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Science
Quarter 3 – Week 9
Weekly Learning Activity Sheet
Constellations
Writer:
Genevie R. Sanchez
Nasipit National Vocational School
Agusan del Norte Division
Science Grade 9
Weekly Learning Activity Sheet
Quarter 3-Week 9: Constellations
First Edition, 2020
Author: Genevie R. Sanchez

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WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Science 9 Quarter 3 Week 9
CONSTELLATIONS
Name: ___________________________________________Section: ____________________
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)
Show which constellations may be observed at different times of the year using models
(S9ES-IIIj-35).
Learning Objectives:
After going through this learning activity sheet, you are expected to:
1. group stars together in a recognizable pattern;
2. cite uses of constellation during the early years; and
3. draw a zodiac constellation of your birth date using graphing paper.
Time Allotment: 4hrs
Key Concepts
Have you seen the night sky lately? If you have, you must have seen patterns in the sky
that look like an object or animal. Have you wonder what they are? You are right! Those are special
group of stars known as constellations.
Constellation is a recognized pattern of stars in the night sky. The word is from the Latin
constellacio, meaning a set of stars. Each constellation is a collection of stars that are distributed
in space in three dimensions – the stars are all different distances from Earth.
Types of Constellation and its Major Stars
 Orion - it consists of three bright stars Zeta(Alnitak), Epsilon(Alnilam), and

Delta(Mintaka).
 Taurus – known for its bright stars Aldebaran, Elnath and Alcyone.
 Scorpius – consists of Shaula, Antares, Dschubba and Sargas bright star.
 Gemini – known mainly for its two bright stars Castor and Pollux, the neutron star
Geminga.
 Pleiades – consists of Atlas, Electra, Merope, Taygete and Pleione stars that change in
brightness over the course of one day.
 Sagittarius – consists of Kaus Media, KausAutralisand Ascellamajor stars and the best
month we can see Sagittarius is August.
 Aries – consists of Hamal, Sheratan and Bharani major stars.
 Virgo – composed of major stars namely: Spica, Zavijava, Porrima, Anva and
Vindemiatrix. We can see Virgo in Mid-March to late June.
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Many of these constellations have names that can be traced back to early Babylonians and
Greek civilizations, but nearly all cultures have different names for the constellations. For example,
the Greeks called the large constellation Orion, which means hunter and is prominent in the night
sky all over the world during winter. Early Filipinos visualized the same group of stars as Balatik;
a trap used in hunting wild pigs. Christian Filipinos named the three stars (Orion’s belt) Tatlong
Maria or Tres Marias(Three Ladies).
By observing the Sun’s movement and position in the sky, we can tell what time of the day
it is. When it seems to rise in the east, it is morning. When it is above us, it is noon. When it seems
to move towards the west, it is afternoon. At night, stars are used to tell the time. Just like the
sun, stars also seem to move from east to west.
Polaris, commonly known as the North Star, is the

brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor (Little Dipper).
It is very close to the north celestial pole, making it the
current northern pole star. Because it lies nearly in the
direct line with the axis of the Earth’s rotation “above” the
North Pole, Polaris stands almost motionless in the sky, and
all the stars of the Northern sky appear to rotate around it.
In figure 1, Polaris and the star trail are seen. Star trail is a
type of photograph that utilizes long exposure times to
capture the apparent motion of stars in the night sky due to
the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
While the rotation of the Earth on its axis causes the

apparent nightly movement of the stars across the sky,
revolution is responsible for the fact that we can see different
parts of the sky at different parts of the year.
An observer from Earth will be able to see the stars Figure 1.Polaris and the Star Trail over Mt. Pulag
that are on the night side. The stars on the same side as sun https://images.app.goo.gl/5KkJCfnSAiyRJNLs6
cannot be seen because sunlight overpowers all the
starlight’s. Some of the constellations can be seen only during certain seasons. The Earth revolves
around its orbit; the stars what were concealed by the bright light of the Sun in the previous
months will appear in the night sky.
 Winter constellations are the constellations that are best observed in the evening night
sky from late December to late March in the northern hemisphere and from late June to
late September in the southern hemisphere. The most prominent northern winter
constellations are Auriga, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Carina, Eridanus, Monoceros, Orion
and Taurus. Southern winter constellations are the same as northern summer
constellations.
 Summer constellations are the constellations that are best seen in the evening night sky
from late June to late September in the northern hemisphere and from late December to
late March in the southern hemisphere. For northern observers, these are the three
constellations Sagittarius, Scorpius and the large constellations Hercules in the northern
and Ophiuchus in the southern part of the sky.

 Spring constellations are the constellations that are best seen in the evening night sky
from late March to late June in the northern hemisphere and from late September to late
December in the southern hemisphere. The most prominent northern spring constellations
are Ursa Major, Bootes, Leo, Cancer, Virgo and Hydra. For northern observers who can
see these constellations, spring is the best time of year to observe them.
 Autumn constellations are best observed in the night sky from late September to late
December in the northern hemisphere and from late March to late June in the southern
hemisphere. Autumn is a good time to see a number of notable constellations, including
the zodiac constellations of Aquarius, Aries, Gemini and Pisces, and the constellations in
the Perseus family. See Figure 2.
Figure 2.Constellation Seen on the Different Months of the Year

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Constellations viewed from the Philippines
The famous equilateral triangle in the sky, known as the Winter Triangle will be located
about 50 degrees above the eastern horizon in the early evening. It will be visible throughout the
month. The Triangle is composed of Betelgeuse, the supergiant red star and the prominent star of
the famous constellation Orion (the Mighty Hunter), Sirius, the brightest star in the sky of the
constellation Canis Major (the Big Dog), and Procyon, the brightest star of the constellation Canis
Minor (the Little Dog).
The constellation of Gemini, the Twin will also be found to the left of the Winter Triangle,
with its two prominent stars Castor and Pollux, which represent the head of the Twin. The
constellation of Cancer, the Crab will be found 15 degrees below Gemini.
The Beehive Cluster, also known as Praesepe (Latin for "manger"), M44, NGC 2632, or Cr
189, is an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Cancer, the Crab. The Cluster is an excellent
target for naked-eye and binocular observers under dark and cloudless sky conditions. It is one of
the nearest open clusters to the Solar System, and it contains a larger star population than most

other nearby clusters. The Beehive Cluster looks like a nebulous object to the naked eye; thus it
has been known since ancient times. The classical astronomer Ptolemy called it "the nebulous
mass in the breast of Cancer," and it was among the first objects that Galileo studied with his
telescope.
The Winter Circle or sometimes called the Winter Hexagon is an asterism composed of a
large star configuration made of six brilliant winter stars: Rigel, Aldebaran, Capella, Procyon,
Sirius, and Pollux. The stars that make up the Winter Hexagons are the brightest stars in their
constellation. These stars include Rigel, the brightest star in the constellation Orion; Aldebaran,
in the constellation Taurus; Capella in the constellation Auriga; Pollux in the constellation Gemini;
Procyon in the constellation Canis Minor and Sirius in the constellation Canis Major. The Winter
Hexagon can be found in the eastern sky in the early evening about an hour after sunset and then
sets into the western sky by midnight.
How Early People Used the Constellations
Constellations associated with religion, they also practical uses. Before the calendars,
people had no way of determining when to sow or harvest except by looking at these patterns in
the sky. Ancient people developed a way to remember the patterns by giving these patterns names
and stories.For example, in the northern hemisphere, the constellation Orion indicates the coming
of cold season. The constellations made it easier for them to recognize and interpret patterns in
the sky. For example, Gemini is seen in the Philippines during the months of April and May.
Farmers interpreted the appearance of Gemini as the end of planting season and it signifies rich
harvest.
The table below shows how the Matigsalug Manobo of Bukidnon used the stars and
constellations in relation to their agriculture.
Table 1.Stars and Constellations used by Matigsalug Manobo of Bukidnon.

Month of Western
Local Name Related Agricultural Activity
Appearance Equivalent
December to
Baha Clearing of forest Taurus
February
Start of planning what kind of crops
Pandarawa January to plant and how wide the area for Pleiades
planting should be
Start of planting and setting of traps
Balatik February Orions’s Belt
to protect the crops from animals
Malihe March Planting of rice, corn or vegetables
Gibbang End of planting season; signifies rich
April and May Gemini
harvest
Malara May Stop planting Canis Minor
Time to clean or clear the fields while
Lepu Late May Aquila
waiting for harvest time
Buwaya June Start of rainy season
Another use of the constellation is Navigation. The Polaris is widely used in navigation
because it does not change its position at anytime of the night or year. Also, one can figure out
his/her latitude just by looking at how high Polaris appears in the night sky. This allowed sailors
to find their way as they sail across the seas. (Adapted from Grade 9 Learner’s Material, page 224
& 225)

Activity1A. Where Do I belong?
Objective:
Group stars together in a recognizable pattern.
What you need:

Activity sheets, pen and paper
What to do:
Use the word bank below and group the stars according to its constellation. Copy the star
shape on your answer sheet then write your answer on it.
Alcyone Atlas Dscubba Epsilon Pollux

Aldebaran Castor Electra Geminga Shaula
Antares Delta Elnath Merope Zeta
TAURUS GEMINI
SCORPIUS
PLEIADES ORION

Activity1B. Name That Constellation!
What you need:

Activity sheet, paper and pen, pictures of constellations
What to do:
Make a table similar to table 2 below in separate sheets of paper. Carefully analyze the
pictures of stars and constellations. Then, complete the table by filling in the name of constellation
on the second column, month of appearance on the third column and the season observed under
the fourth column.
Table 2.Stars/Constellations seen on different month of the year.
Constellation Diagram Name of Stars/ Month of Season Observed
Constellation Appearance
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
5.
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Guide Questions
1. Why some constellations are not seen at certain months?
____________________________________________________________________________________
Rubric for Scoring for the Activity 1B

Points Description
3 Explanation is conceptually correct.
2 Explanation is conceptually correct but with misconceptions.
1 Explanation is conceptually incorrect.
0 No explanation.
Activity 2.Complete Me!
Objective:
Cite uses of constellation during the early years.
What you need:

pen, activity sheets
What to do:
Complete the table below by filling in the missing item. Write your answer on separate
sheets of paper.
Local Name Month of Related Agricultural Western
Appearance Activity Equivalent
Baha December to 1._____ 2. _____
February
Start of planning what kind of crops to be
planted and how wide is the area to be planted
3._____ January 4._____
5. _____ February 6. _____ Orions’s Belt
Malihe 7. _____
8. _____
9. _____ April and May 10._____
End of planting season signifies rich harvest
Malara May 11._____ 12._____
13. _____ Late May time to clean or clear the Aquila
fields while waiting for harvest time
Buwaya 14. _____ 15._____
Guide Questions
1. Cite another uses of constellation in early years.
____________________________________________________________________________
Note: The same rubric for scoring in Activity 1 will be used in scoring the guide questions.

Activity 3.Which Stars are You From?
Objective:
Draw a zodiac constellation of your birth date using graphing paper.
What you need:
pen , activity sheets, graphing paper
What to do:
Each individual were born with corresponding constellation on their birth month. With the
use of graphing paper draw your birth month constellation/zodiac sign.
Example:
Rubric for Scoring for the Activity 3

Points Description
3 Explanation is conceptually correct.
2 Explanation is conceptually correct but with misconceptions.
1 Explanation is conceptually incorrect.
0 No explanation.
Reflection
1. Write 5 – sentence reflections about the practical applications on the use of constellations
to our lives.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Rubric for Grading the Reflection

Points Description
3 Practical applications applied are scientifically explained.
2 Practical applications applied are scientifically explained but with
misconceptions.
1 Practical applications applied are incorrect.
0 No explanation.

School/Station: Nasipit National Vocational School 8
References
Alvarez, Liza A., et. al. Grade 9 Science Learner’s Module, Department of Education-Bureau of
Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR), Ground Floor Bonifacio Building, DepEd Complex,
Meralco Avenue, PasigCity, Philippines 1600, First Edition 2014.
Astronomical Diary. PAGASA GOVPH Philippines Accessed on February 16, 2021, Retrieved from
http://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/astronomy/astronomical-diary
Unknown Author.Stars – Facts and Information. Accessed on February 8, 2020. Retrieved from:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/universe/stars/
Unknown Author.The 12 Zodiac Constellations. Accessed on February 10, 2020. Retrieved from:
http://www.astromax.org/con-page/con-12.htm
Unknown Author. Orion Constellation. Accessed on February 16, 2020. Retrieved from:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/orion_(constellation)
Unknown Author. Taurus Constellation. Accessed on February 16, 2020. Retrieved from:
https://www.constellation-guide.com/constellation-list/taurus-constellation/
Unknown Author. Scorpius Constellation. Accessed on February 16, 2020. Retrieved from:
https://www.space.com/16947-scorpius-constellation.html
Unknown Author. Aries Constellation. Accessed on February 16, 2020. Retrieved from:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aries
Photo Credits
Unknown Author. Gemini Constellation. Accessed on February 22, 2020. Retrieved from:
https://images.app.goo.gl/T2cHAxeBkipiVLoYA
Unknown Author. Taurus Constellation. Accessed on February 22, 2020. Retrieved from:
Unknown Author. Orion Constellation. Accessed on February 22, 2020. Retrieved from:
https://images.app.goo.gl/LuAF7n3kXSLzCWiv9
Unknown Author. Virgo Constellation. Accessed on February 22, 2020. Retrieved from:
Unknown Author. Virgo Constellation. Accessed on February 22, 2020. Retrieved from:
https://images.app.goo.gl/hgQBKtJG5D7Usq2WA
Unknown Author. Zodiac Constellation throughout the year. Accessed on February 23, 2020.
Retrieved
from: https:images.app.goo.gl/sVQScpPCQeRXDqa16
Unknown Author. Constellation seen on the different months of the year. Accessed on February
23, 2020. Retrieved fromhttps:images.app.goo.gl/N824ndfACeieP1ce9

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Reflection
Q1. Use as guidance in
our future base in our
zodiac sign (Students
can add more answers)
Activity 3. Activity 2. Activity 1B.
Which stars are you Complete Me! Name that Constellations!
from? 1. Clearing of forest
2. Taurus Constellati Month Season
3. Pandarawa on
4. Pleiades Gemini April & Fall Activity 1A.
5. Balatik May
6. Start of planting and Taurus Dec. to Winter Where do I belong?
Drawing may vary. Jan.
setting of traps to protect
the crops from animals Orion Feb. Winter TAURUS GEMINI
7. March Virgo Mid – Spring Aldebaran Castor
March
8. Planting of rice, corn, or to late Elnath Pollux
vegetables June Alcyone Geminga
9. Gibbang Sagittarius August Summe
10. Gemini r
11. Stop planting’
12. Canis Minor SCORPIUS
13. Lepu Guide Questions Antares
14. June Dscubba
15. Start of raining season Q1. The revolution of the Shaula
Earth is responsible for the
Guide Questions fact that we can see some
constellation at certain PLEIADES ORION
Q1. Use for Navigation months (students can add Atlas Zeta
(Students can add more) Electra Epsilon
more) Merope Delta
Answer Keyp

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Development Team of the Module

Writer: Genevie R. Sanchez

Editors: Jane C. Basul

Reviewers: Julie B. Bongcales

Printed in the Philippines by ________________________

Department of Education– Caraga Region, Division of Agusan del Norte

Author: Genevie R. Sanchez

Name: ___________________________________________Section: ____________________

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Time Allotment: 4hrs

Types of Constellation and its Major Stars

 Orion - it consists of three bright stars Zeta(Alnitak), Epsilon(Alnilam), and

Author: Genevie R. Sanchez 1

Polaris, commonly known as the North Star, is the

While the rotation of the Earth on its axis causes the

Author: Genevie R. Sanchez 2

Figure 2.Constellation Seen on the Different Months of the Year

Constellations viewed from the Philippines

Author: Genevie R. Sanchez 3

How Early People Used the Constellations

Table 1.Stars and Constellations used by Matigsalug Manobo of Bukidnon.

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What you need:

Alcyone Atlas Dscubba Epsilon Pollux

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What you need:

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Rubric for Scoring for the Activity 1B

Activity 2.Complete Me!

What you need:

5. _____ February 6. _____ Orions’s Belt

Buwaya 14. _____ 15._____

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Rubric for Scoring for the Activity 3

Rubric for Grading the Reflection

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Name: _______________________Section:

5. _ February 6. _ Orions’s Belt

Buwaya 14. _ 15._