Grade level Grade 10

Subject/ domain Science

Code S10FE-IIab-47
Quarter 2nd
Lesson Light
Content Electromagnetic Spectrum/theory
Content standards The learners demonstrate an understanding of the different regions of
the electromagnetic spectrum
Performance --
standard
Learning The learners should be able to compare the relative wavelengths of
competency different forms of electromagnetic waves;
Specific learning  Trace the development of electromagnetic theory.
outcome  Demonstrate understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms
of wavelength.
Materials  Powerpoint
 Laptop
 Chalk and board
 Phet simulation
Resources Curriculum guide
Essentials of Physical Science by Ryan G. Malenab
Learners module
Time allotment 1 hours
LESSON OUTLINE: 7E MODEL
REVIEW
Definition of mechanical wave, transverse wave and longitudinal wave.

1. ENGAGE (2 min)
Demonstrate transverse wave and longitudinal wave using a slinky. Let the students observe
the direction of the motion and energy.
Let the students illustrate transverse wave and longitudinal wave on their notebooks.
Another way of classifying wave is according to medium.
Define mechanical wave and Electromagnetic wave.
*Mechanical waves require medium travel and electromagnetic wave does not require a
medium to travel thus it can travel through a vacuum (empty space). Light does not require a
medium to travel thus it is an electromagnetic wave.
2. ELICIT(3min)
Ask the students: What is wavelength?
Wavelength is the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough. It is the spatial
period of a periodic wave-the distance over which the waves shape repeats.

Wavelength

Let one of the students label the wavelength of the wave drawn on the board.
3. EXPLAIN/ 4. ELABORATE (15 min)
Trace the development of electromagnetic theory.
Present the proponents of the theory and discuss the timeline of the theory.

Electromagnetic spectrum is a continuum of electromagnetic waves arranged according

to frequency and wavelength.

Distribute a piece of paper printed with a table of the parts of Electromagnetic

spectrum together with their corresponding wavelength.

EM WAVE WAVELENGTH (m)

Radio >1 x 10-1
Microwave 1 x 10-3 - 1 x 10-1
 Infrared 7 x 10-7 - 1 x 10-3
UV 1 x 10-8 - 4 x 10-7
Gamma ray < 1 x 10-11
X-ray 1 x 10-11 - 1 x 10-8
Visible 4 x 10-7 - 7 x 10-7
*note: the Electromagnetic wave is not arranged in decreasing or increasing
wavelength, they are jumbled.
The students will use a simulation on creating waves on Phet simulation.

5.EXPLORE (10 min)

Ask the students: Which Electromagnetic wave has the lowest wavelength?
Answer: the Electromagnetic wave that has the lowest wavelength is gamma ray it has
a wavelength of less than 1 x 10-11.
Ask the students to compare the wavelength of the two Electromagnetic wave. Let the
students encircle the Electromagnetic wave which has the higher wavelength.

6. EVALUATE (10 min)

Based from the table above which is most dangerous to human?
Gamma rays have a short wavelength which means that is also has a high energy.

In connection to the answer above Electromagnetic wave also emit energy

Let the students answer the following question. Refer to the table in page 149 on the
learners manual.
1. What is the relationship of wavelength to Energy?
The higher the frequency, the shorter the wavelength. Because all light waves move
through a vacuum at the same speed, the number of wave crests passing by a given
point in one second depends on the wavelength.

7. EXTEND (20 min)

Let the students answer activity 1 entitled the “electromagnetic wave theory”.
See attachment for the activity.
Note: instead of making a comic strip the students will be making a short video
presentation using the information that they have gathered on the contributions of the
following scientists.
a. Ampere
b. Faraday
c. Hertz
d. Maxwell
e. Oersted
Let the students present the video presentation that they have accomplished.

Prepared by:

ELAINE M. NABONG
Teacher

Checked by:

JOSEPHINE B. CAMBA
 Principal II

Date: August 20, 2018

EM WAVE WAVELENGTH (m)

Radio >1 x 10 -1
Microwave 1 x 10-3 - 1 x 10-1
Infrared 7 x 10-7 - 1 x 10-3
UV 1 x 10-8 - 4 x 10-7
Gamma ray < 1 x 10-11
X-ray 1 x 10-11 - 1 x 10-8
Visible 4 x 10-7 - 7 x 10-7
*note: the Electromagnetic wave is not arranged in decreasing or increasing wavelength,
they are jumbled.

EM WAVE WAVELENGTH (m)

Radio >1 x 10-1
Microwave 1 x 10-3 - 1 x 10-1
Infrared 7 x 10-7 - 1 x 10-3
UV 1 x 10-8 - 4 x 10-7
Gamma ray < 1 x 10-11
X-ray 1 x 10-11 - 1 x 10-8
Visible 4 x 10-7 - 7 x 10-7
*note: the Electromagnetic wave is not arranged in decreasing or increasing wavelength,
they are jumbled.

EM WAVE WAVELENGTH (m)

Radio >1 x 10-1
Microwave 1 x 10-3 - 1 x 10-1
Infrared 7 x 10-7 - 1 x 10-3
UV 1 x 10-8 - 4 x 10-7
Gamma ray < 1 x 10-11
X-ray 1 x 10-11 - 1 x 10-8
Visible 4 x 10-7 - 7 x 10-7
*note: the Electromagnetic wave is not arranged in decreasing or increasing wavelength,
they are jumbled.

EM WAVE WAVELENGTH (m)

Radio >1 x 10 -1

Microwave 1 x 10-3 - 1 x 10-1

Infrared 7 x 10-7 - 1 x 10-3
UV 1 x 10-8 - 4 x 10-7
Gamma ray < 1 x 10-11
X-ray 1 x 10-11 - 1 x 10-8
Visible 4 x 10-7 - 7 x 10-7
*note: the Electromagnetic wave is not arranged in decreasing or increasing wavelength,
they are jumbled.

EM WAVE WAVELENGTH (m)

Radio >1 x 10-1
Microwave 1 x 10-3 - 1 x 10-1
Infrared 7 x 10-7 - 1 x 10-3
UV 1 x 10-8 - 4 x 10-7
Gamma ray < 1 x 10-11
X-ray 1 x 10-11 - 1 x 10-8
Visible 4 x 10-7 - 7 x 10-7
*note: the Electromagnetic wave is not arranged in decreasing or increasing wavelength,
they are jumbled.