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DLP Physical Science q4 Week 2
DLP Physical Science q4 Week 2
TOPIC: Ancient and Modern Astronomy and the Astrological phenomena before the
advent of telescopes.
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, learners are expected to:
1. Discuss the thoughts of philosophers about the shape of the Earth;
2. Explain what astronomy is.
3. Appreciate the importance of astronomical phenomena and how they affectyour life.
4. Discuss the notable contributions of some of the notable astronomers of modern astronomy.
TIME FRAME: 50 minutes
REFERENCES: PHYSICAL SCIENCE, MODULE: Quarter 2- Week 2
a. The learners will analyze the pictures provided and creatively think of the
word that best describe the set of pictures in relation to the introduction of
topic.
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b. The learners will actively participate in singing “The shape of the Earth
Answer: Astronomy
is round” in the tune of the wheels on the bus goes round and round.
How do you see the Earth?
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Proper/Explore
1. Activity
a. Pre-activity (5 minutes)
-distribution of activity sheets
-discussion of the objectives, procedure and rubrics
b. Activity Proper (10 Minutes)
- The learners will do an activity about their chosen ancient or
modern astronomer and give insights to his/her chosen
astronomers contribution to astronomy.
c. Post-activity
Discussion of the guide questions and answers.
Have you ever wondered what the philosophers in ancient astronomy thought
about the shape of the Earth?
Ancient Astronomy
Around 500 B.C. It was Pythagoras and his pupils who were first to propose a
spherical Earth.
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Anaxagoras
He observed that during a lunar eclipse, the
Earth's shadow was reflected on the Moon's
surface. The shadow reflected was circular.
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which carried the heavenly bodies while they revolved around the stationary
Earth.
of the universe.
Hipparchus is
Greek
compared the
them into order
Claudius Ptolemy
means centered.
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• Solar eclipse
• Lunar eclipse
Activity 1
The learners will answer activity relating to the topic presented about the similarities and
differences of lunar eclipse and solar eclipse.
Answers
Modern Astronomy
In this topic the learners will learn more about Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler
and their respective contributions.
Activity 3:
NAME ATLEAST 1 ANCIENT OR MODERN ASTRONOMER THAT YOU
REMEMBER FROM THE LESSON AND WRITE HIS RESPECTIVE
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ASTRONOMY.
GIVE YOUR OWN INSIGHTS ABOUT HIS CONTRIBUTIONS.
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