A Detailed Lesson Plan in

Science 10
(Introduction to Electromagnetic
Waves-Electromagnetic Spectrum)

Prepared By:
CYRIL BAUA CAUILAN
Pre-Service Teacher

Checked By:
ABIGAIL Q. FERNANDEZ, LPT, MST
Cooperating Teacher
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the learners should be able to:
a.) determine the different properties of Electromagnetic Waves;
b.) compare the relative wavelengths of several electromagnetic
wave types; and
c.) solve word problems using the wavelength formula

II. Subject Matter:

A. Topic: Introduction to Electromagnetic Waves
B. Sub-Topic: Electromagnetic Spectrum
C. Reference: My Distance Learning Buddy Science-10 pp. 211-216
D. Materials: Powerpoint, Pictures, Learning Module
E. Teaching Strategy: Constructivist, Collaborative, Spiral Progression
Approach, Developmentally Appropriate,
Responsive and Relevant
F. Time Allotment: 60 minutes

III. Learning Procedure

Teachers Activity Student Activity
Preliminaries Activity
• Prayer (call a student)
• Greetings
• Classroom Management
• Attendance

Before we start, Diomar can you

please lead the prayer.
Place ourselves in the Lord's
presence. In the name of the father,
the son, and the Holy Spirit, amen.
God, thank you for such a beautiful
day. In our online lesson, please
guide us. Please share your blessings
and love with us. Give us the
strength we need to succeed in our
 online class. Through Jesus Christ,
this is our
prayer. Amen...

Good morning class

Good morning, sir
This is an online class, as we all
know. Wherever you are, whether at
home or in your favorite hangout
spot. I'd like you to have a seat and
stay online for our discussion this
morning. Okay sir

Is there any absent for this morning? None, sir

Excellent! You've got an excellent

attendance record.

Recalling Activity

What was our topic last meeting? Precious will give the topic last
meeting

Very good precious, you can still

remember our topic last meeting.

Anyone who can add up to what has

Precious shared? Someone will add information

Thank you. That’s another

information to be remembered

Motivation
 The pictures depict a rainbow sir

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue,

Indigo, Violet

Yes, sir

Precious will read the objectives for

the class

It is all about the electromagnetic

waves, sir

I know that everyone is familiar or

have tried to play the 4 Pics 1 word in
their own mobile phone. So today we None, sir
will play this game. I will flash 4
pictures and then try to guess it.
Can you guest what the picture is?

Very good Reese, it is a rainbow

Anyone can enumerate the colors

found in a rainbow?
 Yes, sir

Thank you, Carlo. You were able to

enumerate the colors of the rainbow

Presentation

Before we start our discussion. I want

you to read first the objectives. Are Yes, sir
you ready class?

At the end of the lesson the learners

should be able to:
a.) Determine the different properties
of Electromagnetic Waves
b.) Compare the relative wavelengths
of several electromagnetic wave types.
c.) Solve word problems using the
wavelength formula

As you read the objectives, as well as

the activity we had recently, what do
you think our topic for this morning

Yes, very good. It’s all about the

electromagnetic waves.

Do you have any idea about what is

an electromagnetic spectrum?

That is okay class. Electromagnetic

wave is an electrical and magnetic
disturbance that moves through
space at the speed of light (𝑐 =
3.0𝑥108𝑚/𝑠).

Do you think rainbow is an

electromagnetic spectrum?

Absolutely correct! This is because a

rainbow consists of mainly 7 colors of
visible light.
Now that everything is clear, we can
now proceed to our discussion today.
Are you ready class?

Lesson Proper

A changing electric field induces a

magnetic field, and a changing
magnetic field generates an electric
field, it was discovered in the early
nineteenth century. James Clerk
Maxwell, a Scottish scientist,
predicted the existence and
characteristics of electromagnetic
waves using these notions.

He proposed the electromagnetic

theory in 1865, which ties
electromagnetism and light together.

Electromagnetic waves are

disruptions caused by accelerating
charged particles such as vibrating
electrons, which induce changes in
the electric and magnetic fields.
These waves travel at the speed of
light through an empty area,
implying that light is likewise
electromagnetic.

Electromagnetic waves are transverse

waves with electric and magnetic
components that are perpendicular to
each other and the wave propagation
direction.
Look closely in the figure 1 below
 magnetic field B

The electric and magnetic fields in an

electromagnetic wave are
perpendicular to each other and to
the direction of propagation of the
wave.

Heinrich Hertz, a German physicist,

confirmed Maxwell's predictions. This
is why Hertzian waves are
occasionally used to describe
electromagnetic waves. Hertz
demonstrated how electromagnetic
waves may be generated and
recognized using the Hertz Apparatus
in 1886. This is how the apparatus

looks like.

This apparatus consisted of an

induction coil with a primary coil A
and a secondary coil B. The
secondary coil was connected to tWb
metal balls that were separated by an
air gap (marked as O). When an
alternating current was applied in A,
a high voltage was induced in B,
generating sparks between the metal
balls. These sparks across the gap
sent out electromagnetic waves.

Hertz bent a length of wire into a loop

with a short gap (designated as P)
between its ends to detect the created
waves. The loop served as a detector
and was located at a safe distance
from the oscillating spark. Hertz
noticed that whenever there was a Yes, sir
spark in O, there was also a spark in
P. This suggested that the induction
coil's waves may be sent a long
distance.

Hertz estimated the speed of an

electromagnetic wave and discovered
that it was the same as the speed of
light, as predicted by Maxwell. Hertz
also demonstrated that
electromagnetic waves may be
focused, reflected, and refracted in
the same way that light waves can.
Light was proven to be an
electromagnetic wave using Maxwell's
electromagnetic theory and Hertz's
results. As a result, light and
electromagnetism are inextricably
linked.

We will be having activity. The K.W.L

CHART. Your topic is all about the
electromagnetic waves and spectrum.
What I know What I want to
know What I have learned
What I What I What I
know want to have
know learned
Direction: All you have to do, you are
going to answer the question what I
know, what I want to know and what
I have learned.
 Answer in a 1 whole sheet of
paper.
 5 points each answer.
 Answer in just 5 minutes

Are you ready class?

You may now begin. Timers start

now.

Because electric and magnetic

disturbances radiate from a source,
the terms "electromagnetic radiation"
and "electromagnetic wave" are
frequently interchanged.
Electromagnetic waves are heat,
light, and electromagnetic energy
radiations that propagate across
space at the speed of light.

Light is an electromagnetic wave that

can be seen with the naked eye. It is
made up of a band of colors that is
visible in the electromagnetic
spectrum but not visible to the naked
eye. Other types of electromagnetic
radiation, including as radio waves,
microwaves, infrared waves,
ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and gamma
rays, exist beyond the endpoints of
this color range (red and violet). 7.5X10-07m

In terms of energy, frequency, and

wavelength, the waves differ from one
another. They are, nonetheless,
comparable in that they all travel at
the speed of light and contain moving
electric and magnetic fields.
Remember that the wave speed v is
equal to the product of a wave's
frequency f and its wavelength (also
known as "lambda"). The speed of an
electromagnetic wave is related to its
frequency and wavelength by the 6X10-9m
equation where c equals 3x108 m/s,
the speed of light in a vacuum. The
wave equation is the name for this
equation. 5X1016m

Waves' most important

characteristics
A wave's velocity, wavelength, and
frequency are its three main
characteristics.

The speed at which a wave

propagates in a given medium is
measured as wave velocity (v). The Wave velocity (v), Wavelength (λ),
meter per second is the unit of Frequency (f)
measurement.

The length of a wave is the distance

over which its shape repeats. The λ = v/f
wavelength of a wave is determined
by the medium through which it
travels. The length is expressed in James Clerk Maxwell
meters.

When a wave passes through a Heinrich Hertz

medium, its frequency (f) refers to
how many times (per a certain time
duration) the particles vibrate. Hertz,
or 1/second, is the frequency unit.

λ = v/f

Using the wave equation, what is the

wavelength of an electromagnetic
wave that travels in a vacuum and
has a frequency of 4x1014 Hz? Write
your solution on the space provided.

Very good class, you were able to

solve problems using wave formula.
Application

Since we have discussed already the

wavelength formula. Let us try to
apply it through solving this problem.
Using the wave equation what is the
wavelength of an electromagnetic
wave that travels in a vacuum and
has a frequency of 5X1016Hz?

If an electromagnetic wave travels in

a vacuum and vibrate at 6X10 -9Hz,
what would be its wavelength?

Very good class, you were able to

familiarize yourself and used the
wavelength formula.

Generalization

What are the three properties of

electromagnetic waves?

Using these three properties, what is

the formula in finding the wavelength
of an electromagnetic wave?

Who proposed the Electromagnetic

wave Theory?

Who supported or verified the theory

of Maxwell?

Very good Class. Based on your

answers, we were able to achieve our
objectives today.

So, please bring or have a clean sheet

of paper. Answer these questions.
Take a photo of your answer and
upload it.
Our discussion ends with that. I want
you to do your assignment to be
ready on our next meeting.

Have a good day class and be safe

always.
Evaluation
Directions: In a sheet of paper answer the following questions:

1. It is a scheme where electromagnetic waves are classified by

frequency.
2. It is a disruptions caused by accelerating charged particles such as
vibrating electrons, which induce changes in the electric and
magnetic fields.

Write T is the statement is true, if false underline the word/s that makes the
statement incorrect and write the correct word/s before the number.

3. As with other waves, the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave

depends on its frequency and speed.
4. The speed at which a wave propagates in a given medium is
measured as wave velocity (v). The meter per second is the unit of
measurement.

Problem Solving.
Using the wave equation, what is the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave
that travels in a vacuum and has a frequency of 4x10 13 Hz?

Assignment
Read about the Production, Detection, and Application of Electromagnetic
Waves in our lives.