Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 8

Objective: The law of acceleration and interaction

Learning across the curriculum:

1. Mathematics - Calculating the acceleration of objects in motion

2. Physical Education - Analyzing the interaction between forces during sports

3. Social Studies - Investigating the impact of technological advancements on the

Elicit: Access prior knowledge of students

- Ask students to recall their previous lessons on motion and forces.

- Translate: Paghingi ng naunang kaalaman ng mga mag-aaral

Engage: Ideas to get students hooked and focused on the topic

1. Show a video clip of a car accelerating and ask students to discuss what factors
might affect its acceleration.

2. Conduct a quick experiment where students race toy cars of different weights and
observe the differences in their acceleration.

3. Present a real-life scenario where forces interact, such as a game of tug-of-war,

- Translate: Paraan upang makakuha ng interes ng mga mag-aaral

Explore: Activity 1 - Calculating Acceleration

Materials: Toy car, stopwatch, ruler, graphing paper

1. Set up a track using the ruler and place the toy car at the starting point.

2. Use the stopwatch to time how long it takes for the car to reach the finish line.

3. Measure the distance traveled by the car using the ruler.

4. Divide the distance by the time to calculate the acceleration.

Rubrics:

- Accuracy of measurement (5 points)

- Correct calculation of acceleration (5 points)

Assessment Questions:

1. What are the materials needed to calculate acceleration?

2. How can you determine the acceleration of an object?

Explore: Activity 2 - Forces in Sports

Materials: Various sports equipment (e.g., basketball, volleyball, tennis racket)

Instructions:

1. Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a different sports
equipment.

2. Ask students to identify the forces involved in using the equipment.

3. Have them discuss how these forces affect the motion and interaction during the
game.

Rubrics:

- Identification of forces (5 points)

- Analysis of force interaction (5 points)

1. What forces are involved when playing basketball?

2. How do these forces interact with each other?

Explore: Activity 3 - Impact of Technology

Materials: Internet access, research materials

Instructions:

1. Assign students to research a technological advancement related to motion and

2. In pairs or small groups, have them present their findings and discuss how these
advancements affect the law of acceleration and interaction.

Rubrics:

- Quality of research (5 points)

- Presentation and discussion (5 points)

Assessment Questions:

1. What technological advancement did you research?

2. How does this advancement impact the law of acceleration and interaction?

Activity 4: Investigating Friction and Acceleration

Materials: Toy cars, different surfaces (e.g., carpet, tile, sandpaper), stopwatch
Instructions:

1. Set up a track using each of the different surfaces.

2. Place the toy car at the starting point on each surface.

3. Use the stopwatch to time how long it takes for the car to reach the finish line on
each surface.

4. Compare the times and discuss how the presence of friction affects the
acceleration of car.

Rubric:

- Accurate timing of each trial (5 points)

- Analysis of how friction affects acceleration (5 points)

- Clear and concise comparison of results (5 points)

Assessment Questions:

1. How does the presence of friction affect the acceleration of an object?

2. Which surface provided the fastest acceleration for the toy car?

Activity 5: Balloon Rocket Experiment

Materials: Balloons, string, straw, tape, stopwatch

Instructions:

1. Inflate a balloon and attach it to a string stretched between two points.

2. Thread a straw onto the string, allowing it to move freely.

3. Tape the straw to the balloon, ensuring it is aligned with the string.

4. Release the balloon, and time how long it takes for the balloon rocket to reach the
end of the string.

5. Repeat the experiment with different balloon sizes or amounts of air and compare
the acceleration of the balloon rockets.
Rubric:

- Accurate timing of each trial (5 points)

- Analysis of how changing variables affect acceleration (5 points)

- Clear and concise comparison of results (5 points)

Assessment Questions:

1. How does changing the size or amount of air in the balloon affect the acceleration
of the balloon rocket?

2. Which balloon rocket had the fastest acceleration?

Activity 6: Colliding Objects Simulation

Materials: Computer with simulation software (e.g., PhET Collision Lab)

Instructions:

1. Have students access the collision simulation software on their computers.

2. In pairs or small groups, instruct them to set up different scenarios where objects
collide.

3. Ask students to observe and analyze how the acceleration and interaction
between the objects change based on their masses and initial velocities.

4. Have them record their observations and findings from the simulation.

Rubric:

- Accurate setup of different collision scenarios (5 points)

- Analysis of how mass and initial velocity affect acceleration and interaction (5
points)

- Clear and concise recording of observations and findings (5 points)

1. How does the mass of the objects affect the acceleration and interaction during a
collision?

2. What happens to the acceleration and interaction if the objects have different
initial velocities?

Explain: Teaching the concept

1. Use visual aids, such as diagrams and illustrations, to explain the law of
acceleration and interaction.

2. Conduct demonstrations where students can observe and analyze the effects of
forces on objects in motion.

- Translate: Pagtuturo ng konsepto

Elaborate: Examples/Ideas

1. Have students design and build their own model cars, considering the principles of
acceleration and interaction.

2. Organize a debate or discussion where students argue for or against the

- Translate: Mga halimbawa/ideya

Evaluate: Assessing student learning

2. Performance task: Ask students to design and conduct an experiment that

- Translate: Pagtatasa sa pagkatuto ng mga mag-aaral

- Invite a guest speaker from the field of engineering or physics to discuss practical
applications of the law of acceleration and interaction.

- Organize a field trip to a theme park or amusement park where students can
observe and analyze the forces and interactions in various rides.

- Translate: Pagpapalawak

Assignment:

Write a reflection paper discussing how understanding the law of acceleration and
interaction can be applied in daily life situations. Provide specific examples to
support your ideas.

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