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Understanding Moon Phases and Constellations

This document discusses phases of the moon and constellations. It provides information about the eight phases of the moon and how the moon does not produce its own light but reflects sunlight. The document then introduces the topic of constellations, noting that different constellations can be seen in the northern and southern hemispheres. It includes activities to have students draw and model constellations using materials like paper, cardboard tubes, and pins.

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Understanding Moon Phases and Constellations

This document discusses phases of the moon and constellations. It provides information about the eight phases of the moon and how the moon does not produce its own light but reflects sunlight. The document then introduces the topic of constellations, noting that different constellations can be seen in the northern and southern hemispheres. It includes activities to have students draw and model constellations using materials like paper, cardboard tubes, and pins.

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You have learned in the previous lesson the

moon has eight phases, namely new moon,


waxing crescent,
first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon,
waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning
crescent. The moon goes these
eight phases in 29 1⁄2 days. The period it
takes for the moon to complete the phases is
called month.
Do you know that the moon does not
produce its own light? The moon only
reflects the light coming from
the sun which is one particular example of a
star. The sun is an average size star; it is the
star closest to the Earth,
that is why we can see it. Now, we will learn
more about the stars particularly the
groups of stars that form definite
patterns in the sky.
ACTIVITY 1. Prepare the materials listed below. If not available,
you may use other materials at home to
perform the activity. You may ask the help of your parents/guardians
or any adult members of the family if
needed.
Title: Constellation Model
 
Materials:
black colored paper (black cloth) chalk
Procedures:
1. Analyze the North and South Polar constellations that can be seen
only during certain seasons of the year.
2. Draw one example of North Polar constellation and one example of
South Polar constellation.
 
Questions:
1. What particular constellation have you drawn? How can
you describe such constellation?
2. How can you differentiate North Polar constellation and
South Polar constellation?
3. Why do you think the people living in the Northern
Hemisphere see constellations differently compared
to those living in the Southern Hemisphere?
ACTIVITY 2
Materials:
constellation templates (to be provided by the
teacher)
cardboard tubes
glue sticks
tape
scissors
black construction paper (4.5”x4.5”)
push pin
Procedure:
1. Glue the constellation template at the middle of the black
construction paper.
2. Make some diagonal cuts from the outer edge of the
construction paper to the center. Do not cut into the
constellation pattern. (Hint:Cut it into 8 wedges)
3. Using the push pin, punch the holes on the top of cardboard
tube. Tape each wedge down to secure it in place.
4. Close an eye and look into the other end of the cardboard
tube. What can you see? Identify the constellation.
5. You may also exchange constellations tubes with your
classmates to see and identify other constellations.
Questions:
1. Describe the stars as you saw them with your naked eyes.
2. Describe the stars as you saw them through your
improvised telescope.

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