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CAPE Physics Unit 1 Lesson Plan - Lesson 1

Date: September 16, 2024


Topic: Physical Quantities
Duration: 120 minutes

General Objective

 Understand physical quantities, including their types, how they are represented, and their
applications in real-world physics problems.

Specific Objectives

1. Cognitive:

o Express physical quantities as numerical magnitudes and units. Understand that


some quantities, such as refractive index and relative density, are dimensionless.
o Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities, and provide examples of both.

2. Psychomotor:

o Resolve vectors graphically and by calculation. Add and subtract vectors using their
components, considering real-life examples such as air and sea travel, and kite flying.

3. Affective:

o Appreciate the importance of vector and scalar quantities in physics and their
application in everyday scenarios.

Subject Matter

 Topic: Physical Quantities, Scalars, and Vectors


 Reference Text: CAPE Physics Textbook, Chapter 1 on Measurement and Quantities
 Materials:
o Whiteboard and markers
o Graphing paper
o String, masses, and pulleys (for vector resolution demonstration)
o Calculators
o Protractors
o Handouts with scalar and vector examples
 Value Focus:

o Understanding the importance of physical quantities, scalar and vector distinctions,


and vector resolution for real-world applications in physics.
Procedure

1. Preparatory Activities (20 minutes)

 Drill (10 minutes):


o Quick review of basic concepts of measurements and units. Engage students in a
brief exercise asking them to express various physical quantities (e.g., speed, time,
force) in terms of both numerical magnitude and units. Examples include:
 What is the unit of velocity?
 Express 5 meters per second squared.

 Review (10 minutes):

o Review of common dimensionless quantities, such as refractive index and relative


density, and their importance in physics. Ask students:
 Can you name a dimensionless quantity and explain why it is unitless?

2. Development Activities (80 minutes)

 Motivation (10 minutes):


o Begin with real-life applications of vectors and scalars. Introduce situations where
understanding vectors is essential (e.g., plotting the trajectory of an airplane or
calculating the resultant force on a boat during sea travel). This will help students
see the importance of the topic in their daily lives.

 Presentation (30 minutes):

o Scalars vs. Vectors:

 Explain the difference between scalar and vector quantities, providing


examples of each:
 Scalars: Speed, distance, mass, energy, time.
 Vectors: Velocity, displacement, force, acceleration.
 Use diagrams on the board to represent vectors as arrows with both
direction and magnitude.

o Vector Resolution (Graphical and Calculative):


 Demonstrate how to resolve vectors into their horizontal and vertical
components graphically using protractors and rulers. For instance, if a
vector has a magnitude of 50 N at an angle of 30°, demonstrate how to find
its horizontal and vertical components.
 Show vector addition using component methods: R⃗ = A⃗ + B⃗

 Use an example of air travel, demonstrating how wind velocity impacts an


airplane’s trajectory.
o Vector Resolution with Strings and Masses:

 Set up a physical demonstration using strings, pulleys, and masses. Show


how vectors interact in real life by resolving the tension forces in strings
supporting a mass. Let students observe how forces acting in different
directions create equilibrium.

 Hands-On Activity (30 minutes):

o Divide students into groups and provide them with graph paper, strings, and masses.
Have them resolve the forces acting on a kite in flight by considering both the wind
(horizontal force) and the string's tension (acting at an angle). Encourage them to
calculate the resultant force using vector addition.

3. Discussion and Generalization (15 minutes)

 Facilitate a class discussion on the key differences between scalar and vector quantities. Ask
students to summarize how vector resolution was applied to real-world examples like air
travel, kite flying, or string and mass systems.
 Generalize the concept of vector components and resolution, emphasizing how breaking
vectors into horizontal and vertical components simplifies the problem-solving process in
physics.

4. Evaluation (15 minutes)

 Give students practice problems on vector resolution and scalar/vector distinction. Examples
include:
o Problem 1: A plane flies with a velocity of 100 m/s due east while the wind blows
from the north at 20 m/s. What is the plane's resultant velocity?
o Problem 2: Resolve a force of 60 N acting at 45° to the horizontal into its
components.
o Problem 3: State whether the following quantities are scalars or vectors: speed,
velocity, temperature, force, work.

Assignment Examples

 Assign students to complete additional vector problems from the textbook, such as:
o Add and subtract vectors using their components.
o Resolve forces acting at different angles and find the resultant force.

Teacher Evaluation of Lesson

Evaluation Criteria:

 Student Engagement: Did students actively participate in group activities and the hands-on
demonstration with strings and masses?
 Understanding of Concepts: Were students able to differentiate between scalar and vector
quantities?
 Accuracy in Problem-Solving: Did students successfully resolve vectors graphically and using
components in their practice problems?

Evaluation :

 Most students actively participated in the hands-on activity and demonstrated a good
understanding of resolving vectors into components. However, a few students struggled with
the graphical resolution, particularly drawing accurate vector components. I will provide
additional practice for these students in future lessons.
Teacher Reflection on Student Learning and Teaching

 The lesson was successful in engaging students through both theoretical and practical approaches.
The real-life examples, such as air travel and kite flying, helped students relate to the concept of
vectors in a meaningful way.

· The hands-on demonstration with strings and masses was particularly effective in illustrating vector
resolution. Students were able to visually see how forces acting at different angles create equilibrium.

· Some students, however, had difficulty with the graphical resolution of vectors. I plan to
incorporate more visual aids and spend additional time on vector drawing techniques in upcoming
lessons. Additionally, introducing more step-by-step guidance during the problem-solving activity
might enhance comprehension for those who struggled.

· Overall, the lesson was a positive experience, and I was pleased with the students' engagement and
problem-solving efforts.

Created by Patrick Clarke - Belair High School

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