LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Quarter 2, Science 10

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ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE
Lesson Title

I. Performance Standard: Demonstrate understanding of the properties and uses of electromagnetic waves
in real-life situations.

II. Learning Competency: compare the relative wavelengths of different forms of electromagnetic waves;
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III. Lesson Objectives:

1. Describe the seven types of electromagnetic waves.
2. Illustrate the wavelengths of electromagnetic waves in order.
3. Enumerate and explain the applications of each type of electromagnetic wave in daily life.

IV. Practice Task No. 1

Brief Review
Match the following wave types with their general use:
EM Wave Type Use
_____1. Radio Waves A. Viewing bones
_____2. Microwaves B. Wireless communication
_____3. X-rays C. Cooking food
_____4. Visible Light D. Seeing colors

V. Introduction:

A. Unlocking of difficulties
 Electromagnetic Wave  Visible Light
A type of wave that can travel through space and The part of the spectrum that humans can see, made
matter, consisting of electric and magnetic fields up of the colors of the rainbow (ROYGBIV).
vibrating at right angles to each other.  Ultraviolet (UV) Rays
 Electromagnetic Spectrum Invisible EM waves from the sun that can cause
The complete range of electromagnetic waves sunburn but also help produce vitamin D.
arranged according to their wavelengths and  X-rays
frequencies, from radio waves to gamma rays. High-energy EM waves used in medical imaging to
 Wavelength view bones and internal structures.
The distance between two consecutive peaks of a  Gamma Rays
wave. It is usually measured in meters. The shortest and most energetic EM waves; used in
 Frequency cancer treatment and produced by radioactive
The number of wave cycles that pass a point in one materials.
second. Measured in hertz (Hz).  Photon
 Radio Waves A particle representing a quantum of light or other EM
The longest type of EM wave; used for communication radiation.
such as radio, television, and cellphones.  Energy
 Microwaves The ability to do work; in EM waves, higher frequency
EM waves used in cooking (microwave ovens), radar, means higher energy.
and satellite communications.  Vacuum
 Infrared (IR) Waves A space without matter. EM waves can travel through
EM waves that are felt as heat and used in remote a vacuum, unlike sound waves.
controls, night-vision goggles, and heaters.
 Amplitude
The height of a wave from the middle to the crest;
related to the wave’s energy.

B. Key concept of the lesson.

The Electromagnetic Spectrum 5. Ultraviolet (UV) Rays

The Electromagnetic Spectrum is the Source: Mainly from the Sun
full range of electromagnetic waves arranged Uses: Sterilizing equipment, making Vitamin D,
from longest to shortest wavelength or lowest to detecting fake money
highest frequency. Risks: Overexposure can cause sunburn or skin cancer
Example: Sunscreen protects us from harmful UV rays.
Here are the seven types of EM waves, from 6. X-rays
longest wavelength to shortest: High energy
Uses: Medical imaging to see inside the body
1. Radio Waves (especially bones)
Wavelength: Longest Risks: Too much exposure can be harmful, so
Frequency: Lowest protection is used during X-ray scans.
Uses: AM/FM radios, television, mobile phones, Example: X-ray machines in hospitals.
Wi-Fi 7. Gamma Rays
Example: Radio stations use these waves to Wavelength: Shortest
broadcast music and news. Frequency: Highest
2. Microwaves Energy: Highest
Wavelength: Shorter than radio waves Uses: Cancer treatment (radiotherapy), sterilizing
Uses: Microwave ovens, satellite communication, medical equipment
radar Source: Radioactive materials and nuclear reactions
Example: Used to heat food quickly and send Example: Used to kill cancer cells in radiotherapy.
signals to GPS satellites.
3. Infrared (IR) Waves Speed of Electromagnetic Waves
Felt as: Heat All EM waves travel at the speed of light, which is
Uses: Remote controls, night vision cameras, about 300,000 kilometers per second (km/s) in a
thermal imaging vacuum. However, they differ in how much energy,
Example: When you feel warmth from sunlight or frequency, and wavelength they have.
a heater, you're sensing infrared waves. o Frequency is how many wave cycles pass a
4. Visible Light point per second (measured in Hertz, Hz).
Only part of EM spectrum we can see o Wavelength is the distance between two
Colors (from longest to shortest wavelength): peaks of a wave.
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet o Energy increases as frequency increases and
(ROYGBIV) wavelength decreases.
Uses: Lighting, photography, seeing the world
Example: A rainbow is made when white light is
split into its different colors.
Table 1. Summary of EM Waves
EM Wave Type Wavelength Frequency Main Uses
Radio Waves Longest Lowest Communication (radio, TV)
Microwaves Shorter Low Cooking, satellites
Infrared Moderate Moderate Remote controls, heat detection
Visible Light Narrow range Visible Human vision
Ultraviolet Short High Sterilization, Vitamin D
X-rays Very Short Very High Medical imaging
Gamma Rays Shortest Highest Cancer treatment

V. Exercises/Activities
 Arrange the following electromagnetic waves from longest to shortest wavelength, write the number 1-7:
☐ X-rays
☐ Radio Waves
☐ Visible Light
☐ Gamma Rays
☐ Infrared
☐ Ultraviolet
☐ Microwaves

Guide Questions
1. What part of the EM spectrum can we see with our eyes?
2. Which EM wave has the longest wavelength?
3. What are the uses of X-rays and Gamma rays?
4. Why are UV rays both helpful and harmful?
5. Which wave type is used in mobile phones and radios?

VI. Practice Task No. 2 ____6. What type of wave is felt as heat and is used in
remote controls?
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the A. Infrared
letter of the correct answer and write it on your B. Visible light
answer sheet. C. Ultraviolet
D. Microwaves
____1. Which type of electromagnetic wave has the ____7. The only part of the electromagnetic spectrum
longest wavelength? that humans can see is:
A. Gamma rays A. Infrared
B. X-rays B. Visible light
C. Radio waves C. Ultraviolet
D. Ultraviolet D. Gamma rays
____2. What type of EM wave is used in mobile ____8. Which EM wave is used in microwave ovens?
phones and television broadcasting? A. Radio waves
A. Infrared B. Microwaves
B. Microwaves C. Infrared
C. Radio waves D. Ultraviolet
D. Visible light ____9. Overexposure to this wave from the sun may
____3. What EM wave allows us to see colors? cause skin cancer:
A. Infrared A. X-rays
B. Visible light B. Visible light
C. Ultraviolet C. Ultraviolet
D. Microwaves D. Infrared
____4. Which EM wave is commonly used in hospitals
to view bones? ____10. Which EM wave is used in cancer treatment
A. Gamma rays due to its high energy?
B. X-rays A. Gamma rays C. Infrared
C. Ultraviolet B. Radio waves D. Microwave
D. Radio waves

____5. Which wave has the highest frequency and

energy?
A. Radio waves
B. X-rays
C. Microwaves
D. Gamma rays
VII. Practice Task No. 3
 Instruction: Draw the Electromagnetic Spectrum from longest to shortest wavelength.
Label all 7 types of EM waves.

EM Waves Draw each Wavelength Uses/Application

VIII. Rubrics for Scoring

Criteria 4 (Excellent) 3 (Good) 2 (Fair) 1 (Needs Improvement)

All responses are correct and
Accuracy of Content Minor errors Some errors Many errors
well-explained
Presentation (Task 2 Neat, clear, well-labeled Clear with few Labels/pictures
Unorganized/incomplete
& 3) drawings/posters errors unclear
Most parts
Completeness All instructions followed Half done Incomplete
complete
Some unrelated
Relevance All responses are on-topic Mostly on-topic Off-topic
content

IX. References
 Department of Education. Science 10 Learner’s Module.
 https://www.nasa.gov
 https://www.khanacademy.org
 Science textbooks and teacher’s guide

X. Key answers

Practice Task No. 1

Matching Type
1 – B, 2 – C, 3 – A, 4 – D

Practice Task No. 2 (MCQ):

1. C – Radio waves
2. C – Radio waves
3. B – Visible light
4. B – X-rays
5. D – Gamma rays
6. A – Infrared
7. B – Visible light
8. B – Microwaves
9. C – Ultraviolet
10. A – Gamma rays

Prepared by

RESH V. PRADES
Science Teacher