Sci9 Q3 Module6
Sci9 Q3 Module6
Sci9 Q3 Module6
Science
Quarter 3 – Module 6
Constellations at Different
Times of the Year
CO_Q3_Science 9_ Module 6
Science – Grade 9
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Quarter 3 – Module 6: Constellations at Different Times of the Year
First Edition, 2020
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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 6:
Constellation at Different Times
of the Year
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can
best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And
read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the different constellations that we observe at the different 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.
What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
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2. What is the closest star to Earth?
A. Antares
B. Rigel
C. Sirius
D. Sun
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11. How do early people use the constellations?
A. to navigate the sea
B. to locate the other stars
C. to keep track of the calendar
D. All of the above
13-15. Write:
A. If the first statement is correct and the second statement is
incorrect.
B. If the first statement is incorrect and the second statement is
correct.
C. If both statements are correct.
D. If both statements are incorrect.
14. I. People located in the northern hemisphere will see the same
constellations as those in the southern hemisphere.
II. The stars appear to rotate in the sky near the poles.
15. I. Ursa Major is also called great bear and is one of the largest
constellations.
II. Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, and Orion are the three important
constellations.
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Lesson
Constellations at Different
1 Times of the Year
This module provides you with scientific knowledge about the history of
constellation of stars as well as their origin and unique symbols.
Here are some key questions for you to ponder after finishing this module:
1. Are stars the same in terms of size, color, and brightness?
2. What is a constellation?
3. Why do some constellations appear once in a year?
4. How different beliefs regarding constellations affect our lives?
What’s In
Let us recall your understanding about the solar system. Write T if the
statement is TRUE and F if the statement is FALSE. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
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What’s New
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Guide Questions:
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What is It
Do you know that a person can see approximately 3,000 stars on the average?
These stars differ in brightness, size, and color. The colors of stars are blue, oranges,
red, white, and yellow. Each color indicates its approximate surface temperature as
shown in the table below.
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Have you seen patterns in the sky at night? Due to the difference in apparent
magnitude of the stars, you are able to see patterns in the sky and these patterns
are called constellations. The word constellation from the Latin word “con” means
Group and “stella” means stars. However, constellations are more than just patterns
in the sky. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) defined constellations as
boundaries in the sky to aid determining locations of newly discovered astronomical
objects. The more recognizable patterns of stars are known as asterism. Big Dipper
is an example of an asterism that is in the constellation Ursa Major. This history of
constellation is passed from generation to generation including the beliefs about sun
and moon, however due to some circumstances this information about stars were
not preserved. As of today, we have 88 constellations that astronomers studied and
most of these stars are based on Greek groups and there are also 48 accredited
constellations recorded in Ptolemy's almagest.
There are billions of stars in the night sky and stargazing could be an
exceptional way to explore it. Many people are having difficulty on recognizing stars
and constellations. Ursa Major is an easily recognizable constellation in the night sky
that looks like a large spoon. It is composed of seven bright stars. Another
constellation is Ursa Minor, composed also of seven stars that resembled a small
spoon.
Source:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ursa_Major_-_Ursa_Minor_-_Polaris.jpg
Stars are distant celestial bodies from Earth and Sun is the nearest star. Stars
and constellations are visible depending on the location of an observer and the
season in that place. Some stars and constellations are only visible at a specific
month. Why do stars appear to move to move in the sky? This is because Earth rotates
on its axis, thus the stars appear to move across the night sky from east to west, and
the sun seems to rise in the east and set in the west. The stars that are close to
celestial poles, appears to move a little in the night sky. Polaris is the North star
because it is located close to the north celestial pole. Stars that are around a celestial
pole are called circumpolar stars forming recognizable patterns known as
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circumpolar constellations. The northern circumpolar constellations are Ursa Major,
Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, and Draco. The southern circumpolar constellations are
Carina, Centaurus, and Crux. The circumpolar stars remain in the night sky and
stay visible all year from the northern hemisphere. All stars observed from the
equator are not circumpolar for it appears to rise in the east and set in the west.
Ursa Minor
Scorpius
Orion
Celestial Sphere
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Late June to late September (Northern Summer/Southern Winter):
Source:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Field_Book_of_the_Stars-053
Constellations_of_Summer.svg
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In ancient times, people believed that constellations have practical uses such
as relating their God’s message of love, care, blessing, and anger on the different
positions of stars in the sky. They also used constellations to keep track on the
calendar of when to plant and harvest the crops, for example if the constellation
Orion is visible then, the winter season is coming while the appearance of summer
triangle indicates the summer season. These patterns allowed farmers to plan ahead
for agriculture. The constellations helped in navigation and aided sailors to travel
across the oceans by finding the Polaris or North star and estimating its height to
figure out the north and south latitude. This allowed the discovery of known great
civilizations and cultures.
What’s More
Direction: Read carefully the statements below. Mark it with if it is a fact about
the stars and constellations while mark it with if it is a bluff or not a
fact. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
_____ 1. All the stars in the in the galaxy orbit around the sun every 100 million
years.
_____ 3. The word constellation came from a Latin word which means set of stars.
_____ 5. As the earth rotates on its axis, the constellations appear to be rotating
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_____ 6. Spica is the hottest because it gives off a bluish light while Betelgeuse is the
_____ 8. Ursa Major is the largest northern constellation and the third largest in the
night sky. The brightest stars of this constellation form an asterism known
_____ 9. The visible stars in each constellation are closer to planet earth.
_____ 10. Constellations may be only visible during certain seasons due to the Earth’s
1. __________________________ 5. ______________________________
2. ________________________ 6. ______________________________
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3. ________________________ 7. __________________________
4. ___________________________ 8. _________________________
1. Orion 5. Leo
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3. Cassiopeia 7. Ursa Minor
4. Hercules 8. Gemini
1.
4.
2.
3.
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What I Have Learned
Direction: Determine the word that completes the statement. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. _________is a ball of plasma held together by gravity. Its color ranges from red
to blue. The color of the star indicates its __________.
4. The _________of the Earth on its axis causes the nightly movement of the stars
across the sky.
5. The _________is responsible for the visibility of the different parts of the sky
at different parts of the year.
6. As the Earth revolves around its orbit, the stars that were concealed by the
bright light of the Sun in the previous months will appear in the _________.
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What I Can Do
Source:
https://pixabay.com/illustrations/nightsky-astronomy-stars-background-16967/
1. Trace the Big Dipper. Locate the stars Dubhe and Merak, these two
stars outline the outer part of the Big Dipper's bowl.
2. Trace a line from Merak through Dubhe and to the Polaris.
3. Remember that Polaris is part of the Little Dipper or Ursa Minor. This
constellation is composed of seven stars, three in the handle and four
in the head of the spoon. The Little Dipper is found above Big Dipper.
Polaris is the last star in the handle of the Little Dipper.
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Assessment
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
2. Are all the constellations visible from anywhere on Earth in the entire year?
A. No, because as the Earth revolves around the sun.
B. No, because there are times that stars do not give off light.
C. Yes, because all constellations can be found in a one place.
D. Yes, because all the constellations do not change its position.
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7. Why are some constellations not seen in certain months?
A. Because the earth revolves around the sun.
B. Because the brightness of the sun outshines their visibility.
C. Because of the gravity that affects the rotation and revolution of the
earth.
D. Because of the tidal waves attracting each other, creating a huge
tsunami that washed out the constellation.
8. Is the sun the biggest factor why there are less visible constellations during
daytime?
A. No, because the sun has nothing to do with it.
B. Yes, because it is closer, and brighter as seen on earth.
C. Yes, because it helps transform them into other celestial bodies.
D. No, because the sun is the one responsible to give light to the moon.
9. Which of the following statements BEST describes why Polaris is used widely in
navigation?
A. It can be seen easily.
B. It changes its position every night.
C. It is often situated in a good position in the sky.
D. It does not change its position at any time of the night.
10. Knowing the altitude of Polaris will determine your latitude. If you are at the
north pole, how many degrees is the north star above the horizon?
A. 45
B. 90
C. 180
D. 360
12. Why do we get to see particular zodiac constellation at specific times of the
year?
A. Because the earth rotates.
B. Because the sun seems to rise and set.
C. Because the earth revolves around the sun.
D. Because the zodiac constellations have its own path.
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14-15 Write:
A. If the first statement is correct and the second statement is
incorrect.
B. If the first statement is incorrect and the second statement is
correct.
C. If both statements are correct.
D. If both statements are incorrect.
15. I. The name of constellations came from the groups of brightest stars.
II. The name of constellations came from the geometric coordinates
resembled.
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Additional Activities
Directions: Write a short essay on how early Filipinos used the constellations and
how it affected their way of living. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
Content All major points Some major Few major Major points
of the topic are points of the stated are not
points of the
stated clearly topic are clear and lack
and supported topic are stated stated but specific
with specific and supported lacks specific examples.
examples. with specific examples.
examples.
Organization The ideas show The ideas show The ideas are The ideas lack
and Structure high degree of high degree of misplaced and logical
Mechanics There is no error There are few There are There are more
in spelling, errors in frequent errors errors in
spelling, of spelling, spelling,
punctuation,
punctuation, punctuation, punctuation,
capitalization,
capitalization, capitalization, capitalization,
sentence sentence sentence sentence
structure and
grammar. structure and structure and structure and
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What’s More
Activity 2
What is the Name?
1. Ursa minor 5. Saggitarius
2. Cassiopeia 6. Aguila
3. Cygnus 7. Lyra
4. Corona Borealis 8. Big Ber
What’s More What’s New
Activity 1 (Guide Questions)
Fact or Bluff
1. Aries – Ram
1. 6. Taurus – Bull
2. 7. Cancer – Crab
Leo – Lion
3. 8. Scorpio – Scorpion
4. 9. Capricorn – Goat
Pisces – Fish
5. 10.
2. Aquarius
3. Gemini
What’s New What’s In What I Know
1. T 1. D
Aries – Marcg 21 – April 20 2. T 2. D
Taurus – April 21 – May 20 3. F 3. A
Gemini – May 21 – June 20 4. T 4. B
Cancer – June 21 – July 22 5. T 5. D
Leo – July 23 – August 22 6. D
Virgo – August 23 – September 22 7. B
Libra – September 23 – October 22 8. D
Scorpio – October 23 – November 22 9. C
Sagittarius – November 23 – December 21 10. C
Capricorn – December 22 – January 19 11. D
Aquarius – January 20 – February 19 12. B
Pisces – February 20 – March 20 13. A
14. B
15. C
Answer Key
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Additional Activities Assessment
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. B
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. D
15. B
What I Can Do What I Have Learned
1. Star, temperature
2. Sun
3. Polaris, Ursa Minor
4. Rotation
5. Revolution
6. Night Sky
7. Constellation
What’s More
Activity 4
Visible and Invisible
1. Leo, Libra, Hydra
2. Orion, Gemini, Taurus
3. Pegasus, Pisces, Andromeda
4. Scorpius, Sagittarius, Cygnus, Lyra
Reveal My Image
Activity 2
What’s More
References
Liza A. Alvarez, et al. 2017. Science Learner's Module 9, pp. 211-227. Pasig City:
Department of Education (DepEd-BLR).
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