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Teacher’s Name Submitted to Subject Month (Due on Day 1) Number of Class

Sessions
Minor Lopez, Mr. Elisa Seguro, PhD. Physics February, 2024 6 3V

Topic Deformation
Subtopics Hooke’s Law Equation
Verification of Hooke’s Law
Find the weight of Unknown mass using calibration graph.
Resources/ Materials Geometry Set
Power point presentation/ Projector
Worksheets
Vocabulary Elongation
Deformation
Extension
Spring constant
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Competency Area ✘ C. A. 1: Appreciation of the Sacred Nature of the Human Person and Character Development.
(Tick the National
Competency Area(s) ✘ C. A. 2: Emotional Intelligence and Effective Communication Skills.
Applicable to this Unit)
✘ C. A. 3: Critical and Innovative/Inventive Thinking.

 ✘ C. A. 4: Collaboration

C. A. 5: Multicultural Appreciation

✘ C. A. 6: Digital Literacy
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C. A. 7: Understanding of and Advocacy for Sustainable Human Development.

Competency 1. investigate the relationship between extension and force;

To be Taken from Your 2. solve problems using Hooke’s law.
Scope and Sequence /
CSEC Syllabus.
Previous Knowledge Students have learnt how to describe a turning force as a moment and to algebraically manipulate
principle of moments equations.
Content Sir Robert Hooke (1635-1703)
(Summarized/ Core  discovered a law for elastic materials.
Content) Hooke’s Law:
 F= -kx
 F = restoring force of spring
 x = the distance that the spring has been stretch or compressed from equilibrium
 k = the spring constant
 (-) = force acts in opposite direction of the displacement

 Provided the stretching force does not extend a spring beyond its elastic limit, the extension of
the spring is directly proportional to the stretching force.
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Spring Constant, K
 The ration of the force to extension is called the spring constant in Nm-1
 The value of the spring constant tells us how strong the spring is.
 The spring constant will only be constant up to the elastic limit.
 The force can be compression or tension.
Using a spiral spring to find the weight of objects
 A graph showing how a spiral spring stretches as the load hanging on it is increased can be used
to find the weights of objects and is called a calibration graph.
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Objectives/ Learning
Outcomes Using the aid of Power point presentations, worksheets and experimental exercises, students will be able
to:
1) State and recite Hooke’s Law of elasticity
2) Manipulate a web-simulator to investigate the effect of adding a stretching force (tension) to a
spring.
3) Apply Hooke’s Law equation to solve mathematical problems involving springs.
4) Perform experiments to produce extension-force graphs for springs and elastic bands.
5) Identify regions on graphs of extension against force where Hooke’s law does and doesn’t apply.
6) Use springs and graphs to find unknown weight of objects.
Introduction
(One Introduction per 1. Using the aid of a PPT slide, students will be presented with a problem to calculate the unknown
Unit) variable needed to make the clockwise moments equal to the anticlockwise moments so that
static equilibrium is maintained.
2. Students will be randomly selected to solve the problems by show of mathematical working.
3. Whole class discussion and a YouTube demonstration of the scenario in real life.
4. Teacher introduces the topic for this unit, the specific objectives of the lesson.
Development / Activity/ Session 1: Introduction to Springs and Hooke’s Law
Pedagogy/ Performance 1. With the aid of a YouTube video and PPT, students will be introduced to the historical
Criteria (As per Number contributions of Physicist and Biologist Sir Robert Hooke as it relates to springs.
of 2. Students will also be shown images and real examples of various springs so as to guide them to
Sessions in Unit) state how the springs differ.
3. Whole class discussion on various applications where springs may be used and for what reason.
4. Students write down Hooke’s Law, the equation and meaning of each variable of the equation
including units.
5. Students will be guided to use a web simulator to explore the effects of adding different masses
unto a spring and the resulting extension up to and beyond the point of permanent deformation
(elastic limit).
6. As an exit slip student write down two examples where springs are used and for what specific
reason.
7. The teacher circulates class to inspect completion of work and that notes were taken.
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Session 2: Application of Hooke’s Law Equation.

1. Students will be shown how to algebraically transpose and solve for any unknown in the
Hooke’s Law equation ‘F=kΔx’.
2. Students will then be presented with two worked problems on the board after which they will be
provided with a worksheet (CW#1)
3. Teacher circulates the class to monitor progress and provides guidance.
4. Expert Students who have mastered the calculations will be asked to assist their peers.
5. Through a pass the ball game, two volunteers will be selected to work a problem each on the
board.

Session 3: Hands On Activity- Verifications of Hooke’s Law

1. In groups of four’s Students will be guided to conduct a laboratory experiment where they will
explore the behaviour of a spring under different loads.
2. Students set up the apparatus and record values in a data table like the one shown below.

3. From collected data, students are to individually plot an extension against force graph (CW#2)
Students will be assessed based on
 Recording accurate data
 suitable scale for x and y axis
 plotting correct data points
 labeling x and y axis
 drawing a line of best for data points.
 Giving graph an adequate title.
 Calculate the spring constant based on gradient/ slope of the graph using the
4. Teacher circulates the class to monitor progress, collaboration (sharing of geometry sets where
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necessary) and communication to complete the task on time.

Session 4: Using springs and graphs to find unknown weight of objects

1. Through discussion and the aid of a PPT students will be shown how the mass and weight of an
object can be determined from a calibrated graph.
2. In groups of four students will use the graph that was constructed in session 3 to determine the
unknow mass of a provided object.
3. Students will compare the answer with other groups.
4. Verification of the objects’ weight will be done using an electronic balance.
5. Students will be required to provide working on and at the back of graph paper to show how the
unknown mass’s mass was determined.
6. Teacher circulates class to provides assistance where needed.

Session 5: Quiz on Hooke’s Law

1. Students and Teacher will review main contents covered in the lesson.
2. Students take Quiz 1 on resolving problems involving extension of springs as a result of
stretching forces (Hooke’s Law).
3. Teacher circulates class to monitor students’ progress and adherence to class rules on taking
assessments.
Session 6: Study Hall- Re-do of attempts 2 for Quiz.
1. Students will be provided with worksheets for re-attempts of Quiz 1.
2. Those students whose grades have met with competency already will be provided with
enrichment worksheets.
3. Teacher circulates class to monitor students’ progress and adherence to class rules on taking
assessments.
Session 7: Test on Hooke’s Law
1. Students take a comprehensive test of all areas covered in this unit.
2. Teacher circulates class to monitor students’ progress and adherence to class rules on taking
assessments.
Closure Students will be assessed on describing terms such as extension, tension, compression, elasticity, elastic
(Formative Assessments limit, permanent deformation. Students will also be assessed using the attached rubrics and peer
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and evaluation forms in the competency areas as collaboration, communication & emotional intelligence,
Rubrics / Checklist critical thinking and communication.
Attached to this Lesson
Plan)
Conclusion Students will take two quizzes and a comprehensive test covering various aspects of the topics learned
(Summative such as the principle of moments.
Assessments)
Extended Activity PBA for this cycle is explained in the lesson plan on the Electrical and Electronics Technology class
(Project Based where students are to draw a schematic diagram of electrical circuitry to be used in the fruits dehydrator.
Assessment)
State which part of the
PBA will be assessed.
Evaluation
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Classwork #1- Hooke’s Law (20 marks)

1. What force is necessary to stretch an ideal spring with a spring constant of 120 N/m by
30 cm?

2. A spring with a spring constant of 600. N/m is used for a scale to weigh fish. What is the
mass of a fish that would stretch the spring by 7.5 cm from its normal length?

3. A spring in a pogo-stick is compressed 12 cm when a 40. kg girl stands on it. What is the
spring constant for the pogo-stick spring?

4. A spring is connected to a wall and a horizontal force of 80.0 N is applied. It stretches 25

cm, what is its spring constant?

5. A spring stretches 8.0 cm when a 13 N force is applied. How far does it stretch when a 26
N is applied?

6. A 7.3 kg mass is placed on a spring with a spring constant of 34 N/cm. How much does
this stretch the spring?

7. An elastic cord is 80. cm long when it is supporting a mass of 10. kg hanging from it at
rest. When an additional 4.0 kg is added, the cord is 82.5 cm long. What is the spring
constant?

8. What is the original length of the cord (with no mass) in question 7.

9. A spring with a spring constant of 50. N/m is hanging from a stand. A second spring with
a spring constant of 100. N/m is hanging from the first spring. How far do they stretch if
a 0.50 kg is hung from the bottom spring?

10. What is the spring constant of the system of springs in question 9?

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Classwork #2- Extension-Force Graph

. (4 pts/ ea.)

a) b)
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ORR Grading Criteria:

ORR Criteria Max Score Student Score
Axes labelled with correct units 2
Uniform Scale on both axes 2
Points clearly indicated with geometric shape. 1
¾ of graph paper used 1
4-5 points plotted correctly Max 3
2-3 points plotted correctly Max 2
Only 1 point accurately plotted Max 1
Title includes both manipulated and responding 2
variables.
Title is capitalized, underlined and below the 3
graph
Total 14
SBA SCORE ----/14* 10
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Fruits Dehydrator Rubric for PBL

Criteria Excellent (4)
Unit Conversion Accurately converts units of
measurement, including complex
or multi-step conversions,
demonstrating a deep
understanding of the concept.
Significant Applies significant figures rules
Figures correctly and consistently in
calculations, showing a strong
command of the concept.
Problem Solving Solves complex problems involving
unit conversions and significant
figures with a high degree of
accuracy and logical reasoning.
Communication Clearly communicates all steps of
unit conversion and significant
figures calculations with well-
organized and concise
explanations.
Overall Demonstrates a comprehensive
Understanding understanding of unit conversions
& Application and significant figures, applying
concepts accurately in various
contexts.
Measuring and Converting Units Rubric
Proficient (3) Basic (2) Below Basic (1) Unsatisfactory (0)
Mostly accurate unit Makes several Consistently Unable to convert
conversions with conversion errors but struggles with unit units accurately.
minor errors, demonstrates a partial conversions,
showcasing a solid understanding of the indicating a limited
grasp of the concept. concept. grasp of the concept.
Mostly applies Demonstrates Struggles to apply Doesn't apply
significant figures inconsistent significant figures significant figures
rules accurately, with application of rules correctly, rules correctly,
occasional minor significant figures rules, resulting in frequent leading to significant
errors. leading to several errors. calculation errors.
errors.
Successfully solves Struggles with solving Has difficulty solving Unable to solve
problems with moderately complex even simple problems effectively,
moderate complexity problems, showing problems, lacking regardless of
using appropriate gaps in reasoning and logical reasoning and complexity.
methods and accuracy. accuracy.
reasoning.
Communicates most Presents explanations Provides Explanations are
steps effectively, with that lack clarity and explanations that are unclear,
generally clear organization, making it difficult to follow, disorganized, and do
explanations, but somewhat challenging lacking clarity and not effectively
with some minor to follow. proper organization. convey the
gaps. conversion process
or reasoning.
Shows a solid overall Displays a basic Displays limited Fails to demonstrate
understanding of unit understanding of unit understanding of unit a meaningful
conversions and conversions and conversions and understanding of unit
significant figures, significant figures, but significant figures, conversions and
with occasional with frequent with significant significant figures.
lapses in application. application errors. application errors.
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