Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Since you already know our target for this module, are you ready to learn more?
I hope that you will enjoy all the activities and reading materials that we have prepared
for you. Good luck and happy learning to you.
1. Natural Science – any of the sciences (such as physics, chemistry, or biology) that
deal with matter, energy, and their interrelations and transformations or with
objectively measurable phenomena
2. Science - knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the
operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific
method
3. Social Science – a branch of science that deals with the institutions and
functioning of human society and with the interpersonal relationships of
individuals as members of society.
3. It refers to the holistic "science of man," a science of the totality of human existence.
A. Anthropology B. Biology C. Chemistry D. Sociology
6. It refers to the branch of natural science which deals with the study of living
organisms, including behavior and development.
A. Anthropology B. Genetics C. Biology D. Law
8. What is the difference between the social sciences and natural sciences? A. Social
Sciences and Natural Sciences both deal with human nature and social
interaction.
B. Social Sciences and Natural Sciences both don’t deal with human nature
and social interaction.
C. Social Sciences focuses on the functions of human society, while Natural
Sciences focuses on nature where humans are affected.
D. Social Sciences deals with human and social interaction. In contrast,
Natural Sciences deals with how humans interact with their nature and
vice-versa.
9. What is the similarity between the social sciences and natural sciences? A. Social
sciences and natural sciences are both sciences concerning human existence and
relationship with the place he/she belongs to.
B. Social sciences and natural sciences are interrelated to each other that
seeks to discuss human and nature’s existence.
C. Both A and B.
D. None of the above.
10. How important is it to know the nature and functions of social sciences and
natural sciences and their relationship with each other?
A. They are different in nature but the same in functions.
B. They are the same in nature but different in functions.
C. They are the same in nature and functions.
D. They are integrated, interrelated, and interdisciplinary in nature and
functions.
B. Branches
Social Science is an academic discipline that focuses on the relationships of
institutions, the function of a person in society, and other members of society.
Consequently, social sciences have several sub-disciplines or branches that can
explain different fields and disciplines. Here are some of the known branches of social
sciences: anthropology, communication studies, economics, education, geography,
history, law, linguistics, political science, psychology, and sociology.
The following are the salient points of the different branches of social sciences:
BRANCHES OF DESCRIPTION
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Anthropology ✓ It comes from the two Greek words “anthropos” which
means human and “logos,” which means the study of. ✓
It is the holistic "science of man", a science of the totality
of human existence.
✓ The discipline deals with the integration of different
aspects of the social sciences, humanities, and human
biology.
✓ The one who studies the human existence is called an
Anthropologist.
Communication ✓ It deals with practices of human communication,
Studies commonly defined as the sharing of symbols to create
meaning.
B. Branches
Natural Science is divided into two (2) major branches,
which are the Life Sciences (Biological Sciences) and
Physical Sciences. Life science is a branch of science
that deals with the scientific study of life and
organisms, such as microorganisms, plants, animals,
and human beings. Some of the primary subbranches
of it are anatomy, biology, botany, genetics, and
zoology. On the other hand, Physical science is a
branch of natural
science that deals
with the study of non-living systems. Some of the
primary sub-branches of it are Astronomy, Chemistry,
Earth Science, and Physics. The following are the
salient points of the different branches of natural
sciences:
BRANCHES OF DESCRIPTIONS
LIFE SCIENCE
Anatomy ✓ It comes from the Greek word “anatome” means
dissection. It’s a branch of natural science which deals
with the structural organization of living things such as
plants, animals, humans, and other organisms.
✓ A person studying anatomy is called an Anatomist.
Biology ✓ It comes from the two Greek words “bios,” which means
life and “logos,” which means study.
✓ It is a branch of natural science which deals with the
study of living organisms, including behavior and
development. ✓ A person studying biology is called a
biologist.
Botany ✓ It comes from the Greek word “botane,” which means
pasture, grass, or plant.
✓ It is a branch of natural science which deals with the
study of different species of plants.
✓ A person studying plants is called a Botanist.
2. Natural Sciences
B. Natural Sciences
IMPORTANCE OF NATURE AND EXAMPLE OF REAL-LIFE APPLICATION
FUNCTIONS OF NATURAL
SCIENCES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Reflective Questions:
1. What do you think is the significance of knowing the importance of nature and
functions of social sciences disciplines with natural sciences in our real-life situations?
2. Identify proof that social sciences are interrelated, integrated, and interdisciplinary
with natural sciences.