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Science
Quarter 4 – Module 5
Patterns of Stars
(Constellation)
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 Lesson Patterns of Stars
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(Constellation)
At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Identify the star patterns that can be seen at particular times of the year. (S5FE-
IVi-j-9)

Note: All the answers to the activities should be written in the answer sheet provided.

What Is It
➢ Constellation is a group of stars that form a certain pattern. Astronomers listed a
total of 88 constellations.
➢ Naming Constellations
When you look up the sky, you see shapes much like those that tha ancient
stargazers named after characters from magical tales. Constellations are named after
various religious figures, animals, and objects in Greek mythology.
Constellations English Names Constellations English Names
1.Andromeda Andromeda 18.Draco Dragon
2.Aquarius Water Bearer 19.Gemini Twins
3.Ara Altar 20.Hercules Hercules
4.Aries Ram 21.Hydra Water Snake
5.Cancer Crab 22.Leo Lion
6.Canis Major Great Dog 23.Libra Scales
7.Canis Minor Little Dog 24.Lyra Lyre
8.Capricornus Sea Goat 25.Orion Orion
9.Cassiopeia Cassiopeia 26.Pegasus Pegasus
10.Centaurus Centaur 27.Perseus Perseus
11.Cepheus Cepheus 28.Pisces Fishes
12.Cetus Whale 29.Sagittarius Archer
13.Corvus Crow 30.Scorpio Scorpion

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14.Crux Southern Cross 31.Taurus Bull
15.Cygnus Swan 32.Ursa Major Great Bear
16.Delphinus Dolphin 33.Ursa Minor Little Bear
17.Dorado Swordfish 34.Virgo Virgin

➢ Locating Stars and Constellations

Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, and Cassiopeia are constellations visible in the north sky.
As the Earth rotates, the constellations circle around Polaris. Because of this, they are
called Circumpolar Constellations.
➢ Ursa Major or Great Bear is located in the Northern Hemisphere. You can easily
locate Ursa Major because it contains the seven stars called the Plough. The edge of
the bowl is pointing to the Polaris, North Star.
➢ Polaris is located at the end of the little dipper in the constellation Ursa Minor.
➢ Cassiopeia found near the celestial pole, is a group of five stars facing Polaris,
forming a rough letter W or a big M depending on the season.
➢ Orion constellation is located at the celestial equator east of Taurus. It is visible from
January to March. It is named in Greek mythology as the hunter. Orion’s belt is
shown with three bright stars and three fainter stars aligned south of the belt represent
his sword. The star found on its left shoulder is Betelgeuse. Orion seems to move
from east to west because of the Earth’s rotation.

What’s More

Directions: Put a check mark (✓ ) if the statement is correct and (X) if not.

____1. Polaris is also called the “North Star”.

____2. A group of stars that form pattern is called a constellation.

____3. According to astronomers there are 98 listed constellations.

____4. Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, and Cassiopeia are constellations visible in the north
sky.

____5. Constellations are named after various religious figures, animals, and objects
in Greek mythology.

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 Assessment
Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, write:
S-if statement A is true and statement B is false;
T-if statement B is true and statement A is false;
A-if statements A and B are both true and;
R-if statements A and B are both false.

____1. A. Constellations are groups of stars that form distinct patterns in the sky.
B. Constellations can be seen only at night.
____2. A. Little Dipper and Big Dipper are also considered as constellations.
B. Little Dipper is found within Ursa Minor.
____3. A. Polaris is also known as South Star.
B. Polaris is located in Ursa Major.
____4. A. The Cassiopeia constellation forms a letter W in the sky.
B. The Orion constellation is referred to as the Hunter.
____5. A. When the stars are hidden by clouds, there is a great possibility of rainfall.
B. Navigators use Polaris as their guide in determining directions.

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