TEACHER NAME: Aaron Lam

LESSON SUBJECT: Science

LESSON TITLE: Introduction to Electromagnetic Radiation
GRADE: 8
LESSON DATE: February 26th, 2018

RATIONALE
Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is all around us. It is present in the devices that are so
ubiquitous to us, the medical technology that we take for granted, and last but not least, the
source of life on this planet; the sun. It is important to get a basic understanding of just what
EMR is, and how it affects us, both positively and negatively.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Content: ​Types and effects of EMR
Curricular Competency(ies): ​To demonstrate a sustained intellectual curiosity about a
scientific problem or topic of personal interest. The students should also make observations
aimed at identifying their own questions about the natural world.

LEARNING INTENTIONS
I would like for the students to have a rough understanding of what EMR is. Young students can
be intimidated by terminology that seems long and complex, and it is important that they realize
that the concept of EMR isn’t as foreign as it sounds. By the end of the lesson, I want the
students to understand the relationship between light and EMR, common sources of EMR in our
world, and how their applications assist us, specifically, how they enhance how we sense the
world.
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (REFERENCES) NEEDED FOR THIS
LESSON
Markers for the blackboard, pen and paper to write anything they want to take notes on.
Chromebooks for additional research. Any materials needed for the playing with light lab.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

I will be able to gauge the student’s level of understanding of EMR and its relationship with the
world by paying to their attention to the ideas that they give in class, the ideas they write on the
whiteboard, and anything else they come up with during the brainstorm. I will also be able to
evaluate and assess their lab once I have a better understanding of what it entails. There won’t
be any formal assessment (ie tests) for this class; everything will be done through informal
observation.

​LESSON ACTIVITIES

TEACHER ACTIVITIES STUDENT CLASS MANAGEMENT PACIN

ACTIVITIES CONSIDERATIONS G

INTRODUCTION
Playing with light lab. Lab ~20 min

BODY

If it isn’t already done in the
lab, introduce the concept of
EMR. Give a few examples
of what it is.
If not done already, divide
class into groups, assign each
group to a whiteboard. Have
them brainstorm what types
of EMR there are around
them in everyday use.
Whenever possible, I like to keep ~3-7 min
group sizes small. Groups over a
certain size tend to get distracted
easily and converse about
non-related topics.
Circulate between groups to ~10 min
Brainstorm, ensure they stay on topic. Offer
come up with help and clarification if needed.
examples in
their groups.
Have students share their Have students Make sure students are back in ~5-7 min
ideas, with a quick share their ideas, their seats. Less chattering
explanation of how it has or with a quick (hopefully) when they aren’t
gives off EMR. explanation of grouped up by the blackboard.
how it has or
gives off EMR.

CLOSURE
~10-15
Briefly talk about the Look up the min.
applications of EMR in definition of
healthcare and other each word on the
technologies that assist us word search
(concept 3.3) Give them a using their
word search. chromebooks.
Have them write
it down on the
back of the word
search, find the
word.