DECODING THE SECRETS OF
GRADE 12 - STEM
INTRODUCTION TO
GENERAL PHYSICS 1
What is General Physics 1 in SHS?
General Physics 1 is a core subject in the STEM
Strand of the Philippine Senior High School
curriculum. It introduces students to the
fundamental principles that explain how the physical
world works. The course blends theoretical
understanding with practical applications through
problem-solving and hands-on experiments.
WHAT GENERAL PHYSICS 1
IS ALL ABOUT:
It deals primarily with:
1. Kinematics
– Describing motion in terms of displacement, velocity, and acceleration
- Uniform and non-uniform motion in one and two dimensions
WHAT GENERAL PHYSICS 1
IS ALL ABOUT:
It deals primarily with:
2. Dynamics
– Understanding the causes of motion through Newton’s Laws of Motion
– Force diagrams and applications of forces in real-life contexts
WHAT GENERAL PHYSICS 1
IS ALL ABOUT:
It deals primarily with:
3. Work, Energy, and Power
– Calculating work done by a force
– Understanding energy transformations
– Conservation of mechanical energy
– Power and efficiency
WHAT GENERAL PHYSICS 1
IS ALL ABOUT:
It deals primarily with:
4. Momentum and Impulse
– Linear momentum, impulse, and their relation
– Conservation of momentum in collisions
WHAT GENERAL PHYSICS 1
IS ALL ABOUT:
It deals primarily with:
5. Circular and Rotational
Motion (basic introduction)
– – Centripetal force, torque, and angular momentum
WHAT GENERAL PHYSICS 1
IS ALL ABOUT:
It deals primarily with:
6. Thermodynamics
– Understanding heat, temperature, and thermal energy
– Laws of Thermodynamics (e.g., conservation of energy in heat processes)
– Concepts of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation
– Applications in engines, refrigerators, and climate systems
WHAT GENERAL PHYSICS 1
IS ALL ABOUT:
It deals primarily with:
7. Hydraulics
– Study of fluid pressure, Pascal’s Principle, and Archimedes’ Principle
– Real-world applications: water systems, brakes, hydraulics in machinery
– Buoyancy and density: Why objects float or sink
WHAT GENERAL PHYSICS 1
IS ALL ABOUT:
It deals primarily with:
8. Optics
– Nature and behavior of light
– Reflection, refraction, and dispersion
– Lenses and mirrors: Formation of images and applications in vision, instruments
– Real-life use: eyeglasses, cameras, microscopes, and fiber optics
Learning Competencies Include:
• Applying vector analysis to physical quantities
• Solving problems involving motion, force,
energy, and momentum
• Demonstrating understanding through
experiments and simulations
• Developing critical thinking and analytical
problem-solving skills
Why It Matters:
General Physics 1 helps
learners understand the
physical laws that
govern everyday
experiences—such as
driving, sports,
machinery, or falling
objects. It also provides
a foundation for further
studies in engineering,
architecture, technology,
or any STEM-related
career.
HOUSE RULES
The following rules shall be obeyed and
HOUSE RULES
observed at all times:
• Listen carefully and actively participate in class
discussions.
• Cheating will result in an automatic failure.
• Always bring your scientific calculator.
• To avoid inaccuracy, round off values to two
decimal places only in the final answer.
• Always box the final answer.
GRADING SYSTEM
GRADING
Weight
Written Works 25%
SYSTEM
Performance
45%
Tasks
Quarterly
30%
Assessment
TOTAL 100%
Reference: DepEd Order No. 08, s. 2015
"NOTHING IN LIFE IS TO BE
FEARED, IT IS ONLY TO BE
UNDERSTOOD."
- Madam Marie Curie
CONCLUSION
Galileo Galilei Albert Einstein Sir Isaac Newton
"Father of Experimental Physics" "Father of Modern Physics" "Father of Classical Mechanics"
“All truths are easy to understand “Imagination is more important “If I have seen further, it is by
once they are discovered; the point than knowledge.” standing on the shoulders of
is to discover them.” giants.”
“The important thing is not to
“You cannot teach a man stop questioning. Curiosity has “I can calculate the motion of
anything; you can only help him its own reason for existing.” heavenly bodies, but not the
find it within himself.” madness of people.”
THE START OF JOURNEY
