SCIENCE

Modified Strategic Intervention Materials

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Author: Emilia B. Nucum, MTII

Cover Art Illustrator: Erich D. Garcia
Reviewer and Editor: Paz I. Canlas
Layout Artist: Joy M. Funtila

MANAGEMENT TEAM
Zenia G. Mostoles EdD, CESO V, Schools Division Superintendent
Celia R. Lacanlale PhD, Chief CID
Paz I. Canlas, Education Program Supervisor in Science

Quarter 2 Week 1
 Title Card
Lesson 1: Wireless Communication

Guide Card
Introduction
Have you ever wondered, how the following were made possible?

• mobile phones wirelessly relaying messages from a distance at a snap period of time
• pictures and favorite songs transferred via Bluetooth
• X-ray machine and CT scanner capture images of the internal parts of the body
• Wi-Fi connecting computer or phone to the Internet wirelessly within a particular area

In this lesson, you will understand how the electromagnetic spectrum, which is composed of
seven electromagnetic waves, is used in wireless communication and in other applications in our daily
lives.

Learning Competency
➢ Compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of EM Waves
Subtask: Introduction and Properties of EM Waves

Learning Objectives
➢ trace the development of the electromagnetic theory
➢ evaluate how electromagnetic waves (EM) are produced and propagated
➢ Characterize the electromagnetic waves

Pre-Test: What I Know

I. Identification. Select the correct answer from the box below. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
electromagnetic waves electromagnetic spectrum

radio wave frequency wavelength

_________________1. It is the distance between two identical & adjacent crests or troughs of waves.
_________________2. The longest wave in the electromagnetic spectrum.
_________________3. Waves that travel with or without a medium.
_________________4. It is the number of times a point on a wave passes a fixed reference point in one
second.
_________________5. It is a continuum of electromagnetic waves according to frequency and
wavelength.

History
Hans Christian Oersted introduced to us that the cutting of electric field can induce/produce magnetic
field. And Michael Faraday did the reverse, that is changing magnetic field can induce/produce electric
field. These clearly emphasize the interrelationship between electricity and magnetism that led scientists
to two great inventions namely; the motor and electric generator.
 To date, this combination of electric and magnetic fields are called as electromagnetic waves (EM)
which are the key role players in steadfast, wireless communication and to other aspects of life.

Activity Card
Activity 1. Production and Propagation of EM waves

Read the paragraph then trace the production of EM waves by writing your answer
on the blank. And for their propagation put an E for electric field on top of the arrows and
put B for magnetic field (on arrows w/ broken lines). Use figure 1 below. Then answer
Q1&Q2

Accelerating/fast moving electrons produce electric fields of waves. Changing

electric fields produce magnetic fields of waves, then changing magnetic fields produce
electric field of waves. EM waves are a combination of electric field and magnetic field of
waves. These two waves move perpendicular (transverse) to the direction of the
propagating waves.

Flow of EM Waves
Q1. How are EM waves produced?
starts with ______________ Q2. Explain briefly, how are they
_______________________ propagated /spread?

Figure 1

Activity 2. The Unique EM Waves

Read the paragraph. Then do the following on your answer sheet:

1. Write at least 3 properties of EM waves that you learned
2. Sketch transverse waves
3. Explain briefly what makes them different from mechanical waves?

All waves are disturbances that transfer energy. They are classified as electromagnetic (EM) waves
and Mechanical (ME) waves. The EM waves travel just as the speed of light which is 3x108m/s. Unlike
the mechanical waves, EM waves can travel with or without a medium (vacuum/empty space). They are
a combination of electric and magnetic fields which are propagated or produced alternately, and their
movement is perpendicular to the direction of the waves.
This is why EM waves are called as transverse waves.
Discussion of the Lesson

In this lesson, you were introduced to one type of wave, the Electromagnetic Wave (EM). The
Significant studies performed by great scientists led into the development of the Electromagnetic Wave
Theory as formulated by James Clerk Maxwell in the mid of the19th century. This explains that EM
waves are being produced by accelerating electrons or fast moving electrons. These in turn produce
electric field (E) which then yields magnetic field (B). The continuous production of E field and B field
indicate how these EM waves are being propagated or spread. The waves move perpendicular to the
direction of the E field and B field which characterize them as transverse waves composing of electric
fields and magnetic fields. The EM waves travel as the speed of light which is 3x108m/s. Another unique
property of the EM waves is that, unlike the mechanical waves, they can travel with or without a
medium. All these significant properties of the EM waves paved the way to wireless connection and
communication, and in other aspects in life

Enrichment Card
Explain briefly the following:

1. Electromagnetic Wave Theory

2. How are EM waves produced and propagated?
3. Describe the EM waves

Reflection Card
Answer the following questions.
Q1. What are the properties of EM waves have you learned?
Q2. State the amazing advancement brought by EM waves in your life?

Assessment Card
Copy and complete the concept map below.

Electromagnetic Waves (EM)

Heinrich Rudolf Hertz

Other Characteristics

1. Produced by_______________ 4. speed ________________________

5. movement ____________________
2.-3 Propagated by____________ 6. classified as___________________
& __________________
7. can travel ____________________

__________________

8. He formulated the Other related significant scientists

Electromagnetic Wave Theory involved in EM Wave Theory:
____________________________ 9.
10.
 Reference Card
Science 10 Learner’s Materials (DepEd) ,pp. 142-127
Physics by Rabago
https://www.google.com/search?q=electromagnetic+theory%3F&oq
https://www.google.com/searchsxsrf=ALeKk02GFbT1PA05zVRMSoL
https://www.google.com/search?q=electromagnetic+spectrum&sxsrf
google.com q=wireless+communication&oq=wireless+communication&aqs

Answer Card