QUARTER 2

LEARNING MODULE IN SCIENCE 10 S.Y. 2021-2022

MODULE

4 RISK AND HAZARDS OF EM SPECTRUM

Conceptualized Performance Standard:

Content Standard:
The learner will demonstrate understanding of
the different regions of the electromagnetic
spectrum
The learners should be able to create an
optical illusion or still pictures that look like
they are moving, such as the famous purple
green rotating snake image

Most Essential Learning Competency:

 Explain the effects of EM radiation on living things and the environment

Time frame: 1 week

Learning Targets:
At the end of this module, I can:
1. Explain the dangers of high level exposure to radiation
2. Supply the health effect of radiation to the human body
3. Create an illustration of health effects of radiation to human body

SCI-KICK

LECTURE 1

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Poblacion, Baco, Oriental Mindoro Prince Jaspher R. De Torres
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RISK AND HAZARDS OF EM SPECTRUM

There are many kinds of energy in the universe. One type of such energy is radiant energy;
the energy produced by the nuclear reactions at the core of the sun, which is scientifically called
electromagnetic radiation.

The effect of radiation on living organisms depends on how much energy and are fairly harmless. On the
other hand, high-energy radiation can be harmful to living organisms. The lower-energy parts of the
electromagnetic spectrum are not as dangerous as high-energy radiation but can still be harmful.

Electromagnetic Radiation

EM radiation is one of many different kinds of radiation that exist in nature. Radiation in general can
be defined as the process of emitting energy by any of these two basic carriers:
1. Particles such as in the case of high-energy protons, neutrons, electrons, atoms and ions; and
2. Waves, either light or sound. A common example of radiation with all of us are familiar is sunlight.

Ionizing radiation

An especially damaging form of radiation is ionizing radiation which can create electrically-charged
ions in the material it strikes.
The most significant forms of ionizing radiation are:

 X-rays and gamma rays: High-energy parts of electromagnetic spectrum

 Alpha particles: Atomic nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons
 Beta particles: Fast-moving electron ejected from the nuclei of atoms
 Cosmic radiation: Energetic particles arriving at Earth from outer space
 Neutrons: Produced mainly in nuclear power plants

Atomic Sources of Radiation

Radiation is created by changes in the state of an atom. For example, the disturbance in the electric
and magnetic fields permeating the universe arise from the vibration of atoms or excitation of electrons.
Gamma rays are produced when the nucleus of the atom changes state.

Measuring Radiation

While humans cannot see ionizing radiation or directly feel whether an item is radioactive, they can
use a variety of instruments that detect and measure radiation level accurately.

Sources of Ionizing Radiation

The most important of these is radon, a gas formed by the radioactive decay naturally occurring
uranium in rock, soil, and water.

Most concern to both humans and equipment are different types of particle radiation from sources such as:

 Trapped particle radiation regions near Earth (the Van allen belts)
 Solar energetic particles, which are high energy particles emitted by the sun
 Galactic cosmic rays, which are high energy particles emitted by the sun

BACO CATHOLIC SCHOOL, INC.

Poblacion, Baco, Oriental Mindoro Prince Jaspher R. De Torres
Science Teacher
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LEARNING MODULE IN SCIENCE 10 S.Y. 2021-2022

LECTURE 2

EFFECTS OF RADIATION TO HUMANS

We are exposed to different forms of radiation every day. Radiation only becomes a problem
if we exposed to too much of it. A familiar example is ultraviolet radiation from the sun here on earth;
overexposure to it may cause eye and skin damage, and in the worst case, lead to cataracts, glaucoma, or
skin cancer.

Ionizing radiation can be harmful, that is why it is useful in killing cancer cells as long as it is carefully directed
so that its effect on healthy tissue is minimal. Large doses of ionizing radiation on healthy tissue can result in
cancer after a delay of a few years. At a very high-energy levels radiation can caused sickness and death
within weeks of exposure.

Radiation affect human in two ways:

Stochasis effects which are associated with long-term, low level exposure of radiation; and
Non-stochasis effects which appear in cases of exposure to high levels of radiation and become more severe
as the exposure increases.

TIME ONSET
EXPOSURE HEALTH EFFECT
(WITHOUT TREATMENT)
50 Nausea Hours
75 Hair loss 2-3 weeks
400 Possible death Within 2 moths
Destruction of intestinal lining,
1000 1-2 weeks
internal bleeding and death
Damage to central nervous
2000 system, loss of consciousness; Minutes; hours to day
and death

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Poblacion, Baco, Oriental Mindoro Prince Jaspher R. De Torres
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References:

Aquino, M. et.al (2017). Science links 10 Revised Edition. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines: REX Book Store
INC., (pp. 176-189)

Datukan, J. et.al (2017). Mixploring Science 10. Araneta Ave., Quezon City, Philippines: VIBAL GROUP
INC., (pp. 143-1665)

https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/david-morin/files/waves_electromagnetic.pdf. Retrieved last September

20, 2021.

https://ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/leph108.pdf. Retrieved last September 20, 2021

Noted and Approved by:

Aira Shyne C. Albo

Academic Affairs Coordinator

Attested to:

Jay M. Rabano
School Principal

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Poblacion, Baco, Oriental Mindoro Prince Jaspher R. De Torres
Science Teacher
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Name : ______________________________ Module 4 – Quarter 2

Grade/ Section : _______________________

ACTIVITY 1 (Formative Assessment)

Directions: Explain the following questions about EM radiation in 2-3 sentences only.

1. Explain the dangers of high level exposure to radiation. (3points)

2. Radiation is not dangerous but rather the level of exposure into it. Explain (3points)

ACTIVITY 2 (Formative Assessment)

Directions: Supply the health effects of radiation to the human body. See example below.

TIME ONSET
EM EXPOSURE HEALTH EFFECT
(WITHOUT TREATMENT)
50 Nausea Hours
75 2-3 weeks
400 Within 2 moths
1000 1-2 weeks
2000 Minutes; hours to day

Attachment

Name : ______________________________ Score: ______________

1
Grade/ Section : _______________________
Electromagnetic waves
Date: ______________

Directions: Create an illustration of health effects of radiation to human body using web design.
See the example below:
Procedure:
 Use long bond paper
 Portrait
 Title: Health effects of radiation to human body
 Use coloring materials
 Make it informative
 Attached it on this module

Excellent Satisfactory Fair Developing Teacher’s

Criteria
5 4 3 2 evaluation
The student shows The student shows a The student shows
Accuracy of The student shows deep
considerable shallow understanding limited understanding
Content and understanding about
understanding about about electromagnetic about electromagnetic
Explanation electromagnetic waves
electromagnetic waves waves waves
There are missing There some information
All of the information in the Most of the information in
Organization of information in the output mentioned in the
output are logically the output are logically
idea and others are logically output that are logically
presented and consistent presented and consistent
presented presented
There are some
The message conveyed
Clarity of A very clear message is A clear message is discrepancies in conveying
to the audience is not
message conveyed to the audience conveyed to the audience the message to the
clear
audience

BACO CATHOLIC SCHOOL, INC.

Poblacion, Baco, Oriental Mindoro Prince Jaspher R. De Torres
Science Teacher