Course outline for CC17, ED SS121 The Geography and the Natural Resources of the Philippines

The Geography and the Natural Resources of the Philippines

CC17, ED SS121 A.Y. 2020-2021

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
GRADE COMPONENT AND CORRESPONDING WEIGHT:
For the 1st Semester, SY 2020-2021 ONLY
This course introduces the basic concepts and important facts about the geography FINAL RATING
and the natural resources of the Philippines. It aims to develop student’s knowledge, ...........................................Midterm Grade 40%
understanding, and analysis of the different regions of the country. It endeavours to ...........................................Final term Grade 60%
develop higher thinking skills in understanding the brief history of the province, 100%
culture and tradition, economy, products and livelihood, politics and government
MIDTERM GRADE
and famous natural resources and tourist spots.
Midterm Exam (to be administered face to face).……………… 40%
Written Output (can be generated online or offline) ……………. 30%
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: (e.g. quizzes, essays, case analysis, reflection paper & etc.)
Course Output/Project (can be generated online or offline)… 20%
At the end of the semester, the students can: Participation (can be generated online or offline) ……………….. 10%
1. Identify the basic concepts in Geography and Natural Resources of the 100%
Philippines.
FINAL TERM GRADE
2. Develop a wide knowledge of the regions in the Philippines. Final Exam (to be administered face to face)........……………… 40%
Written Output (can be generated online or offline) ……………. 30%
3. Become aware of the significance of geography and natural resources of the ( e.g. quizzes, essays, case analysis, reflection paper & etc.)
Philippines in the life of man. Course Output/Project (can be generated online or offline)… 20%
Participation (can be generated online or offline) ………………... 10%
4. Get trained on how to teach Geography and natural resources in the 100%
elementary level.

5. Manifest mastery of factual information concerning Geography and Natural

resources of the Philippines.

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COURSE OUTLINE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

TIME FRAME Topic/Content  2 Written Major Exams (Midterm and Final Examination)
WEEK 1 WMSU VMGO, Classroom Policies, Course Overview, Course  Course output/project
Requirements, Grading System
WEEK 2 Introduction to Geography and Natural Resources CONDITIONS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
WEEKS 3 to 4 Region I (Ilocos Region) and Region II (Cagayan Valley)  Active participation in all class activities.
● Brief History of the Region  At least 60% passing in all exams and other graded requirements.
● Economy, government,
● Known tourist’s spots
WEEK 5 Region III (Central Luzon)
● Brief History of the Region
● Economy, government,
● Known tourist’s spots
WEEK 6 to 7 Region IV (CALABARZON) and Region V (Bicol Region)
“Teach about what matters. Our job is to excite
WEEKS 8 to 9 Regions VI ( Western Visayas) , Region VII (Central Visayas) and students about the world, to help them see the role
Region VIII ( Eastern Visayas) that they can play in making society more equal and
more just, to express their ideas powerfully, to see
WEEK 10 Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula)
that social studies is about real people’s lives and
WEEK 11 MIDTERM about their relationship to each other and nature.
WEEK 12 Region X (Northern Mindanao)
- Bill Bigelow in Education Week Teacher
WEEK 13 Region XI (Davao Region)

WEEK 14 to 15 Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) and Region XIII (CARAGA Region)

WEEK 16 NCR (National Capital Region) and CAR (Cordillera Administrative

Region)

WEEK 17 ARMM ( Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)

LORIBEL A. LUNA, MAED
WEEK FINAL EXAM (3hrs) Instructor

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