BETTBIEN HIGH SCHOOL
SY 2025-2026
SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE: STEM_GP12GLT-IIi-73
COURSE TITLE: General Physics (Senior High School)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Mechanics of particles, rigid bodies, and fluids; waves; and
heat and thermodynamics using the methods and concepts of algebra, geometry,
trigonometry, graphical analysis, and basic calculus.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of school year, the students are expected to:
Demonstrate an understanding of kinematics and the laws of motion.
Analyze the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
Solve problems related to work, energy, and power.
Understand the basic principles of momentum and collisions.
Describe the properties of matter and basic thermodynamics.
Explore the nature and behavior of waves and sound.
Apply physics concepts to real-life and technological applications.
Explain the principles of electrostatics and electric fields.
Analyze electric circuits and compute electrical quantities.
Describe the behavior of magnets and electromagnetic induction.
Apply the principles of light and optics.
Explore selected topics in modern physics.
Develop problem-solving and investigative skills.
REFERENCE
General Physics 1 and 2 for Senior High School – Phoenix Publishing House
Physics: Principles and Problems – Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Conceptual Physics – Paul G. Hewitt, Pearson Education
REQUIREMENTS: Face to face: Notebook, scientific calculator, pen, circuit kits.
Online: Electronic device, internet access, simulation tools
Quarter 1- Mechanics
Week Topic Essential Question Culminating
Activities
What is physics and
how do we measure
physical quantities?
How do significant
Quiz
figures and unit
Introduction to Physics and Unit
June- conversions affect the
Measurement conversion
July accuracy and precision
Graphical Presentation exercises
1–2 of scientific data?
Linear Fitting of Data Assignment
What role does Physics
play in understanding
and solving real-world
problems through
quantitative reasoning?
How are vector
quantities used to
describe motion?
Vectors and Kinematics How can we analyze
Vector
Motion Along a Straight the position, velocity,
analysis
Line and acceleration of an
3–4 task
Motion in 2- object using motion
Quiz
Dimensions and 3- graphs?
Problem set
Dimensions
In what ways do vector
operations affect the
analysis of motion in
physics?
How do we represent
and analyze motion
using graphs and
equations?
What factors influence
Lab
the path and range of
experiment
Motion in One and Two an object in two-
on free fall
5–6 Dimensions dimensional projectile
Short essay
motion?
Quiz
Assignment
How can vector
components help
analyze motion in two
dimensions more
effectively?
How do Newton’s laws
explain the behavior of
objects?
What is the relationship
Simulation
between force, mass,
analysis
and acceleration in
Quiz
7 Newton’s Laws of Motion dynamic systems?
Situational
task
How can free-body
Quiz
diagrams be used to
solve problems
involving multiple
forces?
What is the relationship
between work, energy,
and power?
What factors affect the
Problem set
amount of work done
Situational
and power generated
8 Work, Energy, and Power analysis
in mechanical systems?
Quiz
Assignment
How can understanding
energy principles help
us design more
efficient machines and
systems?
9 Review and Performance Task
10 Quarterly Exam
Quarter 2 - Momentum, Rotational Motion, and
Fluid Mechanics
Week Topic Essential Question Culminating
Activities
How does momentum
affect collisions and
interactions?
Why is momentum
conserved in
collisions, and how
August- Collision
can this principle be
Septemb analysis
Momentum and Impulse used to solve real-life
er Quiz
problems?
1–2 Assignments
How do different
types of collisions
(elastic and inelastic)
affect the total
momentum and
energy of a system?
What factors affect
rotational motion?
What factors affect
the rotational inertia Problem
October- of an object, and how solving,
Novemb Rotational Motion and does it influence Situational
er Torque angular acceleration? Analysis
3–4 Lab activity
How do angular Quiz
velocity and torque
explain the behavior
of rotating bodies in
everyday life?
How do objects Situational
Equilibrium and Center of
5–6 maintain stability and analysis
Gravity
balance? Short essay
How can the center of
gravity of an object
be identified and
used to predict its
stability? Quiz
Assignment
Why is understanding
torque important in
maintaining the
balance of objects
and structures?
How do fluids behave
and apply pressure in
various systems?
What role do
buoyancy and Simulation/
Archimedes’ principle lab
play in determining Demo
7–8 Fluid Mechanics whether an object will Short quiz
float or sink? Situational
Analysis
How are Bernoulli’s Assignment
and Pascal’s
principles applied in
fluid systems like
hydraulics and flight?
9
Review and Performance Task
10
Quarterly Exam
Quarter 3- Thermodynamics and Electricity
Week Topic Essential Question Culminating
Activities
How is heat
transferred and
measured?
What happens to Experiment
the particles of with
matter as heat is thermomete
December-
transferred r and
January
Temperature and Heat between objects? calorimeter
Quiz
1–2
How do different Situational
materials respond Analysis
to the same Assignment
amount of heat in
terms of
temperature
change?
3–4 Laws of How do Short essay
Thermodynamics thermodynamic Situational
principles apply to analysis
engines and Quiz
refrigeration? Assignment
What is the
significance of
entropy in
understanding the
direction of energy
flow?
How are the laws
of thermodynamics
applied in real-
world systems
such as engines,
refrigerators, and
living organisms?
What causes
electric charge and
how does it
behave?
How is an electric
field represented,
and what does it
Simulation/
reveal about the
Electric Charges and lab demo
5–6 influence of
Fields Quiz
charges in space?
Assignment
How do materials
respond differently
to electric fields,
and how is this
behavior used in
technology?
7–8 Electric Circuits How do series and Circuit-
parallel circuits building
work? activity
Quiz
How do Ohm’s Law Assignment
and Kirchhoff’s
Laws help in
analyzing current,
voltage, and
resistance in
circuits?
What are the
differences
between series and
parallel circuits in
terms of current
distribution and
power
consumption?
9 Performance Task
10 Quarterly Exam
Quarter 4- Magnetism and Optics
Week Topic Essential Question Culminating
Activities
What is the
relationship
between electricity
and magnetism?
What factors
influence the
strength and
direction of
February- Laboratory
magnetic fields in
March Magnetism and Activity
electromagnets?
Electromagnetism Quiz
1–2 How are the Short essay
concepts of
magnetism and
electricity
combined in
practical
applications like
motors and
speakers?
3–4 Electromagnetic How do we Experiment
Induction generate electric with coil and
current using magnet
magnets? Laboratory
Activity
What variables
Situational
affect the amount
Analysis
of induced voltage
Quiz
and current in a
Assignment
conductor?
How is
electromagnetic
induction applied in
devices such as
generators and
transformers?
How does light
behave when it
reflects and
refracts?
Ray
What are the
diagramming
differences
exercises
between real and
Laboratory
Nature and Behavior of virtual images
5–6 Activity
Light formed by mirrors
Situational
and lenses?
Analysis
How can we use Quiz
ray diagrams to Assignment
predict the path
and characteristics
of light through
optical systems?
How are mirrors
and lenses used in
everyday devices?
What physical
principles allow Group
optical instruments presentation
to magnify or Problem
resolve images? solving
7–8 Optical Instruments
Situational
Analysis
How do the design Quiz
and arrangement of Assignment
lenses affect the
performance of
optical devices?
9
Performance Task
10
Quarterly Exam
GRADING SYSTEM
WRITTEN 25%
Quizzes
Assignment
Exercises
Essay
Performance Task 50%
Laboratory experiment
Diorama
Problem Set
Reporting
Quarterly Exam 25%
Prepared by:
Jamaitha B. Astrero, LPT
Science 10 Teacher
Jamaithaastrero8@gmail
