UNIT IV

Uses of Constellations
Science for daily Use,
Curriculum Guide S5FE-IVi-j-1
READING SCIENCE
 Review
What are the names of
constellation?

Have you done sky watching? Do

you enjoy watching stars that
form designs and patterns?
Do you think they have a purpose?
• It would still be easier to look at
the patterns of stars in the sky
than to give complicated
measurements of distances. The
88 constellations assigned by the
astronomer divided the sky for
them to determine easily the
location of general directions,
recognize seasons and help
locate stars and galaxies.
Hands on
OUT THERE
• 1. In a night sky when there are no
clouds, go outside and observe the stars
• 2. Try to form figures by simply
connecting the dots. Look for the shape of
an object, an animal or human.
• 3. Draw the group of stars you see.
Record their positions
• 4. Illustrate some designs and patterns of
constellations.
• 5. Match your drawings with those of your
classmates.
MINDS ON
• Guide Question
• 1. What are the uses of
constellations?
• 1__________2._________3._____
_
• HEARTS On
• Stars are important
because_______
• The activity taught me
that______
Choose the letter of the
correct answer that describe
about constellations and
uses.
1. Which of the following is a
fixed star that always points
to the North?
a. Polaris b. Rigel c. Pollux
d. Sirius
2. Long ago Polaris is important
to sailors and navigators. How
dopes it help in finding direction?
a. as watch b. as calendar
c. as compass d. as amulet
3. What are the uses of
constellations in Astrology?
a. fortune telling b. birth signs
c. no. signs d. weather signs
 ASSIGNMENT
• Why a big dipper is not a constellation?