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SCIENCE 7
Fourth Quarter, Week 6

MELC: Explain how solar and lunar eclipse occur using models.
Objectives:
1. Describe the phases of the moon.
2. Explain how solar eclipse and lunar eclipse occur.
3. Compare lunar eclipse and solar eclipse.
4. Suggest practices on safety precautions when observing solar
eclipse.
5. Present data on the beliefs and practices of a community in relation
to eclipses.
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MELC/Code: Explain how solar and lunar eclipses occur using models
(S7ES-IVi-10) JHIRO DIX B. TOMPONG
Francisco Ramos National High School

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I. MINI - LESSON DAY 1

Moon – Earth’s sole natural satellite and nearest large celestial body.
Known since prehistoric times, it is the brightest object in the sky after
the Sun.
We have a slightly different view of the Moon each night. We describe
how the Moon looks with the eight Moon phases, or shapes.
Phases of the
Description
Moon
New Moon We cannot see the Moon when it is a new moon.
Waxing Crescent We see the waxing crescent phase as a thin
crescent opening to the left.
First Quarter We see the first quarter phase as a half-moon.
Waxing Gibbous The waxing gibbous phase is between a half
moon and full moon. Waxing means it is getting
bigger.
Full Moon We can see the Moon completely illuminated
during full moons.
Waning Gibbous The waning gibbous phase is between a half
moon and full moon. Waning means it is getting
smaller.
Last Quarter We see the third quarter moon as a half moon,
too. It is the opposite half as illuminated in the first
quarter moon.
Waning Crescent We see the waning crescent phase as a thin
crescent opening to the right.
The Moon displays these eight phases one after the other as it
moves through its cycle each month. It takes 27 days for the Moon to orbit
Earth. That means the Moon's cycle is 27 days long.

Source: http://blog.hmns.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Moon-phases.gif

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II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY 1: DRAW ME

I. Problem: What are the phases of the moon?

II. Hypothesis: The phases of the moon are new moon, waxing crescent,
first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous,
last quarter, waning crescent.
III. Materials: Paper and pen
IV. Procedure:
Draw how the moon looks on its respective phases.

Phases of the
Illustration
Moon

New Moon

Waxing Crescent

First Quarter

Waxing Gibbous

Full Moon

Waning Gibbous

Last Quarter

Waning Crescent

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Guide Questions:
1. What are the phases of the moon?
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2. What phases of the moon can be found in your calendars?
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3. Why do we observe different phases of the moon?
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Conclusion:

Is the hypothesis correct? If yes, why? If no, why?

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What is your conclusion?

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III. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Activity 2: DESCRIBE ME

I. Problem: What are the characteristics of the phases of the moon?

II. Hypothesis: During new moon, we cannot see the Moon; we see the waxing
crescent phase as a thin crescent opening to the left; we see the first
quarter phase as a half-moon; the waxing gibbous phase is between a
half-moon and full moon, getting bigger; we can see the Moon
completely illuminated during full moons; the waning gibbous phase is
between a half moon and full moon, getting smaller; we see the third
quarter moon as a half moon, too, opposite of the first quarter; we see
the waning crescent phase as a thin crescent opening to the right.
III. Materials: Paper and pen
IV. Procedure:
Complete the table by describing the characteristics of the phases of the moon.

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 Phases of the Moon Characteristics
New Moon

Waxing Crescent

First Quarter

Waxing Gibbous

Full Moon

Waning Gibbous

Last Quarter

Warning Crescent

Guide Questions:
1. What phase of the moon when we cannot see the moon?
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2. How does the moon look like during the waxing gibbous?
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3. Why does the moon change its phase?
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Conclusion:

Is the hypothesis correct? If yes, why? If no, why?

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What is your conclusion?
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IV. EVALUATION
Direction: Read the following questions and encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
1. Which among the phases of the moon could not be found in a calendar?
A. New Moon B. Last Quarter
C. First Quarter D. Waning Crescent

2. What phase of the moon we see as a thin crescent opening to the left?
A. Full Moon B. Waxing Gibbous
C. Waxing Crescent D. Waning Crescent

3. Which describes the last quarter?

A. We cannot see the Moon.
B. We see a thin crescent opening to the left.
C. We see a thin crescent opening to the right.
D. We see a half moon. It is the opposite of the first quarter moon.

4. Which of the following is NOT true about the Earth’s moon?

A. It has different phases.
B. It is the brightest object in the sky.
C. It is the Earth’s only natural satellite.
D. It is the nearest large celestial body to the Earth.

5. Why do we see the different phases of the moon?

A. Due to the gravity of the Earth.
B. The moon revolves around the Earth.
C. The sun reflects its light to the moon.
D. Due to the distance of the moon from the Earth.

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I. MINI - LESSON DAY 2
Shadows in Space
• When a light source is blocked by an object, a shadow of that object is
cast. The shadow will darken the object on which it falls.
• The distance of the object from the light source affects the size of its
shadow. When an object is closer to the light source, its shadow will
appear big. But when it is farther from the light source, its shadow is
smaller.
• The occurrence of shadows is an ordinary phenomenon that you
experience every day. Shadows can be seen anywhere. Sometimes, the
shadow appears bigger than the original project, other times smaller.

Eclipse – It is the shadow casted by a celestial body to another.

2 Types of Eclipse
1. Solar Eclipse – Solar eclipse happens when the shadow of the moon is
casted to the Earth. It happens during day time.

Source: https://physics.weber.edu/schroeder/ua/MoonAndEclipses.html

2. Lunar Eclipse – Lunar eclipse happens when the Earth’s shadow is casted
to the moon. It happens during night time.

Source: https://physics.weber.edu/schroeder/ua/MoonAndEclipses.html

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II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Activity 1: How Am I Arranged?

I. Problem: What are the types of eclipse?

II. Hypothesis: The types of eclipse are solar and lunar eclipse.
III. Materials: Paper and pen
IV. Procedure:
In each box, draw how the Earth, Sun and Moon look like during a solar and
lunar eclipse.

SOLAR ECLIPSE

LUNAR ECLIPSE

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Guide Questions:
1. What are the types of eclipse?
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2. When does a solar eclipse happen?
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3. When does a lunar eclipse happen?
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4. How are the Earth, Moon and Sun position during solar eclipse?
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5. How are the Earth, Moon and Sun arranged during lunar eclipse?
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Conclusion:

Is the hypothesis correct? If yes, why? If no, why?

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What is your conclusion?
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III. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Activity 2: MY ECLIPSE

I. Problem: How is the solar and lunar eclipse different from one another?
II. Hypothesis: Solar eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun
and Earth. Lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is between
the sun and moon.
III. Materials: Flashlight, 1 big ball, 1 small ball
IV. Procedures:
1. In a dark room, set up the materials in this position

flashlight small ball big ball

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*The flashlight represents the sun. The small ball for the moon and the big
ball for the Earth.
2. Turn on the flashlight and observe what happens.
3. Change the position of the big ball and small ball and turn on the
flashlight. Observe again.

Guide Questions:
1. What have you observed when you turned on the flashlight on the first
setup?
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2. What type of eclipse did you observe on the first setup?
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3. How about on the second setup, when you changed the position of the
small and big ball, what happened when you turned on the flashlight?
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4. What type of eclipse was observed on the second setup?
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Conclusion:

Is the hypothesis correct? If yes, why? If no, why?

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What is your conclusion?
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IV. EVALUATION ACTIVITY

Direction: Read the following questions and encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
1. Which refers to the shadow casted by a celestial body to another?
a. Eclipse b. Solar eclipse
c. Lunar eclipse d. Moon

2. What type of eclipse occur when the Earth casted its shadow to the
moon?
a. Eclipse b. Solar eclipse
c. Lunar eclipse d. Moon
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3. What type of eclipse occur when the moon casted its shadow to the
Earth?
a. Eclipse b. Solar eclipse
c. Lunar eclipse d. Moon

4. What type of eclipse is shown in the box?

Sun Moon Earth

a. Solar eclipse b. Lunar eclipse
c. Partial solar eclipse d. Partial lunar eclipse

5. How are the celestial bodies arranged if we are experiencing lunar

eclipse?

a.

b.

c.

d.

I. MINI - LESSON DAY 3

Superstition – Are beliefs or practices that has no corresponding scientific

explanation. Also known as superstitious belief. Examples include: don’t
sweep the floor during night time, siblings should not marry within the same
year, a black cat crossing your path is bad luck, etc.)

Common Beliefs and Practices About Eclipse

• The moon is eaten by a monster called Bakunawa.
• Village people must make loud noise to stop the eclipse.
• Do not look at the eclipse directly, it will damage your eyes.
• Eclipse is a sign of a bad things about to happen.
• Pregnant mothers should stay indoors during an eclipse.

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 Not all of the beliefs and practices about eclipse are superstitious,
some of them also has their scientific explanation, like not looking at the
eclipse directly, because solar flares emitted by the sun during solar eclipse
is high and it can damage your retina.

II. GUIDED PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Activity 1: WHAT ARE YOUR BELIEFS?

I. Problem: What is a superstition?

II. Hypothesis: Are beliefs or practices that has no corresponding scientific
explanation.
III. Materials: Paper and pen
IV. Procedure:
List 5 beliefs and practices that you practice at home.

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Guide Questions:

1. What is superstition?
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2. What are some of your superstitious beliefs?
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3. From where did you learn these beliefs?
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Conclusion:

Is the hypothesis correct? If yes, why? If no, why?

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What is your conclusion?

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III. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ACTIVITY

Activity 2: IT’S JUST A MYTH!

I. Problem: What are some of the beliefs that you know about eclipse?
II. Hypothesis: The moon is eaten by a monster called Bakunawa that is
why it disappears during an eclipse. Everyone must create
a loud noise for the eclipse to stop.
III. Materials: Paper and pen
IV. Procedures:
1. Ask at least three persons in your household (example: mother, father,
brother, etc.) if they know any beliefs and practices during an eclipse.
2. Take note of the things that they know.

Guide Questions:
1. What are the common things that they know about the beliefs and
practices during an eclipse?
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2. Base on the activity, what are the new things that you discovered about
eclipse?
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Is the hypothesis correct? I f yes, why? If no, why?
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____________________________________________________________
What is your conclusion?
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IV. EVALUATION ACTIVITY

Direction: Read the following questions and encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
1. What creature is believed to eat the moon during an Eclipse?
a. Diwata b. Dragon
c. Aswang d. Bakunawa
2. What does the people do when there is an eclipse?
a. they take a bath b. they cry for help
c. they pray really hard d. they make loud noises
3. Which is NOT a belief about eclipse?
a. Staring at an eclipse damages your eye.
b. Bakunawa eats the sun causing the eclipse.
c. Eclipse is formed when a shadow is casted to another object.
d. An eclipse is a symbol of a bad omen that is about to happen.
4. Which belief and practices about eclipse does not have a scientific
explanation?
a. Making loud noise to stop the eclipse
b. Staring at an eclipse damages your eye
c. Observing an eclipse through a basin of water
d. Predicting when and where the eclipse will happen
5. Which is NOT a proper way in observing eclipse?
a. Use a telescope
b. Look at it with your naked eye
c. Look at it through a basin of water
d. Use an eye protection like sunglasses

PERFORMANCE TASK: Day 4

1. Write at least 5 things you know about solar eclipse and lunar eclipse in
their respective columns.

SOLAR ECLIPSE LUNAR ECLIPSE

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RUBRICS:

Criteria 10 Points 8 Points 6 Points Total

Correct All answers 3 to 4 answers Only 1 to 2

Responses are correct. are correct. answers are
(40%) correct.
Develop Shows 100% Shows 75% Shows only
Critical mastery level mastery level 50% mastery
Thinking Skill of the lesson. of the lesson. level of the
(50%) lesson

References:
• “Eye Damage from Solar Eclipses: Why It Happens (& Prevention) | NVISION.”
NVISION Eye Centers, www.nvisioncenters.com/education/solar-
eclipses/#:~:text=Looking%20at%20a%20solar%20eclipse%20is%20dangerous
%20for%20the%20eyes. Accessed 13 Mar. 2021.
• Escalona, Katrina. “9 Superstitions Many Filipinos Still Believe.” Culture Trip,
theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/superstitions-and-taboos-many-
filipinos-still-believe-in/.

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• “Moon | Features, Phases, Surface, Exploration, & Facts.” Encyclopedia
Britannica, www.britannica.com/place/Moon.

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SALVADOR D. ARQUILITA, MMEM
Team Leader
ROWENA A. MAROLLANO
JEANET Y. HAN, MA Ed
SALVACION B. ALDE
SHEILA MAE A. AGUSTINO
IVORY A. SEGUNDO
DR. JESSIBETH DELA CRUZ
ULPIANO L. MORALES, JR. MA Ed
Members
JENNY T. DOSIL, EdD
Education Program Supervisor in Science

Reviewed by:

Evelyn F. Importante
OIC-CID Chief EPS
Aurelio A. Santisas
OIC- Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Jerry C. Bokingkito, EdD
OIC- Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Dr. Jeanelyn A. Aleman, CESO VI
OIC- Schools Division Superintendent

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