A Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 9 Lesson 1 – Arrangement of Stars in a Group: Constellation Duration: 2 days I. II. Objectives 1. Describe the arrangement of stars in a group. 2. Demonstrate the position of constellation changes in the course of the night. A. Materials Video clip presentation Slide presentation Planisphere Worksheet Acivity Sheet Stickers Grouping cards B. References: C. Process Skills: Observing, Identifying, Describing, and investigating D. Values Integration: Awareness of the constellations observed at different times of the year. III. Learning Tasks: Teacher’s Activity A. Engagement Motivation/Review Good morning class! Students’ Activity Good morning too Ma’am! Who among of you loves to watch the sky during the night? (raising hands) Who among of you loves stargazing? Ma’am! Do you know that stars are also arranged in groups? Yes Ma’am! Now I want you to pay attention on this video and take down notes. I want you to observe carefully because I will ask several questions afterwards. Yes Ma’am! (showing video) Now what have you seen from the videos? Ma’am! Yes Mr. Aguda? Group of stars Ma’am. Very Good, and what do you call these group of stars? Ma’am! Yes Ms Unciano? Constellation ma’am. What are the constellations you know? The Orion Ma’am. Very Good! Another? The Pegasus Ma’am! Absolutely! Did you know that your Zodiac Signs are also a Constellation? Yes Ma’am! What are your Zodiac Signs? Ma’am, Aquarius! How about you Ms. Lagula? Gemini Ma’am! B. Exploration ***Advance Preparation (to be done a day before the science class) Now let’s have 12 groups for this exciting activity class. Remember the card I gave you a while back? Yes Ma’am! I want you to group yourselves according to the Zodiac signs you are holding. (moving to their respective groups) I have here a Planisphere. It is a very useful device. A polar projection of the celestial sphere and the stars on a plane with adjustable circles showing celestial phenomena for any given time. So on this activity, you will use a planisphere, and I’ll be giving planispheres to each group. Activity # 1 Constellations Date of Observation: __________________ Location: ___________________________ Names: ________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ A. How to use the Planisphere 1. Swivel the star map around to line up the date and the time to the day you are outside. 2. Identify where North and South are on the planisphere. Then you need a compass to identify where North /South is outside. 3. Stand facing South, looking down at the planisphere so that North is at the top facing away from you. 4. Lift the Planisphere above your head and the white disk area will show you the stars in the night sky. 5. Use your planisphere as a guide to find the brightest stars. B. Use the Table to list down the most observed constellations during your observation. Constellation Time Observed C. Analysis 1. Enumerate your observations on the positions of the constellations as it changes in the course of night. C. Explanation How far have you gone with your activity? I will give you 5 minutes to brainstorm and finalize your presentation before I’ll ask the representatives to talk in front. Understood? Yes ma’am Let’s have your presentation of data and observations from your activity. (after presentation) Did you enjoy the activity? Very exciting Ma’am! What are the most observed constellations in Ma’am! your place? Yes Ms. Mallabo? The Cygnus Ma’am. Very Good! D. Elaboration/Extension/BIT Did you observe that the position of a constellation changes in the course of a night? Yes Ma’am True or False: The arrangement of the stars/ constellations does not change Ma’am! (raising hands) Yes Ms. Callo? True Ma’am. Then why does it looks like changing in position every now and then? Ma’am? Yes Ms. Abella? This is because of the earth’s rotation as it revolves around the sun ma’am. Precisely! E. Evaluation FIND THAT STAR Name: _______________________________ Gr & Sec: _______ Date:________ Direction: Hunt for the Constellations. 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