Subject: Science %

Grade Level: Grade 5

Objective:
1. The learners demonstrate understanding of constellations and the information
derived from their location in the sky.
2. The learners should be able to debug local myths and folklore about the Moon and
the Stars by presenting pieces of evidence to convince the community folks.
3. The learners should be able to identify star patterns that can be seen at particular
times of the year.

Learning within the curriculum:

1. The concept of the solar system and the roles of different celestial bodies, such as
planets and stars, relates directly to understanding constellations, as students will
learn how these celestial bodies interact and are positioned in the sky.
2. The study of light and how it travels can connect to the understanding of
constellations, as students will explore how stars emit light and how this light
reaches Earth, allowing them to identify star patterns.

Learning across the curriculum:

1. In Mathematics, students can explore geometry through the angles formed by star
patterns and constellations, applying their understanding of shapes and angles to
visualize and identify these patterns in the night sky.
2. In Language Arts, students can research and write about different myths related to
the Moon and stars, enhancing their understanding of cultural narratives while
practicing their writing and research skills.

Elicit:
Teaching Strategy: Think-Pair-Share
Instructional Materials: None needed
Anecdote 1: “When I was a child, I would often sit outside at night and gaze at the
stars. My grandmother told me stories about the stars being the spirits of our
ancestors watching over us, which made me curious about what those stars really
were.”
Anecdote 2: “I remember during a school camping trip, we were taught how to
identify constellations. I was amazed to learn that the stars we see today were the
same stars that sailors used for navigation hundreds of years ago.”
Engage:
Teaching Strategy: Interactive/Integrated Learning
Instructional Materials: Chart paper, markers
Energizer 1: Star Mapping Activity - Students will create a large map of the night sky
on chart paper, drawing constellations they know and labeling them. This activity will
encourage collaboration and discussion.
Energizer 2: Constellation Charades - Students will take turns acting out different
constellations while classmates guess which one it is, fostering engagement and
movement without needing any materials.

Explore:

Activities
Activity 1: Constellation Creation
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning
Materials: Star stickers, black construction paper
Significance: This activity allows students to visualize and create their own
constellations, enhancing their understanding of how constellations are formed.

Instructions:
1. Each student receives a piece of black construction paper.
2. Students will use star stickers to create their own unique constellation.
3. After creating, they will write a short myth or story about their constellation.

Rubrics:
- Creativity of constellation: 5 pts.
- Clarity of story/myth: 5 pts.
- Presentation (sharing with class): 5 pts.

Assessment Questions:
1. What inspired your constellation design?
2. How does your story connect to the stars?
3. What characteristics did you choose for your constellation?
Activity 2: Myth Debunking Panel
Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning
Materials: Research materials (books, internet access)
Significance: This activity promotes critical thinking as students investigate local
myths and gather evidence to present their findings.

Instructions:
1. Divide students into small groups and assign each a local myth about the stars or
Moon.
2. Each group researches their myth, gathering evidence to support or debunk it.
3. Groups will present their findings to the class in a panel discussion format.

Rubrics:
- Quality of research: 5 pts.
- Clarity of presentation: 5 pts.
- Depth of analysis (debunking the myth): 5 pts.

Assessment Questions:
1. What evidence did you find that supports or debunks the myth?
2. How did your group come to a consensus about the myth?
3. What new understanding do you have about the stars or Moon after this activity?

Explain:
Activity 1 - The location of constellations in the sky is not random; they are based on
the Earth’s rotation and orbit around the Sun.
Activity 2 - Understanding constellations helps us navigate and tell stories,
connecting cultures through shared knowledge and myths.
Activity 3 - Debunking myths with evidence reinforces scientific thinking and
encourages students to question and seek truth.

Elaborate:
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning
1. Task: Students will observe the night sky over a week, noting the positions of
various stars and constellations. They will keep a journal of their observations,
identifying patterns and changes.
2. Task: After their observation period, students will discuss in groups how their
understanding of constellations has changed and what they learned about the stars.
Discussion: How can our understanding of constellations influence our culture and
history? What role do they play in navigation and storytelling?

Evaluate:
Teaching Strategy: Formative Assessment through Group Discussions

Questions:
1. How do constellations help in understanding our place in the universe?
2. What was the most surprising thing you learned about local myths?
3. How has your perception of the stars changed after this lesson?

For Higher Order Thinking Skills:

Questions:
1. Why do you think different cultures have different myths about the same
constellation?
2. How can we use constellations to understand the passage of time?
3. In what ways do you think modern technology has changed our understanding of
constellations?

Answers:
1. Different cultures interpret the same celestial phenomena through their historical
and cultural lenses, leading to diverse myths.
2. Constellations can serve as calendars, helping people track seasons and
agricultural cycles based on their visibility.
3. Technology provides precise measurements and data about stars, allowing us to
understand their properties and distances more accurately.

Extend:
Teaching Strategy: Problem-Based Learning
Instructional Materials: None required
Usecase 1: Students can create a community project where they organize a
stargazing event, teaching their families and neighbors about constellations and
debunking myths they researched. This encourages public speaking and community
engagement.
Usecase 2: Students can write a letter to a local newspaper or community bulletin
explaining a common myth about the stars and providing scientific evidence to
debunk it. This helps them practice writing skills while promoting scientific literacy in
their community.

Assignment:
1. Students will research a specific constellation and write a one-page report
detailing its significance in different cultures, including myths, scientific facts, and its
visibility throughout the year. They will present their findings in the next class,
utilizing a project-based learning approach.