MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Basic Education Department

SY 2014-2015

LEARNING PLAN

Subject: Science and Technology IV

Lesson: Significant Figures, Scientific Notation, Dimensional Analysis
Materials: Chalk, board, ppt presentation/s
References: Exploring Life through Science: PHYSICS, pp 6-10
Exploring the Realms of Science: PHYSICS, pp, 7-14
Time Allotment: June 16 and 17, 2014 (2 Days)

Stage 1- Desired Results

Content Standard Performance Standard

Enduring Understanding Essential Question

1. Measurements is simply the comparison of 1. What is measurement? And how important

physical quantity with the standards.
2. Dimension refers to the physical nature of a
quantity and the type of unit to specify it.
3. Significant figures – are the digits with known
certainty.
4. Scientific Method - is a tool that helps
scientists and the rest of us to solve problems
and determine answers to questions in a
logical format. It provides step-by-step,
general directions to help us work through
problems.
to give an accurate measurement?
2. How important to analyse the dimension of
an equation?
3. How do we determine the correct decimal
places in giving final answers (specifically
in problem solving)?
4. How can we solve problems using scientific
method?

Transfer Goals:
Students apply their understanding observing, analysing, and developing physics-concept
in their everyday activities.

Knowledge Skills Values

Students will know…
1. Scientific Notation is
known as powers-of-ten
notation.
2. Significant figures are the
digits with known certainty.
Students will be able to… MCU Core Values:
1. Translate very large or X Adaptability
very small numbers into
X Circumspect
scientific notation.
(APPLICATION) X Collaboration
Commitment
2. Determine the number of X Integrity
significant figures in a given
Others:
value/s (APPLICATION)
3. Write results of Many valuable things in life such
calculations with proper as love, friendship, loyalty, and
significant figures. integrity though nit measurable by
(APPLICATION) quantitatively, are nonetheless
very important.
Success can be achieved through
proper cooperation and

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3. Scientific Method – 3. Solve problem/s following communication.
requires intelligence, step-by-step process.
imagination, and creativity. (APPLICATION)

Stage 2- Assessment Evidence

Performance Task Rubrics

Students will present a “TOY” that  CRITERIA:

demonstrates the concept of physics.
Fluency – 10%
They will present the toy to their
classmates and convince them that Creativity – 15%
the physics concept/s presented to
the toy is correct. Physics Concepts – 50%

*students will be given criteria on Delivery – 25%

how to grade their classmates.
Aside from their classmates, I will
also grade the students using the
same criteria given.

Other Evidence

Seatwork/s
Quizzes
Recitation

Stage 3- Learning Plan

Learning Activities

Daily Routine:
1. Prayer
2. Checking of Attendance
3. Drill/Review
Day 1- June 16, 2014
1. Explain the meaning of fundamental and derived quantities.
2. Enumerate the 7 fundamental quantities.
3. Define measurement
4. Differentiate derived from fundamental units
5. Enumerate the 2 systems of units and their fundamental units.
6. Illustrate how to use prefixes
7. Emphasize the importance of dimensional analysis
8. REACTION: What can you say about the practice of some chicken meat vendors who inject
water to the chicken that they sell? If you are in their position, would you do the same?
Defend your answer.
9. Have a short evaluation (SEATWORK)
Day 2 – June 17, 2014
1. Flash the 3 words: BELIEFS, BIASES, PERCEPTIONS (ask them what they think when
they’ve heard the three words.
2. Define and describe scientific method.
3. Give the 6 steps of scientific method.
4. Explain each steps.
5. Give them sample scenario where they can apply the concept of scientific method.
*Sample Scenario : John watches his grandmother bake bread. He ask his grandmother
what makes the bread rise. She explains that yeast releases a gas as it feeds on sugar.

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REMARKS:
Science and Technology IV (PHYSICS) – under the BED curriculum is entitled to have 6 periods per
week. Expect that there would be an adjustment in the stated date in this learning plan.
As an agreement with the 4th year students Friday would mean “quiz” day.

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

Mr. Guiller V. Odoño
4 - Patriotism, Prudence,
Loyalty and Perseverance’s Science Coordinator
Physics Teacher
Ms. Renaliza Sta. Ana
Mr. Javier Principal
Mr. Jan Ernest Fesalbon High School Coordinator
4 - Love’s Physics Teacher