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Projectile Motion

The document outlines a Grade 9 science lesson on projectile motion, focusing on the relationship between the angle of release, height, and range of projectiles. It includes definitions, real-life examples, group activities, and results from various experiments demonstrating how gravity affects projectile trajectories. The lesson aims to help students understand the principles of horizontal and vertical motion in the context of sports and everyday activities.

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Projectile Motion

The document outlines a Grade 9 science lesson on projectile motion, focusing on the relationship between the angle of release, height, and range of projectiles. It includes definitions, real-life examples, group activities, and results from various experiments demonstrating how gravity affects projectile trajectories. The lesson aims to help students understand the principles of horizontal and vertical motion in the context of sports and everyday activities.

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PROJECTILE

MOTION:
ANGLE, HEIGHT,
AND RANGE
Learning Competency:


GRADE 9 SCIENCE
P R E S E N T E D B Y: M I R A S O L B .
SIENES
Investigate the relationship between the angle of release and  SCHOOL: MANINGCAO
the height and range of the projectile. (S9FE-IVa-35)
N AT I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L
 D AT E : F E B R U A R Y 2 4 , 2 0 2 5
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

DEFINE PROJECTILE
MOTION.
IDENTIFY REAL-LIFE
EXAMPLES OF PROJECTILES.
RECOGNIZE HOW
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
MOTIONS WORK
INDEPENDENTLY.
SHORT VIDEOS
“WHAT DO
THESE
ACTIONS HAVE
IN COMMON?”
COMMON RESPONSES:
•The ball follows a curved path (parabolic
trajectory).
•The ball moves forward (horizontal motion) and
falls due to gravity (vertical motion).
•The angle of release affects how far and high
the ball travels.
•The ball slows down at the peak and speeds
up as it descends.
INTRODUCTION TO PROJECTILE MOTION

 Definition: A projectile is any


object moving under the influence
of gravity.
 Examples: Basketball shots,
soccer kicks, throwing a ball.
HORIZONTAL MOTION:
CONSTANT VELOCITY
(NO FORCE ACTS
HORIZONTALLY).
Vertical Motion:
Accelerated due to gravity
(9.8 m/s²).
GROUP ACTIVITY: "PROJECTILE HUNT"
GROUP
GROUP
1: BASKETBALL SHOT GROUP 3: SOCCER
2: OBSERVING A
EXPERIMENT KICKS (COMPARE THE
WATER FOUNTAIN’S
(STUDENTS TAKE FLIGHT PATHS OF
ARC (DISCUSS HOW
SHOTS AND ANALYZE DIFFERENT TYPES OF
GRAVITY AFFECTS
THEIR KICKS).
THE SPRAY).
TRAJECTORIES).

GROUP 5: "ANGRY
BIRDS" SIMULATION
GROUP 4: FROG JUMPS
(USE A DIGITAL OR
(USE TOY FROGS TO
DRAWN SIMULATION TO
ANALYZE MOTION).
DISCUSS
TRAJECTORIES).
•Group 1: Basketball Shot Experiment
• Students take basketball shots from different
angles and record how the height and range
change.
• They will analyze which angle gives the
longest shot and how gravity affects the ball’s
motion.
•Group 2: Observing a Water Fountain’s Arc
• Students observe the path of water sprayed
from a fountain.
• They discuss how gravity pulls the water back
down and how pressure affects the trajectory.
Group 3: Soccer Kicks
Students take turns kicking a soccer ball at different
angles and speeds.
They compare how the ball moves when kicked straight,
at an angle, or lobbed into the air.

GROUP 4: FROG JUMPS


USING TOY FROGS, STUDENTS PRESS AND RELEASE TO
MAKE THEM JUMP.
THEY MEASURE THE JUMP DISTANCE AND HEIGHT TO
ANALYZE MOTION PATTERNS.

GROUP 5: "ANGRY BIRDS" SIMULATION


STUDENTS USE A DIGITAL OR DRAWN SIMULATION OF AN
"ANGRY BIRDS" GAME.
THEY PREDICT AND TEST HOW ADJUSTING THE LAUNCH
ANGLE AFFECTS THE BIRD’S FLIGHT PATH.
•Group 1: Basketball Shot Experiment
•Students take basketball shots from different angles and record how the height and range change.
•Results: The longest shot was achieved at approximately 45°. Shots at lower angles had more distance but
less height, while steeper angles increased height but reduced range.
•Group 2: Observing a Water Fountain’s Arc
•Students observe the path of water sprayed from a fountain.
•Results: The water follows a parabolic arc. Gravity pulls it downward, while pressure from the fountain
determines the initial velocity and height.
•Group 3: Soccer Kicks
•Students take turns kicking a soccer ball at different angles and speeds.
•Results: A moderate angle (around 30-45°) produced the longest kicks, while lower angles kept the ball closer
to the ground and higher angles resulted in shorter distances due to increased air resistance.
•Group 4: Frog Jumps
•Using toy frogs, students press and release to make them jump.
•Results: The trajectory followed a curved path. Stronger presses resulted in higher jumps, but the range was
affected by the angle of release.
•Group 5: "Angry Birds" Simulation
•Students use a digital or drawn simulation of an "Angry Birds" game.
•Results: Players noticed that the best angle for hitting targets was around 45°. Too high or too low of an angle
led to shorter distances or missed targets.
DISCUSS THE SIMILARITIES
IN PROJECTILE MOTION
AMONG THE REAL-LIFE
ACTIVITIES.

HIGHLIGHT THE ROLE OF


GRAVITY IN BOTH
HORIZONTAL AND
VERTICAL MOTION.
DISCUSS SIMILARITIES IN PROJECTILE MOTION
AMONG REAL-LIFE ACTIVITIES:
ALL INVOLVE OBJECTS MOVING THROUGH THE
AIR WHILE EXPERIENCING GRAVITY.
THE PATH OF EACH OBJECT FOLLOWS A
CURVED TRAJECTORY.
HORIZONTAL MOTION REMAINS CONSTANT,
WHILE VERTICAL MOTION CHANGES DUE TO
GRAVITY.
The object’s motion
Gravity pulls the is a combination of
Highlight the Role object downward, constant horizontal
of Gravity: influencing its movement and
vertical motion. accelerating vertical
movement.

The steeper the Understanding


angle, the greater gravity's effects
the height achieved, helps athletes and
but too steep of an engineers optimize
angle can reduce performance in
range. sports and design.
Vocabulary Matching Test
Matching Type Test:
Match the terms in Column A with their correct definitions in Column B.

Column A Column B
1. Trajectory a. The curved path of a projectile
2. Velocity b. Speed in a given direction
3. Acceleration c. The rate of change of velocity
d. The horizontal distance a
4. Range
projectile travels
e. The force that pulls objects
5. Gravity
toward Earth
THANK YOU!

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