Subject: Science

Grade Level: Grade 8

Objective: Describe the conditions under which two forces balance.

Learning across the curriculum:

1. Math - Students can calculate the resultant force when two balanced forces act on
an object.

2. Physics - Students can explore the concept of equilibrium and how it relates to
balanced forces.

3. Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) - Students can design and construct a
simple balance using everyday materials.

Elicit:

- Ask students if they have ever experienced pushing or pulling an object and feeling
it resist. Translate to English: Tanongin ang mga mag-aaral kung naranasan nila ang
pagtulak o paghila ng isang bagay at naramdaman nila ang paglaban nito.

Engage:

1. Show a short video clip demonstrating balanced forces. Translate to English:

Ipakita ang isang maikling video na nagpapakita ng mga balanseng pwersa.

2. Conduct a class discussion on examples of balanced forces in everyday life.

Translate to English: Magsagawa ng talakayan sa klase tungkol sa mga halimbawa
ng mga balanseng pwersa sa pang-araw-araw na buhay.

3. Pose a scenario where two opposing forces are applied to an object and ask
students to predict what will happen. Translate to English: Magbigay ng isang
scenario kung saan dalawang magkasalungat na pwersa ang inilalapat sa isang
bagay at tanungin ang mga mag-aaral kung ano ang kanilang inaasahan na
mangyayari.

Explore:
Activity 1: Balancing Forces with Springs

Materials: Springs, weights, ruler, stand

Instructions:

1. Hang a spring from a stand.

2. Attach different weights to the spring and observe how the spring stretches.

3. Find the weight that balances the spring, where it neither stretches nor
compresses.

4. Record the weights and their corresponding lengths of the spring.

Rubrics:

- Criteria: Accuracy of recording weights and lengths, understanding of balanced

forces

- Points: 10

Assessment questions:

1. What happens to the spring when a weight is added?

2. How can you determine the weight that balances the spring?

Activity 2: Tug of War

Materials: Rope, markers, stopwatch

Instructions:

1. Divide the class into two teams.

2. Mark a line on the ground as the center point.

3. Each team pulls the rope in opposite directions.

4. Measure the time it takes for the teams to reach a point of balance, where the
rope is not moving.
Rubrics:

- Criteria: Time measurement accuracy, understanding of balanced forces

- Points: 10

Assessment questions:

1. What happens when both teams exert equal force on the rope?

2. How can you determine the point of balance in a tug of war?

Activity 3: Equilibrium Mobile

Materials: Strings, cardboard, scissors, paper clips, weights

Instructions:

1. Cut cardboard into different shapes.

2. Attach strings to the shapes and hang them from a horizontal string.

3. Add weights to each shape until the mobile is balanced.

4. Observe how the shapes move when out of balance and when in balance.

Rubrics:

- Criteria: Creativity of mobile design, understanding of balanced forces

- Points: 10

Assessment questions:

1. What happens to the mobile when the weights on each shape are balanced?

2. How can you adjust the weights to achieve equilibrium in the mobile?

Explain:
1. Teacher explains the concept of balanced forces using diagrams and real-life
examples Translate to English: Ipapaliwanag ng guro ang konsepto ng mga
balanseng pwersa gamit ang mga diagram at mga halimbawa sa totoong buhay.

2. Teacher facilitates a class discussion to deepen understanding and address any

misconceptions. Translate to English: Tutulungan ng guro ang mga mag-aaral na
mas lalo pang maunawaan ang konsepto at tugunan ang anumang maling
pagkaunawa.

Elaborate:

1. Students work in pairs to create a poster illustrating different scenarios of

balanced forces. Translate to English: Magtatrabaho ang mga mag-aaral sa mga
pares upang gumawa ng poster na nagpapakita ng iba't ibang senaryo ng mga
balanseng pwersa.

2. Students research and present examples of balanced forces in nature, such as

the equilibrium of ecosystems or the balance of predator-prey relationships.
Translate to English: Mag-iimbestiga at magpapakita ng mga halimbawa ng mga
balanseng pwersa sa kalikasan, tulad ng ekwilibriyo ng mga ekosistema o ang
balanse ng relasyon ng mga predator at biktima.

Evaluate:

1. Conduct a written quiz assessing students' understanding of balanced forces and

their ability to apply the concept to different scenarios. Translate to English:
Magsagawa ng isang pagsusulit na sumusukat sa pagkaunawa ng mga mag-aaral
sa mga balanseng pwersa at ang kanilang kakayahan na gamitin ang konsepto sa
iba't ibang senaryo.

2. Observe students' participation and engagement during class activities. Translate

to English: Obserbahan ang pakikilahok at pagsasangkot ng mga mag-aaral sa mga
gawain sa klase.

Extend:

- Organize a field trip to a local playground or park where students can observe and
analyze different forces at play, including balanced forces. Translate to English:
Mag-organisa ng isang field trip sa isang lokal na parke kung saan maaaring
obserbahan at suriin ng mga mag-aaral ang iba't ib pwersa na nagaganap, kasama
ang mga balanseng pwersa.

Assignment:
Ask students to write a reflection paper discussing the importance of
understanding balanced forces in various aspects of life, such as engineering,
sports, and environmental conservation. Translate to English: Hilingin sa mga
mag-aaral na sumulat ng isang papel na naglalaman ng kanilang mga saloobin
tungkol sa kahalagahan ng pagkaunawa sa mga balanseng pwersa sa iba't
ibang aspeto ng buhay, tulad ng inhinyeriya, palaro, at pangangalaga sa
kalikasan.