Foundation Preparatory Academy

Senior High School Department

A.Y. 2020-2021

SELF-PACED MODULE IN DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL

SCIENCES

WEEK ONE (JUNE 13-17, 2020)

I. Learning Competencies
A. Define Social Sciences as the study of society;
B. Distinguish Social and Natural Sciences and Humanities.
II. Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
A. Define and understand the definition of Social Science;
B. Identify the key differences between Social Science and Natural Science;
C.

III. Developmental Activities and Discussion

Introductory Activity:
Good day, dearest students. Today, we are going to unlock our first topic in the
semester. But before that, take a look at the picture below:

That picture illustrates words describing a certain domain.

1. What can you say about the picture?

2. Why are these words pointing a single word?
3. Is there a connection between them?
4. How are the words related to each other?

Answer all these questions and submit it to me on Friday. (Label Code: DISS-DA-1)
 Defining Social Science, Natural Science, and Humanities
Social science is the branch of science devoted to the study of societies and
the relationships among individuals within those societies. The term was formerly used to refer
to the field of sociology, the original "science of society", established in the 19th century. In
addition to sociology, it now encompasses a wide array of academic disciplines,
including anthropology, archaeology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management
science, media studies, musicology, political science, psychology, welfare and nursing
studies and social history.
The history of the social sciences begins in the Age of Enlightenment after 1650, which saw a
revolution within natural philosophy, changing the basic framework by which individuals
understood what was "scientific". Social sciences came forth from the moral philosophy of the
time and were influenced by the Age of Revolutions, such as the Industrial Revolution and
the French Revolution. The social sciences developed from
the sciences (experimental and applied), or the systematic knowledge-bases or prescriptive
practices, relating to the social improvement of a group of interacting entities.
Natural science is a branch of science concerned with the description, prediction, and
understanding of natural phenomena, based on empirical
evidence from observation and experimentation. Mechanisms such as peer review and
repeatability of findings are used to try to ensure the validity of scientific advances.
Natural science can be divided into two main branches: life science and physical science. Life
science is alternatively known as biology, and physical science is subdivided into
branches: physics, chemistry, astronomy and Earth science. These branches of natural science
may be further divided into more specialized branches (also known as fields). As empirical
sciences, natural sciences use tools from the formal sciences, such as mathematics and logic,
converting information about nature into measurements which can be explained as clear s
Humanities are academic disciplines that study aspects of human societyand culture.
In the Renaissance, the term contrasted with divinity and referred to what is now
called classics, the main area of secular study in universities at the time. Today, the
humanities are more frequently contrasted with natural, and sometimes social sciences,
as well as professional training.
The humanities use methods that are primarily critical, or speculative, and have a
significant historical element - as distinguished from the mainly empirical approaches of
the natural sciences, yet, unlike the sciences, it has no central discipline. [3] The
humanities include the study of ancient and modern
languages, literature, philosophy, history, archaeology, anthropology, human
geography, law, politics, religion, and art.
Understanding Social Sciences
Among other things, it helps to shape corporate strategies and government policies.
Social science examines the relationships between individuals and societies, as well
as the development and operation of societies, rather than studying the physical world

IV. Learning Activities

Now that you’ve already grasp the concept behind Social Science, Natural Science,
and Humanities, try to perform these activities:
 Activity No. 1: (Label Code: DISS-LA-1)
Slogan Making
Directions: By the use of an app called Sketchbook, make a slogan showing the
relation of Social Science in the community.
Size: 2048x1536

Activity No. 2: (Label Code: DISS-LA-2)

Venn Diagram Completion

Social Natural
Science Similarities Science

Supply and complete the Venn Diagram with information you have gathered.

Activity 3: (Label Code: DISS-LA-3)

KWL Chart Completion (5 minutes)
You are going to complete the KWL Chart about the definition of social science
and natural science.

What I already know What I wan to know more What I learned

V. Evaluation
SENTENCE COMPLETION (15 points)
Directions: The learners will complete the sentence:
Social Science is ______________________________________
Natural Science is _____________________________________
Humanities is _________________________________________

Essay: As a SHS Student, how do you use the social in science in daily living? (15
points)

Post instruction:
1. All activities must be emailed not later than Friday, January 17, 2020.
2. Accomplish your activities diligently and honestly through the use of either
Microsoft Word or Pages, PDF Format.
3. Sketchbook app must be used for the slogan.
4. Email: genesisgamaliel.montecino@foundationu.com
5. For inquiries: you can contact 0935 444 3582