Prerequisite: None
Time Allotment:160 hours for one year, 4 hours per week
Quarter 1: Physics
Quarter 2: Chemistry
Quarter 3: Biology
Quarter 4: Earth and Space Science
CONTENT STANDARD:
Physics principlesapply to numerous aspects of
everyday living
COMPETENCY
Identify various ways physics enhances our
quality of life across different areas, including
household activities, health and safety, work
productivity, and leisure.
5.
OBJECTIVES
1. Identify physicsprinciples in various real-life
scenarios.
2. Explain how physics improves quality of life in:
• Household activities
• Health and safety
• Work productivity
• Leisure and entertainment
3. Understand the importance and role of physics in
daily life
6.
Physics
Physics is thescience of matter and its
motion, space-time and energy. Physics
describes many forms of energy – such
as kinetic energy, electrical energy,
and mass and the way energy can
change from one form to another.
Everything surrounding us is made of
matter.
7.
Importance of Physics
Physicsis fundamental to understanding
our daily lives, impacting everything from
basic movements to advanced
technologies. It explains how things work,
from the simplest actions like walking to
the complexities of transportation,
communication, and medical
advancements.
8.
TRANSPORTATION
Physics principles, likethose
governing motion and forces,
are essential for understanding
how vehicles work, from cars
and bicycles to airplanes and
trains.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Many medicaldiagnostic tools,
such as X-rays, MRI, and
ultrasound, are based on
physics principles, enabling
doctors to visualize and
understand internal body
issues.
11.
ENERGY AND POWER
Physicsexplains how energy
is generated, transferred, and
used in various forms,
including electricity for our
homes, appliances, and
electronic devices.
12.
EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES
Simple actionslike walking,
running, and even cooking
involve physics concepts like
friction, motion, and heat
transfer.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION:
Physicsprovides the
foundation for many
technologies we use daily,
including computers,
smartphones, and household
appliances.
15.
UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD:
Physicshelps us understand
the natural world, from the
movement of planets to the
behavior of light and sound.
PHYSICS IN HOUSEHOLDACTIVITIES
Cooking: Heat transfer (conduction,
convection)
Refrigeration: Thermodynamics
Laundry: Centripetal force in spin
cycles
Lighting: Electric circuits and optics
19.
PHYSICS IN HEALTHAND SAFETY
X-rays, MRI: Use of electromagnetic
waves
Helmets and airbags: Impact and
momentum
Smoke alarms: Radioactive materials
and circuits
20.
PHYSICS IN WORKPRODUCTIVITY
Power tools: Torque and mechanics
Air conditioning: Thermodynamics
Office lighting: Energy-efficient
systems
21.
PHYSICS IN LEISUREAND RECREATION
Bicycling and sports: Forces and
motion
Music: Sound waves and resonance
Mobile phones and TVs:
Electromagnetic waves
22.
GROUP ACTIVITY
Task: Identifyphysics in your
environment
1. List 3 items or activities at home or
school
2. Describe what physics principle is
involved
3. Share your findings in a group
discussion
23.
REFLECTION AND WRAP-UP
Whatdid you learn about the presence
of physics in your life?
How can understanding physics help
you in your daily choices?
What surprised you the most about
today’s lesson?