SCIENCE AND HEALTH VI

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the Grade VI-Rizal pupils will be able to:
a. identify the different types of instruments in gazing stars;
b. construct an optical telescope;
c. explain the importance of the instruments in our life.
II. Subject Matter
Topic:
Gazing Stars
Sub-topic: Instruments/Procedures Used
A. Science Concept/Idea:

Astronomers observe the stars using various instruments, the most basic of
which are the optical telescope, radio telescope, spectroscope and space
probes to study the stars.

A telescope is instruments consisting of special mirrors that make distant

objects appear bigger and closer. The arrangement of these colors
corresponds to specific elements.

Astronomers study stars and other heavenly bodies.

Scientists use scientific instruments to observe and study heavenly bodies.

B. Science Processes: Identifying, constructing and explaining.

C. Materials: Cardboard, folders, scissors, adhesive tape, projectors, photos of
telescope, spectroscope, and space probes and photos of dark and starry night.
D. References: Into the Future Science and Health VI, Juanita M. Cruz, p. 242-244
III. Procedure:
A. Preparatory Activities:
1. Review/Checking of Assignments:
What are the four type of climate in the Philippines?
B. Development Activities:
1. Motivation:
Play an action song about stars. The teacher and the class will act and
sing it together. (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with a Twist)
2. Presentation
o Group the pupils into four.
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Provide the materials such as folders, adhesive tapes and scissors. Provide
word puzzles and models regarding with the new lesson.

After completing the puzzles, they have to go to their respective computers

which they can research the images and different functions of the
instruments in gazing stars.
Instruct each group to discuss the things that they had researched over the

internet or the files from the computer.

They have only 10-15 minutes to complete the tasks.

3. Proper Lesson/Discussion
o
After the discussion they had with their group mates, each group
o

should assign a member to discuss each instrument.

There will be four stations and four pupils to discuss about the

different types of instrument in gazing stars.

The assigned member has only 1-2 minutes to discuss the
instrument.

4. Concept Formation/ Generalization

What are the four instruments used in gazing stars?

What instrument and procedures are used by astronomers to gather
information about stars?

5. Application
Instruct the pupils to create an optical telescope using the following materials:
o

Folders

Scissors

Adhesive tape

IV. Evaluation
Choose the letter of the correct answer. (I/4 PAPER)
1. How is the composition of stars determined?
a. by using a telescope
b. by using a spectroscope
c. by using a parallax
d. both a and b
2. Which of the following must you use to make distant stars appear closer and
bigger?
a. parallax
b. spectroscope
c. telescope
d. eyeglasses

3. How is it important the different types of instruments in our life?

a. It helps us to know the beauty of life.
b. It is important because it educates us to know the colors, sizes and
significance of the stars in our universe.
c. It can give us strength in the cycle of stars and the universe.
IV. Assignment
Collect pictures of telescopes, spectroscopes and space probes. Label each
picture and write at least one function of each instrument.

PRESENTED BY:

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DIAMOND B. TANGGOTI
Pre-Service Teacher

OBESERVED BY:
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MR. ROLDAN L ROPEROS
Cooperating Teacher

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DR. EMIE M. CABANLIT
Practicum Supervisor