Topic / Title CONSTELLATION

Grade Level Grade 9

Time Allotment 60 minutes
Performance Standards
Discuss whether or not popular beliefs and practices with regard to constellations and astrology have scientific basis.

Most Essential Learning Competencies(MELCs) and Objectives

1. Infer that the characteristics of stars based on the characteristic of the sun (S9ES-Illg-32)

ELICIT ( 5 mins.) MATERIALS

Assess students prior knowledge through pre-test. Weather report
material, Laptop,
TvV, Powerpoint
ENGAGE ( 5 mins.)
Student will solve the puzzle. They will find words related to everything that
can be found in the universe.

1. moon
2. sun
3. star
4. planet
5. black hole

EXPLORE ( 10 mins)
Show pictures of different set of stars. Have the student to describe each based Laptop, TV,
on it characteristics. PowerPoint
presentation

EXPLAIN ( 15 mins)
Laptop, TV,
Explain the different characteristics of stars. PowerPoint
presentation
Relate color with temperature of a star
Explain the factors that affect the brightness of a star.
ELABORATE ( 10 mins.)
SEATWORK 1: Laptop, TV,
PowerPoint
presentation, Chalk,
Board

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EVALUATE ( 10 mins. )
ACTIVITY Laptop, TV,
Choose the letter of the best answer. Use the table below that presents PowerPoint
information about stars presentation

1. Which star is the hottest?

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

2. Which star is very similar to our sun?

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

3. Which is the coolest star?

a. A
b. B
c. C

4. What 2 factors affect the brightness of the star?

EXTEND ( mins.)
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Define constellation
2. Provide examples of constellations
REFERENCES

Prepared by:

Jonalyn P. Labalan
Subject Teacher

Checked by:

Mrs. Uraine Gueta

Designation/Position

Noted:
Mrs. Loveth Jane Trinidad
Designation/Position
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