NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY

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SUBJECT SCIENCE (PHYSICS)

GRADE LEVEL Grade 7
QUARTER AND WEEK 3RD QUARTER – WEEK 1
LESSON Uniform Motion
CONTENT STANDARD
The learners demonstrate the understanding of motion in one dimension.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
The learners should be able to describe the motion of an object in terms of distance or displacement, speed or velocity, and
acceleration.
CODE
S7FE-IIIa1
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:
1. Describe the motion of an object in terms distance and displacement; speed and velocity; velocity and acceleration
2. Solve problems and differentiate quantities in terms of magnitude and direction.
3. Display some positive attitude and appreciate the value of how motion is described.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Describing Motion – Motion in One Dimension
Learning Materials:
Science Self Learning Module Grade 7 Third Quarter-Module 2. Schools Division of Ilocos Norte
Science and Technology IV: Physics Textbook. NISMED. 2012. p.285.
III. PROCEDURE
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY MATERIALS

A. Teaching/Modelling
PowerPoint
"Have you ever wondered why a car's speedometer shows speed while maps show distance? How Laptop
are they different?" Answer sheet
Worksheet
Uniform motion occurs when an object moves at a constant speed in a straight line. But to fully Markers/Pencil
describe motion, we use terms like distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.

Modeling/Teaching the Concepts:

Teaching and Modeling (15 minutes)

a) Key Concepts (Explain):

1. Distance vs. Displacement

o Distance: The total path traveled by an object (scalar).
o Displacement: The straight-line distance from the starting point to the endpoint
(vector).
 Example: Walking around a square park covers 40 m (distance), but displacement is 0
m if you return to the starting point.

2. Speed vs. Velocity

o Speed: The rate of motion, how fast an object moves (scalar).
o Velocity: Speed with direction (vector).

Example: A car traveling at 60 km/h north has a velocity of 60 km/h north.

3. Acceleration
o The rate of change in velocity (how quickly an object speeds up or slows down).
o Positive acceleration increases speed; negative acceleration (deceleration) slows
an object down.

Example: A bike going from rest to 10 m/s in 2 seconds accelerates.

b) Demonstration (Model):

1. Use simple body movements:

o Walk forward at a constant speed (representing distance and speed).
o Change direction and demonstrate displacement.
o Speed up to show acceleration and then stop suddenly to explain deceleration.
2. Visualize:
o Draw a simple motion diagram on the board showing distance, displacement, and
acceleration for an object moving in one direction.

▪ A flat line means constant speed.

▪ An upward sloping line means acceleration.
▪ A downward sloping line means deceleration.

✓ Discuss why understanding motion is important in daily life (e.g., driving, sports,
travel).

"By understanding motion, we unlock the secrets of movement in our world, from the
simplest walks to the fastest vehicles."

B. GUIDED PRACTICE

Instructions:

Use your knowledge of distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration to solve
the problems below. Show your work and reasoning where needed.

Part 1: Match the Concepts

Draw a line to match each motion description to its corresponding concept.

1. The total length of the path traveled by an object.

2. The straight-line distance between the starting point and the endpoint.
3. How fast an object is moving without regard to direction.
4. The rate of motion in a specific direction.
Concepts:
A. Velocity
B. Distance
C. Speed
D. Displacement

Part 2: Solve the Problem

Scenario:
A student walks 15 m north, then 10 m east, and finally 5 m south. The journey takes 10
seconds.

Part 3: Analyze the Motion

1. Why is the distance greater than or equal to the displacement in the scenario
above?
2. Explain why velocity includes direction while speed does not.

Bonus Question (Optional):

If the student started jogging at 0 m/s and reached a speed of 2 m/s in 4 seconds, calculate
their acceleration.
Acceleration = ______________________________________

Reflection:

In 1–2 sentences, explain how understanding motion concepts like speed, velocity, and
displacement is helpful in real-life scenarios.
Rubric for Guided Practice Worksheet: Describing Uniform Motion
Criteria Excellent (4 points) Proficient (3 Basic (2 points) Needs
points) Improvement (1
point)
Part 1: All concepts are 3 out of 4 concepts 2 out of 4 concepts 1 or fewer concepts
Matching matched correctly. are matched are matched are matched
Concepts correctly. correctly. correctly.
Part 2: All calculations Most calculations Some calculations Few or no
Calculations (distance, are correct, with are correct but with calculations are
displacement, speed, minor errors in noticeable errors in correct, with
velocity) are correct, work or results. work or reasoning. unclear or missing
with clear work work.
shown.
Part 3: Answers are clear, Answers are Answers show Answers are
Analysis accurate, and mostly correct, partial incorrect,
Questions demonstrate a strong with minor understanding with incomplete, or
understanding of the inaccuracies. some errors or missing.
concepts. unclear
explanations.
Bonus Correctly calculates Attempts Attempts calculation Does not attempt or
Question acceleration with calculation with but shows incorrectly answers
(Optional) clear and accurate minor errors in significant errors in the bonus question.
work. work or result. work or concept.
Reflection Thoughtful and Response is clear Response is vague Response is
insightful response and connects or shows limited missing or
connecting motion motion concepts to connection to real- irrelevant.
concepts to real-life real life but lacks life applications.
applications. depth.
Neatness and Worksheet is neat, Worksheet is Worksheet is Worksheet is
Organization organized, and easy to mostly neat and somewhat messy or messy and
read, with all work organized, with disorganized, disorganized,
shown clearly. minor issues in making it difficult to making it
clarity. follow. unreadable.

C. Independent Practice

Instructions:

Use your knowledge of motion to answer the questions below. Show your work and
reasoning where required.

Part 1: Concept Review

1. Define the following terms in your own words:

a. Distance: ____________________________________________________
b. Displacement:
c. Speed: _______________________________________________________
d. Velocity:
e. Acceleration:

Part 2: Solve the Problems

Scenario 1:
A car travels 50 m east, then 30 m west, and finally 20 m east in 10 seconds.

1. Calculate the Total Distance:

Total Distance = ___________________________________________
 2. Calculate the Displacement:
Displacement = ____________________________________________
3. Calculate the Average Speed:
Average Speed = ___________________________________________
4. Calculate the Average Velocity:
Average Velocity = _________________________________________

Scenario 2:
A cyclist starts from rest and reaches a velocity of 10 m/s in 5 seconds.

5. What is the acceleration of the cyclist?

Acceleration = _____________________________________________

Part 3: Real-Life Application

Write a short paragraph (3–5 sentences) describing how motion concepts like speed,
velocity, and acceleration are used in real-life situations. For example, think about driving,
sports, or public transportation.

Rubric for Independent Practice Worksheet: Describing Uniform Motion

Criteria Excellent (4 points) Proficient (3 points) Basic (2 points) Needs
Improvement (1
point)
Part 1: All definitions are Most definitions are Some definitions are Few or no
Concept accurate, detailed, and accurate with minor correct but vague or definitions are
Review written in the errors or lack of partially incorrect. accurate or
student's own words. detail. complete.
Part 2: All calculations Most calculations are Some calculations Few or no
Calculations (distance, correct, with minor are correct, but calculations are
(Scenario 1) displacement, speed, errors or omissions in major errors or correct, with
velocity) are correct work. unclear work are missing or
with clear and logical present. incorrect work.
work shown.
Part 2: Acceleration is Acceleration is Acceleration Incorrect or
Calculation calculated accurately calculated correctly calculation has missing calculation
(Scenario 2) with clear and logical but with minor errors significant errors or of acceleration.
work shown. or unclear work. incomplete
reasoning.
Part 3: Real- Paragraph is Paragraph is clear and Paragraph shows Paragraph is
Life thoughtful, clear, and demonstrates some understanding unclear, off-topic,
Application demonstrates strong understanding of but is vague or lacks or shows little
understanding of motion concepts, but strong connection to understanding of
motion concepts with examples are less real-life examples. motion concepts.
relevant real-life detailed or slightly
examples. off-topic.
Neatness and Worksheet is neat, Worksheet is mostly Worksheet is Worksheet is very
Organization organized, and easy to neat and organized, somewhat messy or messy and
follow, with all work with minor issues in disorganized, disorganized,
shown clearly. clarity. making it hard to making it difficult
follow. to understand.
IV: Evaluation

Instructions:

Answer the questions below based on what you’ve learned about motion. Write your
answers clearly.

Part 1: Multiple Choice (5 items)

Choose the correct answer and write the letter on the blank provided.

1. What is the total length of the path traveled by an object called?

a. Speed
b. Distance
c. Velocity
d. Displacement
Answer: _______
2. Which of the following describes an object’s motion in a specific direction?
a. Distance
b. Acceleration
c. Speed
d. Velocity
Answer: _______
3. If a car moves 40 m east and then 20 m west, what is the car's displacement?
a. 20 m
b. 40 m
c. 60 m
d. 0 m
Answer: _______
4. What happens when an object’s velocity changes over time?
a. It is accelerating.
b. It is at rest.
c. It is moving at constant speed.
d. It is traveling at a constant velocity.
Answer: _______
5. What does a flat line on a distance-time graph indicate?
a. Constant speed
b. Acceleration
c. No motion
d. Decreasing speed
Answer: _______

Part 2: Problem Solving (2 items)

Scenario 1: A cyclist travels 30 m north, 10 m south, and then 20 m north in 10 seconds.

6. Calculate the cyclist’s total distance traveled.

Answer: __________________________________________
 7. Calculate the cyclist’s displacement.
Answer: __________________________________________

Part 3: Short Answer (1 item)

8. Explain in your own words how understanding speed, velocity, and acceleration can help in
real-life situations such as driving or sports.
Answer: __________________________________________

Rubric for Short Answer (Part 3: Real-Life Application)

Criteria Excellent (4 Proficient (3 Basic (2 points) Needs
points) points) Improvement
(1 point)
Understanding Demonstrates a Demonstrates a Shows a basic Demonstrates
of Concepts clear and good understanding little to no
accurate understanding of the concepts understanding
understanding of of the concepts with limited or of the concepts
speed, velocity, with some unclear with irrelevant
and acceleration relevant examples. or no examples.
with relevant examples, but
examples from lacks depth.
real life.
Clarity and Response is well- Response is Response lacks Response is
Organization organized, clear, mostly clear and clarity or unclear,
and easy to organized, with organization, disorganized, or
follow. minor areas of making it incomplete.
confusion. somewhat
difficult to
understand.
Relevance of Provides a highly Example is Example is No relevant
Example relevant and mostly relevant, vague or only example
practical but could be loosely provided or
example that more directly connected to example is not
connects directly related to the the concepts. connected to the
to the concepts. concepts. concepts.

Answer Key:

1. b. Distance
Distance is the total path traveled by an object, regardless of direction.
2. d. Velocity
Velocity is speed with direction, which is a vector quantity.
3. a. 20 m
Displacement is the difference between the starting and ending positions. 40 m east
- 20 m west = 20 m east.
4. a. It is accelerating.
Acceleration occurs when an object's velocity changes over time, whether it is
speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.
5. c. No motion
A flat line on a distance-time graph indicates that the object is not moving.
Scenario 1: A cyclist travels 30 m north, 10 m south, and then 20 m north in 10 seconds.

6. Total Distance Traveled:

30 m north + 10 m south + 20 m north = 60 m

Answer: 60 m

7. Displacement:
Displacement is the straight-line distance between the starting and ending points,
considering direction.
30 m north - 10 m south + 20 m north = 40 m north.

Answer: 40 m north

8. Explanation:
Understanding speed, velocity, and acceleration is essential in real-life situations
like driving or sports. For example, a driver needs to understand speed to drive
safely within speed limits, velocity to know the direction of travel, and acceleration
to manage how quickly the vehicle speeds up or slows down. In sports, players use
acceleration to change speed and direction quickly, while understanding velocity
helps in determining the direction of movement, and speed helps to gauge the pace
of the game.

Answer will vary but should explain the concepts of speed, velocity, and
acceleration with clear examples from driving or sports.