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cracking after being dropped not once, but four times at different heights each time. The proponents that really helped us were: the parachute, stable foundation, and cushioning for the egg. The parachute was used to increase air resistance, slowing the device's descent and reducing the impact force upon landing. It was made from a moderately-sized trash bag, folded twice and attached to the model with strings at an ideal length not too close, not - allowing it to open fully and function effectively. The stable foundation ensured the structure remained intact throughout each drop. Plastic straws were reinforced with paper straws inserted inside them, and the ends of the model were doubled with additional plastic straws, all secured tightly with tape to withstand repeated impacts. Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #1 Egg Drop Challenge 🐣 On this day, we conducted (continued) our Egg Drop Activity in General Science. My group and I were able to apply physical concepts in creating a strong and stable device that protected our egg from

Monday, June 29, 2026 Finally, the egg was carefully cushioned by wrapping it in paper and placing straws underneath it for support, keeping it from wiggling loose or cracking inside the device. Together, these three elements demonstrated how simple materials, when applied with an understanding of physics, can effectively protect a fragile object proving that science is not just theoretical, but practical and creative as well.

the egg itself wasn't protected properly on impact. Wrapping the egg in paper and giving it straws to rest on wasn't just an extra step, it was honestly the most important part. The padding worked by absorbing and spreading out the force of impact instead of letting it concentrate on one spot of the shell. Without it, even the slowest, gentlest landing could've still cracked the egg since the shock would've hit it directly. It made me appreciate how physics isn't just about slowing something down (like what the parachute did) but also about what happens the moment it actually lands. Reducing speed matters, but managing the force of impact once contact happens matters just as much, maybe even more. Journal Entry #2Journal Entry #2Journal Entry #2 Don't Take Padding for Granted‼ Looking back on the egg drop activity, I realized how much of it came down to just one thing: padding. Like, the parachute and the stable foundation did their jobs well, but none of that would've mattered if

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 This was actually put to the test during one of our bonus challenges: dropping the egg from the third floor without the parachute, just pure free fall. No cushioned descent this time, just trusting that the padding and foundation we built were solid enough to take the full force of impact on their own. It was honestly nerve wracking to watch, but it really highlighted how much weight (literally and figuratively) was riding on the padding alone once the parachute was taken out of the equation. Overall, this challenge really showed me that protecting something fragile isn't just about one clever trick, it is about how all the small parts work together. But if I had to pick the MVP of our whole design, it would definitely be the padding. It's proof that sometimes, the simplest additions make the biggest difference.

Journal Entry #3Journal Entry #3Journal Entry #3 More Than Just a Phone📱 Reflecting on last night's whole chaotic experience, I honestly don't know how I would've survived it without my devices. Between sending club announcements, messaging our adviser, coordinating COMEA postings, and responding to like a dozen people at once, my devices were literally the only thing holding everything together. Even the tiring parts, like working on the pubmat with my co- editor until almost 10 pm, were only possible because we could just message and send files back and forth instantly, compressing pages of achievements into one photo together in real time. Thinking about it more, none of this would even be possible without physics. My messages reaching my adviser and co-editor instantly are basically electromagnetic waves carrying signals through the air at incredible speeds. Even the screens I stared at for hours only light up and respond to touch because of physics concepts like electricity and semiconductors working together.

It's wild how something as "simple" as texting or editing a photo is really the result of physics being applied into an invention. Without that foundation, none of the instant connecting and creating from last night would've been possible. It's a good reminder that my devices aren't just for entertainment, they're a lifeline for getting things done, all quietly powered by science we don't usually think about. Definitely a blessing I don't take for granted enough Friday, July 17, 2026

Journal Entry #4Journal Entry #4Journal Entry #4 Where Physics Meets Futsal⚽ Practice today for intrams and my legs are done for, but it got me thinking, every drill was basically physics playing out in real time. I noticed that the harder I kicked, the faster the ball flew off, which makes sense with F = ma, the force from my foot directly determines how much the ball accelerates. And whenever I tried chip shots, it was basically projectile motion in action: the ball rises, curves, then comes back down in that same predictable arc every time, all thanks to gravity. From what I've heard, you're supposed to use the side of your foot instead of your toe. There's actual physics behind that. The side of your foot has more surface area, so when it hits the ball, the force spreads out over a wider contact area and a slightly longer contact time. That's what makes the shot more controlled and accurate. Kicking with your toe does the opposite, all that force gets concentrated into one small point, so the energy transfers unevenly and the ball's motion gets harder to predict.

Great if you just want power and distance, not so great if you actually want it to land where you're aiming. Kinda satisfying to get why the ball moves the way it does instead of just hoping my shot lands right. Understanding force, angle, and contact area actually helps me control my passes and shots better, which matters a lot going into intrams. Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Journal Entry #5Journal Entry #5Journal Entry #5 Every Morning Begins with Heat🔥 Ever since I started school, boiling water has basically been a non negotiable part of my morning routine. Every single school day, either I or my parents boil water before I shower, because we shower tabo style with faucet water, and that water is always freezing, even during a heatwave, because let's be real, it's 6 am. Adding hot water to that cold water is literally the only thing that saves me from having to shower cold and half asleep at the same time. I just don't have the energy for that kind of suffering this early in the morning. Thinking about it now, this whole routine is basically heat transfer in action. When I pour the boiling water into my cold tabo water, heat naturally flows from the hotter water to the colder water until they reach thermal equilibrium, which is just a fancy way of saying they settle into one comfortable temperature. That's also why I can't just eyeball it carelessly, too much hot water and I'll basically be steaming myself awake, too little and I'm back to suffering in the cold.

Sunday, August 2, 2026 Thinking about it now, this whole routine is basically heat transfer in action. When I pour the boiling water into my cold tabo water, heat naturally flows from the hotter water to the colder water until they reach thermal equilibrium, which is just a fancy way of saying they settle into one comfortable temperature. That's also why I can't just eyeball it carelessly, too much hot water and I'll basically be steaming myself awake, too little and I'm back to suffering in the cold.

Every time I kicked the ball, chased after it, or tried to stop it from going out, I was basically using physics without even realizing it. The ball’s movement depended on the force and direction of my kick, while friction between my shoes and the floor helped me run, stop, and change direction. Physics is important in futsal because it helps explain how the ball moves and how we control our own movement. The harder I kicked, the faster the ball went, and the direction of my kick affected where it traveled. Even keeping my balance while running involved forces acting on my body. So basically, futsal wasn’t just about kicking a ball—it was physics class, but with way more running. Journal Entry #6Journal Entry #6Journal Entry #6 Running in the Fields🏃‍♀️ After how many entries talking about futsal, I finally got to play it during our intramurals, and honestly, running around the field was way more tiring than it looked. Saturday, August 8, 2026

Monday, August 10, 2026 Journal Entry #7Journal Entry #7Journal Entry #7 Physics in Graphic Design✍ I love making graphic designs, and the devices I use, like my laptop, tablet, and phone, help turn my ideas into something real. I use them to draw, edit, arrange, and create different designs. Even though I don’t usually think about physics while designing, physics is actually working behind the screen. Light, electricity, and energy all play a part in making these devices work. These devices are important to me because they make designing more convenient and allow me to be creative anywhere. The screen uses light to display colors and images, while electricity provides the energy needed for the device to function. Physics helps these technologies work properly, making it possible for me to bring my designs and ideas to life.

At first, I thought I would be fine without a mouse, but after doing layouts, I quickly realized that I actually needed one. So, I went to Miniso and found the cutest pink mouse, and it was on sale for just a little over ₱200. Which for Miniso, is literally such a steal. What made me even happier was that it was a USB mouse, so I didn’t have to worry about charging it. I just needed a battery and a USB port on my laptop, and it was ready to go. Physics plays a part in this through electricity, energy, and circuits, which allow the mouse to send signals to my laptop and make my movements appear on the screen. It’s such a small invention, but it makes layouting so much easier, and I’m honestly so happy that technology has come this far. Journal Entry #8Journal Entry #8Journal Entry #8 My Pink Mouse🖱💗 I do layouting for journalism, so getting a DepEd laptop not so long ago was literally such a big help. Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Monday, August 24, 2026 Journal Entry #9Journal Entry #9Journal Entry #9 Magic of Elevation📙 For our General Mathematics project, my groupmates and I had to work with 3D shapes and find the surface area and volume of each shape. For some reason, we ended up using Minecraft as our theme, which was literally the best idea ever. We chose an enchanting table as our output, with a scrapbook as the book. We wanted the book to stand out and be the center of attention, so we were like, “Oh yeaahh, let’s elevate it!” and ended up making a pivot using cardboard. Physics actually helped make our idea work because the pivot involved balance, force, and torque. We had to make sure the cardboard was positioned properly so the book could stay elevated without tipping over. It was pretty cool realizing that physics was involved even in something as simple as our project, because without understanding balance and forces, our fancy little Minecraft setup probably would’ve just fallen apart.