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COURSE OUTLINE IN GENERAL PHYSICS 1

FIRST SEMESTER, SY 2020-2021
Revised Course Outline Effective November 18, 2019
Weeks Target Topics Learning Actual Date of
Covere Date Outcomes Implementation/
d Remarks
1 August  Introduction to the 1. Identify the course content
24-28 Course Subject of the subject.
2. Explain the content of the
subject.

 The Nature of
Science 1. Describe Physics as the
- Description of foundation of all sciences.
Science 2. Describe mathematics as
- Physics as a Basic the language of science.
Science 3. Explain scientific method
- Science, and scientific attitude.
Technology and 4. Explain the role of physics
Society as a basic science in
technology and society.
5. Differentiate the branches
of Physics.
6. Identify what can be
learned in the study of
physics.
2 Septemb  Physical Quantities 1. Define accuracy and August 31
er 1-4 and Measurements precision. (Mon): Nat’l
- Accuracy and 2. Write numbers using Heroes Day
Precision scientific notation.
- Significant Figures 3. Perform operations using
and System of scientific notations.
Units 4. Make meaningful
- Errors in measurements with the
Measurement and use of significant figures
Estimation through experiments.
5. Apply the SI system of
Units.
6. Differentiate between
systematic errors and
random errors.
3 Septemb  Scalar and Vector 1. Define quantities of
er 7-11 Quantities matter.
- Scalar and Vector 2. Differentiate scalar and
Quantities vector quantities.
- Components of a 3. Define a unit of vector.
Vector 4. Give examples of scalar
and vector quantities.
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 - Unit Vectors 5. Illustrate a resultant vector
using the different
methods of vector
additions.
4 Septemb  Kinematics: A 1. Define kinematics and
er 14-18 Description of relate it to dynamics and
Motion statics.
 Motion on a Straight 2. Define motion and
Line differentiate its types.
- Speed and 3. Differentiate between
Velocity distance and
- Acceleration displacement.
- Constant Speed 4. Calculate the velocity of a
- Uniformly moving object in a straight
Accelerated line.
Motion 5. Solve problems involving
motions in a straight line.
5 Septemb  Kinematics: A 1. Define gravity.
er 21-25 Description of 2. Relate gravity to the
Motion concept of terminal
 Motion in Vertical velocity.
Plane 3. Illustrate motion of body
- Free Falling thrown in upward
Bodies direction.
- Gravity 4. Solve problems involving
- Terminal Velocity motions in a free-falling
- Motion of a Body bodies.
Thrown Upward
6 Septemb  Kinematics: A 1. Define projectile.
er 28 Description of 2. Illustrate projectile motion.
-October Motion 3. Differentiate between
2  Projectile Motion and uniform and non-uniform
Circular Motion circular motion.
- Types of Projectile 4. Calculate the properties in
Motion a projectile motion.
- Projection along 5. Solve problems involving
Horizontal Line projectile and circular
- Projection at an motions.
Angle
- Circular Motion
7 October  Newton’s Law of 1. Define inertial reference
5-9 Motion frames.
- Law of Inertia 2. State Newton’s Three
- Law of Laws of Motion.
Acceleration 3. Distinguish between mass
- Law of Interaction and weight.
4. Identify action – reaction
pairs.
5. Draw free-body diagrams.
6. Solve problems involving
newton’s laws of motion.
8 October  Gravity 1. Explain Newton’s Law of October 12
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 12-16 - Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation. (Mon):
Universal 2. Infer gravitational forces Teacher’s Day
Gravitation using the Newton’s Law of
- Planetary and Universal Gravitation.
Satellite Motion 3. Discuss the physical
- Kepler’s Laws of significance of
Planetary Motion gravitational field.
4. State the Kepler’s three
Laws of Planetary Motion.
5. Calculate the velocity
needed to escape the
Earth’s atmosphere.
6. Relate Kepler’s law of
planetary motion and
Newton’s law of universal
gravitation.
9 October  Friction 1. Define frictional forces.
19-23 - Classes of 2. Enumerate the classes of
Frictional Forces frictional forces.
- Factors Affecting 3. Illustrate frictional forces.
Friction 4. Solve problems involving
- Coefficient of friction.
Friction
- Friction on Inclined
Plane
10 October N/A Midterm
26-30 Examinations
(October 28 –
30)
11 Novemb  Linear Momentum 1. Define momentum Nov 2 (Mon): All
er 2-6 - Linear Momentum 2. Differentiate impulse from Souls Day
- Impulse momentum
- Conservation of 3. Define conservation of
Momentum momentum
4. Solve problems involving
the conservation of
momentum.
12 Novemb  Collision 1. Define collision.
er 9-13 - Types of Collision 2. Illustrate collision.
- Perfectly Elastic 3. Enumerate the types of
Collision collision.
- Inelastic Collision 4. Differentiate the types of
- Perfectly Inelastic collision.
Collision 5. Solve problems involving.
6. Coefficient of Restitution.
13 Novemb  Equilibrium 1. Define Equilibrium
er 16-20 - Mechanical 2. Give examples of coplanar
Equilibrium forces.
- Objects and 3. Differentiate translational
Systems at Rest from rotational equilibrium.
- States of 4. Solve problems on
Equilibrium translational and rotational
equilibrium.
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Concurrent and
Coplanar Forces
- Conditions of
Equilibrium
14 Novemb  Work 1. Define Work.
er 23-27 - Work in relation to 2. Determine the work done
energy by a force acting on a
system.
3. Interpret the work done by
a force.
4. Solve problems involving
work.
5. Interpret the work done by
a force.
6. Relate work done to
energy.
15 Decemb  Energy 1. Define energy. Nov 30 (Mon):
er 1-4 - Types and Kinds 2. Determine the types and Bonifacio day
of energy kinds of energy.
- Conservation of 3. Differentiate the types and
energy kinds of energy.
- Work-energy 4. Illustrate the conservation
theorem of energy.
5. Solve problems involving
kinetic energy.
6. Apply the work-energy
theorem to obtain
conclusions regarding the
work done, … and kinetic
energy of a system.
16 Decemb  Power 1. Define power.
er 7-11 2. Relate power to work,
energy, force and velocity.
3. Solve problems involving
power.
4. Relate power to work,
energy, force and velocity.
17 Decemb  Mechanical and 1. Describe the waves by its
er 14-18 Sound Waves properties.
- Mechanical Waves 2. Differentiate the properties
- Sound and its of waves.
characteristics 3. Illustrate the different
properties of waves.
4. Solve problems involving
mechanical and sound
waves.
18 January  Temperature and 1. Define temperature and
6-8 Heat heat.
- Basics of 2. Compare the Fahrenheit
Thermodynamics scale with the Celsius
- Thermal Scale.
Expansion 3. Explain the connection
- Heat and Heat between thermodynamics
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 Capacity and temperature scale.
- Heat Transfer 4. Solve problems involving
temperature conversion.
5. Calculate changes in
volume due to changes in
temperature.
6. Apply the conservation of
energy in heat transfer.
19 January  Ideal Gases 1. Enumerate the properties
11-12 - Gas Laws and the of an ideal gas.
properties of an 2. Explain the ideal gas law.
ideal gases. 3. Solve problems involving
ideal gas equations.
January N/A Final
13-15 Examinations

Textbook(When General Physics 1. Sampaloc, Manila Philippines. Rex Publishing 2019.

Applicable)
References 1. Caintic, H.E., PhD. General Physics 1 for Senior High School. QC Philippines. C
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2. General Physics 1. Sampaloc, Manila Philippines. Rex Publishing 2019.
3. Reyes, C. MAED. General Physics 1 for Senior High School. Great Books
Trading. Quezon City. 2018
4. BD Editors. https://biologydictionary.net/scientific-method/. 2017.
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https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/7110/Opposin
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Prepared by: Reviewed & Approved by:

Monina M. Duqueza,Ph.D. Date:____________

Mary Grace C. Vigafria Date: August 13, 2020 SHS Principal/Consultant
Teacher

Note: This form is to be accomplished in two (2) copies before the start of the semester. One (1) for the Teacher’s Copy
and one (1) for the SHS Principal’s Office Copy. The Teacher’s Copy is submitted to the SHS Principal’s Office the end of
the semester.

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