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Molecular theory of matter

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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 4

Class: Senior Secondary School 2
Age: 16 years
Duration: 40 minutes for each of 5 periods
Date:
Subject: Physics
Topic: Molecular Theory of Matter
Subtopics:
• Pressure in fluids

  • Concept of pressure
  • Pressure in liquids
  • Atmospheric pressure
    • Applications of atmospheric and gas pressure
    • Pascal’s Principle

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Define and understand the concept of pressure.
  2. Explain pressure in liquids and atmospheric pressure.
  3. Understand the applications of atmospheric and gas pressure.
  4. Apply Pascal’s Principle in real-world scenarios.
  5. Demonstrate how pressure increases with depth.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:
• Explanation
• Demonstration
• Hands-on activity
• Project work: Construction of a hydraulic press

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
• Small open can
• Water tank
• Hydraulic press setup materials (pistons, tubes, etc.)
• Physics textbook
• Whiteboard markers
• Chart showing pressure and depth

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1-5

PRESENTATION
STEP 1: INTRODUCTION
• The teacher will introduce the concept of pressure as the force exerted per unit area.
• Students will discuss their prior knowledge of pressure and its applications.

STEP 2: EXPLANATION
• The teacher explains pressure in fluids, emphasizing its definition and importance.
• Atmospheric pressure and its role in various phenomena will be discussed.
• Pascal's Principle: The teacher explains that pressure applied to a fluid is transmitted equally in all directions.

STEP 3: DEMONSTRATION
• The teacher will demonstrate the increase of pressure with depth by submerging an open can in a water tank and observing the water level change.
• Students will observe and participate in the demonstration.
• Discussion on how pressure increases with depth in a fluid.

STEP 4: APPLICATION OF PASCAL’S PRINCIPLE
• The teacher will explain Pascal’s Principle and its application in hydraulic systems.
• Students will watch a video demonstrating how hydraulic presses use Pascal’s Principle.

STEP 5: HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
• Students will construct a small hydraulic press using simple materials, applying Pascal’s Principle to lift an object.

STEP 6: NOTE TAKING
• The teacher will write a summary on the board for students to copy.

NOTE
• Pressure is defined as force per unit area.
• In liquids, pressure increases with depth.
• Atmospheric pressure is the pressure exerted by the weight of air in the Earth's atmosphere.
• Pascal's Principle: In a confined fluid at rest, any change in pressure applied at any point in the fluid is transmitted equally and undiminished to all portions of the fluid.
• Applications: Hydraulic presses, car brakes, and other machines that involve fluid pressure.

EVALUATION

  1. Define pressure and give its SI unit.
  2. How does pressure in a liquid change with depth?
  3. Explain Pascal’s Principle and give one practical application.
  4. Describe how a hydraulic press works.

CLASSWORK:
• Write a short essay explaining how pressure is used in daily life, such as in hydraulic systems.

CONCLUSION:
• Review the lesson by asking students to explain pressure and its applications.
• Discuss the importance of understanding pressure in real-world contexts.