypothesis, provide a rationale for
their research, outline the research methods, and propose potential outcomes.
Actual Assessment Question: Formulate a hypothesis for your chosen research
topic and explain why it is important to investigate.
Assignment 2: Literature Analysis
Guiding Overview for the Teacher: Students will analyze a literary work and
formulate a hypothesis about its underlying themes or symbolism. They need to
provide evidence from the text to support their hypothesis.
Actual Assessment Question: Formulate a hypothesis about the theme or
symbolism in the literary work and provide evidence from the text to support your
hypothesis.
Note: The format and content of the lesson plan can be adjusted based on the
specific requirements and guidelines of the DepEd K to 12 Curriculum Guide.