Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division of Paranaque City
Self-Learning Modules
Science 10 Quarter 2 Week 4
Effects Electromagnetic Waves on Living Things and Environment
Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)
1. Explain the effects of Electromagnetic (EM) radiation on living things and the
environment(S10-FE-11e-f-49)
Objectives:
1.1 Explain the effects of Electromagnetic Waves Application on Living
things and the Environment.
1.2 Evaluate the risk and benefits derived from the application of
Electromagnetic wave.
Let’s Recall (Review)
Directions: Read the given questions then choose the correct answer from the
[Link] your answer in your answer sheets.
Choices: Radiation, Non-ionizing radiation, Ionizing radiation, Wavelength, Frequency,
Energy.
_____1. The distance between identical points(adjacent crests) of wave form signal
propagated in space or a long wire.
_____2. Is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves.
_____3. Is a type of energy released by atom in the form of electromagnetic waves.
_____4. It is the number of concurrences as repeating event per unit of time.
_____5. It is define as the capacity for doing work.
Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)
Our bodies can absorb electromagnetic radiation as energy, meaning molecules in the tissue
directly exposed to radiation get excited. In other words, they heat up. This is exactly what
happens when we sunbathe. The molecules in our skin are excited by waves in the sunlight
and thus sunshine feels warm on our skin.
The heat caused by the non-ionizing ray of sunlight is considered less harmful. The energy
emitted by electronic devices is magnitudes lower than that of the sun. Energy is directly
proportional to the radiation’s frequency. Ultraviolet light — the kind that has a high potential to
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cause skin cancer — has a frequency of around 10 to the power of 16, while low intensity
microwaves found with cell phones have a radiation of around 10 to the power of 9.
The table shows the effects of Radiation in the Human Body,
Figure 1. Classification of Effects of Radiation
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Task 1. Picture Analysis: The diagram shows the Common Sources of [Link]
the figure then classify the sample/material as to what type of Electromagnetic Radiation(
EMR)
Figure 2. Common Sources of Radiation
Source: Media Source Center
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Forms of Scientific Classification of EMR (Non-
Electromagnetic Technology ionizing/Ionizing radiation)
Radiation
Power & Technology Ex. High power Non-ionizing radiation
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Radio Frequencies
Microwaves
Infra-red
UV rays
X-rays
Gamma radiation
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Task 2: The table shows the application of Electromagnetic wave/spectrum. The technology
listed were classified as non-ionizing and ionizing radiation . Read/study and make your own
conclusion on the effects of Electromagnetic Radiation in human’s health.
Let’s Apply
Forms of Radiation and their Uses
Radio Your radio captures radio waves emitted by radio stations, bringing
your favorite tunes. Radio waves are also emitted by stars and gases
in space.
Microwave Microwave radiation will cook your popcorn in just a few minutes, but
is also used by astronomers to learn about the structure of
nearby galaxies.
Infrared Night vision goggles pick up the infrared light emitted by our skin and
objects with heat. In space, infrared light helps us map
the dust between stars.
Visible Our eyes detect visible light . Fireflies, light bulbs, and stars all emit
visible light.
Ultraviolet Ultraviolet radiation is emitted by the Sun and are the reason skin
tans and burns. "Hot" objects in space emit UV radiation as well.
X-ray A dentist uses X-rays to image your teeth, and airport security uses
them to see through your bag. Hot gases in the Universe. also emit X-
rays
Gamma rays Doctors use gamma-ray imaging to see inside your body. The biggest
gamma-ray generator of all is the Universe.
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Let’s Analyze:
Figure [Link] of Electro Magnetic Radiation
Source: [Link]
Task 3. Matching type: Match column A with column B
Column A. Terms related to EMR Column B. Health Deficiency
1. Gamma Rays a. skin cancer, premature aging, blindness,
sunburn
2. X-rays b. skin cancer
3. Ultra violet c. sunburn
4. Visible light d. headache and harm body cells including
infertility
5. Microwave e. kills healthy cell and cause mutations
6. Radio waves f. internal heating of the body tissue
7. Infrared g. damage central nervous system/cells
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Let’s Try
Picture Analogy: Study the figure.
Figure 4. Electromagnetic Radiation Spectrum and its Biological Effects
Source:electromagnetic radiation. [Link]
Task 4: List down Positive and Negative Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation in
Living Organism and Environment
Radio Waves Ultra Violet Microwaves X-rays
Rays
Positive
Effects
Negative
effects
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Let’s Create
POSTER MAKING!!
Goal: Make your own poster, show your creativity draw your idea about the
positive/negative effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on Living Things and environment.
Materials: Short size bond paper, coloring materials
Role: Assume that you are a painter, and you want to relate your idea about the
content of the lesson. Do what pleases you.
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Product Performance: Self Made poster
Standards
Content (Clarity of information) 10 points
Color Harmony 5 points
Neatness 5 points
