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Science
Quarter 4 – Module 5:
The Stars and Constellations
CO_Q4_Science 5_Module 5
Science– Grade 5
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Quarter 4 – Module 5: The Stars and Constellations
First Edition, 2020
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Science
Quarter 4 – Module 5:
The Stars and Constellations
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.
Thank you.
What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
study the topic “The Stars and Constellations.” 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.
This module will help you identify star patterns that can be seen at particular
times of the year.
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What I Know
Directions: Read and understand the statements carefully. Fill in the blanks by
choosing the letter of the correct answers. Write your answers in your
science notebook.
1. A constellation is a group of visible ______ that form a pattern when viewed from
Earth.
A. lights B. patterns C. planets D. stars
6. It is difficult to see the stars and determine their size with our naked eyes
because ________________.
A. They are very far from Earth.
B. It is surrounded by many planets.
C. Their location cannot be determined.
D. Stars are very bright and have a hot temperature.
7. Which is a huge group of stars that are fairly close to each other in space?
A. Galaxy B. Model C. Planet D. Universe
9. As the Earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in them appear to
________.
A. disappear around each other C. move around each other
B. move across the sky D. stand still in the sky
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Lesson
1 The Stars
Look at the night sky. What do you see? When we look at the night sky, many
of us are amazed at the beauty of the tiny lights we see hanging in the dark. If the
sky is clear, you will see hundreds of stars. Almost all of the stars you can see are
part of the large system of stars called the Milky Way galaxy.
During ancient times, people used the stars as their point of reference when
travelling. It is because there are stars that appear to be fixed in position throughout
the year. At present, stars play an important role in the field of astronomy. They are
used as guides in determining the distance of planets and the locations of heavenly
bodies.
What’s In
Directions: Read and understand the sentences well. Draw a happy face (😊) if the
statement is correct and draw a sad face (☹) if the statement is not
correct. Write your answers in your science notebook.
1. The real color of the Sun is yellow.
2. The Sun is the nearest star to Earth.
3. The Sun is travelling at 520 km per second.
4. The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System.
5. The Sun is a globe of hot gas, composed mainly of hydrogen, which is so large
that 1,300,000 Earths would fit inside it.
What's New
Have you tried observing the sky during night time? What do you see? What
do you call these little lights in the sky during the night?
As you gaze the sky tonight, make a portrait out of your observation of the
night sky and compose a one stanza song about your portrait. You may portray it on
the space provided below.
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What is It
Stars are huge celestial bodies made of gases and can produce light and
heat through nuclear fusion inside their cores. Stars are the building blocks of
galaxies, of which there are billions in the universe. It is impossible to know how
many stars exist, but astronomers estimate that in our Milky Way galaxy alone,
there are about 300 billion.
Stars are so far away that distances between them are measured in light-
years. A light-year is the distance traveled by light in one year. A light-year is equal
to 9.5 trillion kilometers. The Sun is the closest star to us.
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Figure 1: Comparison of the size of the Sun, the biggest star, from the Earth
(Illustrated by Ryan A. Machate and Jose Marie E. Baculi)
The closest known star outside of our solar system is Alpha Centauri which
is over four light-years away. Many stars that you see in the sky as mere points of
light are millions of light-years away.
Stars may be blue, white, yellow, orange, or red. Stars differ in color because
of their different temperatures. Like the flame, stars with high temperatures are
blue or bluish-white. On the other hand, Red stars have lower temperatures. Yellow
and orange stars have medium temperatures.
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a magnitude. The magnitude of a star refers to how bright it looks to our eyes. The
magnitude of a star is determined by its size, temperature, and distance from Earth.
There are two types of star magnitude, the apparent brightness or apparent
magnitude and absolute brightness or absolute magnitude. The apparent
brightness or apparent magnitude of stars is the brightness of stars that varies with
their distance from the observer. Some stars with apparent magnitudes are the Sun
= -26.7, Moon = -12.6, Venus = -4.4, Sirius = -1.4, Vega = 0.00, faintest naked
eye star = +6.5, brightest quasar = +12.8, faintest object = +30 to +31.
No matter how near or far a star is from the observer, it has its own real or
absolute brightness. Absolute magnitude is also known as a star's luminosity. Its
luminosity measures the total amount of light energy emitted by a star. It is
measured in watts or joules per second. Some visible stars have such low absolute
magnitudes that they would appear bright enough to outshine the planets and cast
shadows if they were 10 parsecs away from Earth. Rigel (7.0), Deneb (7.2), Naos (6.0),
and Betelgeuse (5.6) are a few examples.
Stars are born, and as a result, they have a life cycle. Stars form in nebulae,
which are clouds of gas and dust. Nuclear reactions in the center (or core) of stars
generate enough energy to keep them shining brightly for many years. This is
known as the main sequence. The exact lifetime of a star is highly dependent on
its size. Large, massive stars burn their fuel much faster than smaller stars, and
they may only live for a few hundred thousand years. Smaller stars, on the other
hand, will last for billions of years because their fuel burns much more slowly.
Figure 2: Life Cycle of the Star (Photo Source: R.N. Baily, 2017)
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However, the hydrogen fuel that powers the nuclear reactions within stars will
eventually run out, and the stars will enter the final phase of their lives. They will
expand, cool, and change color over time to become red giants. The path they take
after that is determined by the mass of the star.
Small stars, such as the Sun, will die in a relatively peaceful and beautiful
manner, passing through a planetary nebula phase to become a white dwarf, which
eventually cools down and stops glowing to become a "black dwarf."
Massive stars, on the other hand, will die in a most energetic and violent
manner, with their remains scattered throughout the cosmos in an enormous
explosion known as a supernova. When the dust settles, the only thing left is a very
dense star known as a neutron star. These are known as pulsars because they are
frequently rapidly spinning. If the exploding star is massive enough, it may even form
a black hole.
What’s More
What to Do:
Close the door and window. Use a red cloth to block the light. Switch
on a flashlight and observe the light coming from it. (Do the same
activity with the other colors of cloth or curtain.)
Observe the brightness of the light transmitted from the flashlight.
Compare the brightness of the transmitted light when using different
colored cloths or curtains.
Now, open the door and window. Use a red cloth to block the light.
Switch the flashlight again. (Do the same activity with the other colors
of cloth or curtain.) Observe and compare the brightness of the light
transmitted.
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Directions: Based on the given activity, use a table describing and comparing the
different appearance of light blocked with different colored cloth or
curtain.
Red
Orange
Yellow
White
Blue
Guide Questions:
1. Which color of the cloth/curtain transmits the brightest light?
2. Does the brightness of the DIY star change when the room door/window is
closed and opened?
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Lesson
2 The Constellations
People are always fascinated by the night sky and the stars. People in
ancient times noticed how stars appear to form patterns in the sky. These star
patterns are known as constellations.
The ancient people first observed these groups of stars as outlines of animals,
mythological heroes, gods, and other objects. They found it easier to locate and
remember constellations when they try to find a distinct and particular pattern how
a group of stars are arranged.
What’s In
Activity 1
Directions: Copy the puzzle below in your Science notebook. Find the five (5) names
of constellations by connecting the letters to find the word on the puzzle.
U S K U T B S
R R D R A C O
S P A S D E T
A O J A Z P A
M H I M D H U
A Y P I R E I
J D G N U U O
O R I O N S M
R A F R O T W
Example: DRACO
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Activity 2.
Directions: Copy the boxes and blank spaces as shown below in your Science
notebook. Connect the dots to form a certain pattern of a constellation.
Example:
A B C
D E F
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What's New
Have you tried star gazing at night? What do you observe with the stars? Do
the stars show different patterns? These are called constellations. A constellation is
a group of stars that appears to form a pattern or picture.
Directions: Make your star pattern. You can use any kind of material you like. This
may be a simple wallet, a T-shirt, or a drinking cup/mug. On this stuff,
make your star template. What would the name of the star pattern you
create be?
What is It
We use constellations to divide up the sky. Groups of stars that are not
constellations but belong to a constellation are called asterisms. Asterisms are also
naked-eye star patterns, but they do not form constellations on their own. An
example is the Big Dipper, which is part of Ursa Major.
The Big Dipper is a group of seven bright stars. Three stars form the handle
and four stars form the bowl. Another is the Little Dipper but in an opposite form.
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Figure 4: Big Dipper Map (Photo Source: Benjamin, 2020)
Some constellations appear all year round (circumpolar), and some appear
only on certain months of the year. Those constellations that we can see year-round
are called circumpolar. These constellations all circle the North Star, and because
we live in the Northern Hemisphere, we see them all year round. These constellations
are Ursa Major, Cassiopeia, Ursa Minor, and Cygnus the Swan.
Figure 5: Ursa Major position of the stars Figure 6: Ursa Major pattern
(Photo Source: Michal Kryński, 2017) (Illustrated by Reyson Joe Cañedo)
Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is a northern sky constellation
with a mythology that dates back to prehistory. Its Latin name means "greater (or
larger) she-bear," referring to and contrasted with Ursa Minor, the lesser bear, which
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is located nearby. It was one of the 48 original constellations listed by Ptolemy in the
2nd century AD. It is currently the third largest of the 88 modern constellations.
Ursa Major is known primarily for the asterism of its main seven stars, which
has been variously referred to as the "Big Dipper," "the Wagon," "Charles' Wain," or
"the Plough." The stellar configuration of the Big Dipper, in particular, resembles the
shape of the "Little Dipper." Two of its stars, Dubhe and Merak, can be used to
navigate to the current northern pole star, Polaris in Ursa Minor.
Ursa Major and the asterisms that incorporate or comprise it are significant
to several world cultures, most notably as a symbol of the north. Its representation
on the flag of Alaska is a modern example of such symbolism.
Ursa Major is visible throughout the year from most of the northern
hemisphere and appears circumpolar above the mid-northern latitudes. The main
asterism is invisible from southern temperate latitudes, but the southern parts of
the constellation can still be viewed.
Figure 9: Position and pattern of Ursa Minor (Photo Source: Orensila, 2020)
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Ursa Minor (Latin: "Lesser Bear", contrasting with Ursa Major), also known as
the Little Bear, is a constellation in the Northern Sky. Like the Great Bear, the tail
of the Little Bear may also be seen as the handle of a ladle, hence the North American
name, Little Dipper: seven stars with four in its bowl-like its partner, the Big Dipper.
It was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy and
remained one of the 88 modern constellations. Ursa Minor has traditionally been
important for navigation, particularly by mariners, because Polaris is the North Pole
star.
Figure 10: Cygnus position of the stars Figure 11: Constellacion Cygnus
(Photo Source: Hans Braxmeier, 2016) (Photo Source: Eynaud, 2017)
Cygnus is a northern constellation lying on the plane of the Milky Way. Its
name is derived from the Latinized Greek word for swan. Cygnus is one of the most
recognizable constellations of the northern summer and autumn. It features a
prominent asterism known as the Northern Cross (in contrast to the Southern
Cross).
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What’s More
Directions: Perform the activity carefully, with the supervision of your parent or
guardian. Write your answers to the guide questions in your science
notebook.
Note: Learners will provide the materials below. Search on the internet or draw your
favorite constellations as your template.
What to Do:
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2. Make some diagonal cuts from the outer edge of the construction paper to the
center. Do not cut into the constellation pattern. (Hint: Cut it into 8 wedges).
3. Using the pushpin or any sharp tip pen, punch the holes where the dots/ stars
are located.
4. Glue the constellation template on the top of the cardboard tube. Tape each
wedge down to secure it in place.
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5. Close an eye and look into the other end of the cardboard tube.
Guide Questions:
Directions: Complete the paragraph below by filling in the blanks. Choose your
answer from inside the box. Write your answers in your science
notebook.
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An example is the (7) ______________ which is part of (8) ______________. Big
dipper is a group of (9) ______________ bright stars. Three stars form the handle, and
four stars form the bowl, also with the (10) ______________ but in the opposite form.
What I Can Do
A. Directions: Arrange the following according to the stages of the life cycle of the
stars. Draw them and write their labels on the space provided.
Write your answers in your science notebook.
B. Directions: Take a look at the night sky. Look for a location where you can see
the stars. Use Polaris as a starting point to connect the other stars
you've seen to form your constellation. Draw and name your
constellation. Make a story of at least 50 words explaining how it
came to be. Write your output in your science notebook.
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Top Point Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Poor (1)
Conclusion The conclusions The conclusion There is an There is no
do an excellent sums up the attempt at a conclusion. The
job of summing topic by conclusion, but it essay just ends
up or restating restating it, but does not restate without summing
the topic and it does not tie the topic or tie up or restating
tying the details the details the details the topic. It does
together. together. together. not tie the details
together.
Assessment
Directions: Read and understand each statement well. Choose the letters of the
correct answers. Write your answers in your science notebook.
1. Which are groups of stars that appear to form different shapes or patterns in
the sky.
A. Big Bang C. Milky Way
B. constellations D. stars
5. Which are groups of stars that are not constellations but belong to a
constellation?
A. asterisms C. Nebula
B. constellations D. shooting stars
6. Which is a group of seven bright stars whose three stars form the handle and
four stars form the bowl?
A. Big Dipper C. Little Dipper
B. Hydra D. Orion
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7. Our nearest star neighbor in space, Alpha Centauri, is four light-years away
from Earth. Why will it be difficult, if not impossible, to visit it?
A. It is very far away.
B. It is very bright and hot.
C. There may be no planets near it.
D. We are not sure exactly where it is.
9. What do you call the constellation named after the winged white horse of
Poseidon in Greek mythology?
A. Athena C. Unicorn
B. Pegasus D. Venus
Additional Activities
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What to Do:
This is an enjoyable activity that brings the imagination while learning about
our night sky.
Guide Questions:
1. What is formed when the pattern of dots was lighted using the flashlight?
2. What have you observed with the constellations using the flashlight as your
source of light?
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Assessment What I Can Do What Have I Learned
1. b 6. a 1. astronomical
2. c 7. b 2. Constellation
3. d 8. a 3. Latin
4. c 9. c
4. Stars
5. a 10. c
5. Asterisms
6. patterns
Additional Activities
1.Constellation is formed. 7. Big Dipper
2. It glows and the pattern is 8. Ursa Major
clearly visible. 9. seven
10. Little Dipper
Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Activity 2 Lesson 2 - What’s In
What’s More: Activity 1
a. Constellation U S K U T B S
b. Big dipper and little
R R D R A C O
dipper
What Have I Learned
S P A S D E T
1. astronomical
c. Stars have different sizes, A O
2. J A Z
Constellation P A
they are aligned, they M 3.
H Latin
I M D H U
formed shapes 4. Stars
A Y P I R E I
5. Asterisms
d. Formation of the stars are
J 6. G N U
D patterns U O
clearer and looks real
O 7.
R Big
I Dipper
O N S M
8. Ursa Major
R 9.
A seven
F R O T W
10. Little Dipper
Lesson 1 - What’s More LESSON 1: The
Appearance What I Know
Appearance Stars
(Brightness)
Color (Brightness) What’s In 1. b
of light
of of light
with 2. c
Cloth / with closed
opened 3. a
Curtain door and 1. 😊happy face
door and
window 4. c
window
Red Slightly dark Faded 2. ☹sad face 5. a
Orange Slightly bright Fine bright 6. a
Low 3. 😊happy face
Yellow Faded 7. a
brightness
Highly Highly 8. a
White 4. 😊happy face
brightness brightness
9. d
Blue Slightly dark Faded
1. White cloth/curtain transmits the 5. ☹sad face 10. d
brightest star.
2. Yes, it changed.
Answer Key
References
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“EASE Module 17: Minor Members of the Solar System”. 2010. Deped LR Portal.
Accessed April 15, 2021. http://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/351
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