PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MUNTINLUPA

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Teaching–Learning Plan University Road, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City

Course Code / Title ASTRONOMY

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Issue No. 1 Effectivity Date AY 2020 - 2021 Revision No. 0 Revision Date
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Course Code SCI

Course Title ASTRONOMY
This 3-unit course deals with the various motioned observed in the heavens and the fundamental physical laws that govern them. This course also includes a
Course Description
discussion of the theories behind the formation of the solar system and other astronomical bodies.
Course Credit 3
Contact Hours per Week 3
Pre-Requisite Course/s N/A
Scientific Literacy Competency based on UNESCO
1. Acquire new knowledge in order to enhance decision-making skills.
2. Explain scientific phenomena based on scientific method.
3. Draw evidence-based conclusions about science-related issues.
4. Understanding the characteristics and features of science as a form of human knowledge and enquiry.
5. Awareness on how science influences our material, intellectual, and cultural environments.
Course Outcomes
Science - Based Competency
1. Recognize environmental science and its principles as an integrated field of study.
2. Identify recent and current environmental issues and their causes.
3. Correlate the influence of the different environmental issues to the development of a community.
4. Formulate solutions using the principles of sustainable technologies and innovations.
5. Demonstrate a significant level of scientific literacy in analyzing community problems in relation to the environment.
6. Enhance a community program using scientific literacy with integration to environmental management.
7. Synthesize research-based program that can address a community problem with profound regard to scientific literacy.

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 Course Learning Outcomes
1. Recognize environmental science and its principles as
an integrated field of study.
2. Identify recent and current environmental issues
and their causes.
3. Correlate the influence of the different
environmental issues to the development of a
community.
4. Formulate solutions using the principles of sustainable
technologies and innovations.
5. Demonstrate a significant level of scientific literacy in
analyzing community problems in relation to the
environment.
6. Enhance a community program using scientific
literacy with integration to environmental
management.
7. Synthesize research-based program that can address a
community problem with profound regard to scientific
literacy.
COURSE OUTLINE and TIMEFRAME
Summative Assessment Tasks
Online Midterm and Final Examinations via Google
Classroom
Online Midterm and Final Examinations via Google
Classroom
Online Midterm and Final Examinations via Google
Classroom
Online Midterm and Final Examinations via Google
Classroom
Online Midterm and Final Examinations via Google
Classroom
Online Midterm and Final Examinations via Google
Classroom
Online Midterm and Final Examinations via Google
Classroom
Details
Objective Tests: Work Sheets (Engage, Explore, Elaborate,
Evaluate) of the Modules saved on OTG (On The Go) flash
drive and attached on google classroom
Scientific Review Paper with rubric: Work Sheets (Engage,
Explore, Elaborate, Evaluate) of the Modules saved on OTG
(On The Go) flash drive and attached on google classroom
Objective Tests: Work Sheets (Engage, Explore, Elaborate,
Evaluate) of the Modules saved on OTG (On The Go) flash
drive and attached on google classroom
Synthesis of Precede-Proceed Model with rubric: Work Sheets
(Engage, Explore, Elaborate, Evaluate) of the Modules saved on
OTG (On The Go) flash drive and attached on google classroom
Objective Tests, Scientific Research Paper (Journal Type) with
rubric: Work Sheets (Engage, Explore, Elaborate, Evaluate) of
the Modules saved on OTG (On The Go) flash drive and
attached on google classroom
Objective Test, Creative Work with rubric: Work Sheets
(Engage, Explore, Elaborate, Evaluate) of the Modules saved on
OTG (On The Go) flash drive and attached on google classroom
Synthesis of Extension Service Program using the Scientific
Paper: Work Sheets (Engage, Explore, Elaborate, Evaluate) of
the Modules saved on OTG (On The Go) flash drive and
attached on google classroom
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 Week Course Content / Subject Matter
Welcome: Discussion of the Mission/ Vision of Muntinlupa and PLMun Syllabus/Requirements in the subject
1

2
History and Development of Astronomy
3 Galaxies
4
The Stars and The Sun
5
6 The Moons
7 The Earth-Moon-Sun System
8 Introduction to the Solar System
9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
10 Terrestrial Planets

11
Jovian Planets
12
Planetoids
13
14
15 Other Heavenly Bodies
16 Exoplanets
17 Introduction to the Theory of Relativity
18 FINAL EXAMINATION
FINAL EXAMINATION

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

PROF. KEVIN C. TAGUIBAN, LPT, MAEd DR. FERMAE L. TAMAYAO, LPT DR. DANILO B. SOLAYAO, LPT DR. REMEDIOS R. CUNANAN
Instructor/Professor BSED Program Chairperson College Dean Vice President for Academic Affairs

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LEARNING PLAN / INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Resource Materials Teaching–Learning Activities (TLAs) Resource

Assessment
Intended Learning Outcomes Course Content/ (Suggested GAD Material
Week Tasks /
(ILO) Subject Matter Textbooks and SYNCHRONOUS ASYNCHRONOUS Integration (EdTech)
Outputs
References) First 1 hours Last 2 hours

 Use of
LMS
platforms
At the end of the discussion, the Online Classroom Guidelines Revised PLMUN Interactive Online Question and Rationale of : Google
Mini Recitation
students should be able to: (The Vision and Mission of the Student Handbook Lecture and Answer Portion on the GAD Classroo
City, PLMun and CTE) and Discussion FB Group Chat Programs m and
Manifest familiarity on the Seamless Blended Digital Course Syllabus Google
vision and mission of the city, Learning (SBDL) Orientation Virtual Orientation Offline Group Meet
PLMun and the CTE via Google Meet Brainstorming App (For
1 Course Syllabus (3-4 members per Online)
Reflect positively on the mission group)
and vision of the Muntinlupa and
City, PLMun and CTE
FB Group
Welcome the returning and new Chat (For
students wholeheartedly No
internet
connectio
n).

2 Know and understand the history 

and the development of History of Astronomy and its  Use of
Astronomy. development Custer, A. 2011, Interactive Online LMS
Differentiate Astronomy from Astrology Vs. Astronomy Astronomy, Prentice Lecture and The Nature of platforms
Astrology Hall Publication Discussion via Open-Ended Article GAD : Google
Astronomy and Google Meet Question and Analysis Programs Classroo
Astrophysics in the Answer Portion on m and
FB Group Chat Google
New Millennium
Meet
2001 (Ebook),
Offline Group App (For
National Academy Brainstorming Online)
Press (3-4 members per
group) and
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 FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
n).


Custer, A. 2011,  Use of
Astronomy, Prentice Interactive Online Open-Ended The Nature of LMS
Explain briefly what galaxy is. Definition of galaxy.
Hall Publication Lecture and Question and Article GAD platforms
Discuss briefly the different kinds Different kinds of galaxies.
Discussion via Answer Portion on Analysis Programs : Google
of galaxies.
Astronomy and Google Meet FB Group Chat Classroo
Astrophysics in the m and
New Millennium Offline Group Google
2001 (Ebook), Brainstorming Meet
National Academy (3-4 members per App (For
3
Press group) Online)

and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
n).

4-5 Define and explain the different Stars and its different kinds,
stars, the stages of the stars as stages of life of stars and the Custer, A. 2011,  Use of
well as the characteristics of the characteristics of the sun Astronomy, Prentice Interactive Online Question and Article The Nature of LMS
sun. Hall Publication Lecture and Answer Portion on Analysis GAD platforms
Astronomy and Discussion via FB Group Chat Programs : Google
Astrophysics in the Google Meet Classroo
New Millennium 2001 Offline Group m and
(Ebook), National Brainstorming Google
Academy Press (3-4 members per Meet
group) App (For
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 Online)

and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
n).

 Use of
Custer, A. 2011, LMS
Astronomy, Prentice Interactive Online Question and The Nature of platforms
Understand fully the different Different characteristics of the
Hall Publication Lecture and Answer Portion on Article GAD : Google
characteristics of the moon and moon and its effect on the planet
Astronomy and Discussion via FB Group Chat Analysis Programs Classroo
its effect on the planet.
Astrophysics in the Google Meet m and
New Millennium 2001 Offline Group Google
(Ebook), National Brainstorming Meet
Academy Press (3-4 members per App (For
group) Online)
6
and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
.
n).

7 Discuss thoroughly the earth- Earth-Moon-Sun system

moon-sun system. Custer, A. 2011,  Use of
Astronomy, Prentice Interactive Online Question and Article The Nature of LMS
Hall Publication Lecture and Answer Portion on Analysis GAD platforms
Astronomy and Discussion via FB Group Chat Programs : Google
Astrophysics in the Google Meet Classroo
Offline Group m and
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 New Millennium 2001 Brainstorming Google
(Ebook), National (3-4 members per Meet
Academy Press group) App (For
Online)

and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
n).

Custer, A. 2011,  Use of

Astronomy, Prentice LMS
Hall Publication Interactive Online Question and The Nature of platforms
Astronomy and Lecture and Answer Portion on Article GAD : Google
Astrophysics in the Discussion via FB Group Chat Analysis Programs Classroo
New Millennium Google Meet m and
Offline Group Google
Discuss the solar system and all Solar system and its 2001 (Ebook),
Brainstorming Meet
its characteristics characteristics National Academy
(3-4 members per App (For
Press group) Online)
8
and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
n).

9
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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 
 Use of
Custer, A. 2011, LMS
Astronomy, Prentice The Nature of platforms
Interactive Online
Define what terrestrial planets Terrestial planets Hall Publication Question and GAD : Google
Lecture and
are. Astronomy and Answer Portion on Programs Classroo
Discussion via Article
Identify the different terrestrial Astrophysics in the FB Group Chat m and
Google Meet Analysis
planets in the solar system. New Millennium 2001 Google
(Ebook), National Offline Group Meet
Academy Press Brainstorming App (For
10 (3-4 members per Online)
group)
and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
n).

11 Define what Jovian planets are. Jovian Planets 

Identify the different Jovian  Use of
planets in the solar system. Custer, A. 2011, LMS
Astronomy, Prentice Interactive Online Question and Article The Nature of platforms
Hall Publication Lecture and Answer Portion on Analysis GAD : Google
Astronomy and Discussion via FB Group Chat Programs Classroo
Astrophysics in the Google Meet m and
New Millennium 2001 Google
(Ebook), National Offline Group Meet
Academy Press Brainstorming App (For
(3-4 members per Online)
group)
and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
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 n).


 Use of
Custer, A. 2011, LMS
Define what planetoids are. Planetoids Astronomy, Prentice Interactive Online Question and The Nature of platforms
Article
Identify the different planetoids Hall Publication Lecture and Answer Portion on GAD : Google
Analysis
in the solar system. Astronomy and Discussion via FB Group Chat Programs Classroo
Astrophysics in the Google Meet m and
New Millennium 2001 Offline Group Google
(Ebook), National Brainstorming Meet
Academy Press (3-4 members per App (For
12 - 13 group) Online)

and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
n).

14 -15 Discuss the different members of Members of heavenly bodies 

the heavenly bodies.  Use of
Custer, A. 2011, LMS
Astronomy, Prentice Interactive Online Question and Article The Nature of platforms
Hall Publication Lecture and Answer Portion on Analysis GAD : Google
Astronomy and Discussion via FB Group Chat Programs Classroo
Astrophysics in the Google Meet m and
Offline Group Google
New Millennium
Brainstorming Meet
2001 (Ebook),
(3-4 members per App (For
National Academy group) Online)
Press
and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
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 internet
connectio
n).


 Use of
Custer, A. 2011, LMS
Astronomy, Prentice Interactive Online Question and Article The Nature of platforms
Enumerate and discuss the Exoplanets Hall Publication Lecture and Answer Portion on Analysis GAD : Google
different characteristics of Discussion via FB Group Chat Programs Classroo
Astronomy and
Exoplanets. Google Meet m and
Astrophysics in the
Offline Group Google
New Millennium 2001
Brainstorming Meet
(Ebook), National
(3-4 members per App (For
Academy Press
16 group) Online)

and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
n).

17 Discuss the theory of relativity in Introduction to the Theory of 

connection to astronomy. Relativity Interactive Online  Use of
Custer, A. 2011, Lecture and LMS
Astronomy, Prentice Discussion via Question and The Nature of platforms
Google Meet Answer Portion on GAD : Google
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 Hall Publication FB Group Chat Programs Classroo
Astronomy and m and
Astrophysics in the Offline Group Google
New Millennium 2001 Brainstorming Meet
(Ebook), National (3-4 members per App (For
Academy Press group) Online)

and

FB Group
Chat (For
No
internet
connectio
n).

18 FINAL EXAMINATION

Custer, A. 2011, Astronomy, Prentice Hall Publication

Suggested Readings
and References Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium 2001 (Ebook), National Academy Press

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 1. Class Drills/Exercises, Interactive Activities, Quizzes, Projects and Major Examinations
2. Digital Portfolio (A collection of all the activities with substantial personal reflection)
Course Requirements
3. A Mini Research
4. A Creative Project
Mid Term Grade = 10% Attendance + 20%CS + 20%Q + 50%ME
Final Term Grade = 10% Attendance + 20%CS + 20%Q + 50%FE
Average Grade = MEG + FEG
2
Grading System CS = Class Participation Q = Quiz
CP = Class Participation AQ = Average Quiz
A = Attendance
ACP = Average Class Standing ME = Midterm Exam
CS = Class Standing FE = Final Exam
5. A student is held responsible for all lessons and assignments missed during his/her absence. Furthermore, quizzes cannot be made up.
Online Classroom Policies
6. Any form of dishonesty, and/or deceit, especially cheating during examination or any class work shall be given a failing grade or 50.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

PROF. KEVIN C. TAGUIBAN, LPT, MAEd DR. FERMAE L. TAMAYAO, LPT DR. DANILO B. SOLAYAO, LPT DR. REMEDIOS R. CUNANAN
Instructor/Professor BSED Program Chairperson College Dean Vice President for Academic Affairs

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