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MOST ESSENTIAL 1. Compare and contrast the Aristotelian and Galilean conceptions of vertical motion, horizontal motion, and projectile
LEARNING COMPETENCIES motion.
2. Explain how Galileo inferred that object in vacuum fall with uniform acceleration, and that force is not necessary to
sustain horizontal motion
3. Explain the subtle distinction between Newton’s 1st Law of Motion (or Law of Inertia) and Galileo’s assertion that
force is not necessary to sustain horizontal motion
Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to:
compare and contrast the Aristotelian and Galilean conceptions of vertical motion, horizontal motion, and
projectile motion,
explain how Galileo inferred that object in vacuum fall with uniform acceleration, and that force is not
necessary to sustain horizontal motion, and
explain the subtle distinction between Newton’s 1st Law of Motion (or Law of Inertia) and Galileo’s assertion
that force is not necessary to sustain horizontal motion
LEARNING RESOURCES
The teacher will discuss and give examples to the following lesson outline:
motion
Aristotle and Galileo’s understanding of motion
The idea of free fall, Projectile and horizontal motion
Galileo’s experiment
The subtle distinction between Newton’s 1st Law of Motion and Galileo’s assertion
Activity:
Play an act. The students will create their own act based on the facts discussed.
EVALUATION QUIZ
ASSIGNMENT