Module 1. Places and Landscapes

SoSt110
Places and Landscapes

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MICHELLE G. ORDOVEZ
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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Vision
A globally competitive university for science, technology, and

environmental conservation
Mission
Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-

edge scientific knowledge, and innovative technologies for
sustainable communities and environment.
Quality Policy
The Visayas State University (VSU), a globally competitive university of science and
technology and environmental conservation, is created by law to develop highly
competitive human resource, cutting-edge scientific knowledge and innovative
technologies for sustainable communities and environment.
1. Produce highly competent, quality and world-class manpower in science and
technology, especially for agriculture, environmental management and
industry who are proficient in communication skills, critical thinking and
analytic abilities;
2. Generate and disseminate relevant knowledge and technologies that lead to
improved productivity, profitability and sustainability in agriculture,
environment and industry,
3. Satisfy the needs and applicable requirements of the industry, the community
and government sectors who are in need of quality graduates and technology
ready for commercialization through the establishment, operation,
maintenance and continual improvement of a Quality Management System
(QMS) which is aligned with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015.
It shall be the policy of the university that the quality policies and procedures are
communicated to and understood by all faculties, staff, students and other
stakeholders and that the system shall be continually improved for their relevance and
effectiveness.
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Learning Guide in
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Foreword
The development of teaching and learning skills has been one of the College of
Education's significant endeavors in preparing competent teachers in whose
hands the education of the young is entrusted.
As the COVID-19 pandemic runs its course, the government implements

measures that limit the number of people assembling in public places. These
measures have interrupted the normal functions of schools and universities.
Although students with access to the internet and digital devices can study
through online platforms that Visayas State University has prepared, not all
students have similar opportunities.
Thus, this learning guide is intended primarily for students in the College of
Education. That despite the pandemic, they can continue to learn, have a strong
foundation, and a thorough grasp of concepts, theories, methods, and principles
of teaching and learning.
It is hoped that the awareness and interest of prospective teachers will be

enhanced through this learning guide.
BAYRON S. BARREDO, Ed.D

College Dean
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Acknowledgment
The author would like to express her gratitude through acknowledging the following
people who supported and helped in developing this learning module:
To Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin, our University President, for giving us the opportunity to
develop our learning modules for the students despite the pandemic.
To Dr. Bayron S. Barredo, our College of Education Dean, for the full support in our
department in developing the learning module for the students.
To Sir Jay C. Bansale, adviser of the Social Studies, for helping me in developing this
module.
And also, to Almighty God, for giving me this opportunity to help students learn despite
the pandemic we face and for all the blessing He gave to me.
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About the Author/s
MICHELLE G. ORDOVEZ
Michelle G. Ordovez finished her Bachelor

of Secondary Education and taking her
Master in Education Major in Social Studies
at the Leyte Normal University (LNU),
Tacloban City, Leyte. She passed the
Licensure Examination for Teachers last
2018 and had her first job at Ladder Tutorial
Center. A year after, she transferred at
Eastern Visayas State University Tanauan
Campus (EVSU-TC), where she taught
second year college students.
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Table of Contents
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Mission i
Quality Policy i
Title Page iii
Foreword iv
Acknowledgment v
About the Author/s vi
Table of Contents vii
List of Figures viii
Module 1: Landforms and Landscapes 10

Module Pretest 10
Lesson 1: The Earth’s Landscapes 11
Lesson 1.2: The Earth’s Landforms 16
Lesson 1.2: Value of Landscapes and Places 20
Module Posttest 24
References and Additional Resources 24
Answers to the Pretest and Posttest 24
ABRIDGED OUTCOMES-BASED TEACHING LEARNING

SYLLABUS 33
Course Information 25
Course Content Plan 26
Course Assessment and Evaluation 27
Course Policies 28
Instructor Information 29
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List of Tables
1 Some common landforms found in different landscapes ............ 18

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List of Figures
1 Different types of Landscapes................................................... 12
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Module 1: Landscapes and

Landforms
Module Overview
Studying landscapes is one of main topic of geography. Module one
discusses the importance in studying places and landscapes and how human
activity affects the land. In addition, it also discusses the different features found
on Earth.
Module Pre-test
Multiple Choice: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter on the blank provided
before each number.
____1. This are made up of a collection of landforms, such as mountains, hills, plains,
and plateaus.
a. Natural Landscapes c. Human Landscapes
b. Landforms d. Landscapes
____2. It is created and shaped by geographical forces of nature, such as tectonic
plate movement and erosion.
____3. These are affected, influenced, or shaped by human involvement.
____4. These are formed as the result of heat and pressure beneath the Earth's crust
which causes movement and uplift in the crust, called plate tectonics.
a. Mountain c. Hills
b. Plateaus d. Plains
____5. They are elevated sections of land with notable summits that are lower and
less steep than mountains.
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Lesson 1.1: The Earth’s Landscapes
Lesson Summary
Landscapes arecreated by people are called built landscapes. Natural landscapes
are made up of a variety of geographical features known as landforms such as hills,
caves and valleys.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to do the following:
1. Define the meaning of landscape and its features.
2. Discuss the different type of landscapes.
3. Understand of how landscape meanings and values change in
response to modernization of lifestyles and globalization of social
and economic systems.
Motivation Question
Think about the place in which you live. Can you identify two types of landscapes you
see every day? Describe the features of each.
Discussion
Landscapes
A landscape is part of the Earth’s surface that can be viewed at one time from
one place. It consists of the geographic features that mark, or are characteristic of, a
particular area. The term comes from the Dutch word landschap, the name given to
paintings of the countryside. Geographers have borrowed the word from artists.
Although landscape paintings have existed since ancient Roman times
(landscape frescoes are present in the ruins of Pompeii), they were reborn during
the Renaissance in Northern Europe.
Landscapes are divided into two main categories. The natural
landscapes and human landscapes.
1. Natural landscapes are made up of a collection of landforms, such
as mountains, hills, plains, and plateaus. Lakes, streams, soils (such
as sand or clay), and natural vegetation are other features of natural
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landscapes. A desert landscape, for instance, usually indicates

sandy soil and few deciduous trees. They are mainly unaffected
by human activity and typical to particular areas of the world.
2. Human landscapes are sometimes referred to as cultural
landscapes. They are landscapes that have been affected,
influenced, or shaped by human involvement. Human Landscapes
can be associated with a person or event. It can be an estate, farms,
cities, park, garden, cemetery, campus, etc. They have been
created and modified by people.
Figure 1. Different types of Landscapes

Image retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/yx8op9hl
Mountain landscapes
Mountain landscapes are found in every

continent. They are created by the movement
of tectonic plates on the Earth’s surface
pushing against each other. This movement
cause the shape of the land to change and
forms mountains. An example of this are
the Himalayas in Asia.
Himalayas in Asia
Image retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/ja3m2cy
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Coastal landscapes
The coast is where a land mass meets the sea. It is shaped

by the action of the sea (forces of the wind and waves).
These forces construct the natural environment,
constantly changing its shape. Example of these are
beaches, dunes, bays, cliffs, platforms, spits and lagoons.
Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia

Riverine landscapes
A riverine is a landscape formed by the natural
movement of a water system such as a river. A
riverine landscape includes all living things in
earth. A riverine may also be defined as a
network of rivers and the surrounding land.
Riverine landscapes are excellent for agricultural
uses such as farming because the land is rich and
fertile. They are a valuable resource for growing
food. The Whanganui River system in New Zealand
Desert landscapes
A desert is defined as an area of land which
receives very little precipitation per year. It
covers about one-third of the Earth’s surface and
contain some of the most uninhabitable regions
on Earth. Desert can be classified as hot deserts
and cold deserts. Hot deserts are found along the
tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Sahara is the
largest hot desert found in Africa. Cold deserts
are found near the Arctic and Antarctic Circles.
Sahara Desert in North Africa

Karst landscapes
A karst landscape is formed by dissolving the

soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and
gypsum. It created sinkholes, sinking streams,
caves, springs, and other characteristic Skocjan Caves in Slovenia
features. Image retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/ja3m2cy
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Tropical rainforest landscapes

Tropical rainforests are lush forests which can be
found along the Equator. They are hot and humid.
This abundance of rainfall and sunlight means
that vegetation grows rapidly. They are home
about 50 to 70 percent of all the species on Earth.
Plants and animals continue to thrive in this.
Amazon Rainforest
Built landscapes
Built landscapes are created by humans. An

example of this is city. It proves the human
settlement and occupation of an environment.
Features of built landscapes include elements of
infrastructure such as buildings, roads, transport,
energy, sewerage and telecommunication systems.
Beijing, capital city of China

People and the Natural Landscape
Technology is growing and it has increased our ability to change a natural

landscape. Human activities can leave landscape features that are present for a long
time. An example of human impact on landscape are cutting of trees that exposes
more soil to wind. Pollution such as acid rain often speeds up the weathering, or
breakdown, of the Earths rocky surface. By studying natural and cultural landscapes,
we can see how people’s activities affect the land.
Learning Tasks/Activities
Activity 1. Answer the following questions.
1. What is landscape?
2. Which types of landscapes are found around the Tropics of Cancer and
Capricorn?
3. Why do you think built landscapes are included in the definition of the
word 'landscape'?
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Activity 2. Analyze the picture below and answer the following questions.
1. How many different types of landscapes are shown on this map?

2. What types of landscapes can you identify in Australia?
3. Write a description of the location of desert landscapes. Give
possible reasons to explain why they are found there.
Assessment
Create a panoramic view of a global village. Then provide
information on why global village is important.
Instructions on how to submit student output

In submitting all the activities kindly follow these steps:
1. In your Microsoft word, type your name, year and section, and date of
submission at the upper left corner.
e.g.
Name: __________________________ Yr. & Sec.: _________
2. Encode your answers in your Microsoft word, Font type: Arial, Font Size: 12,
Size: A4. And put label in very activity. (E.g. Motivation question.)
3. Submit your answer in a PDF format, with a file name “Surname_
Surname_SoSt 110-Module 1-1) to “Google Classroom”. Application during
business hours from 8:00-5:00 pm.
4. If you have questions, feel free to ask me in messenger (Michelle Gallego
Ordovez), or contact me (09983382786).
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Lesson 1.2: Earth’s Landforms
Lesson Summary
A landform is a natural geographical feature or shape that appears on the
Earth’s surface. The arrangement in the landscape is known as topography. There
are four major types of landforms, mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains.
Lesson Outcomes
1. Define the meaning of Landforms.
2. Discuss the four major landforms.
3. Construct ideas on different landmarks found in the World.
Motivation Question
List five landforms that can be found in the Philippines and give short
description in each.
Discussion
A landform is a natural geographical feature or shape that appears on the Earth’s

surface. The arrangement in the landscape is known as topography. There are four major
types of landforms, mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains. Minor landforms
include buttes, canyons, valleys, and basins. Landforms are created and shaped by
geographical forces of nature, such as tectonic plate movement and erosion. Tectonic
plate movement under the Earth can create landforms by pushing up mountains and
hills. Erosion by water and wind can wear down land and create landforms like valleys and
canyons. These processes happen over a long period of time, sometimes millions of years. The
highest landform on Earth is the mountain.
Four Major Landforms
1. Mountain
Mountains are large landforms that rise high above surrounding terrain and
usually form sharp peaks. Mountains are formed as the result of heat and pressure
beneath the Earth's crust which causes movement and uplift in the crust, called
plate tectonics. Tectonic plates are massive slabs of rock that are present under
continents and oceans. When two tectonic plates are pushed together for a long
period of time, shards of crust are pushed upward, forming mountain ranges that
span the distance of the line between the two tectonic plates. Volcanic activity can
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also create mountains when magma from beneath Earth's crust erupts onto the
surface. Over time, as the magma continues to erupt and cool over and over again, a
large cone of rock forms. These kinds of mountains are usually called volcanoes.
Mount Everest is considered by many to be the highest mountain on earth.
2. Plains
Plains are large, flat pieces of land with no drastic changes in elevation. It is
usually lower than the land that surrounds them. Coastal plains are plains near the
ocean gradually rise from the ocean to meet higher landforms such as plateaus and
mountains. Plains can be found at any altitude, though they are usually lower than
the land surrounding them.
3. Plateaus
A plateau is an elevated piece of land that, unlike a mountain, is flat. The most
well-known plateau in the world, the Tibetan Plateau, is located between mountain
ranges, but others are higher than the surrounding land. Plateaus can span vast
distances, or they can be eroded into small elevated sections. These sections are
called outliers, and they usually appear when rivers and streams continuously erode
larger plateaus. Plateaus are formed by a variety of forces. Some form when two
tectonic plates collide, causing a slow upward movement of land, others by erosion
of the surrounding land.
4. Hills
Hills extends above the surrounding terrain. They are elevated sections of land
with notable summits that are lower and less steep than mountains. Most hills have
"smoother" summits than mountains, meaning that their summits are not as severely
pointed as mountaintops. Hills are formed by the same type of tectonic activity that
forms mountains. This activity, in which rocks shift upward due to colliding
tectonic plates, is called faulting. Over long periods of time, faulting can turn hills
into mountains. Mountains can also become hills over time, due to severe erosion.
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Table 1. Some common landforms found in different landscapes

Source: https://tinyurl.com/ja3m2cy
Landscape Some common landforms found in Example
example that landscape
Mount Everest is a peak in the Himalaya
Mountain landscape • Mountain – a large elevation on the
mountain range. It is located
Earth’s surface
between Nepal and Tibet.
• Ridge – a long, narrow, elevated surface
• Valley – a low area enclosed by mountains
Coastal landscape • Stack – a vertical column of rock The Twelve Apostles is a group of
• Beach – a sandy or pebbly shore limestone stacks off the shore of the Port
Campbell National Park in Victoria.
• Headland – a high, rocky outcrop of land
They were created by erosion.
Riverine landscape • Flood plain – a low-lying area The Riverina area in NSW is made up of flat
regularly flooded by a river flood plains irrigated by the
• Riverbed – the channel in which the river Murrumbidgee, Edward and Lachlan
flows rivers. It is a key food-producing area in
• Billabong – an arm of a river which Australia.
forms a pool, only joining with the
river in times of flooding
Desert landscape • Inselberg – an isolated steep-sided Uluru is a large sandstone rock formation
rock hill on a plain in the southern part of the Northern
• Oasis – a supply of groundwater in the Territory, known as an inselberg. It has
desert great spiritual significance for the local
Aboriginal people and is a popular tourist
• Grassland plains – a large, flat area attraction.
sparsely covered with grasses
Karst landscape • Spring – a basin in the rock allowing Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River
water to come to the Earth’s surface National Park encompasses one of the
• Cave – a large hollow underground with an world’s most impressive cave systems,
opening featuring spectacular limestone karst
landscapes, pristine natural beauty, and
• Stalactite – a formation that hangs intact old-growth forests and distinctive
from the ceiling of a cave, formed by wildlife. It is in Palawan, approximately 76
dripping water and minerals km northwest of Puerto Princesa and 360
km southwest of Manila.
Tropical rainforest • Mountain – a large elevation on the The Daintree Rainforest is a tropical
landscape Earth’s surface rainforest on the north-east coast of
• Valley – a low area enclosed by mountains Queensland. It is approximately 1200
square kilometres in size. Mountains, valleys
• Wetlands – a swamp or similar area and wetlands are all found in this landscape.
of land that stays wet
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Activity 1. Answer the following questions:
1. What is the meaning of the geographical term ‘landform’?
2. In which two landscape types would you find valleys?
3. In which Australian location would you find an inselberg?
4. Write a short description of the the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
National Park. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of living in
this area.
Assessment
Research one landmark that interests you. Your chosen landmark might be
on the World Heritage List or in your local area. Provide information about
the landmark you choose and what makes this landmark unique.

e.g.
Name: __________________________ Yr. & Sec.: _________
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3. Submit your answer in a PDF format, with a file name “Surname_SoSt 110-
Module 1-1) to “Google Classroom” Application during business hours from
8:00-5:00 pm.
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Lesson 1.3: Value of Landscapes and Places
Lesson Summary
Living within aesthetically pleasing and culturally meaningful landscapes
enhances our sense of wellbeing. Some people may feel a deep personal connection
to a particular landscape, while others are more interested in the money that can be
earned from it. In general, geographers divide the ways in which people value
landforms and landscapes into four categories: cultural value, spiritual value,
aesthetic value, economic value.
Lesson Outcomes
1. Explain why people value landscapes and places
2. Identify reasons for knowing the different places and landscapes in the world.
3. Organize opinions of the different views
Motivation Question
1. What value do you think places, landscapes, and landforms have
for people?
Discussion
Landforms and landscapes around the world are valued by many different
people for many different reasons. They contribute significantly to our well-being
and quality of life. They provide the broader context within which we live our lives.
Living within aesthetically pleasing and culturally meaningful landscapes enhances
our sense of wellbeing. Some people may feel a deep personal connection to a
particular landscape, while others are more interested in the money that can be
earned from it. The value a person attaches to a particular landscape often depends
on factors such as their age, occupation, education, cultural background and
experiences. In general, geographers divide the ways in which people value
landforms and landscapes into four categories:
• cultural value • spiritual value
• aesthetic value • economic value
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Cultural value
Cultural value is linked to the importance of landforms and landscapes as

expressed by people through creative means such as poetry, literature, art and films.
Spiritual value
For Indigenous Australians the spiritual value of land is expressed through

the concept of ‘Country’. Indigenous peoples believe that the myths of their
Dreamtime bind them to the land. They also believe that their ancestors live on
through the land and ensure their continued connection with it. Landscapes contain
many sacred sites of spiritual importance. Uluru, for example, is a sacred place to the
Anangu people who live in the area. They believe that in the Dreamtime, a great sand
hill was transformed into this rock along with the Kunia people who lived there.
Aesthetic value
The aesthetic value of a landscape is closely linked to its beauty and

uniqueness. The aesthetic value attached to a place is always subjective
(personal). People are drawn to places for many reasons. Being surrounded by the
beauty of the landscape may give someone a sense of freedom, stability and
wellbeing. An individual might be drawn to a particular landform because of its
overwhelming majesty, creating a personal connection to that place. The aesthetic
value of the landscape to the community has been recognized through the
creation of national parks, where land has been set aside for the public’s use and
enjoyment.
Economic value
Economic value is a measurement of how financially important landscapes and

landforms are. Economic value is particularly relevant to the tourism, film industries,
mining, and etc. Tourism wants regular visitors to its state because people who travel
spend money on accommodation, transport, food, souvenirs and activities. Mining is
the process of extracting natural resources from within the earth. These resources are
sold, processed and used to manufacture a variety of goods – from jewelry to toys, to
construction materials. The mining industry attaches economic value to landscapes
that contain sought-after metals and minerals like coal and gold. (Source:
https://www.oup.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/58198/Chapter-2-The-Earths-
landscapes-and-landforms.pdf )
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Activity 1. Answer the following questions:
1. Why is places and landscapes important to people?
2. What does it mean for a landscape to have aesthetic value?
3. What does it mean for a landscape to have cultural value?
Activity 2. Examine the picture above.

1. Which value is being attached to this source?
2. What groups of people are most likely to have a different opinion as to the
value of this landscape? Create a table to show the groups and their
possible opinions.
Assessment
Analyze the impact of geographical and cultural diversities on the lives of the
people. Present your output through Comparative Analysis.

e.g.
Name: __________________________ Yr. & Sec.: _________
Size: A4. And put label in very activity. (E.g. Activity 1.)
3. Submit your answer in a PDF format, with a file name “Surname_SoSt 110-
Module 1-1) to “Google Classroom” Application during business hours from
8:00-5:00 pm.
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Module Posttest
Multiple Choice: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter on the blank provided
before each number.
____1. This are made up of a collection of landforms, such as mountains, hills, plains,
and plateaus.
____2. It is created and shaped by geographical forces of nature, such as tectonic
plate movement and erosion.
____3. These are affected, influenced, or shaped by human involvement.
____4. These are formed as the result of heat and pressure beneath the Earth's crust
which causes movement and uplift in the crust, called plate tectonics.
____5. They are elevated sections of land with notable summits that are lower and
less steep than mountains.
References and Additional Resources
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/landscape/
https://tinyurl.com/ja3m2cy
http://www.environmentguide.org.nz/issues/landscape/why-are-landscapes-and-
features-important/
Answers to the Pretest and Posttest
1. a.
2. b.
3. c.
4. a.
5. c.
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ABRIDGED OUTCOMES-
BASED TEACHING
LEARNING SYLLABUS
Course Information
COURSE INFORMATION
1st semester SY 2020 – 2021
SoSt 110- Places and Landscapes in a Changing World
Name of the Program Bachelor of Secondary Education

Course Code SoSt 110
Course Title Places and Landscapes
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Credit 3
Semester Offered 1st semester
Number of hours 2 hours lecture/week
Course Description The course guides the students in understanding the
concepts and dynamics of people and activities from
various parts of the world, describing the locations and
patterns of human activity, identifying process and
patterns with historical lens, and describing the
relationship of the natural environment to the other
aspects of human behavior.
Course Outcomes CO1. Discuss why the need to study places and
landscapes.
CO2. Discuss and emphasize the role of the diversity
of interconnections in a highly globalizing
world.
CO3. Demonstrate knowledge of the places and
landscapes in the various parts of the world.
CO4. Discuss the different ways of preserving the
endangered landscapes.
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Course Content Plan
Week Topic Learning Task Assessment Schedule

Task of
Submission
Class Orientation
Abridged OBTL Virtual Meeting #
Course Syllabus 1:
Q & A for
clarification,
Class Policies
setting of
expectations, and
Requirements getting-to-know-
each other
Grading System
and Activities Class interaction
(October 5,
2020) Learning Guide / Sharing of Ideas
Instructional
Workbook /
Feedbacks
Laboratory Manual
VSU E-Learning
Submission of
Portal # 1:
requirements
Familiarization of
the virtual
classroom
CO1. Discuss why the need to study places and landscapes.

CO2. Discuss and emphasize the role of the diversity of interconnections in a highly
globalizing world.
CO3. Demonstrate knowledge of the places and landscapes in the various parts of the
world.
CO4. Discuss the different ways of preserving the endangered landscapes.
Module # 1: VSU E-Learning

Landscapes and Portal # 2:
landforms
(October Note-taking
12, 2020)
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Downloading
resource materials
Independent study
Lesson # 1.1: The Recitation

Earth’s Landscapes Written Quiz Due:
Presentation of
Essay output October 16,
1. Global 2020
Village
Lesson # 1.2: The Recitation Due:
Earth’s Landforms Essay Written Quiz October 23,
2020
Lesson #1.3: Value
Recitation
of Landscapes and Written Quiz
Places Presentation of Due:
Essay output
1. Comparative October 23,
Analysis 2020
Course Assessment and Evaluation
Course Assessment and Evaluation

Individual
Item Percentage No. of
Assessment Tasks Task %
No. Contribution Times
Contribution
1 Quizzes (Q) 30 10 30%
2 Performance Task 40 10 40 %
Long Examinations
3 30 1 30%
(LE)
Grading System (60% Passing)

Range Grade Range Grade
96-100 1.00 68 - 71 2.50
92-95 1.25 64 - 67 2.75
88-91 1.50 60 - 63 3.00
84-87 1.75 50 - 59 3.25
80-83 2.00 40 - 49 3.50
76-79 2.25 30 - 39 4.00
72-75 2.50 01 - 29 5.00
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Course Policies
a. The official virtual classroom is VSU E-Learning Portal

(https://elearning.vsu.edu.ph ). A class orientation will be done in
relation to the use and navigation of the platform.
b. ZOOM or Google Meet will be used for web-conferencing and real-time

class meetings. Username and password link will be posted in VSU E-
Learning Portal.
Attending the virtual meeting is highly - encouraged but not

compulsory. If you cannot attend due to internet connection limitation,
there is no problem. Just keep up with the lessons and do all the
necessary exercises that is required of you.
The virtual meeting is our avenue for synchronous learning. Class

interaction and participation is encouraged, sharing of ideas, giving
feedback on your outputs and other related concerns in the subject will
be done during this time.
c. All requirements will be submitted preferably through the VSU E-

Learning Portal / email but if internet connection is not stable or you do
not have an internet connection. You may send your exercises to the
office through a courier.
The office address is DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION,

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, Visayas State University, Baybay City,
Leyte, Philippines.
d. Quizzes is set on VSU E-Learning Portal. All quizzes are announced

and will open every after a topic has been discussed. You have one
week to comply with the quiz and answer it anytime you think that you
are ready.
e. The Learning Guide / Instructional Workbook / Laboratory Manual in

SoSt 106 will be our official instructional material in this subject. It will
serve as your guide for the whole semester. Whether you have internet
connection or not, use it.
f. In the submission of exercises, there will be no deduction for late

submissions.
g. Term Examinations will be done in either of the following:
1) With internet connection: VSU E-Learning Portal or through email

2) Without/not stable internet connection: Answers can be sent
through a courier.
h. If you have any inquiries/clarifications, you may contact the course

instructor during official class schedule; Monday to Friday only.
i. University policies are strictly followed. Please be guided accordingly.

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j. Lastly, as we embark in this “new normal”. Let us have an open mind

and heart as we adjust in this new way of delivering the teaching-
learning process and still continue to aim for quality in education.
This class policy serves as our written agreement for the whole semester.
If there are any changes to enhance the class learning opportunity within the
semester, it will be communicated accordingly.
Instructor Information
1. Name of Instructor/Professor Michelle G. Ordovez

2. Office and Department VSU IHS
3. Telephone/Mobile Numbers 09983382786
4. Email Address michelle.ordovez@vsu.edu.ph
5. Consultation Time 1:00PM – 3:00PM MW
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Department of Teacher Education

College of Education
For inquiries, contact:
(DR. JOEL MABALHIN)

joel.mabalhin@vsu.edu.ph
+63 53 565 0600 Local 1234
Use this code when referring to this material:

TP-IMD-02 v0 07-15-20 • No. DTE-027
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte

Philippines 6521
information@vsu.edu.ph
+63 53 565 0600
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A globally competitive university for science, technology, and

Development of a highly competitive human resource, cutting-

As the COVID-19 pandemic runs its course, the government implements

It is hoped that the awareness and interest of prospective teachers will be

BAYRON S. BARREDO, Ed.D

About the Author/s

Michelle G. Ordovez finished her Bachelor

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Module 1: Landforms and Landscapes 10

ABRIDGED OUTCOMES-BASED TEACHING LEARNING

1 Some common landforms found in different landscapes ............ 18

1 Different types of Landscapes................................................... 12

Module 1: Landscapes and

Lesson 1.1: The Earth’s Landscapes

landscapes. A desert landscape, for instance, usually indicates

Figure 1. Different types of Landscapes

Mountain landscapes are found in every

The coast is where a land mass meets the sea. It is shaped

Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia

Sahara Desert in North Africa

A karst landscape is formed by dissolving the

Tropical rainforest landscapes

Built landscapes are created by humans. An

Beijing, capital city of China

People and the Natural Landscape

Technology is growing and it has increased our ability to change a natural

1. How many different types of landscapes are shown on this map?

Instructions on how to submit student output

Lesson 1.2: Earth’s Landforms

A landform is a natural geographical feature or shape that appears on the Earth’s

Four Major Landforms

Table 1. Some common landforms found in different landscapes

Instructions on how to submit student output

Lesson 1.3: Value of Landscapes and Places

Cultural value is linked to the importance of landforms and landscapes as

For Indigenous Australians the spiritual value of land is expressed through

The aesthetic value of a landscape is closely linked to its beauty and

Economic value is a measurement of how financially important landscapes and

Activity 2. Examine the picture above.

Instructions on how to submit student output

References and Additional Resources

Answers to the Pretest and Posttest

SoSt 110- Places and Landscapes in a Changing World

Name of the Program Bachelor of Secondary Education

Course Content Plan

Week Topic Learning Task Assessment Schedule

CO1. Discuss why the need to study places and landscapes.

Module # 1: VSU E-Learning

Lesson # 1.1: The Recitation

Course Assessment and Evaluation

Course Assessment and Evaluation

Grading System (60% Passing)

a. The official virtual classroom is VSU E-Learning Portal

b. ZOOM or Google Meet will be used for web-conferencing and real-time

Attending the virtual meeting is highly - encouraged but not

The virtual meeting is our avenue for synchronous learning. Class

c. All requirements will be submitted preferably through the VSU E-

The office address is DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION,

d. Quizzes is set on VSU E-Learning Portal. All quizzes are announced

e. The Learning Guide / Instructional Workbook / Laboratory Manual in

f. In the submission of exercises, there will be no deduction for late