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Science
Quarter 4 – Module 5
Constellations
Science – Grade 5 SSES
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Quarter 4 – Module 5 : Constellations
First Edition, 2020
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the skill in inferring star patterns that can be seen at
particular times of the year. The scope of this module permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed
to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
The module consists of one lesson:
Lesson 1 – Constellations
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify constellations that can be seen at particular times of the
year;
2. explain why the positions of the constellations change throughout
the year; and
3. appreciate the importance of constellation.
What I Know
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
[Link] is a group of stars that form a certain pattern.
A. constellation B. galaxy C. planets D. solar system
2. It is observed in the sky of the northern hemisphere which means the
“Great Bear”.
A. Draco B. Hunter C. Ursa Major D. Ursa Minor
3. It is visible in the sky of the northern hemisphere where its Latin name
means the “Little Bear”.
A. Aries B. Aquarius C. Capricorn D. Ursa Minor
4. It is the “Southern Cross” constellation observed at the sky of the
southern hemisphere.
A. Cancer B. Centaurus C. Crux D. Draco
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5. It is the constellation which means the “Hunter” that tells the Earth’s
east and west sky.
A. Orion B. Pavo C. Pisces D. Sagittarius
6. These are the twelve (12) constellations which keep a definite circular
belt or path in the sky.
A. Gemini B. Leo C. Scorpio D. Zodiac
7. Its English name is “Dragon” which is visible in the sky of the northern
hemisphere.
A. Draco B. Gemini C. Grus D. Hydrus
8. It is one of the southern constellations which resembles a “Fly”.
A. Cassiopeia B. Musca C. Virgo D. Volans
9. It is the Earth’s movement that caused different constellations in the
sky to be seen at different times of the year.
A. revolution B. rotation C. inertia D. gravity
10. It is a fixed star in Ursa Minor located at the north which is used by
navigators as their guiding star.
A. Grus B. Hydrus C. Polaris D. Ursa Major
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Lesson
1 Constellations
Thousands of years ago, ancient astronomers, as they studied stars in
the night sky, saw different images of objects, animals, and heroes in the
Roman and Greek mythology in the grouping of stars. A group of stars that
form a certain pattern is called constellation. Today, astronomers listed a total
of 88 constellations (Larisma & Mariano, 2015).
What’s In
Identify the word described in each statement by choosing the correct answer
in the box. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
crescent last quarter moon phases of the moon
first quarter moon lunar waning
full moon new moon waning gibbous
gibbous waxing
1. It is the apparent change in the appearance of the moon.
2. It is the phase when the moon is not visible from the earth.
3. It is the phase when we see half of the lighted side of the moon about a
week after the new moon.
4. It is the phase when a full moon appears as the entire circle in the sky.
5. It is the phase when we again see half of the moon’s lighted part on the
third week of the month.
[Link] is the phase when the moon is between the appearance of the quarter
moon and the new moon.
[Link] is the phase when the new moon is in between quarter moon and the full
moon.
8. It is when the moon seems to be growing after a new moon.
9. It is when the moon appears to be getting smaller each night.
[Link] appears after a full moon.
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What’s New
Title: Observing Star Patterns
Science Skills: Observing, Inferring
Problem: How do star patterns look like?
(Caution: Make sure an adult is supervising you while doing this
activity).
What you need:
pen
bond paper
What you need to do: (Note: You can do this on a clear night sky)
1. On a clear night sky, go outside and observe the stars.
2. Find patterns of stars that look something familiar like a shape of an
objects or animals.
[Link] the group of stars you see. Note their position and include drawing
of what you think each pattern resembles.
What have you found out:
[Link] star patterns have you observed?
[Link] can recognizing star patterns be useful?
What is It
Have you ever tried to observe the night sky? Were you able to see
different patterns of stars? In this module, you will learn different star
patterns and where they are usually observed. Come and join me in exploring
different constellations.
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What are Constellations?
If you are going to observe the sky on a cloudless night very keenly, you
will notice the patterns formed by groups of stars. The groups of stars that
form distinct patterns in the sky are called constellations. The ancient people
first observed these groups of stars as outlines of animals, mythological
heroes, gods, and other objects (Sarte, Garcia, Lopez, dela Cruz, & Arradaza
,2016).
Naming Common Constellations
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) made a list of the official
modern constellations. There are already 88 constellations on the list, and
many of these constellations were discovered by the ancient Greeks. There are
28 northern constellations. They are visible from the sky of the northern
hemisphere. They include Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Draco and Cassiopeia.
There are 48 southern constellations visible in the sky of the southern
hemisphere. They include Crux, Musca, Pavo, Grus, Volans, Hydrus,
Triangulum Australe, and Centaurus.
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There are 12 constellations of the Zodiac, an imaginary belt circling the
heavens close to the plane of the ecliptic, or the earth’s orbit around the sun.
They are the Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo,
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Capricorn (Villegas, 2004).
Latin Names English Pattern
(Constellations) Names
Aries Ram
Aquarius Water Bearer
Capricorn Sea Goat
Cancer Crab
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Cassiopeia Cassiopeia
Centaurus Centaur
Crux Southern
Cross
Draco Dragon
Gemini Twins
Grus Crane
Hydrus Sea Serpent
Leo Lion
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Libra Scales
Musca Fly
Orion Hunter
Pavo Peacock
Pisces Fishes
Sagittarius Archer
Scorpio Scorpion
Taurus Bull
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Triangulum Southern
Australe Triangle
Ursa Major Great Bear
Ursa Minor Little Bear
Virgo Virgin
Volans Flying Fish
The Changing Constellations
Some constellations are seen only at particular times of the year
because they are scattered around the solar system. As Earth revolves around
the sun, it changes its location in space in relation to other stars and
constellations. However, after a year, the constellations seem to return to their
original location in the sky. This is because the Earth has also returned to its
original location in the solar system after one revolution around the sun
(Fallaria, Apolinario & Ronquillo, 2004).
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Uses of Constellations
1. It is used to tell general directions. Constellations are useful to
navigators. Ursa Minor, Ursa Major, and Cassiopeia are constellations that
are used by navigators to tell the north direction. Polaris, found at the last
star of the handle of the Little Dipper in the constellation Ursa Minor, tells
north. The Orion constellation tells the Earth’s east and west sky. The
Southern Cross or Crux constellation is located at the southern hemisphere.
2. It is used to measure and tell seasons. The 12 constellations which we
called as the Zodiac keep a definite circular belt or path in the sky.
3. It is used to locate stars and galaxies. Constellations are used by
astronomers to locate stars, nebulae, and galaxies (Larisima, et al., 2015).
What’s More
Activity 1
Match each Latin name of constellation in column A with the
corresponding English name in column B. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
A B
1. Cassiopeia A. Cassiopeia
2. Centaurus B. Centaur
3. Crux C. Crane
4. Draco D. Dragon
5. Grus E. Fly
6. Hydrus F. Flying Fish
7. Musca G. Hunter
8. Orion H. Peacock
9. Pavo I. Sea Serpent
[Link] Australe J. Southern Cross
K. Southern Triangle
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Activity 2
Identify the English name of the following Zodiac Constellations.
Choose your answers from the words inside the box and write them on a
separate sheet of paper.
Archer Crab Sea Goat Twins
Bull Fishes Scales Virgin
Ram Scorpion Water Bearer
1. 6.
Aries Libra
2. 7.
Aquarius Pisces
3. 8.
Capricorn Sagittarius
4. 9.
Cancer Scorpio
5. 10.
Gemini Taurus
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Activity 3
Draw a star if the statement is CORRECT or sun if it is NOT. Do
this on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Some constellations are seen only at particular times of the year because
they are scattered around the solar system.
2. As moon revolves around the sun, it changes its location in space in relation
to other stars and constellations.
3. However after a year, the constellations seem to return to their original
location in the sky.
4. Constellations are not useful to navigators.
5. Constellation is used to tell specific directions.
6. The 12 constellations which we called the Zodiac, keep a definite circular
belt or path in the sky.
7. Constellations are used by geologists to locate stars, nebulae, and galaxies.
8. Astronomers used Polaris as their guiding star.
9. The Southern Cross or Crux constellation is located at the southern
hemisphere.
10. The Orion constellation tells the Earth’s east and west sky.
What I Have Learned
Fill in the blanks with the correct words inside the box. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.
constellations galaxy stars
directions seasons year
The groups of stars that form distinct patterns in the sky are called
(1)____________. The ancient people first observed these groups of
(2)____________ as outlines of animals, mythological heroes, gods, and other
objects. Some constellations are seen only at particular times of the
(3)_____________ because they are scattered around the solar system. Our
knowledge about constellations will help us in knowing general
(4)____________, measuring and telling (5) ____________, and locating certain
stars and galaxies.
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What I Can Do
Title: How do constellations help people?
Science Skills: Observing, Inferring
Problem: How do constellations help people?
(Caution: Make sure an adult is supervising you while doing this
activity).
What you need:
paper pencil
What you need to do: (Note: You can do this on a clear night sky)
1. Observe the sky on a clear and starry night. Look for the small
dipper and the big dipper their relative positions are shown
above. Notice that the two (2) stars in the bowl of the big dipper
(Ursa Major) form a straight line with the North Star (Polaris)
of the small dipper. They are pointing to the Polaris so they are
called pointers. Polaris is the star at the tip of the handle of the
small dipper.
2. Observe the position of the Polaris and the pointers for about
one (1) hour.
What have you found out:
1. For about one (1) hour of observing the Polaris, have you
observed any changes?
2. What can you infer from this observation?
3. How is this observation useful to people?
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Rubric for What I Can Do
4 3 2 1
Content The explanations The explanations The explanations The explanations
are very clear are clear and are somewhat are not clear.
and accurate. accurate. clear.
Sentence No spelling, Few spelling and Many spelling Many spelling,
Structure punctuation, or punctuation and punctuation punctuations,
grammatical errors with errors with and grammatical
error. minor minor errors that
grammatical grammatical interfere with the
errors. errors. ideas presented.
Assessment
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What is a constellation?
A. It is a hot glowing sphere of gases.
B. It is nearer to Earth than the other stars.
C. It has a higher temperature than the other stars.
D. It is a group of stars that form distinct patterns in the sky.
2. Which of the following constellations is visible in the northern
hemisphere?
A. Crux B. Musca C. Pavo D. Ursa Minor
3. Which of the following is one of the southern constellations?
A. Cassiopeia B. Crux C. Draco D. Ursa Major
[Link] of the following is one of the Zodiac constellations?
A. Aries B. Cassiopeia C. Draco D. Grus
5. Which of the following constellations resembles a Hunter?
A. Centaurus B. Hydrus C. Orion D. Triangulum Australe
[Link] is TRUE about the constellation Hydrus?
A. Its English name is Fly. C. Its English name is Sea Dragon.
B. Its English name is Flying Fish. D. Its English name is Water Bearer.
[Link] of the following statements is NOT true about Ursa Minor?
A. It is a northern constellation.
B. Its English name is Little bear
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C. It is a southern constellation.
D. Polaris is found at the last star of the handle of the little dipper in
this constellation.
8. Why are some constellations can be seen only at particular times of the
year?
A. Because they are scattered around the solar system.
B. It changes its location in space in relation to other stars and
constellations.
C. After a year, the constellations seem not to return to their original
location in the sky.
D. The moon returned to its original location in the solar system after
one revolution around the sun.
9. Why are constellations important?
A. It is used to praise gods.
B. It is used to tell general directions.
C. It is used to measure distance of the Earth to the sun.
D. It is used to brighten the sky with their beautiful patterns.
10. Once there were no clocks to tell time. People relied on constellations.
Which is a way people used constellations to tell time?
A. Farmers studied constellations to mark seasons.
B. Sailors used constellations to steer their ships at night.
C. Construction workers used constellations to build roads.
D. Constellations are used by astronomers to locate stars, nebulae, and
galaxies.
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What’s More
What I Have Learned Assessment Additional
Activity 3
1 constellation Activities
1 2 stars
3 year 1D Answers may vary
2 4 direction 2D
5 seasons
3B
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4A
4 What I Can Do 5C
(Answers may vary.) 6B
5 1. Polaris does move a little,
tracing a very small arc in the night
7C
6 sky, around which the other visible 8A
stars make wider circles. 9B
7 2. It is a guiding star.
10 A
It can be used to tell directions.
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What’s New Answer may
What I Know /What’s In What’s More
vary
1A 1. phases of the moon 1. animals Activity 2
2. They are use in pointing
2C 2. new moon directions. 1 Ram
2 Water Bearer
3D 3. first quarter moon What’s More 3 Sea Goat
4 Crab
4C 4. full moon Activity 1
5 Twins
5A 5. last quarter moon 1A 6 Scales
2B 7 Fishes
6D 6. crescent 3J 8 Archer
4D 9 Scorpion
7A 7. gibbous 10 Bull
5C
8B 8. waning 6I
7E
9A 9. waxing 8G
9H
10 C 10. waning gibbous
1 K
Answer Key
