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K-12 Basic Education Program
Learning Module
SCIENCE
Module No.: Six ( 6 )
Constellation
STUDENT’S NAME: _________________________________________________________
SECTION:______________________________
MRS. JEANNIE T. SALAYO MR. JOSE M. GIRON, JR.
Subject Teacher Principal
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INTRODUCTION
Do you read and/or listen to horoscopes? Have you wondered how these forecasts and
“practical advice” were arrived at? Have you listened to statements about compatibilities and incompatibilities
between people based on their zodiac signs? ("He's Aries; you're Capricorn. You two aren't compatible.")
Have you tried looking for your zodiac constellation in the night sky? Thousands of years ago, the
Greeks have named the groupings of stars in the sky with characters and objects in their mythologies. In
effect, their stories have been “archived” in the sky for all to see. Now, are our life stories also “written in the
stars”? Is it a group right to base our actions on these patterns of stars in the sky?
TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE: 1 Week
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this module the students shall be able to:
1. describe the characteristics of different types of stars;
2. illustrate the arrangement of stars in a group;
3. identify some of the star groups using a star chart;
4. describe the groups into which stars are classified;
5. observe that the position of a constellation changes in the course of a night; and
6. use a star chart to demonstrate which constellations may be observed at different
times of the year.
Pre- Assessment
Let’s find out how much you already know about the topic. Write the letter of the best answer.
1 . Which of the following stars is most similar to the Sun?
A. red giants C. main sequence stars
B. white dwarfs D. neutron stars
2. The brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, is , while the only fixed star, in the
constellation Ursa Major (Big Bear or Big Dipper) is .
A. Sirius ; Polaris C. Rigel ; Antares
B. Polaris ; Sirius D. Betelgeuse ; Polaris
3. Aldebaran is the brightest star in the constellation , while Antares is the brightest in the
constellation .
A. Orion ; Scorpio C. Scorpio ; Taurus
B. Taurus ; Scorpio D. Bootes ; Big Dipper
4. Characters of Greek mythology, written thousands of years ago, are immortalized as the names of
the constellations. Until now, we see that some of them closely resemble the human or animal figures
they are named after. From this, it can be inferred that .
A. stars move together from west to east
B. stars move a bit, but they are confined within their constellations
C. stars are fixed in their constellations
D. the grouping of stars is subjective – a product of human imagination instead of natural laws
5. Pictured above is the constellation Canis Major, as seen above the eastern horizon an hour after
sunset. How will it look like at the western horizon, an hour before sunrise the following day?
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EXPLORE
What is your zodiac sign? Do you
usually check your sign’s prediction
everyday? Do you believe on what your sign
is telling about you and your future? If yes,
why?
FIRM- UP
Star Characteristics
What are stars?
Stars are balls of gas that release energy from inside themselves.
They are formed in space in large clouds of gas and dust called nebulae
Atoms inside the nebula accelerate inward due to the force of gravity and they collide
rapidly with each other, causing the center of the nebula to become very dense and
hot, causing the temperature of the protostar to rise.
The object switches to become a “true star” and it is then able to make its own heat
and light.
The life of the star then depends on its mass.
In order to be recognized as a star, it has to have characteristics
Activity 1: Book Concept Reading
DESCRIPTION: Read about the characteristics of stars: mass and size, color and brightnes on your textbook
from pages 200-202 and answer the following questions:
1. What are the different groups of stars? What are the different characteristics that are the basis for
grouping the stars?
2. What are the two factors that determine how bright stars appear to us here on Earth?
3. Which star is the hottest based on color?
Constellation
What are constellations?
– They are names for groups of stars that appear to form shapes in the sky.
– They were designed to help us remember which stars are which. There are 88 constellations
that divide up the sky.
Some common Constellations
1. Big dipper- constellation of seven stars in the northern celestial hemisphere.
It is also known by the names Ursa Major ( The Great Bear ), the Plow, Charles’s
Wain, and the Wagon.
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2. Ursa Major- made up of many stars that appear to form the
shape of a bear. Ursa Major contains the Big Dipper, a group
of seven stars in the shape of a large cup with a long handle.
The handle of a dipper forms the bear’s tail and the cup is located
near the bear’s rear end. Ursa Major is best seen in the summer months.
3. Ursa Minor- also called the “Little Dipper”, is a circumpolar constellation.
This means it never it never sets in the northern sky. The true figure
Represented by the stars is the Little Bear.
3. Orion- named for a famous hunter in Greek mythology, is the brightest
constellation in the winter sky. It includes eight bright stars in the shape
of an hourglass. According to legend, three stars in a row from the belt
of Orion.
4. Cygnus- made of two rows of stars that appear to form the shape
of a flying swan. The two rows of stars intersect, so they are also known
as the Northern Cross. Cygnus is easiest to see during the month of September.
5. Pegasus- named for the winged horse of Greek mythology. The constellation
Is made of a group of stars that appear to form the front half of an upside-down
Horse. Pegasus is best seen in the fall.
Activity 2: Apparent Movement of the Stars through the Night
Directions:
1. On a clear night sky, look at the stars from 7:00p.m to 11:00p.m
2. Observed or look at on some constellations you can see. Look at the stars clearly every hour of the night
from 7-11:00 p.m.
Output:
1. Draw the stars formation of constellation you observed using a star graph. ( use graphing paper )
Answer the following questions:
1. Are the stars visible at 7:00 p.m still visible at 11:00 p.m in their original position? why?
2. Describe the movement of the stars in the night sky.
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DEEPEN
Beliefs and Practices about Constellation
Read the concepts on horoscope concepts of beliefs about constellation on your textbook
from pages 206-207.
Activity 3: Signs of Zodiac
The believes about zodiac is based on the formation of the stars in the skies. Write the signs
of each zodiac based on their star’s position.
Zodiac Sign
e.g. Aquarius The water bearer
1. Aries
2. Cancer
3. Gemini
4. Leo
5. Libra
6. Pisces
7. Sagittarius
8. Scorpius
9. Taurus
10. Virgo
Activity 4: Let’s Do a Survey!
1. Find out how many believe in the horoscope from your family members.
2. Interview them on why they believe or do not believe in the horoscope.
POST- ASSESSMENT
Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the best answer.
1. A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.
a. pattern b. planets c. stars d. creature
2. The stars we see in each constellation are very close to us.
a. true b. false
3. What are the three important constellations?
a. Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Orion
b. Ursa Major, Big Dipper, Orion
c. Ursa big, Ursa small, Orion
d. Polaris, Ursa Minor, Orion
4. Ursa Minor means “Little Bear” in Latin and is commonly known as the Big Dipper.
a. True b. False
5. Orion is visible during the winter night sky and is one of the most recognizable constellations – it contains
some of the____stars that we can see and is named for the hunter from Greek mythology.
a. biggest b. brightest c. smallest d. darkest
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6. Which constellation is best known because it contains the “big dipper,” which looks like a ladle.
a. Ursa Major b. Ursa Minor c. Orion d. Polaris
Printed Materials:
Arkaina K. [Link]. ( 2020 ). Academic Book. 1253 G. Anareta Avenue cor. Ma. Clara Street, Sto.
Domingo, Quezon City: Vibal Publishing House.
Rabago, L [Link] (2020). Functional Chemistry, Vibal Publishing House, Inc. Quezon City
Strauss, E; Lisowski, M., (2019 ). Chemistry: The Web of Life. 2nd ed. Philippines: Pearson Education
Asia Pte Ltd
Website:
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Prepared by: Calibrated by: Noted by:
Mrs. Jeannie T. Salayo Mrs. Anita I. Rodolfa Mr. Jose M. Giron, Jr.
Subject Teacher Science, Chairperson Principal
Answer Sheet ( Science 9; Module 6: Constellation )
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Activity 2: Apparent Movement of the Stars through the Night
Output: ( attached the graphing paper )
Answer on the questions 1 and 2
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Activity 3: Signs of Zodiac
Zodiac Sign
e.g. Aquarius The water bearer
1. Aries
2. Cancer
3. Gemini
4. Leo
5. Libra
6. Pisces
7. Sagittarius
8. Scorpius
9. Taurus
10. Virgo
Activity 4: Let’s Do a Survey!
Survey: How many in the family believes in Zodiac Sign?
Believe Reason Doesn’t Believe Reason
Post- Assessment
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.