Interpreting the Motion of

Objects
Quarter 3
Weekly Learning Activity Sheet
(WLAS) Week 3

Writer:
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Antonio E. Pacatang
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Science – Grade 7
Learning Activity Sheet
Quarter 3 – Week 3: Interpreting the Motion of Objects

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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Science 7, Quarter 3, Week 3

Analyzing One Dimensional Motion Using Tape Chart and Motion Graph

Name______________________________________________ Section:_____________

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Create and interpret visual representation of the motion of objects

such as tape charts and motion graphs (S7FE-IIIb-3)

Learning Objectives:

1. Distinguish between the relationship of the variables on a graph.

2. Describe how graphs are used to analyze the motion of an
accelerating object.
3. Explain the relationship between the slope of the line on a position-
time graph and velocity.
4. Explain the relationship between the slope of the line on a
velocity-time graph and acceleration.
5. Draw a graph that shows the object is accelerating, constant, and
decelerating.

Time Allotment: 5 days

Key Concepts

 In the previous lesson, you learned to describe the motion of an object

in terms of distance or displacement, speed or velocity, and
acceleration. In addition, you learned to differentiate quantities in
terms of magnitude and direction.
 In these activity sheets, you will be describing motion using a tape
chart or motion diagram and motion graph. This diagram is also
called dot diagram or oil drop diagram.
 The object's position that changes during the time interval is
represented by the distance between dots on a dot diagram. A long
distance between dots shows that the object moves fast during that
time interval. A short distance between dots means the object moves
slow during that time interval.

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  A body moving either at a constant velocity or accelerating can be
analyzed in a dot diagram. A changing distance between dots shows
a changing velocity, hence, accelerating while an unchanging or
same distance between dots represents a constant velocity and
therefore no acceleration. Below are some examples of a dot
diagram in a strip.

       
Figure 1. slow, constant velocity, no acceleration

     
Figure 2. faster, constant velocity, no acceleration

     
Figure 3.moving faster or speeding up, changing velocity, has
acceleration

Cutting the strips at each dot and pasting them on a graphing paper
to form a tape chart will show the motion of the object.

Activity 1. Come, See and Discover the Truth

Direction: Read the whole story carefully.

A team of policemen was tasked to investigate a hit and run case. A

CCTV camera installed nearby captured the entire incident. An old woman
who tried to cross the road was the victim. During the investigation, the
driver of the car explained that he was then driving very slowly at constant
velocity. However, when the policemen viewed the scene on the camera
repeatedly, they noticed that the car left oil spots on the road. When they
checked these spots on the actual site where the incident took place, they
found out that they were still evident. Supposing that you were in the team,
how will you apply your learning to investigate the motion of the car of the
suspect to check whether the driver was telling the truth or not? Use the
activities below to discover the truth.

Activity 1.1 Line Me Up

What you need:

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Pen, paper
What to do:

Direction: Consider each dot to represent the oil spot.

0 1s 2s 3s 4s 5s

1. How do you compare the distances between successive dots?

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Activity 1.2 Paste Me Down

What you need:

Ruler, Graphing paper, Pen, Paste, scissors

What to do:

Direction: Copy the dot diagram in Activity 1.1 using a pen and a ruler. Cut
out the strip at dot using a pair of scissors. Paste them side by side to form
a tape chart as shown below:

v
(m/s)

1 2 3 4
t (s)
Figure 4. Sample cut out strips forming a tape chart

2. What variable does each tape represent? ___________________________

3. How do the measurement of the lengths of the tapes compare?
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 4. What does the chart tell you about the velocity (velocities) of the car?
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5. How do you compare the changes in the lengths of two successive
tapes?______________________________________________________________
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6. What can you say about the acceleration of the moving car?
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7. Based on the results of these activities, did the driver of the car tell
the truth when he said that he was driving the car at a constant
velocity? Explain your answer._____________________________________
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Rubric for scoring of a self-made tape chart:

10 points-all are accurate, pasted neatly, cut correctly

8 points- 4 tapes are accurate, pasted neatly, cut correctly
6 points- 3 tapes are accurate, pasted neatly, cut correctly
4 points- 2 tapes are accurate, pasted neatly, cut correctly
2 points- 1 tape is accurate, pasted neatly, cut correctly
Rubric for scoring the answers:

1 point- The response is not correct.

3 points-The response is partially correct.
5 points-The response is correct, very insightful and detailed.

 Similarly, if the distances or velocities covered as the time elapsed are

to be entered into a graph to create a motion graph, you can interpret
the motion of the object.
 When a graph is plotted in terms of a distance travelled and the time
it took to cover such distance, the graph can be called distance-time
graph. However, if the graph is plotted in terms of displacement and
time, it is referred to as displacement-time graph. The velocity-time

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 graph at a particular time gives the acceleration of the body at that
time.

Figure 5. Distance-time Figure 6. Displacement-time Figure 7. Velocity-time

graph graph graph

 In a body moving at a uniform or constant speed or velocity, the graph

is a straight line. The slope of this line is equal to the average speed
or velocity of the body, which is

 The numerical value of the slope is the magnitude of the speed or

velocity and the sign of the slope gives direction of the motion of the
object (body) in relation to velocity.
 However, a curved line is formed when you plot the displacement
against time for a body moving at changing velocities but if you plot
the velocities against time, a straight line is formed. The slope of
this line is equal to the acceleration of the body, which is

 The numerical value of the slope is the magnitude of the

acceleration and the sign of the slope gives direction.

Activity 2. Plot Me Out

What you need:

Activity Sheet, Ruler, Graphing Paper and Pen

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What to do:

Direction: Using a graphing paper on page 12, plot the following data to
create a displacement-time graph and velocity-time graph with a slope to
show the relationships:

a. Displacement-time graph

Displacement (km) Time of Travel(min)

0.2 5
1.3 10
2.4 15
3.5 20
4.6 25
5.7 30
6.8 35
1. Describe the relationship between the slope of the line on displace-
ment-time graph and velocity.
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b. Velocity-time graph
Velocity (m/s) Time of Travel (s)
5 20
7.5 40
10 60
12.5 80
15 100
17.5 120

2. Describe the relationship between the slope of the line on velocity-

time graph and acceleration.
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c. Velocity-time graph

Velocity (m/s) Time of Travel (s)

3 1
3 2
3 3
5 4
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 7 5
5 6
3 7

3. Describe the motion of the body,

a. Between 1s and 2s, 2s and 3s __________________________________
b. Between 3s and 4s, 4s and 5s __________________________________
c. Between 5s and 6s, 6s and 7s __________________________________

Rubric for scoring the construction of the graph:

10 points-all data are plotted accurately; the graph is neat, with

connecting lines and slope.

8 points- 1 datum is not plotted accurately; the graph is neat, with

connecting lines and slope.

6 points – 2 data are not plotted accurately; the graph is neat, with
connecting lines and slope.

4 points- 3 data are not plotted accurately, the graph is not neat, with
or without connecting lines and slope.

2 points- 4 data are not plotted accurately, the graph is not neat, with
or without connecting lines and slope.

Rubrics for scoring the answers:

1 point- The response is not correct.

3 points-The response is partially correct.
5 points-The response is correct, very insightful and detailed.

Reflection
What to do:

Direction: Answer the following question:

1. How is the motion of planet Earth described? What makes it

different from what you have learned?
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Rubrics for scoring:

Criteria 10 8 6 4
Content Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates Lacks
in depth understanding little understanding
understanding of the topic understanding of topic
of topic of the topic
Research Accurate Adequate Basic Inaccurate
Quality analysis of analysis of information information
research research with
questionable
accuracy

References for Learners

Asuncion, Alvie J., et.al. Science Learner’s Material 7. Pasig City 1600: FEP
Printing Corporation.

Online Resource

Unknown Author. Ticker Tape Diagrams. Accessed on January 28, 2021.

Retrieved from https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-
2/Ticker-Tape-Diagrams

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computer works.
Bohol in graph construction and Archibal P. Biongog for other
The author would like to acknowledge the assistance of Alodia B.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Activity 1.1 Line Me Up Activity 1.2 Paste Me Down
1.The distances are different. 3. The lengths are different.
The distances are not the same. The lengths are not the same.
The distances are not constant. The lengths are not constant.
The distances get larger/bigger. 4. The velocities are different.
2. changing velocity, accelerating
The velocities are not the same.
The velocities are not constant.
Activity 2 Plot Me Out 5. The changes in lengths show
the car’s velocity changes from
1. The slope of the line tells the slow to fast.
velocity of the body (object).
6. The acceleration is constant.
2. The slope of the line tells the
acceleration of the body (object). 7. No, because the velocities are
changing.
3. a. constant velocity; the slope
is zero (0).
Reflection
b. The velocity increases
uniformly; the slope is constant. 1. Earth moves in circular
motion at constant speed.
c. The velocity decreases Note:Answers will revolve
uniformly; the slope is negative. around this principle.
Answer Key
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Author: Antonio E. Pacatang

School/Station: Buenavista National High School
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E-mail Address: antonio.pacatang001@deped.gov.ph