Newton Olympic: Mastering Motion through

Task Description
It is an engaging performance task that combines fun and learning. Participants
will take part in various games and challenges that demonstrate the principles of motion
and the laws of physics. Through hands-on activities and friendly competition,
participants will gain a deeper understanding of how objects move and interact.
Grade Level: Grade 8
Domain/Quarter: First Quarter/First Grading
Performance Standard/s:
The learners shall be able to:
 Develop a written plant and implement a “Newton’s Olympics.”
GOAL The goal is for the student will understand the newton’s
(Establish the goal, law in fun games by participating in a mini-Olympics.
problem, challenge, or
obstacle in the task)
ROLE You are an Athlete participating on various Olympic
(Define the role of the games.
students in the task)
AUDIENCE Your target audience are the Grade 8 students.
(Identify the target
audience within the
context of the scenario)
SITUATION The context is Science Week, an annual event observed
(Set the context of the by your school. This year's theme is honoring scientists
scenario) who have improved human life through science.
Challenges include promoting student involvement,
technical issues with activities relying on technology, and
managing risks associated with organizing and executing
events, including safety, legal liabilities, and emergencies.
PROCESS/PRODUCT The Mini-Olympics Games include the following
(Clarify what the performances:
students will Game 1: Pencil Flip - Participants flip pencils off their
demonstrate/create and palm, demonstrating Newton's first law of motion. They
why they will do the task) aim to rotate and land the pencils back on the palm by
controlling the external force of the flip.
Game 2: Paper Airplane Precision - Participants fold
and throw paper airplanes, connecting to Newton's
second law of motion. They experiment with designs and
throwing techniques to optimize flight path and distance.
Game 3: Balloon Rocket Race - Participants create
balloon-powered rockets and launch them to see how far
they travel. This demonstrates Newton's third law of
motion, where the force of the inflating balloon propels the
rocket forward.
Game 4: Peso Bill Extraction - Players extract a peso
bill placed between balanced bottles, showcasing
Newton's second law of motion. The challenge is to pull
the bill quickly enough to prevent the top bottle from
falling.
Game 5: Spoon Frog - Participants use a spoon to push
another spoon into a glass by applying their weight. This
exemplifies Newton's third law of motion, where the action
of applying force to the first spoon results in the reaction
of the second spoon moving into the glass.
All games should be documented with photos and videos
to visually represent how they exemplify the laws of
motion. These games provide a fun and hands-on way to
explore the fundamental concepts of object movement
and interaction.
 STANDARDS/ Criteria for Mini-Olympics Games:
CRITERIA
(Provide students with a 1. **Demonstration of Newton's Laws (40%): Each game
clear picture of success) should effectively illustrate one or more of Newton's laws
of motion, with clear connections between the game
mechanics and the scientific principles involved.

2. **Creativity and Innovation (20%):** The design and

execution of each game should showcase creativity and
innovation in how they engage participants with the
concepts of physics and motion.

3. **Accuracy and Precision (20%): The games should

require participants to demonstrate accuracy and
precision in their execution, reflecting an understanding of
the underlying scientific principles.

4. **Audience Engagement and Enjoyment (20%): The

overall appeal of the games to the target audience should
be considered, including factors such as excitement,
competitiveness, and enjoyment of participation.

Each criterion will be evaluated out of a total of 100%, with

each game contributing to the overall score based on its
performance in these areas.
Canlas, Paul Adrian Manzano, Crispulo II
Fronda, Jamaica Quijano, Mila Grace
BSED Sciences 2A