MAPEH WORKSHEET – W2 Q.

2 HEALTH EDUCATION 8

NAME:_______________________ SECTION: ______________ DATE:___________

Unit 2: Family Life

Marriage is the most enjoyable human relationship. It is the most significant event that may
happen to one’s life. It takes only two people, a man and a woman, to unite and make a
successful relationship as married couple. Marriage is a lifelong partnership of a man and a
woman. It is a bond between two people who continue to grow and develop their best qualities
as human beings.
Factors to consider in Choosing a Lifetime Partner:
1. Good character (a). God-fearing (b). Responsible and honest (c). Hardworking and
industrious (d). Respectful and compassionate
2. Maturity (a). Handles relationship responsibly (b). Makes wise and well-thought-out
decisions
3. Fidelity (a). Makes the relationship lasting (b). Considers the relationship sacred (c).
Sincere and true to promises made to one’s partner
4. Commitment (a). Makes peaceful and lasting relationship (b). Dedicated in fulfilling
responsibilities
5. Love (a). Strengthens the relationship with the partner (b). Understands one’s partner
(c). Endures till death
6. Economic Readiness (a). Aims for a better future of the family (b). Able to provide for
the needs of the family (c). Maintains stable job or business that can support a family
7. Physical Maturity (a). Has a healthy body (b). Accepts and is proud of partner’s
physical features
Ingredients of a Successful Marriage
1. Love 6. Cooperation
2. Understanding/Respect 7. Growth
3. Care 8. Involvement
4. Loyalty 9. Sharing and Giving
5. Shared Philosophy 10. Communication

MELCS: Describes the factors that contribute to a successful marriage

Prepared by : Edith E. Alad -SJNHS
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Activity 1: Defining Terms

Write the meaning of the following concepts. Do this in your Health notebook.
1. Fidelity _______________________________________________________
2. Commitment __________________________________________________
3. Character _____________________________________________________
4. Maturity ______________________________________________________
5. Marriage ______________________________________________________

Activity 2: Expressing Opinion

Here are some issues below, discuss your position (if you are in favor or not). Explain your
reason.
1. Early Marriage
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2. Live-in Partners
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3. Same Sex Marriage
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MELCS: Describes the factors that contribute to a successful marriage

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Activity 3: My Family Tree

Instruction: Take a picture of your answer and post it in our FB Messenger/ Group Chat.
Take a photo album of your family by drawing a family tree and identify your family member
by writing 5 personal traits or character that you adore the most. Work on a clean sheet of
paper or bond paper(short).
Activity 3.1: Agree or Disagree
Instruction: Write A if you agree and D if you disagree.
1. Engagement is a period of agreement entered between two people in love.
2. My Ideal Partner should be wealthy so that I would be relieved from all
responsibilities.
3. Marriage is the most significant event and is the most enjoyable relationship.
4. Filipinos view marriage as something to be agreed on paper and can be violated if not
in love anymore.
5. Marriage is not a mere contract but inviolable social institution. It’s nature,
consequences, and practices are governed by law (Civil Code of the Philippines).
6. It is not necessary to consider the factors in choosing a lifetime partner if you love the
person.
7. The Family code of the Philippines sets eighteen (18) as the age of majority of the
Filipinos. They can get married without the consent of the parents.
8. The Executive Order No.209 should be taught during seminar for couples getting
licensure for marriage and should not be discussed by the teacher.
9. Good character alone is an essential factor in choosing a lifetime partner.
10. A person who is not economically ready can make a good marriage.

MELCS: Describes the factors that contribute to a successful marriage

Prepared by : Edith E. Alad -SJNHS
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What shall you do?

Because of the pandemic that we are facing right now, a lot of people use the internet as their
source of communication, some people meet online, and are dating online, engaged online
and some people agreed to get married online.
Activity 3: Sharing Opinions
1. What is your opinion on dating online? (Advantages and Disadvantages)
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2. Would you agree to get married online? Why, Why not?
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REFERENCES:
Book
Department of Education – First Edition (2013), Physical Education and Health 8 Learner’s
Module

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VolwsYhOCTc
http://www.askmen.com/top_10/dating_top_ten_150/159_dating_list.html

MELCS: Describes the factors that contribute to a successful marriage

Prepared by : Edith E. Alad -SJNHS
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Activity 1
1. Fidelity – a man’s or woman’s loyalty to one another
2. Commitment – one’s dedication to a relationship
3. Character – attribute or feature that distinguish an individual
4. Maturity – adultness; able to accept responsibilities within a relationship
5. Marriage – a lifelong partnership of a man and woman, two unique individuals who
understand, respect, care, and love each other.
Activity 3.1: Agree or Disagree
1. A 6. D
2. D 7. D
3. A 8. D
4. D 9. D
5. A 10. D

MELCS: Describes the factors that contribute to a successful marriage

Prepared by : Edith E. Alad -SJNHS