Science 9
Unit 3
Module 3: Stars and
Constellations
Learning Objectives:
Describe stars through their basic
characteristics;
Explain the relationship between the
visible constellations in the sky and
Earth’s position along its orbit.
• Appreciate the importance of naming and
locating stars and constellations in the sky.
• Draw a constellation and give their basic
information.
Activity 1
What do you call a massive,
bright ball of very hot gas?
a. Planet
b. galaxy
c. quasar
d. star
What do you call the group of
stars that appear to form a
pattern?
a. Constitution
b. Congratulation
c. Constellation
d. Star cluster
What do you call the star’s
perceived brightness?
a. Apparent magnitude b.
Magnitude
c. Absolute magnitude d.
Luminosity
What is the color of the
hottest star?
a. Red b. blue
c. white d. yellow
Which star is known as the
“North Star”?
a. Polaris b. Antares
c. Sirius d.
Vega
Activity 2: Star of the Day!
Direction: Choose five students that will be
assigned a particular star, the rest of the
class will arrange them according to the
given characteristics of a star.
Guide Questions:
1.What can you observe about the students in
front?
2.Which color of the star do you think is the
hottest? How about the coolest?
3.Which star do you think is the oldest? How
about the youngest?
What is a Star?
• A star is a massive ball of hot gas
called plasma.
• being held together by its own
gravity
• emits light through nuclear fussion
Characteristics of a Star
• Brightness
• Color
• Surface Temperature
• Mass
• Size
Brightness of the Star
• The brightness of the star that we
can see here on Earth is different
from their actual brightness.
• Apparent Magnitude
• Absolute Magnitude
Apparent Magnitude
• a measure of the brightness of a star or
other astronomical object observed from
Earth
• star’s perceived brightness
Apparent Magnitude
Absolute Magnitude
•The real brightness of a star,
irrespective of its distance from
Earth.
Absolute Magnitude
Color and Surface Temperature of a
Star
Color and Surface Temperature of a
Star
Mass and Size of the Star
Mass and Size of the Star
What is a constellation?
• is a group of bright stars that appears to form
a pattern
• they do not remain stationary in the night sky
• moves from east to west
• There are 88 constellations that are
recognized within the celestial sphere
What is a constellation?
Most Common Constellations
Astronomy VS Astrology
• Astronomy refers to the natural science that deals with
celestial objects and phenomena such as stars and
constellations.
• Astrology refers to the field of study that ascribes meaning to
the placement of the celestial objects with the zodiac
constellations.
• Astrology is not considered a science; there's no evidence that
one's zodiac sign actually correlates to personality.
Activity 3: When will I see you?
Direction: Each group will be given an
image to be analyzed. After which, the
group will list all the constellations the
can be observed for that month.
Activity 3: When will I see you?
Activity 3: When will I see you?
Activity 3: When will I see you?
Activity 3: When will I see you?
Guide Questions
1.What constellations can you see in March, June,
September, December?
2. Did you observe the constellations change
positions?
3. What do you think is the reason why the
constellations visible in June and December are
different?
Activity 4: Where do I belong?
CONSTELLATIO
STAR N
Activity 5
Activity 5