Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Simple Harmonic Motion: Relationship between SHM and UCM

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide a clear understanding of the lesson objectives, preparing students for the practical activities that will follow. With this understanding, students will be better able to engage actively and apply theoretical concepts in practical situations, using Digital Methodology to reinforce and deepen their learning.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the relationship between Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) and Uniform Circular Motion (UCM).

2. Apply the concepts of SHM and UCM to calculate speeds and deformations in different contexts.

Side Objectives

1. Develop problem-solving skills applied to physics.
2. Foster teamwork skills and collaboration among students.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

🔍 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to engage students in the lesson topic, sparking their interest through the use of technology and contextualizing the concepts in the real world. This initial stage sets the stage for the upcoming practical activities, facilitating the understanding of the theoretical concepts that will be applied.

Warming Up

📱 Warm-up: Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) and Uniform Circular Motion (UCM) are fundamental concepts in Physics that describe the behavior of various systems in nature, from the motion of a pendulum to the functioning of analog clocks. As an introduction to the topic, ask students to use their phones to find an interesting fact about the practical application of SHM or UCM in our daily lives and share it with the class.

Initial Reflections

1. What is the difference between Simple Harmonic Motion and Uniform Circular Motion?

2. How would you describe the relationship between SHM and UCM?

3. What are some examples of SHM and UCM in everyday life?

4. How can we calculate the speed in SHM using UCM concepts?

5. How can understanding UCM help us understand SHM better?

Development

Duration: 70 - 85 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to deepen the understanding of SHM and UCM concepts through practical and contextualized activities, using technology as an ally in the teaching process. These activities aim to make learning more interactive and relevant for students, developing problem-solving, teamwork, and digital communication skills.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - 🎮 Adventure in the Digital Amusement Park 🎢

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Apply knowledge of SHM and UCM in a practical scenario and use digital storytelling techniques to explain complex physical concepts.

- Description: Students will create a simple simulator of an amusement park ride using online physics simulation apps. They must identify how simple harmonic motion (SHM) and uniform circular motion (UCM) apply to the functioning of the ride and create a presentation in the form of a digital story, using storytelling elements to explain the physical concepts involved.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group will choose an amusement park ride that involves SHM and/or UCM (like a Ferris wheel, carousel, Viking ship, etc.).

• Use online physics simulation tools (like PhET Interactive Simulations) to model the movement of the chosen ride.

• Identify and note how the concepts of SHM and UCM apply to the functioning of the ride.

• Create a digital story where students creatively explain, using storytelling, the concepts of SHM and UCM related to the ride. Tools like Canva or Powtoon can be used for this task.

• Present the created digital story to the class, highlighting the learned physical concepts.

Activity 2 - 🌐 Physics Digital Influencers 🚀

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop digital communication skills and use social media to teach complex physical concepts in an accessible and interactive way.

- Description: Students will become digital physics influencers, creating a profile on social media to share content about SHM and UCM. They will need to produce explanatory videos, infographics, and interactive posts that demonstrate the relationship between these movements and their use in everyday life.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group will create a profile on a social media platform of their choice (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).

• Develop different types of multimedia content (short videos, infographics, interactive posts) that explain SHM and UCM using everyday examples.

• Encourage the use of video and image editing apps, such as InShot or Canva, to enhance the quality of the content.

• Publish the content on the created profiles and engage with followers, answering questions and encouraging interaction with the posted material.

• Each group will present their digital campaign to the class, highlighting how the videos and infographics explain the concepts of SHM and UCM.

Activity 3 - 🎲 Physics Gamification Challenge 🎮

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Encourage collaboration and critical thinking, using gamification and digital resources to solve practical problems involving SHM and UCM.

- Description: Students will participate in a gamification challenge, where they will need to solve practical problems involving SHM and UCM using a physics simulation app. The activity will be structured as a competition, with points awarded for correct answers and the complexity of the problems solved.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group will use a physics simulation app (like Algodoo or PhET Interactive Simulations) to solve practical problems about SHM and UCM.

• The teacher will provide a list of problems to be solved, assigning points for each problem based on difficulty.

• Groups will work together to solve the problems and submit their solutions through the app.

• The teacher will track each group's score and provide real-time feedback.

• At the end of the activity, the group with the highest points will make a brief presentation about how they solved the more complex problems, highlighting the applications of SHM and UCM.

Feedback

Group Discussion

💬 Group Discussion: Hold a group discussion with all students, where groups share what they learned from the activities and their conclusions. To introduce the discussion, use the following script:

1. Introduction: Ask each group to give a brief presentation about their activity and the main points they learned.
2. Sharing Experiences: Encourage groups to discuss the challenges they faced during the activity and how they overcame them.
3. Conclusions: Ask each group to share their conclusions about the relationship between SHM and UCM and how these concepts can be applied to real-world situations.

Reflections

1. 📚 Reflection Questions:

1. How did using digital tools help you better understand the relationship between SHM and UCM? 2. What were the main challenges encountered during the activities and how did you overcome them? 3. How can the concepts of SHM and UCM be applied in contexts outside the classroom?

360° Feedback

🔄 360° Feedback: Conduct a 360° feedback session, where each student should receive feedback from their peers in the group they worked with. Guide the class to ensure the feedback is constructive and respectful. Use the following script to facilitate this stage:

1. Positive Feedback: Each student should share something positive about their classmates' participation.
2. Areas for Improvement: Each student should mention an area where the peer can improve, always in a respectful and constructive manner.
3. Self-reflection: Encourage students to reflect on the feedback received and how they can use it to improve in future activities.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

🎯 Purpose: This stage aims to consolidate learning by connecting the discussed concepts with students' realities and highlighting their relevance in practical and modern contexts. By reflecting on and creatively summarizing the content, the importance and application of the acquired knowledge is reaffirmed, promoting more meaningful and lasting learning.

Summary

📚 Summary: Let's review what we explored today! Imagine a Ferris wheel 🎡: it rotates in uniform circular motion (UCM), but its seats, when viewed from the side, describe simple harmonic motion (SHM). We learned to identify and calculate the relationship between these movements, discovering how speed and deformations vary in different situations. And all of this, using digital tools, transforming theoretical concepts into practical and fun experiences! 🛠️

World Connection

🌍 In the World: Physics is everywhere! From amusement park rides to clocks and electronic devices, understanding SHM and UCM allows us to innovate and better understand how the world around us works. With technology and social media, we can share this knowledge and make science more accessible and exciting for everyone.

Practical Application

🎓 Applications: Understanding SHM and UCM is crucial for numerous engineering fields, astronomy, and even areas like medicine (imagine the heartbeat as SHM). These applications directly impact our daily lives, from bridge construction to developing technologies we use every day, such as smartphones and vehicles.