A Detailed Lesson Plan

In Science for Grade 9 – Dalton

On February 9, 2017 (11:15am-12:15nn)
Prepared by: Rolalen Joyce C. Paiton
I. Objective
● Investigate the applications of projectile motion in the real world.

II. Subject Matter

A. Uniformly Accelerated Motion in Two Dimensions
B. References:
Science Learner’s Module
Science Teacher’s Module
University Physics by Young and Freedman
Youtube.com
C. Instructional Materials:
Pictures, Visual Aids, PowerPoint, Videos
D. Value Integration: Honesty, Time Management and Discipline
E. Science Concepts:
This lesson discusses a type of motion in two-dimensions using
projectile motion as an example. It focuses on the idea that two-
dimension motions can be described and predicted using kinematics
and dynamics. It also defines true projectiles that follow a parabolic
path due to the downward pull of gravity only. The uniform horizontal
motion (non-accelerated) is independent from the non-uniform
(uniformly accelerated) vertical motion.
F. Skills processed: Observing, Determining
III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
A. Preliminary Activities
“Good morning class! “Good morning ma’am!”

“May request everyone to stand

for the prayer. OD please lead (students pray)
the prayer

“Is anyone absent today?” “None Ma’am.”

B. Lesson Review
“Please pass your assignments to
the person in front of you and
people at the first row pass it to
the center.

“What did we do yesterday?” “We describe the horizontal and

vertical motions of a projectile.”

“Very good!”

“What is a projectile?” “A body that moves through space

in which the only force that acts on
it is gravity.”

“Great! What is projectile “Refers to the motion of an object

motion?” that is thrown, or projected into the
air at an angle.”

“The path of a projectile or other

“What is a trajectory?” object in motion.”

“What do you think is the “The acceleration of the horizontal

horizontal component of the motion is zero (provided that the
projectile base on your activity air resistance is small).”
yesterday?”

“Very good. How about its vertical “An object accelerates downward
component?” at constant gravitational
acceleration.”

“What is the relationship between “The tank shelf travels greater

the distance travel and the horizontal distance when projected
horizontal velocity?” with a larger initial horizontal
velocity.”

“Why do all of the tank shelves “All of the tank shelves reach the
reach the ground at the same ground at the same time.”
time?”

“Very good! Why is that so?” “They are all accelerating

downward at the same rate.”

“What is the velocity along “Velocity along horizontal motion

horizontal motion” is constant.”

“What is the acceleration along “Acceleration along horizontal

horizontal motion?” motion is zero.”

“What is the velocity along “Velocity along vertical motion

vertical motion as the projectile decreases as the projectile
reaches the maximum height?” reaches the maximum height.”

“What is the velocity along “Velocity along vertical dimension

vertical dimension at the is zero at the maximum height.”
maximum height?”

“What is the velocity along “Velocity along vertical motion

vertical motion the projectile hits increases as the projectile hits the
the ground?” ground.”

“What is the acceleration along “Acceleration along vertical motion

vertical motion?” is constant. (-9.8𝑚/𝑠^2).”

“Very good. What is greatest “The greatest distance can be

distance can be achieved. achieved using an intermediate
angle, an angle of 45ᵒ.”

“What are the factors that “The horizontal distance traveled is

determine the horizontal distance determined by two factors: the time
traveled?” of flight and the initial velocity.”
C. Lesson Proper
“Projectile motion is very useful in
1. Motivation sports.”

(video clip) “None ma’am”

“What can you say about the
video?”
“Very good.” Our lesson is related
to your answer.”

2. Presentation

“The video that you have just

watched has something to do
with our discussion today. I know
that you already have an idea
about Projectile Motion. Let us
now discuss its applications.

(Presentation of objectives)
Objectives:
The learners should be able to:
 Investigate the application
of projectile motion in the
real world.

3.Discussion

“Let us have an activity. Go to

your respective groups. I have
here pictures of different sports
that involve projectile motion.
Using an arrow show the
magnitude of the horizontal and
vertical velocity at each point of
the trajectory. Discuss your
answers. You’re activity is 20
points and 5 points for time
management, a total of 25 points. (students discuss their activity)

“You have 15 minutes to do that.”

“Discuss your activity.”

“Go back to your seats.”

(shows video clip)

“Tell me something about the “People diving off the cliff.”
video.”

“What is the projectile in the “The humans.”

video?”

“Where is the projectile in the “When a person dives off the clip
video?” and falls to the river.”

“Very good. Is the projectile “Projected horizontally.”

projected horizontally or at an
angle?”

(shows video clip)

“What can you say about the “People sliding in a waterslide and
video?” falls to the cliff.”

“Is it an example of a projectile “Yes ma’am”

motion?”

“Why?” “It is because only gravity acts on it

and the path forms a projectile
path or trajectory.”
(shows video clip)

“Describe the video.” “Players playing a lawn tennis.”

“Very good. What is the projectile “The tennis ball?”

in the video?”
 “Very good. Where is the “When the player hits the ball by a
projectile in the video?” racket.”

(shows video clip)

“What can you say about the “Missi strikes for a goal.”
video?”

“What is the projectile?” “The soccer ball.”

“Very good. Where is the “When Missi kicks the ball it forms
projectile motion in the video?” a trajectory path.”

“Let’s proceed to the next video.”

(shows a video clip)

“Say something about the video.” “A motorbike jumps and flips in the
air.”
“Is it an example of a projectile
motion?” “Yes ma’am.”

“Explain.” (students answer)

4.Generalization

“Give situations that involve (students answer)

projectile motion.”

IV. Evaluation
1. A goalie made three soccer punts at 70ᵒ, 50ᵒ, and 30ᵒ with the same
speeds. Which angle has the longest hang time? Explain.

2. In the diagram below, two different possible trajectories are shown for a
ball thrown by a center fielder to home plate in a baseball game. Is the
 velocity of the ball in both trajectories equal to zero at the high point? Explain.

V. Assignment
What makes things move?