GROUP ACTIVITY 1

WEEK 2_DAY 1
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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FORCES ON OBJECTS AT REST

Materials: Pen, string, pair of scissors
Procedure:
Situation 1: Hanging pen
1. Hang a pen by a piece of string as shown in Figure 3a.
Q1. Is the pen at rest or in motion?

Q2. Are there forces acting on the pen? If yes, draw the forces.
You may use arrows to represent these forces.

2. Cut the string with a pair of scissors.

Q3. What happens to the pen? What could have caused the
pen’s motion?

GROUP ACTIVITY 1
WEEK 2_DAY 1
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FORCES ON OBJECTS AT REST

Material: Book
Procedure:
Situation 2: Book on a table
1. Place a book on top of a table as shown in Figure 3b.
Q4. Is the book at rest or in motion?

Q5. Are there forces acting on the book? If yes,

draw the forces acting on the book.

2. Let one member of your group push the book in one direction
and another member push it in the opposite direction at the
same time with the same amount of push (force).
Q6. Did the book move? How will you make the book move?

GROUP ACTIVITY 1
WEEK 2_DAY 2
 GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
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Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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PUSH AND PULL FORCES
Materials: Various objects (e.g., books, toys, rubber bands)
Instructions: Using the various objects, push or pull the objects. Observe and discuss the forces exerted and the resulting reactions.
Rubric:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Correct identification of forces exerted: 3 points
2. Accurate description of reactions: 3 points
3. Active participation and engagement: 4 points
TOTAL: /10
Assessment questions:
1. What happens when you push an object?
2. What happens when you pull an object?
GROUP ACTIVITY 1
WEEK 2_DAY 2
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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PUSHING A BOOK
Materials: Book, ruler, table, or flat surface
Instructions:
1. Place a book on a table or flat surface.
2. Push the book with a certain force and observe its reaction.
3. Measure the distance the book moves, and the force exerted to move it.
4. Repeat the experiment with different forces and record the observations.
5. Analyze the data and discuss how the force exerted on the book affects its movement.
Rubric:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Accurate measurement of distance and force: 5 points
2. Clear explanation of the relationship between force and movement: 5 points
3. Proper recording and analysis of data: 5 points
TOTAL: /15

GROUP ACTIVITY 1
WEEK 2_DAY 2
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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BALLOON ROCKET
Materials: Balloon, string, straw, tape, marker
Instructions: Inflate the balloon and attach it to a straw. Tape the straw to a string stretched between two points. Release the balloon and
observe the motion of the balloon and the string.
Rubric:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Balloon moves in the opposite direction: 3 points
2. String moves in the opposite direction: 3 points
3. Correctly assembled materials: 4 points
TOTAL: /10
Assessment questions:
1. What happens to the balloon when it is released?
2. Why does the string move in the opposite direction?

GROUP ACTIVITY 2
WEEK 2_DAY 2
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Create a skit or role-play demonstrating a situation where equal and opposite forces come into play.
Rubric:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Understanding of topic: 4 points
2. Cooperation: 3 points
3. Presentation: 3 points
TOTAL: /10
GROUP ACTIVITY 2
WEEK 2_DAY 2
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Create a skit or role-play demonstrating a situation where equal and opposite forces come into play.
Rubric:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Understanding of topic: 4 points
2. Cooperation: 3 points
3. Presentation: 3 points
TOTAL: /10
GROUP ACTIVITY 2
WEEK 2_DAY 2
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Create a skit or role-play demonstrating a situation where equal and opposite forces come into play.
Rubric:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Understanding of topic: 4 points
2. Cooperation: 3 points
3. Presentation: 3 points
TOTAL: /10
GROUP ACTIVITY 2
WEEK 2_DAY 2
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Create a skit or role-play demonstrating a situation where equal and opposite forces come into play.
Rubric:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Understanding of topic: 4 points
2. Cooperation: 3 points
3. Presentation: 3 points
TOTAL: /10

GROUP ACTIVITY 1
WEEK 2_DAY 3
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Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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INVESTIGATING INERTIA
Objective: At the end of this activity, you should be able to demonstrate Newton’s first law of motion.
Materials: Empty glass, 5-peso coins (5 pcs or more), cardboard, plastic ruler, 1-peso coin
Procedure:
Coin Drop
1. Arrange the setup as shown in Figure 7.
2. Slowly pull the cardboard with your hand and
observe what happens.
3. Arrange again the setup as shown. This time,
quickly flick the cardboard with your finger.
Observe again what happens.
Q9. What happens when you slowly pulled the cardboard? Explain.

Q10. What happens when you flicked the cardboard? Explain.

Stack of Coins
4. Stack the coins on a flat level surface.
5. Quickly hit the coin at the bottom with the edge of the ruler.
Q11. What happens when you hit the coin at the bottom? Why is this so?

GROUP ACTIVITY 1
WEEK 2_DAY 3
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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INVESTIGATING INERTIA
Objective: At the end of this activity, you should be able to demonstrate Newton’s first law of motion.
Materials: Empty glass, 5-peso coins (5 pcs or more), cardboard, plastic ruler, 1-peso coin
Procedure:
Coin Drop
1. Arrange the setup as shown in Figure 7.
2. Slowly pull the cardboard with your hand and
observe what happens.
3. Arrange again the setup as shown. This time,
quickly flick the cardboard with your finger.
Observe again what happens.
Q9. What happens when you slowly pulled the cardboard? Explain.

Q10. What happens when you flicked the cardboard? Explain.

Stack of Coins
4. Stack the coins on a flat level surface.
5. Quickly hit the coin at the bottom with the edge of the ruler.
Q11. What happens when you hit the coin at the bottom? Why is this so?

GROUP ACTIVITY 1
WEEK 2_DAY 4
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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CALCULATING ACCELERATION
Materials: Toy car, stopwatch, ruler, graphing paper
Instructions:
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:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Accuracy of measurement: 5 points
2. Correct calculation of acceleration: 5 points
TOTAL: /10
Assessment Questions:
1. What are the materials needed to calculate acceleration?

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

GROUP ACTIVITY 1
WEEK 2_DAY 4
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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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:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Accurate timing of each trial: 5 points
2. Analysis of how changing variables affect acceleration: 5 points
3. Clear and concise comparison of results: 5 points
TOTAL: /15
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?

GROUP ACTIVITY 2
WEEK 2_DAY 4
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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A DAY AT THE RACES
Materials: Balloon, string, straw, tape, stopwatch
Instructions: Students should be divided into members of six: a timekeeper, two to hold the starting and finishing line of the rope, one to
blow up the balloon and hold it shut with his or her fingers, one to tape the balloon onto the straw, and one to yell stop when the rocket
reaches the finish line. Several trials will be required, and the results will be averaged. Draw the forces of the balloon before and after
release.
Rubrics:
 CRITERIA POINTS
1. Accurate timing of each trial: 5 points
2. Clear and concise comparison of results: 5 points
3. Presentation: 5 points
TOTAL: /15
Forces of the balloon before release: Forces of the balloon after release:

GROUP ACTIVITY 2
WEEK 2_DAY 4
GROUP _____
Date: _____________________________________________ Section: ______________________________
Leader: ___________________________________________
Members: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A DAY AT THE RACES
Materials: Balloon, string, straw, tape, stopwatch
Instructions: Students should be divided into members of six: a timekeeper, two to hold the starting and finishing line of the rope, one to
blow up the balloon and hold it shut with his or her fingers, one to tape the balloon onto the straw, and one to yell stop when the rocket
reaches the finish line. Several trials will be required, and the results will be averaged. Draw the forces of the balloon before and after
release.
Rubrics:
CRITERIA POINTS
1. Accurate timing of each trial: 5 points
2. Clear and concise comparison of results: 5 points
3. Presentation: 5 points
TOTAL: /15
Forces of the balloon before release: Forces of the balloon after release: