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Science Activity Sheet

Quarter 2 – MELC 1
Week 1
Electromagnetic Waves
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

Science 10
Activity Sheet No. 1- Electromagnetic Waves
First Edition, 2020
Published in the Philippines

By the Department of Education
Region 6 – Western Visayas
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Development Team of Activity Sheet
Writers: Leah T. Galon
Illustrator: Felizardo S. Valdez III
Editor: Minda L. Soldevilla
Layout Artist: Felizardo S. Valdez III
Division Management Team:

Ma. Roselyn J. Palcat
Novelyn M. Vilchez
Elleda E. De la Cruz
Minda L. Soldevilla
Arthur J. Cotimo
Felizardo S. Valdez III
Marve E. Gelera
Regional Management Team:
Ma. Gemma M. Ledesma,
Dr. Josilyn S. Solana,
Dr. Elena P. Gonzaga,
Donald T. Genine,
Rovel R. Salcedo, DSEd,
Moonyeen C. Rivera, EdD,
Anita S. Gubalane, EdD,
Minda L. Soldevilla,
Daisy L. Lopez,
Joseph M. Pagalaran
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Introductory Message
Welcome to Science 10!
The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of

the Schools Division of Guimaras and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western
Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD).
This is developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and
responsible adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to
12 Basic Education Curriculum.
The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials

aimed to guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and
time using the contextualized resources in the community. This will also
assist the learners in acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and
attitudes for productivity and employment.
For learning facilitator:
The Science 10 Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the leaching-learning
activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) with
minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will be made
available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent learning.
For the learner:
The Science 10 Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue learning

even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with meaningful
and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active learner, carefully
read and understand the instructions then perform the activities and answer the
assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.
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Name of Learner: _________________________________________________________
Grade and Section: ______________________________Date: ___________________
SCIENCE 10 ACTIVITY SHEET No. 1

Electromagnetic Waves
I. Learning Competency with Code
Compare the relative wavelengths of the different forms of electromagnetic
waves. (S10FE-IIab-47)
Support Competencies:
1. Discuss the contributions of Faraday, Hertz, Oersted and Maxwell in the
development of electromagnetic wave theory.
2. Describe how electromagnetic (EM) wave is produced and propagated.
3. Differentiate electromagnetic waves from mechanical waves.
II. Background Information for Learners
Have you used your smart phone to check social media accounts or
texted a friend today? Have you also ever tried heating your food in a
microwave oven? Did you know that these human activities previously
mentioned make use of microwaves? Microwaves are electromagnetic waves
that carry energy. There are different kinds of electromagnetic waves that vary
in frequency, wavelength, and energy. But what are electromagnetic waves
and how these waves can be useful to us?
For a start, you will learn how the study of electromagnetic waves came to be.
III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites
Department of Education. (2015). K-12 Basic Education Curriculum, Science

10 Learners Material (p144-146). Pasig City, Philippines
Department of Education, Bureau of Secondary Education. (2014). Module 17:

Wireless Communication, Project EASE Physics. Pasig City, Philippines
Department of Education. (2014). Science and Technology IV. Physics Textbook,

(page 387-392). Pasig City Philippines
IV. Activity Proper
Activity 1
The Electromagnetic Wave Theory

How it came about…
The electromagnetic wave theory is formulated by James Clerk Maxwell

and states that an oscillating electric current is capable of radiating energy in the
form of electromagnetic waves. But how did this theory come about? You find out!
Do a research, using print and non-print references, to find out who were
the scientists who made significant contributions in the development of
electromagnetic wave theory. You may limit your research to 4 scientists listed
below. Write in the table below the information that you have gathered from
textbooks and educational sites listed in the previous page.
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Table 1. Scientists and their significant contribution/s in the development of
electromagnetic wave theory.
Name of Scientist Significant contribution/s in the development of

electromagnetic wave theory
Hans Christian Oersted
James Clerk Maxwell
Henry Hertz
Michael Faraday
Questions:
1. Among the scientists who contributed in the development of electromagnetic

wave theory, who do you like most? Why?
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Activity 2
Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves
You are surrounded with thousands of waves which collide with your body
and some pass through you. Most of these waves are invisible but some can be
perceived. The warmth of the sun and the light that you see are just few of them.
These waves share similar characteristics, yet, they are unique in some ways.
These waves are called electromagnetic (EM) waves.
In your previous lessons, you have learned about mechanical waves -those
that require medium to transfer energy. EM waves are different from mechanical
waves in some important ways. EM waves are disturbance that transfer energy
through a field. They can also travel through a medium but what makes them
strange is that they can transmit through empty space.
Radiation is the term used to describe the transfer of energy in the form of
EM wave. For a mechanical wave to travel, it must vibrate the medium as it moves.
This makes use of some of wave’s energy. In the end, it makes them transfer all
energy to the medium. As for EM wave, it can travel to empty space or vacuum so it
does not lose its energy. This enables it to cross great distance such as that from
the sun to the Earth (which is almost a vacuum) without losing energy.
EM waves can also transmit with a material medium. They can also transfer
energy to the medium itself. When they interact with matter, their energy can be
converted into many different forms. With these characteristics, EM waves are used
for a variety of purposes.
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To understand how EM waves are produced and propagated, read page 146 of
Science 10 Learner’s Material or pages 387-392 of Science and Technology IV
Physics Textbook and answer the questions below.
1. What are electromagnetic waves and why are they called as such?
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2. How are EM waves produced?
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3. How are EM waves propagated and transmitted?

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4. How do electromagnetic waves differ from mechanical waves?

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V. Reflection
Complete the statements below.
I understand
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I don’t understand
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I need more information about

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VI. Answer Key
Activity 1 Reflection: Answer varies

A. Answer varies
Possible answers
cannot.
distances. EM waves can travel through a vacuum while mechanical waves
Significant contribution/s in the development of
travel while EM waves do not lose their energy when they travel even at great
Name of Scientist electromagnetic wave theory
a medium. Both carry energy but mechanical waves lose their energy as they
4. EM waves are disturbance in a filed while mechanical waves are disturbance in
Showed how a current carrying wire behaves like a
space or through a material medium.
magnet; a changing electric field produces magnetic
3. Electromagnetic waves can be propagated or transmitted through an empty
Hans Christian Oersted field and a changing magnetic field in turn produces
through empty space or through insulating materials.
electric field.
are varying electric and magnetic fields that are coupled to each other and travel
Theorized that the mutual generation and
2. Electromagnetic waves are produced whenever electrons are accelerated. They
propagation of electric field and magnetic field can be
James Clerk Maxwell conceived as a form of moving energy carried by what
and a changing electric field produces a magnetic field.
he called an electromagnetic wave. He also
electric and magnetic fields. A changing magnetic field produces an electric field
formulated equations combining theories of electricity
1. They are called electromagnetic waves because they are a combination of
and magnetism and indicated that EM waves travel
at 3x108m/s in empty space just light does.
Activity 2
Henry Hertz Designed an experimental setup that enabled him to
B. Answer varies
generate and detect electromagnetic waves.
Michael Faraday Formulated the principle behind electromagnetic
magnetic field generate current
induction where a changing magnetic field generate
electromagnetic induction where a changing
current
Formulated the principle behind Michael Faraday
B. Answer varies
waves.
Activity 2
him to generate and detect electromagnetic
Designed an experimental setup that enabled Henry Hertz
1. They are called electromagnetic waves because they are a combination of electric
empty space just light does.
and magnetic fields. A changing magnetic field produces an electric field and a
indicated that EM waves travel at 3x108m/s in
changing electric field produces a magnetic field.
theories of electricity and magnetism and
wave. He also formulated equations combining
2. Electromagnetic waves are produced whenever electrons are accelerated. They
carried by what he called an electromagnetic
are varying electric and magnetic fields that are coupled to each other and travel
can be conceived as a form of moving energy James Clerk Maxwell
through empty space or through insulating materials.
propagation of electric field and magnetic field
3. Electromagnetic waves can be propagated or transmitted through an empty
Theorized that the mutual generation and
space or through a material medium.
magnetic field in turn produces electric field.
4. EM waves are disturbance in a filed while mechanical waves are disturbance in a
produces magnetic field and a changing Hans Christian Oersted
medium. Both carry energy but mechanical waves lose their energy as they travel
like a magnet; a changing electric field
while EM waves do not lose their energy when they travel even at great distances.
Showed how a current carrying wire behaves
EM waves can travel through a vacuum while mechanical waves cannot.
of electromagnetic wave theory Name of Scientist
Reflection:
Significant contribution/s in the development
1. Answer varies Possible answers
A. Answer varies
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Science Activity Sheet

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

Published in the Philippines

This Learning Activity Sheet is developed by DepEd Region 6 – Western Visayas.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this learning resource may be reproduced or

Development Team of Activity Sheet

Writers: Leah T. Galon

Illustrator: Felizardo S. Valdez III

Editor: Minda L. Soldevilla

Layout Artist: Felizardo S. Valdez III

Division Management Team:

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials

For learning facilitator:

For the learner:

The Science 10 Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue learning

SCIENCE 10 ACTIVITY SHEET No. 1

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Department of Education. (2015). K-12 Basic Education Curriculum, Science

Department of Education, Bureau of Secondary Education. (2014). Module 17:

Department of Education. (2014). Science and Technology IV. Physics Textbook,

IV. Activity Proper

The Electromagnetic Wave Theory

The electromagnetic wave theory is formulated by James Clerk Maxwell

Name of Scientist Significant contribution/s in the development of

Hans Christian Oersted

James Clerk Maxwell

1. Among the scientists who contributed in the development of electromagnetic

Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves

3. How are EM waves propagated and transmitted?

4. How do electromagnetic waves differ from mechanical waves?

Complete the statements below.

I need more information about

Activity 1 Reflection: Answer varies

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