DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE 6

I. Objective:
1.Infer how friction and gravity affects movements of different objects (S6FE-IIIa-c-1)
-Define friction
- Identify the different kinds of friction
- Demonstrate how friction work
- Work cooperatively with the group
II. Subject Matter: Types of Friction
1. Concept:
 Friction is the force which opposes the motion of an object.
 Friction can be a help or a hindrance for motion. It prevents objects from
starting to move.
 It can be reduced by making surfaces smooth e.g. by making surface wet
or by oily.
 The friction of rolling objects is less than the sliding objects.
 To minimize air or water friction, the aeroplanes, cars, ships, boats etc.
are shaped pointed or wedge like from the front.
 The cyclists, swimmers and parachutists wear tight dresses and cover
their heads with tight caps to reduce the friction.

2. Process Skills:
Observing, Describing, Classifying, Inferring
3. Integration: MAPEH (PE, Health)

A. References:
1. Curriculum Guide in Science 6, p. 104
2. Science for Active Minds Textbook, pp. 247-258
B. Materials: Laptop, Projector, Pictures, Powerpoint Presentation, a book, a
ball , wooden block, oil, trolly bag, glass sheet,
https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Types_of_friction
Vocabulary words: contact, force, friction, drag, motion, surface

III. Instructional Procedure:

A. Preliminary Activities
1. Greetings
2. Energizer
B. Developmental Activities

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

Engagement
1. Drill
Read science words:
Contact
Force
Friction
Drag
Motion
Surface

2. Review
Class, when you hear the word friction
what comes to your mind? (Varied answers)

Rubbing of two object

Touching of objects

Who can give the meaning of friction?
the action of one surface or object
rubbing against another
.
Friction - is the force which opposes
the motion of an object.

That’s right!

I have here some pictures. As I flash it

you will say “friction” if the picture
shows friction and a thumbs down
( ) if it is not.

C. Motivation:
Ask a student to push a book
lying on the table.

Maam, the book moved on the table.

What happened to the book? Eventually it slowed down and
stopped.

Let us have this ball. Who wants to roll

it on the floor?
What happened to the ball? Maam, it rolled on the floor but
eventually it slowed down and
stopped.

There must be a force acting opposite

to the motion of objects.
Why do bodies stop?

Precisely!

D. Presentation of the new lesson:

Today we will discuss about the
different types of friction.

Exploration:
Group Activity
Now I will group you into three. Each
group will have a leader and a
reporter. The leader and the reporter
will represent each group.
Just a reminder, when we’re having a
group activity, discuss with your group
mate silently. Avoid disturbing other
groups. Do you understand?

I have here pictures, what you are

going to do is to classify this picture
according to the types of friction
(pupils will paste it on the cartolina)
and label it accordingly. Then, you will
cite one example where friction is
used.

I will just give you one minute to finish

your work. As soon as you finish you
will come to the front and post your
Yes Maam!
work.
(Pupils do their activity)
Are you ready?

Your time starts now!

Yes, Maam!
Are you finished?

( clap, clap, clap, clap)

Allright, the first group who finished will
receive a firecracker clap.

(Reporting of output)

Explanation:
Do you know class the four types of The four types of friction are:
friction? 1. Static friction
2. Rolling friction
3. Sliding friction
4. Fluid friction

That’s correct!
Static friction is a friction that acts on
Do you know what is an static friction? object that are not moving.
Very good!
A chair
Who can give me an example of static Wall clock hang on wall
friction? Floor
Car

Is static friction important? This is particularly important for

brakes in bicycles, cranes, elevators,
hoists and mining winding machines.

Static friction slows down or prevents

motion, it is necessary in many
applications where you might want to
hold items or do things and prevent
slipping or sliding. For example, when
you are having your PE class playing
basketball, volleyball, football. You
have to grip the ball to prevent from
slipping from your hands or feet.

What is the other type of friction? Sliding friction!

What is sliding friction? Sliding friction occurs when two solid

surfaces slide over each other.

Sliding is a type of frictional motion

between two surfaces in contact.
Examples of sliding friction are ice
skating, ballet dancing, a sled sliding
across snow or ice, skis sliding against
snow, a person sliding down a slide.

Is there an importance for sliding

friction? Yes Maam, for example the ballet
dancers they can glide or slide their
feet easily when they are dancing.

Very good!

And you are doing that in your PE

class for your dance lessons
(folkdance).
It also improves health just like in
skiing, it strengthens bones and
joints, boosts your mood, increases
cardiovascular endurance, improves
balance and core strength, improves
flexibility.
What is the next type of friction? Maam, rolling friction!

What is meant by rolling friction? Rolling friction sometimes called

resistance friction or rolling drag, is
the force resisting the motion when a
body rolls on a surface.

That’s correct!

Rolling friction is useful in our

everyday lives. For example, when
you are riding in vehicles, going to
groceries (you are using carts), in
travelling to other places you are using
trolley bags.

The last type of friction is fluid friction?

Can you tell me what is a fluid friction? Fluid friction is the force that resists
the movement of a solid object
through a fluid (liquid or gas).

That’s right!

An example of this is sky divers falling

down through the sky experience a
type of fluid friction, swimmers, a boat
or ship cruising, an airplane,
parachutist, surfers.

Elaboration:
Pupils do the group activity.
1. I would like you to work again
with your group to do some activity to
determine how the different types of
friction works and be able to explain it
using the terms we have just learned.

2. Distribute the materials and

allow groups to demonstrate on how
friction works on objects.

3. Each group should select a

spokesperson to explain their group’s
theory as to how the friction works.
4.Identify groups with correct
explanation.

GROUP I
Do the following activity:
1. Place a wooden block on the
table and push it to slide over the
surface of the table.
2. Then place glass sheet on the
table and ask the same pupil to push
the wooden block over the surface of
the glass sheet.
(Pupils response: The roughness of
1. Ask the group, what opposes surface.)
the motion of the wooden block on the
table?
2. What difference did you notice (students; response: The block comes
when the block moves over two to rest after covering greater distance
different surfaces? on the glass sheet)

Inform them that the surface of table

opposes the motion more than the
glass sheet.
(students’ response: The surface of
3. Ask the pupils why is sliding of the glass sheet is smooth whereas the
the wooden block over the glass sheet surface of the table is rough).
easier than over the table?

Inform them that the roughness of

surfaces causes friction.

GROUP II
1. Using a glass sheet. Ask the
pupils to rub the palm of her/his hand
on it. Pour a little oil on the sheet. Ask
the pupils to rub the hand again on oily
(students’ response: The oily surface
sheet.
has less friction.)
2. Ask: what difference did you feel
on rubbing the dry glass sheet and the
oily sheet?
(students’ response: By applying oil or
grease between the surfaces which
3. Ask them how can we decrease
slide over each other.)
the friction?

GROUP III
1. Take a trolley school bag with
wheels attached to its bottom.
2. Ask the pupils to drag the bag
on a smooth floor over the side without
wheels.
3. Then ask them to drag it over
the wheels.
4. Ask : Is it easier to move the
bag or wheels?
(students’ response: yes , the wheels
reduce friction.)

Inform the pupils that friction can

also be reduced by using wheels
attached to the heavy objects to
make the movement easier.

Generalization
Ask the pupils: What have you learned (Pupils response: The forces which
today? opposes the motion of the objects
· over another is called friction.
Friction is sometime desirable and
some other times a hindrance. The
roughness of surface causes
friction.
Friction can be reduced by making
surfaces smooth, by oiling the surface
or by using wheels.

Application:
Answer orally.
1. Type of friction that causes an
object "not" to move but rather
stay in its place
Sliding friction
Rolling friction
Fluid friction
Static Friction

2. A bowling ball on a bowling lane

is an example of what type of
friction?
Sliding friction
Rolling friction
Fluid friction
Static Friction
None of the Above
 3. A child sliding down the slide at
a park is an example of what
type of friction?
Sliding friction
Rolling friction
Fluid friction
Static Friction
None of the Above

4. Air resistance on a flying

airplane is an example of what
type of friction?
Dry friction
Rolling friction
Fluid friction
Static Friction
None of the Above
5. In what way does friction help us
in our everyday life?
Brakes on a car
Standing up
Climbing a hill
Skiing down a slope
All of the above

IV. Evaluation:
Read the questions carefully and
select the letters of the correct answer
for each question.

1. This swimmer has to work really

hard to overcome this type of friction?
a. Static Friction c. Rolling Friction
b. Sliding Friction d. Fluid Friction

2. Oil between machine parts would be

an example of which type of friction?

a. Static Friction c. Rolling

b. Sliding Friction d. Fluid

3. Objects balanced on Timmy's

head would be an example of which
type of friction?
a. Sliding c. Rolling
b. Static d. Fluid
4. Sally sliding down the slide would
be an example of which type of friction?
a. Sliding c. Rolling
b. Static d. Fluid
5. Different types of surfaces create
different amounts of friction.
TRUE
 FALSE

V. Assignment:
Search in the internet how friction can
be desirable and undesirable in our
everyday lives. Use examples to support
your answer.
contact
Definition: A coming together or touching,
as of objects or surfaces.
Context: When two surfaces are in contact,
friction is always present.
drag
Definition: To pull along with difficulty or
effort.
Context: An airplane comes to a stop
because of the drag or pull on it as it moves
through air and across a surface.
force
Definition: Strength or energy exerted.
Context: A force can change the direction of
motion, increase the rate of motion, slow
down motion, or stop it all together.
friction
Definition: The rubbing of one object or
surface against another; the force that
resists motion between bodies in contact.
Context: Bicycle brakes use friction to stop
the wheels from turning.
motion
Definition: An act, process, or instance of
changing place.
Context: A change in position of an object
is a result of motion.
surface
Definition: The exterior or upper boundary
of an object or body.
Context: The rougher an object's surface,
the greater the amount of friction when
another object moves against it.