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STRAND : 12 STEM PRE-REQUISITE : BASIC CALCULUS

SUBJECT : GENERAL PHYSICS 1 NO. OF HOURS : 80 HOURS

Mechanics of particles, rigid bodies, and fluids; waves; and heat and thermodynamics using the methods and concepts of algebra, geometry,trigonometry, graphical
COURSE
analysis, and basic calculus.
DESCRIPTION

K to 12 Senior High School Core Curriculum

CITATION

WEEK LEARNING CONTENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING COMPETENCIES ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT RESOUR INS.
CONTENT STANDARD STANDARD CES
1 1.Units The learners The learners are able The learners...
demonstrate an to... 1. Solve measurement
2. Physical understanding of... Solve, using problems involving conversion Seatwork with General Excellence
1. The effect of experimental and of units, expression of
Quantities Physics I
instruments theoretical measurements in scientific Measuring Problem Set
on approaches, notation Book
3. Measurement activities
measuremen multiconcept, rich- Speed Test
ts context problems 2. Differentiate accuracy from
4.Graphical 2. Uncertainties involving precision
Presentation and measurement, 3. Differentiate random errors
deviations in vectors, motions in from systematic errors Discussion
5. Linear Fitting Seatwork
measuremen 1D, 2D, and 3D,
of Data t Newton’s 4. Use the least count concept
3. Sources and Laws, work, energy, to estimate errors associated
types of center of mass, with single measurements Socratic
error momentum, impulse, Method
4. Accuracy and collisions 5. Estimate errors from
versus multiple measurements of a
precision physical quantity using
5. Uncertainty variance
of derived
quantities 6. Estimate the uncertainty of
6. Error bars a derived quantity from the
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7. Graphical estimated values and

analysis:linea uncertainties of directly
r fitting and measured quantities
transformati
on of 7. Estimate intercepts and
functional slopes and and their
dependence uncertainties in experimental
to linear data with linear
form dependence using
the “eyeball method” and/or
linear regression formulae

2 Vectors 1. Vectors and 1. Differentiate vector and

vector scalar quantities
addition 2. Perform addition of vectors Jigsaw Seatwork with General Excellence
2. Components 3. Rewrite a vector in
Cooperative Physics I
of vectors component form Quizzes
3. Unit vectors 4. Calculate directions and Learning Book
magnitudes of vectors. Problem Set
Discussion

3 Kinematics: 1. Position, 1.Convert a verbal

Motion a long a time, description of a
distance, physical situation General Excellence
straight line. displacement involving uniform
Physics I
, speed, acceleration in one Discussion
average dimension into a Book
velocity, mathematical Racing Seatwork with
instantaneou description.
s velocity 2. Recognize whether
(designing
own car) Problem Set
2. Average or not a physical
acceleration, situation involves
and constant velocity or Group
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instantaneou constant Activity Speed test

s acceleration.
acceleration 3. Interpret
3. Uniformly displacement and
accelerated velocity, respectively, Project
linear as areas under
Method
motion velocity vs.time and
4. Free-fall acceleration vs. time
motion curves.
5. 1D 4. Interpret velocity and
Uniform Acc acceleration, Experiment
eleration respectively, as
Problems slopes of position vs.
time and velocity vs.
time curves.
5. Construct velocity vs.
time and
acceleration vs. time
graphs, respectively,
corresponding to a
given position vs.
time-graph and
velocity vs. time
graph and vice versa.
6. Solve for unknown
quantities in
equations involving
one-dimensional
uniformly
accelerated motion.
7. Use the fact that the
magnitude of
acceleration due to
gravity on the Earth’s
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surface is nearly
constant and
approximately 9.8
m/s in free-fall
problems.
8. Solve problems
involving one-
dimensional motion
with constant
acceleration in
contexts such as, but
not limited to, the
“tail gating
phenomenon”
pursuit, rocket
launch, and free-fall
problems

4 BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA

5 Kinematics: Relative motion 1. Describe motion using the concept of

Motion in 2- 1. Position, distance, relative velocities in 1D and 2D
displacement,speed, 2. Extend the definition of position, Film General Excellence
Dimensions and average velocity, velocity, and acceleration to 2D and 3D
Viewing/ Physics I
3-Dimensions instantaneousveloci using vector representation
ty, average 3. Deduce the consequences of the Video Book
acceleration, and independence of vertical and horizontal Presentatio Seatwork
instantaneous components of projectile motion n
acceleration in 2- 4. Calculate range, time of flight, and
and 3- dimensions maximum heights of projectiles
2. Projectile motion 5. Differentiate uniform and non-uniform
Problem Set
3. Circular motion circular motion Film Makin
4. Relative motion 6. Infer quantities associated with circular
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motion such as tangential velocity, Essay

centripetal acceleration, tangential
acceleration, radius of curvature
7. Solve problems involving two-
dimensional motion in contexts such as, Discussion
but not limited to ledge jumping, movie
stunts, basketball, safe locations during
firework displays, and Ferris wheels
8. Plan and execute an experiment Project
involving projectile motion: Identifying
error sources, minimizing their influence, making
and estimating the influence of the (Rocket)
identified error sources on final results
Experiment

6 Newton’s Law of 1. Newton’s Law’s of 1. Define inertial frames of

Motion and Motion reference
2. Inertial Reference 2. Differentiate contact and
applications Frames noncontact forces
3. Action at a distance 3. Distinguish mass and weight Role Playing General Excellence
forces 4. Identify action-reaction pairs
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4. Mass and Weight 5. Draw free-body diagrams Seatwork
5. Types of contact 6. Apply Newton’s 1st law to obtain Book
forces: tension, quantitative and qualitative
Discussion
normal force, kinetic conclusions about the contact and
and static friction, noncontact forces acting on a
Quizzes
fluid resistance body in equilibrium
6. Action-Reaction 7. Differentiate the properties of
Pairs static friction and kinetic friction
Video
7. Free-Body Diagrams 8. Compare the magnitude of sought Presentatio
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8. Applications of quantities such as frictional force, n Problem Set

Newton’s Laws to normal force, threshold angles for
single-body and sliding, acceleration, etc.
multibody dynamics 9. Apply Newton’s 2nd law and
9. Fluid resistance kinematics to obtain quantitative Experiment Essay
10. Experiment on and qualitative conclusions about
forces the velocity and acceleration of
11. Problem solving one or more bodies, and the
using Newton’s contact and noncontact forces
Laws acting on one or more bodies
10. Analyze the effect of fluid
resistance on moving object
11. Solve problems using
Newton’s Laws of motion in
contexts such as, but not limited
to, ropes and pulleys, the design
of mobile sculptures, transport of
loads on conveyor belts, force
needed to move stalled vehicles,
determination of safe driving
speeds on banked curved roads
12. Plan and execute an experiment
involving forces (e.g., force table,
friction board, terminal velocity)
and identifying discrepancies
between theoretical expectations
and experimental results when
appropriate

7 Work, Energy 1. Dot or Scalar 1. Calculate the dot or scalar

and Energy Product product of vectors
2. Work done by a 2. Determine the work done by a Discussion General Excellence
Conservation force force (not necessarily constant)
Physics I
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3. Work-energy acting on a system Book

relation 3. Define work as a scalar or dot
4. Kinetic energy product offorce and displacement Roleplaying
5. Power 4. Interpret the work done by a
6. Conservative and force in one-dimension as an area Seatwork with
non-conservative under a Force vs. Position curve
Problem Solving
forces 5. Relate the work done by a
7. Gravitational constant force to the change in
potential energy kinetic energy of a system
8. Elastic potential 6. Apply the work-energy theorem
energy to obtain quantitative and Essay
9. Equilibria and qualitative conclusions regarding
potential energy the work done, initial and final
diagrams velocities, mass and kinetic
10. Energy energy of a system.
Conservation, Work, 7. Represent the work-energy
and Power theorem graphically
Problems 8. Relate power to work, energy,
force, and velocity
9. Relate the gravitational potential
energy of a system or object to
the configuration of the system
10. Relate the elastic potential energy
of a system or object to the
configuration of the system
11. Explain the properties and the
effects of conservative forces
12. Identify conservative and non-
conservative forces
13. Express the conservation of
energy verbally and
mathematically
14. Use potential energy diagrams
to infer force; stable, unstable,
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and neutral equilibria; and turning

points
15. Determine whether or not energy
conservation is applicable in a
given example before and after
description of a physical system
16. Solve problems involving work,
energy ,and power in contexts
such as, but not limited to,
bungee jumping, design of roller-
coasters, number of people
required to build structures
such as the Great Pyramids and
the rice terraces; power and
energy requirements of human
activities such as sleeping vs.
sitting vs. standing, running vs.
walking.(Conversion of joules to
calories should be emphasized at
this point.)

8 Center of Mass, 1. Center of mass 1. Differentiate center of mass and

Momentum, 2. Momentum geometric center
3. Impulse 2. Relate the motion of center of General Excellence
Impulse and 4. Impulse-momentum mass of a system to the
Physics I
Collissions relation momentum and net external Discussion
5. Law of conservation force acting on the system Book
of momentum 3. Relate the momentum, impulse, Seatwork with
6. Collisions force, and time of contact in a
7. Center of Mass, system Problem Solving
Experiments
Impulse, 4. Explain the necessary conditions
Momentum, and for conservation of linear
Collision Problems momentum to be valid.
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8. Energy and 5. Compare and contrast elastic and Quizzes

momentum inelastic collisions
experiments 6. Apply the concept of restitution
coefficient in collisions
7. Predict motion of constituent Essay
particles for different types of
collisions (e.g., elastic, inelastic)
8. Solve problems involving center
of mass, impulse, and momentum
in contexts such as, but not
limited to, rocket motion, vehicle
collisions, and ping-
pong.(Emphasize also the concept
of whiplash and the
sliding, rolling, and mechanical
deformations in vehicle collisions.)

9 Rotational 1. Moment of inertia Solve multi- 1. Calculate the moment of inertia

Equilibrium and 2. Angular position, concept, about a given axis of single-object
angular velocity, rich context and multiple-object systems (1 General Excellence
Rotational angular acceleration problems using lecture with exercises)
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Dynamics 3. Torque concepts from 2. Exploit analogies between pure Discussion
4. Torque-angular rotational moti translational motion and pure Book
acceleration relation on, rotational motion to infer Seatwork with
5. Static equilibrium fluids, oscillatio rotational motion equations (e.g.,
6. Rotational ns, rotational kinematic equations, Problem Solving
Film Viewing
kinematics gravity, and rotational kinetic energy, torque-
7. Work done by a thermodynamics angular acceleration relation)
torque 3. Calculate magnitude and direction
8. Rotational kinetic of torque using the definition of Quizzes
energy torque as across product
9. Angular momentum 4. Describe rotational quantities
10. Static equilibrium using vectors
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experiments 5. Determine whether a system is in Essay

11. Rotational motion static equilibrium or not
problems 6. Apply the rotational kinematic
relations for systems with
constant angular accelerations
7. Apply rotational kinetic energy
formulae
8. Solve static equilibrium
problems in contexts such as, but
not limited to, see-saws, mobiles,
cable-hinge-strut system, leaning
ladders, and weighing a heavy
suitcase using a small bathroom
scale
9. Determine angular momentum of
different systems
10. Apply the torque-angular
momentum relation
11. Recognize whether angular
momentum is conserved or not
over various time intervals in a
given system
12. Perform an experiment involving
static equilibrium and analyze the
data identifying discrepancies
between theoretical expectations
and experimental results when
appropriate
13. Solve rotational kinematics and
dynamics problems, in contexts
such as, but not limited to,
flywheels as energy storage
devices, and spinning hard drives
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10 1st QUARTERLY EXAMINATION EXAMINAT

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11 Gravity 1. Newton’s Law of 1.Use Newton’s law of gravitation

Universal to infer gravitational force,
Gravitation weight, and acceleration due to Discussion
2. Gravitational field gravity
3. Gravitational 2. Determine the net gravitational
potential energy force ona mass given a system of
4. Escape velocity point masses Seatwork with General
5. Orbits 3. Discuss the physical significance
of gravitational field Problem Solving Physics I
Film Viewing Book
4. Apply the concept of gravitational
potential energy in physics
problems
5. Calculate quantities related to
planetary or satellite motion
Experiment
6. Apply Kepler’s 3rd Law of
planetary motion (Newon’s
7. For circular orbits, relate Kepler’s Law)
third law of planetary motion to
Newton’s law of gravitation and
centripetal acceleration
8. Solve gravity-related problems in
contexts such as, but not limited
to, inferring the mass of the Earth,
inferring the mass of Jupiter
from the motion of its moons, and
calculating escape speeds from
the Earth and from the solar
system
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12 Periodic Motion 1. Periodic Motion 1. Relate the amplitude, frequency, Speed Test
2. Simple harmonicmotion: angular frequency, period,
spring-mass system,simple displacement, velocity, and
pendulum,physical acceleration of oscillating
pendulum systems. Discussion Quizzes Excellence
3. Damped and 2. Recognize the necessary
Drivenoscillation conditions for an object to Essay General
4. Periodic undergo simple harmonic motion
Motionexperiment 3. Analyze the motion of an
Physics I
Film Viewing Book
5. Mechanical waves oscillating system using energy
and Newton’s 2nd law approaches
4. Calculate the period and the
frequency of spring mass, simple
pendulum, and physical
Seatwork with
pendulum Problem Solving
5. Differentiate under damped, over
damped, and critically damped
motion
6. Describe the conditions for
resonance
7. Perform an experiment involving
periodic motion and analyze the
data identifying discrepancies
between theoretical expectations
and experimental results when
appropriate
8. Define mechanical wave,
longitudinal wave, transverse
wave, periodic wave, and
sinusoidal wave
9. From a given sinusoidal wave
function infer the (speed,
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wavelength, frequency, period,

direction, and wave number
10. Calculate the propagation speed,
power transmitted by waves on a
string with given tension, mass,
and length

13 Mechanical 1. Sound 1. Apply the inverse-square relation

Waves and 2. Wave Intensity between the intensity of waves
3. Interference and and the distance from the source
Sound beats 2. Describe qualitatively and
4. Standing waves quantitatively the superposition Film Viewing Excellence
5. Doppler effect of waves
3. Apply the condition for standing Seatwork with General
waves on a string
4. Relate the frequency (source Problem Solving Physics I
Project
dependent)and wavelength of Book
sound with the motion of the Method
source and the listener
5. Solve problems involving sound
and mechanical waves in contexts
such as, but not limited to, Group
echolocation, musical Activity
instruments, ambulance sounds
6. Perform an experiment
investigating the
properties of sound waves and an
alyze the data appropriately
identifying deviations from
theoretical expectations when
appropriate.
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14 Fluid Mechanics 1. Specific gravity 1. Relate density, specific gravity,

2. Pressure mass,and volume to each other
3. Pressure vs. Depth 2. Relate pressure to area and force Excellence
Relation 3. Relate pressure to fluid density
4. Pascal’s principle and depth
5. Buoyancy 4. Apply Pascal’s principle in
and Archimedes’ analyzing fluids in various systems Discussion Seatwork with General
Principle 5. Apply the concept of
6. Continuity equation buoyancy and Archimedes’ Problem Solving Physics I
7. Bernoulli’s principle principle Book
6. Explain the limitations of and the
assumptions underlying Bernoulli’
s principle and the continuity
equation
7. Apply Bernoulli’s principle and
continuity equation, whenever
appropriate, to infer relations
involving pressure, elevation,
speed, and flux
8. Solve problems involving fluids in
contexts such as, but not limited
to, floating and sinking,
swimming, Magdeburg
hemispheres, boat design,
hydraulic devices, and balloon
flight
9. Perform an experiment involving
either Continuity and Bernoulli’s
equation or buoyancy, and
analyze the data appropriately
identifying discrepancies between
theoretical expectations and
experimental results when
appropriate.
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15 Temperature 1. Zeroth law of 1. Explain the connection between

and Heat thermodynamics the Zeroth Law of
and Temperature Thermodynamics, temperature, Excellence
measurement thermal equilibrium, and
2. Thermal expansion temperature scales. Discussion
3. Heat and 2. Convert temperatures
heatcapacity and temperature differences in Seatwork with General
4. Calorimetry the following scales: Fahrenheit,
Celsius, Kelvin Problem Solving Physics I
3. Define coefficient of thermal Book
expansion and coefficient of
Visual
volume expansion
4. Calculate volume or length Presentatio Quizzes
changes of solids due to changes n
in temperature
5. Solve problems involving
temperature, thermal expansion,
heat capacity, heat Experiment
transfer, and thermal
equilibrium in contexts such as,
but not limited to, the design of
bridges and train rails using steel,
relative severity of steam burns
and water burns, thermal
insulation ,sizes of stars, and
surface temperatures of planets
6. Perform
an experiment investigating
factors affecting thermal energy
transfer and analyze the data
identifying deviations from
theoretical expectations when
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appropriate (such as thermal

expansion and modes of heat
transfer)
7. Carry out measurements using
thermometers
8. Solve problems using the Stefan-
Boltzmann law and the heat
current formula for radiation and
conduction.

16 Ideal Gases and 1. Ideal gas law 1.Enumerate the properties of an

the Laws of 2. Internal energy of ideal gas
an ideal gas 2. Solve problems involving ideal gas Discussion Excellence
Thermodynamic 3. Heat capacity of an equations in contexts such as, but
s ideal gas not limited to, the design of metal
4. Thermodynamic containers for compressed gases
systems 3. Distinguish among system, wall, Seatwork with General
5. Work done during and surroundings
volume changes 4. Interpret PV diagrams of a Problem Solving Physics I
6. 1st law of thermodynamic process Book
thermodynamics 5. Compute the work done by a gas
Visual
Thermodynamic using dW=PdV (1 lecture)
processes: 6. State the relationship between Presentatio Speed Test
adiabatic, changes internal energy, work n
isothermal, isobaric, done, and thermalenergy supplied
isochoric through the First Law of
7. Heat engines Thermodynamics
8. Engine cycles 7. Differentiate the following Film Viewing
9. Entropy thermodynamic processes and
10. 2nd law of show them on a PV diagram:
Thermodynamics isochoric ,isobaric, isothermal,
11. Reversible and adiabatic, and cyclic Group
irreversible 8. Use the First Law of
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processes Thermodynamics in combination Activity

12. Carnot cycle with the known properties of
13. Entropy adiabatic, isothermal, isobaric,
and isochoric processes
9. Solve problems involving the
application of the First Law of
Thermodynamics in contexts such
as, but not limited to, the boiling
of water, cooling a room with an
air conditioner, diesel engines,
and gases in containers with
pistons
10. Calculate the efficiency of a heat
engine
11. Describe reversible and
irreversible processes
12. Explain how entropy is a measure
of disorder
13. State the 2nd Law of
Thermodynamics
14. Calculate entropy changes for
various processes e.g., isothermal
process, free expansion, constant
pressure process, etc.
15. Describe the Carnot cycle
(enumerate the processes
involved in the cycle and illustrate
the cycle on a PV diagram)
16. State Carnot’s theorem and use it
to calculate the maximum
possible efficiency of a heat
engine
17. Solve problems involving the
application of the Second Law of
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Thermodynamics in context such

as, but not limited to, heat
engines, heat pumps, internal
combustion engines,
refrigerators, and fuel economy

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REFERENCES: General Physics I for SeniorHigh Schoool

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY:

Romeo D. Ballon Jr. Bryan M. Lobitana PRECIE C. TAPERO, MASpEd FLORANTE C. AGDON, MAEd
Faculty Subject Coordinator Senior High School Coordinator Principal