Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XI
Division of Davao del Norte
DUJALI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte
SHS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

I. Objectives:
 Use the fact that the magnitude of acceleration due to gravity on the Earth’s surface is nearly
constant and approximately 9.8 m/s2 in free-fall problems; (STEM_GP12KINIb-18)
 Solve problems involving one dimensional motion with constant acceleration in contexts such
as, but not limited to, the “tail-gating phenomenon”, pursuit, rocket launch, and free-fall
problems; (STEM_GP12KINIb-19)

II. Subject Matter:

 Topic: Free-Fall (Acceleration due to Gravity)
 Reference: General Physics 1
 Author: (1) Young and Freedman. University Physics. 13th Edition.
(2) Tipler, Paul. University Physics. 4th Edition.
 Materials: Book, chalk and chalk board, laptop, projector, white board marker, white board, interactive
presentation
 Date: July 03, 2018

III. Procedure:
A. Preliminary Activities
a. Prayer
b. Greetings
c. Attendance
B. Review/ Motivation

Prior Knowledge:

Students should know the differences between distance, velocity, and acceleration.
They should know the standard formulas for velocity and acceleration:
o V (avg) = Δd/Δt
o A = ΔV/Δt
Conversions: Ruler distance measure in centimeters. 100 cm = 1m

INTRODUCE: Students will explore and measure the phenomenon of "human reaction time" by using
kinematics formulas. Students will ascertain that all objects accelerate at the same rate of 9.8 m/s2. Your
reaction time can be calculated by using this as a sort of "clock."

IV. Lesson Proper:

1. Introduction
The teacher will:

ORAL QUESTIONING-

Guiding Questions:
o How can you use the equations for velocity and acceleration to determine time?
Given the distance, you can use the acceleration formula to solve for t.

o How can a ruler be used to calculate time?

Because gravity on Earth is 9.8 m/s2, you can use a ruler to measure the distance traveled and gravity
to solve known equations for time.
 2. Discussion:
The teacher will discuss the following concepts:

o Acceleration Due to Gravity

o Gravitational Acceleration
o Mathematical Determination of Gravity
o Sign Convention: A Ball Thrown Vertically Upward

1. Activity/Practice

The teacher will:

Begin by explaining the procedures for the Hands on Ruler Activity. The task:
o One person will hold a ruler vertically.
o A second person will hold his or her hand adjacent to the bottom edge of the ruler, ready to grasp it.
o When the first person lets go of the ruler, the second person will try to catch (grasp) the ruler before it
falls past their fingers.
o The distance the ruler falls should be measured between the ruler's bottom end and the point where the
person caught it.
o To calculate the reaction time of the person, you will need the distance the ruler fell and the
acceleration of gravity.
o After students have collected their data, hold a small discussion to compare group values. Students will
then work independently to complete four questions to practice calculation velocity, distance, and time.
Once students are finished, another discussion will help to make sure they were able to correctly solve
problems.

2. Analysis/Enrichment

Problem Solving:
Suppose the height is 1.20 m and the drop time is recorded as 0.650 s. What is the
acceleration due to gravity?

Now that the students can connect how distance, velocity, and
acceleration can be interconnected, they will explore additional problems
using the four classic kinematics equations. Assign problems using
these four equations:

1. Vf= Vi + aΔt
2. Δd = vi t + 1/2(at2)
3. vf2 = vi2 + 2aΔd
4. Δd= 1/2(vi + vf)Δt

3. Abstraction/Evaluation

At the end of the activity, the teacher will use the following questions to gauge if students
have mastered the content:
o How did you calculate your reaction times using only the formulas for velocity and acceleration?
Used algebra to solve for different variables

o Where do you use 9.8 m/s2 in your calculations?

The value was used as the a value for acceleration

o How did the ruler allow you to measure distance?

Acceptable reaction times will be in the range of 0.25 - 0.5 sec.
 V. Assignment

PRACTICE PROBLEM: Place your solutions and answer clearly in a 1-whole sheet of paper,

1. A ball is thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 30 m/s. What are its position and
velocity after 2 s, 4 s, and 7 s?

Prepared by: Checked by:

DAVE C. BUGADOR JOSEPH HENRY L. TUNA

Special Science Teacher 1 Assistant Principal II