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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Motion Exploration
Science – Grade 5
Quarter 3 – Module 1: Motion Exploration
First Edition, 2021

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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Motion Exploration
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,
you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding
of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

A wonderful day to you little scientist! In this module, you will learn the
concepts of motion in terms of distance and time. You will learn how to
describe the motion of an object by tracing and measuring its change in
position (distance travelled) over a period of time (S5FE-IIIa1).

Specifically, you are expected to:

• Describe how motion takes place in a particular object;
• Trace and measure the time and distance of an object in motion with
respect to its reference point.

Let Us Try!

Choose the best answer and write this on a separate paper.

1. Which of the following actions can cause an object to move from one
place to another?
A. pushing C. Sitting
B. singing D. Sleeping

2. Which of the following initiate and influence motion?

A. position C. distance
B. force D. speed

3. How can a biker travel a great distance in a specified time?

A. Pedal slowly to decrease the speed of the bike
B. Pedal faster to increase the speed of the bike
C. Increase the distance it will cover in the same time allotment
D. Pedal faster to increase the time it will take to cover a distance

4. Which is the reference point of a boy leaving home for school?

A. canteen C. home
B. classroom D. school ground

5. A car travelled 30 kilometers for 2 hours, what is its speed in m/s?

A. 4.2m/s C. 15m/s
B. 8.4m/s D. 30m/s

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 Let Us Study

Let us study together the map below and answer the following guide
questions.
School Science Center Map

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Questions:
1. Identify 3 paths that you can take in going to the lecture room. Trace
by drawing an arrow on the paths that you have identified.
2. Label the arrow according to the number of way you have identified.
3. Which of these ways is the shortest route in going to the lecture
room? Which is the longest?
4. Is there motion that took place as you take each way?
5. In order for Teacher D to start the lecture on time, which way or
route will you take to avoid getting late? Why?

To give us a deeper understanding about it, let us join Teacher D as she

discusses the topics below.

FORCE AND MOTION

Motion will always be a part of our daily living. Everything we do involves
movement. What causes the motion of an object? What stops an object under
motion? The answer is Force. Thus, Force and Motion are interrelated to
each other. Let us understand the meaning of force and motion and their
relationship.
Motion is relative, it is a change in position with respect to a reference point.
In other words, it refers to the movement of the body. It can be described as
change in direction, change in speed.
Reference point is a fixed place or an object used to determine the position
of an object. Through it, one can tell whether an object has moved or not.
Force is defined as push or a pull that can affect the movement of an object.

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 Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Compare the diagrams above.

Diagram 1 shows that the balls changed its position with respect to the push
cart (reference point). The balls moved by taking them out from the push
cart.
Diagram 2 shows that the balls did not change the position with respect to
the push cart. However, the push cart changed its position with respect to
the ground (reference point). The cart moved by pushing it against the
ground.

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DISTANCE AND DISPLACEMENT
Distance and displacement are different quantities but they are related.
Distance is an important factor in measuring motion. In measuring distance,
it is important to have a standard unit of measurement and should be
measured using appropriate tools such as ruler, meter stick, measuring
tape, measuring wheel, and ultrasonic distance measurer. Let us find out
the difference between the two.
Distance is the measure of how far or near two points are from one another.
It is the complete length of the path between any two points.

Diagram 3

Diagram 3 shows that the total distance from point A to point C is 10 meters
(m).

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Displacement is the change in position of an object. It is represented as an
arrow that points from the starting position to the final position.
Displacement is the direct length between any two points when measured
along the minimum path between them.

Diagram 4
Diagram 4 shows that the push cart moved from point A to point B, then the
object’s position changes.

SPEED AND VELOCITY

Let us understand the difference between speed and velocity.
Speed is how fast something moves.
It can be calculated by dividing the distance covered by an object in motion
by the time spent to cover the distance.
It is measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (kph)
Velocity is speed with direction. It is the rate of change of the object’s
position with respect to a frame of reference and time.

Diagram 5
Diagram 5 shows that the distance travelled from home to school is
equivalent to 6 km and the time is equivalent to 3 hours. Thus, the speed is
equal to 2kph and the velocity is 2kph, east.
To get the speed, use the given formula.

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 Let Us Practice

Activity 1: Force and Motion Exploration

Materials:
• masking tape • small notebook
• ruler or measuring tape • ramp (use any hard and plain material
• small ball like cardboard, hardbound book,
• toy car plywood, etc.)

Procedures:
1. Mark a spot on the floor with a masking tape and label it as point A.
2. Place the objects to be moved one at a time on the labeled mark.
3. Apply a right amount of force by blowing, pushing, and placing the
objects on the ramp at a time. Give the same amount of force in each
object to be moved.
4. Mark the spot where the object stops to move and label it as point B.
5. Measure its distance from point A to point B using a ruler or measuring
tape and record it using the table below.

Note: In measuring the distance using a ruler, use the centimeter and
convert it to meter. (1cm = 0.01m, 10cm = 0.1m, 100cm = 1m)

Objects to be Distance in Distance in Distance in meter

moved meter (m) by meter (m) by (m) by placing on a
blowing pushing ramp
Small Ball
Toy Car
Notebook

Questions:
1. Which action causes all the objects move?
2. Why do you think this action causes movement?
3. Which among the objects is the hardest to move? The easiest to move?
Why?
4. What did you measure to ensure that objects moved from one place to
another?
5. What is the importance of point A in determining the movement of the
object?

Note: There can be no motion without a force. Force, therefore, initiate and
influence motion. One can determined the movement of an object with
respect to its reference point where there is a change in position. Thus,
distance is an important factor in measuring motion.

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 Let Us Practice More

Activity 2: Speed and Motion Exploration

Materials:
• masking tape
• measuring tool (ruler, meter stick, measuring tape)
• stopwatch

Procedures:
1. Mark a spot for every reference point as point A and final position as
point B on the floor with a masking tape.
2. Walk normally from point A to point B as indicated on the table below.
Record the time in seconds and distance in meters as you move from
point A to point B. Observe the direction between 2 points. Get the time
using the stopwatch and tape measure or meter stick for the distance.
3. Compute the speed using this formula: speed = distance/time.

Move- Reference Point Distance Time Speed Velocity

ment to Final Position (meter) (sec) (m/s) (speed and
direction)
Ex. Balcony to fence 4m 4s 1m/s 1m/s, East
M1 Bedroom to living room
M2 Comfort room to bedroom
M3 Kitchen to dining room

Questions:
1. Why is it important to identify the reference point?
2. How does your movement affect the time as you move from one place to
another?
3. How do speed and time related to distance?
4. Describe your speed.

Note: The distance covered by a moving object is affected by its speed, or the
measure of how fast it moves. The faster it moves, the shorter time it takes
for it to cover a certain distance. Inversely, the slower it moves, the longer it
takes for it to cover the same distance. You can tell how fast or slow we are
moving depending on the distance that you are taking. No matter how fast
the moving object is, it takes time to travel from one place to another.

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 Let Us Remember

• Motion may be defined as change of object’s position as caused by

force with respect to a reference point.
• The position is a place where the object is located.
• The change in position is dependent upon time.
• The reference point is a fixed place or an object used to determine
the position of an object.
• Force initiate and influence motion.
• A moving object can change its direction when acted on by a force.
• The distance covered by a moving object is affected by its speed or the
measure of how fast it moves.
• Speed can be calculated by diving the distance covered by an object
in the motion by the time spent to cover the distance. It is expressed
as “Speed= distance/time (S=d/t).
• Distance should be measured by using measuring tools such as the
ruler, meter stick, tape measure, measuring wheel, and ultrasonic
distance measurer.
• The faster the object moves, the shorter time it takes.

Let Us Assess
• Position ….
• Reference Point ….
(must be aligned with the objectives)
Read the questions carefully. Choose the best answer and write it on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following demonstrates motion?

A. boy jogging in place C. girl running towards his father
B. dog barking at the garage D. boy running on a treadmill device

2. How can a biker travel a great distance in a specified time?

A. Pedal slowly to decrease the speed of the bike
B. Pedal faster to increase the speed of the bike
C. Increase the distance it will cover in the same time allotment
D. Pedal faster to increase the time it will take to cover a distance

3. Which of the following actions can cause an object to move from one
place to another?
A. pushing C. sitting
B. singing D. sleeping

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4. How can you tell that the object is in motion?
A. Object changes its position from one place to another
B. Object is at rest in a certain position
C. Object moves in the same position
D. Object changes its time at one place

5. Which of the following initiate and influence motion?

A. position C. distance
B. force D. speed

6. Which is the reference point of a boy leaving home for school?

A. canteen C. home
B. classroom D. school ground

7. What is the importance of point A in determining the movement of the

object?

A. Point A determines the distance of an object in motion.

B. Point A determines the initial position of an object in motion.
C. Point A determines the final position of an object in motion.
D. Point A determines the speed of an object in motion.

8. A car travelled 30 kilometers for 2 hours, what is its speed in m/s?

A. 4.2m/s C. 15m/s
B. 8.4m/s D. 30m/s

9. A jeepney travels 120 kilometers in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

A. 40kph C. 60kph
B. 43kph D. 120kph

10. Describe the speed of the runners based on the given distance-time
graph below.

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 A. The slower the runner is, the longer it takes to cover the same
distance.
B. The slower the runner is, the shorter time it takes to cover a
certain distance.
C. The faster the runner is, the longer it takes to cover the same
distance.
D. The faster the runner is, the shorter time it takes to cover a certain
distance.

Let Us Enhance

Activity 3: Speed Racing

Direction: Study the diagram and the table below. Compute the speed of
every car and record it on the table. Graph the results in a line graph as shown
below and answer the given questions.

Car Name Distance Time Speed

A 12km 6hr _____kph
B 12km 2hr _____kph
C 12km 4hr _____kph

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Questions:
1. Which car runs the fastest? The slowest?
2. Describe the speed of the 3 cars.

Note: The faster the objects move, the shorter time it takes to cover a
certain distance. Inversely, the slower the objects move, the longer it takes
for it to cover the same distance. Thus, the speed of a moving object is
dependent to its time and distance travelled.

Let Us Reflect

Motion helps us in our daily life. It helps us do many things like walking from
home to school, biking to go to a certain place, running with friends when
playing, doing different household chores that require changing in a certain
position, and travelling from different places are among the common examples
of how motion affects our day to day life. Understanding the importance of
distance and time in tracing and measuring motion with respect to its
reference point give us the deeper view of how moving objects that involved
motion worked.

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 Answer Key

5. B 10. D
4. A 9. A
C 5.
C 4. 3. A 8. C
B 3.
2. B 7. B
B 2.
A 1. 1. C 6. C
Let Us Try Let Us Assess Let Us Assess

Activity 1
1. All objects move by pushing
2. It was applied directly on the objects
3. The notebook is the hardest to move because it has the greatest mass among the 3 objects. However,
the small ball is the easiest to move because it has lighter weight.
4. Distance
5. Point A determines the initial position of a moving object.

Activity 2
1. Reference point serves as basis for which the movement of an object can be related to./
Reference point determines the change in position of an object.
2. The movement affects the time depending on how slow or fast the objects moved.
3. The faster the object moves, the shorter the time it takes. Inversely, the slower you move, the longer the
time is spent.
4. Answers may vary.

Activity 3
Speed
A- 2kph
B- 6kph
C- 3kph

1. Car A runs the fastest and Car B runs the slowest

2. The faster Car A runs, the shorter the time it takes./
The slower Car B runs, the longer the time it takes./
Car A runs the fastest among the 3./
Car B runs the slowest among the 3.

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 References

n.d. Accessed January 12, 2021. https://byjus.com/physics/distance-and-displacement.

n.d. Accessed January 12, 2021. https://byjus.com/physics/force-and-motion.

n.d. Accessed January 12, 2021. https://byjus.com/physics/velocity.

Sarte, E., Lopez, E., dela Cruz, M., Arradaza, H. and Garcia, E. 2016. Science Beyond
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Sarte, E., Lopez, E., dela Cruz, M., Arradaza, H. and Garcia, E. 2016. Science Beyond
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