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REGIONAL LEARNING MATERIALS CENTER VII (RLMC VII)
Teacher Support Material in Science and Health Grade V
SPEED or
VELOCITY
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Revised Edition 2010
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(Teachers Guide)
SPEED OR VELOCITY
Description
This lesson pack contains a lesson plan and a set of activities
which will develop the childs ability to observe, measure, compare, analyze
and make generalizations about the difference between speed from
velocity.

Target Audience

Grade Five Science and Health Pupils
Subject Matter/Learning Competencies
Speed or Velocity ?
PELC (RBEC) Science and Health VI
Unit IV-Energy- Third Grading Period
10. Diferentiate Speed from Velocity
10.1 Measure the speed of an object in motion
10.2 Identify the specifc direction of a moving object
10.3 Measure the velocity of a moving object
Duration
40 minutes
Objectives
After doing all the activities, the pupils will be able to:
Measure the speed and velocity of a moving object.
Identify the specifc direction of a moving object.
Diferentiate speed from velocity.-
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Preparation
Provide pupils with enough background knowledge and hands on
activities regarding the proper use of the stopwatch.
Prepare in advance the appropriate place for the outdoor activity .
Measure a 20 meter distance on the ground ahead of time. This is done
in order to save time.
Procedure
Divide the class into groups of four to fve members. Each group will
choose its speaker , manager and director.
Let the managers get the activity sheets and the materials needed.
Remind them to return the materials as soon as they are through with
the activity.
Remind pupils to follow strictly the time allotment.
The time frame for each activity is 10 minutes. Publishing and reporting
of group responses will be given 5 minutes.
Let the pupils record the results of the activities on the Record Sheet.
Publish the data gathered and report the fndings.
Teaching Hints
Allow pupils to use the calculator for computation of speed.
Provide a battery operated toy car for this activity.
Time allotment should be followed strictly for each activity so that the
activity will be fnished on time.
After all groups have reported, confrm the answers given and supply
any additional information needed.
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CONTENTS

Description 1

Target Audience 1
Learning Competencies 1
Duration 1
Objectives 1
Preparation 1
Procedure 2
Teaching Hints 2
Evaluation 2
Resource List 3
Answer Key 3

Evaluation
The success of this material will be measured by:
Completion of the activities on time.
Active participation of the members of each group in doing the
activities.
Pupils ability to measure the speed and velocity of a moving object.
Pupils ability to diferentiate speed from velocity.
Resource List
This resource material contains
Teachers Guide
Lesson Plan
Activity Sheets
Activity A - Find the Walking Speed
Activity B - Find the Running Speed
Activity C - How Fast Does It Move?
Answer key
Application:
1. speed 2. velocity
3. velocity 4. speed
5. velocity 6. speed
7. velocity 8. speed
Evaluation:
1. S 2. S
3. S 4. V
5. S 6. S
7. V
References

Book:
Coronel,C ., et,al.,Science and Health Textbook for Grade Six
Science for Active Learning. 1999
PELC (RBEC) Science and Health V
LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE AND HEALTH
GRADE FIVE
Objective
After doing all the activities, the Grade VI pupils will be able to diferentiate speed from
velocity
Subject Matter
Speed or Velocity, Science for Active Learning, pp. 226 - 230
Science Ideas:
1. Speed is distance traveled per unit of time.
2. Velocity is the speed of an object moving in a particular direction.
Processes stressed:
Observing, measuring, inferring, explaining
Materials:
stopwatch activity sheet
meter stick battery-operated toy car
tape measure record sheet
calculator

Learning Activities
Review/Checking of Assignment
Allow a member of each group to read or discuss their answers to the assignment.

Lesson Proper
Motivation
Ask: How far is your home from school?
How do you get to school? Do you walk, ride, or run?
If you walk, how long does it take you to get to school?
Presentation/Development
Divide pupils into small groups of three to four members and let the manager
get the activity sheet and other materials.
Pupils perform the diferent activities simultaneously. Publish and record the
data gathered.
Ask:
What are the things to be considered when we talk about speed? (Distance traveled
and time spent)
How can we get the running and the walking speed of an object?
How can we get the velocity of a moving object?
What are the things to be considered when we talk about velocity? (Emphasize
speed and specifc direction.)
Confrm pupils responses and give additional information needed.

Say:
Speed is written as, meters/second orm/sec.
Velocity is written asmeters/second north orm/sec.n.
Generalization
Ask:
What is the diference between speed and velocity?
Expected answers
Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.
Velocity is the speed of an object moving on a particular direction.
Application

Average and slow learners:
(To be done orally)
Directions:
Tell which refer to speed and which refer to velocity.

1. 30 km/hour 5. 13km/hour south
2. 18 km/ hour north 6. 270 m/min
3. 4m/sec east 7. 19m/sec west
4. 16 km /hour 8. 5m/sec
Evaluation
Average and Slow learners
Directions:
State which refers to speed and which refers to velocity. On the space provided for write
S if it refers to speed and write V, if it refers to velocity.
1. A ball rolls 50 cm in 23 sec.
2. A runner covers a distance of 100m in 10 sec.
3.A car is going at an average speed of 50 km/ hour.
4. A tricycle travels at the rate of 5 km/h covering a distance of 10 km
North.
5.Joanne walks 1000 meters to school in 15 minutes.
6. Matt drives his motorcycle at an average speed of 15 km/hr.
7. The snail covers a distance of 5 meters in an hour.
8. Patrick ran after the dog, 5 m/sec East.
Assignment

Write fve situations wherein speed is measured and another fve wherein velocity is measured.
ACTIVITY A
WALKING SPEED AND VELOCITY
Objective
Measure the speed and velocity of an object in motion
Materials for each group

Stopwatch
Meter stick/tape measure
Calculator
Activity sheet
Record sheet
Procedure

1. Measure 20 meters on the ground and mark the starting and the fnish line.
2. Let a classmate walk the distance at the signal GO. Use a stopwatch to fnd how long it
takes. Take note of the specifc direction. Have one more to walk the distance.
3. Divide the distance walked by the time spent to fnd the walking speed. Use a calculator.
4. Find the velocity, which is the speed of the object moving on a particular direction.
5. Record the data gathered on the record sheet and prepare a short report about your
fndings.
TIME FRAME: 10 MINUTES
ACTIVITY B
RUNNING SPEED AND VELOCITY
Objective
Measure the speed and velocity of an object in motion
Materials for each group
Stopwatch
Meter stick/ tape measure
Calculator
Activity sheet
Record sheet
Procedure
1. Measure 20 meters on the ground and mark the starting and the fnish line.
2. Let a classmate run the distance at the signal GO Use a stopwatch to fnd how long it
takes.Take note of the specifc direction. Have one more to run the distance.
3. Divide the distance ran, by the time spent, to fnd the running speed. Use a calculator.
4. Find the velocity, which is the speed of the object moving on a particular direction.
5. Record the data gathered on the record sheet and prepare a short report about your
fndings.
TIME FRAME: 10 MINUTES
ACTIVITY C
HOW FAST IT GOES?
Objective

Measure the speed and velocity of an object in motion
Materials for each group
Stopwatch
Meter stick/tape measure
Calculator
Battery operated toy car
Activity sheet
Record sheet
Procedure

1. Mark 8 meters on the foor.
2. Let a toy car run from 0 to 8 meters.
3. Use a stopwatch to fnd out how long this takes. Take note of the specifc direction.
4. Divide the distance traveled by the time spent to fnd the speed. Find the velocity which
is the speed of the object moving on a specifc or particular direction.
5. Record the data gathered on the record sheet and prepare a short report about the
fndings.
TIME FRAME: 10 MINUTES
RECORD SHEET
Activity Distance Traveled Time Speed Specifc Direction Velocity
TEAM REMINDERS

Move into your teams quickly and quietly.
Speak softly.
Stay with your teams.
Take turns.
Do your jobs.
TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION

SPEAKER
Ask the teacher and other team speakers to help.
MANAGER
Collect and return the materials and equipment that
the team needs.
DIRECTOR
Make sure that the team understands the team
investigations and completes each step of directions.