Content :

Characteristics of Fluids and Solids [Gr.10]

Content Standards :

demonstrates understanding of the differences between fluids and solids in terms of molecular structure, compressibility and density
 applies knowledge of hydraulic systems to real life situations

Performance Standards :

 solves problems involving pressure and buoyancy, hydraulic systems, and pressure

Learning Competencies :

 differentiates fluids from solids in terms of molecular structure, compressibility and density <br /> demonstrates how temperature affect density
 explains the relationship between fluid pressure and depth or density and cite real life examples
 differentiates gauge, atmospheric and total pressure
 demonstrates real-life examples involving atmospheric pressure
 cites examples of hydraulic systems and relate to pressure
 explains Pascal’s principle
 conducts a fair test to identify which factors determine whether a given object will float or sink
 explains how buoyancy is controlled in nature (e.g., fish, humans, and sharks) and in constructed devices (e.g., submarines, airplanes, airships, scuba gear, and hot air balloons)
 compares different fluids to determine how they alter the buoyant force on a given object
 solves problems involving pressure and buo

Content Standards :

demonstrates understanding of the different regions of the electromagnetic waves

Performance Standards :

 demonstrates understanding of balance, stability, and strength
 protects oneself from the dangers brought about by different regions/ forms of electromagnetic radiation

Learning Competencies :

 demonstrates understanding of balance, stability, and strength
 compares the relative wavelengths of different forms of electromagnetic radiation
 explains uses of the different forms of EM radiation
 creates models on how materials react to EM radiation other than light (e.g. glass is opaque to some UV rays)
 explains the effects of EM radiation to living things