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Science Inquiry (Models)

The document outlines a series of activities for a Science 7 class focused on scientific inquiry, specifically models and representations, titled 'Guess What It Represents?'. It includes a motivational activity to identify models, an exploration activity to match models with their representations, a formative activity for students to create their own models, and an assignment for students to find models in their environment. Each section contains objectives, materials, procedures, and guided questions to facilitate learning.

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Science Inquiry (Models)

The document outlines a series of activities for a Science 7 class focused on scientific inquiry, specifically models and representations, titled 'Guess What It Represents?'. It includes a motivational activity to identify models, an exploration activity to match models with their representations, a formative activity for students to create their own models, and an assignment for students to find models in their environment. Each section contains objectives, materials, procedures, and guided questions to facilitate learning.

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10/06/2026, 11:56 Science Inquiry Activities

Make a motivational activity, exploration activity, formative


activity and assignment for Science 7 with a topic is about
Science Inquiry (Scientific Models and Representations)
named "Guess What It Represents?"

Science 7: Science Inquiry (Scientific Models and


Representations)
Activity Title: "Guess What It Represents?"

A. Motivational Activity

Title: "Guess What It Represents?"

Objective
To introduce the concept that models and representations help explain real objects,
processes, or ideas.

Materials
Pictures or drawings of:
Globe
Map
Toy car
Solar system model
Stick figure
Emoji
Diagram of the water cycle

Procedure
1. Show one picture at a time.
2. Ask students to identify what each picture or object represents.
3. Allow students to explain why they think so.

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4. Discuss that these are examples of models and representations used to communicate
information.

Guided Questions
1. What do you think the picture or object represents?
2. Is it exactly the same as the real object? Why or why not?
3. Why do people use models instead of the actual object or process?
4. How do models help us understand things better?

B. Exploration Activity
Title: "Model Match-Up"

Objective
To explore different types of scientific models and determine what they represent.

Materials
Pictures or examples of:
Globe
Weather map
Cell diagram
Atom model
Food chain illustration
Solar system model

Procedure
1. Divide the class into small groups.
2. Give each group pictures or illustrations.
3. Ask the groups to identify:
What the model represents.
Whether it is a physical model, diagram, or symbolic representation.
4. Let each group present their answers.

Table to Complete

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Model or Representation What Does It Represent? Type of Representation

Globe __________ __________

Cell Diagram __________ __________

Atom Model __________ __________

Weather Map __________ __________

Food Chain Illustration __________ __________

Solar System Model __________ __________

Guided Questions
1. Which model was easiest to understand? Why?
2. Which model is a physical model?
3. Which examples are diagrams or illustrations?
4. Why are models important in science?
5. What might happen if scientists do not use models and representations?

C. Formative Activity
Title: "Create and Explain"

Objective
To apply understanding of scientific models and representations.

Instructions
1. Choose one object, process, or phenomenon (e.g., the Earth, water cycle, atom, or
food chain).
2. Draw a model or representation of it.
3. Label important parts.
4. Write answers to the guide questions.

Guided Questions
1. What did you draw?

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2. What does your model represent?


3. What type of model or representation is it?
4. How does your model help explain the real object or process?
5. What are some limitations of your model?

Rubric (10 points)


Criteria Points

Accuracy of the model 4

Completeness and labels 3

Explanation and answers 2

Creativity and neatness 1

Total 10

D. Assignment (Extension of Learning)


Title: "Scientific Models Around Me"

Instructions
Look around your home, school, or community and identify three examples of models or
representations. Draw or describe them and answer the questions below.
Example What Does It Represent? Why Is It Useful?

1. ______ ______ ______

2. ______ ______ ______

3. ______ ______ ______

Guide Questions
1. Which example is a physical model?
2. Which example is a picture, symbol, or diagram?
3. How do these models help people understand or communicate information?
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4. Why are scientific models and representations important in everyday life?


5. Give one example of a scientific model that you encounter in school and explain its
purpose.

Reflection Question

"Why do scientists use models and representations instead of always studying the
actual object or phenomenon?" Write your answer in 3–5 sentences.

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