Department of Education: Republic of The Philippines

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
SAN JUAN EAST DISTRICT
LUMANGBAYAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PINAGBAYANAN, SAN JUAN, BATANGAS
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCE

Nature and Functions of Social Science Disciplines
Name of Learner: ______________________________________
Grade Level: 11____________________________________
Strand/Track: HUMSS - ACADEMIC____________________
Section: ______________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
A. Background Information for Learners

The lesson is about introduction to the nature and functions of Social Science disciplines. The different disciplines
of the social sciences contribute in understanding the human society and social occurrences. This learning module
will help you understand the nature and functions of social science disciplines, as well as differentiate the
disciplines that study human relations.
Most Essential Learning Competency
Differentiate the nature and functions of social science disciplines with the natural sciences and humanities.
B. Directions/ Instructions
Learners are reminded:
 to be mindful of the time allotted for the session.
 to take care of the resource materials provided to them.
 that is possible for them to make use of available resources at home.
 that they may seek assistance to whom they are with when needed.
 that they can reach the teacher through possible means they have.
 that their written outputs are graded using different rubrics reflected in the learning materials provided.
 to avoid doing unnecessary actions that may affect their task.
 to be responsible and adhere to be honest at all times.
C. Exercises / Activities
DAY 1
D.1 INTRODUCTION
a. What I need to Know
At the end of the lesson the learners are expected to:

1. Describe the social sciences as a comprehensive study of society
2. Compare and contrast social sciences, natural sciences and humanities and relate them with the social
foundations.
3. Appreciate the importance of social sciences as instrument to deeply understand the society.
b. What’s New?
LASTEST NEWS
1. Learners are advised to watch, listen or read current news which they think are relevant to them anytime of the
day.
2. On the space provided below, write the current news and the reflection on it.
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Activity 1
Directions: Study the picture below (Figure 1). Answer the following activities given below. On the space
provided below, answer the activity which introduces initial concepts on the learning targets.
Figure 1: Bombing on Marawi City

https://tl.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talaksan:
Bombing_on_Marawi_City.jpg
A. List down at least five emotions, when they see the figure 1. Bombing on Marawi City.
B. Construct your own reflection about the Bombing on Marawi City, what are the impact of this tragedy on the
life of some Filipino?
C. Recall as many significant events about the beginning of social sciences. Write at least three.
- END OF DAY 1 -
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D.2 DEVELOPMENT
DAY 2
WHAT I KNOW?
This portion provides initial assessment on learners’ KSAVs.
Pretest
Read the following items carefully. Write on your journal the letter that corresponds to the letter of your
answer.
Directions: Read each question/sentence carefully and choose the letter of the best answer. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following definitions best describes the term “society”?
A. It is a small group of people whose members share tight, personal, and lasting relationships
B. It is a large social group where the relationships among members
are usually impersonal and goal oriented
C. It is a collection of people whose members frequently meet and consider themselves as parts of a
group
D. It is an organized group of individuals whose members regularly meet or work together and have a
shared culture, interest, and territory.
2. The following are the disciplines that are both associated with Social
Sciences and Humanities EXCEPT __________.
A. Anthropology B. Economics C. History D. Linguistics
3. Which academic discipline studies different human conditions and the ways wherein the human experiences
are processed and recorded?
A. Humanities B. Natural Science C. Philosophy D. Social Science
4. Which of the following terms refers to the body of knowledge concerned with the systematic study of different
facets of our society, several social phenomena, and the effects of these occurrences on people’s lives?
5. What element of Social Sciences places the entire area of study on the members of the society and their
social environments or backgrounds?
A. Empirical Analysis B. Nature C. Society D. Superstition
6. Which of the following areas of study concentrates on examining every natural phenomenon that happened,
or is currently occurring, in the world by means of tangible evidences such as natural forces, artifacts, and
fossils?
7. Several intellectuals considered the use of philosophical approach in examining human societies as an
unpleasant continuing impact of the past that is needed to be opposed by using critical reason,
enlightenment, and, if necessary, revolution. Which of these intellectuals founded Positivism to study
hour?
societies?
A. Auguste Comte B. Charles Darwin C. Herbert Spencer D. Karl Marx
8. The element of Social Sciences that puts the whole body of knowledge in an academic mode of inquiry about
our societies by means of the scientific method refers to __________.
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A. Empirical Analysis B. Nature C. Society D. Superstition
9. What is the importance of the Age of Enlightenment in the history of Social Sciences?
A. It is where the Social Sciences started to become slightly scientific
B. It is where the origins of some of the significant concepts and purposes of Social Sciences emerged
C. It is where numerous social philosophers used philosophical approaches in investigating human societies
D. It is where scientific thoughts became more reliable than faith and
superstition in explaining various social phenomena
10.What is the similarity between Social Sciences and Natural Sciences?

A. Both areas utilize the scientific method in creating a study.
B. Both disciplines focus on the creative expressions of human experiences.
C. Both fields concentrate on observing and understanding numerous
social phenomena.
MY SCORE:
D. Both studies explore the different laws of nature that govern our world
through objective and experimental methods. __________
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CHECK your answers using the key to corrections found at the last page of the given learning material. Thank
you for your HONESTY.
b. What’s In
Activity 3 - THINK out LOUD
Below is a set of pictures. On the space provided below each picture, write a short statement using the
phrase: I think it is about our society ___________________. You may ask other members of the family to
share their thoughts about them.
1. 3.
I think it is about our society ___________________ I think it is about our society ___________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________. __________________________________________.
2. 4.
I think it is about our society ___________________ I think it is about our society ___________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
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__________________________________________. __________________________________________.
c. What is It
The presentation of concepts will be helpful in bridging the gaps between what the learners know and have to
know.
ON FOCUS
In this part the learners are provided something to read to deepen their understanding about the topic.
Read the text (from the DISS Resources Copy) with comprehension to discover knowledge that will help you out
in dealing with the proceeding activities.
1. Social Sciences
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2. Natural Sciences
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3. Humanities
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Guide Questions
1. What is social science? Natural science? Humanities?
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2. What is the importance of social science, natural science and humanities in this lesson?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. What are the different concepts of social science, natural science and humanities?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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- END OF DAY 2 -
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DAY 3
Activity 3 – Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
Directions:
1. Compare and contrast Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Humanities
2. Use the Venn Diagram below on answering this activity.
3. Answer the guide questions that follow.
MY SCORE:
6 __________
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WHAT’S MORE?
The activities in this portion will help them in applying what they have learned in the Development phase.
ACTIVITY 5 - REALITY CHECK

Characteristics Natural Science Social Science Humanities
Timeline
Deals with
Characteristics
Method of Data
Gathering
Methodology
Type of System
Directions: Differentiate Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities on the given characteristics on the 1st
column.
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ACTIVITY 6 - I CAN FILL IT

1. Imagine yourself as the image below. Replicate and cut it out. Use available materials you may find around you.
Design the image and make it as creative as possible. This will be part of your portfolio.
2. On the blanks provided, fill in with WHO or WHAT influence you to become the person you are now and how do you
act as a member of your society.
Your Name
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
_________
- END OF DAY 3 -
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DAY 4
WHAT I CAN DO?

In this part, the learners are given real-life or authentic activity that will allow them meet the learning
expectations.
ACTIVITY 7 - VALUES TRACK

1. Examine the list of values provided on the table below. Place a check mark in the "Top 5" column for the 5 most
important values to you, and then a check mark in the "Bottom 5" column for the 5 values that are least important
to you.
2. After which, have two (2) members of your family to do the same. Have their responses on a clean sheet of
paper.
3. Once they are done, tally your responses and rank your Top 5 and Bottom
accordingly.
Answer on your journal the following questions:

a. What came out as your Top 5 and Bottom 5?
b. Did you and your family members have the same responses?
c. What does it reveal about the values you practice in your family?
d. What realization do you get out of this activity?
Personal Value: Top 5 Bottom 5
1. Being physically healthy
2. Being emotionally healthy
3. Being there for my family
4. Completing my education
5. Working to promote equality and justice in our society
6. Being wealthy
7. Being in a healthy and satisfying romantic relationship
8. Being seen as attractive by others
9. Living according to my religious beliefs
10. Being in a career that I enjoy
11. Having and raising healthy and happy children
12. Traveling and exploring the world
13. Following the traditions of my culture
14. Being respected by others
15. Having significant power in the world
16. Having a close group of friends
17. Being able to support myself financially
18. Helping others
19. Continuing to learn new things
20. Making a positive contribution to my community
21. Having fun and enjoying my life
WHAT OTHER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES CAN I ENGAGE IN?

Activity 8.
Directions:
1. Generate your own slogan about the significance of Social Sciences as instruments in understanding our
society.
2. Write your slogan on a bond paper.
3. Create your output creatively and imaginatively.
Rubrics Criteria Highest Possible Points

Relevance (relation to the topic) 20 points
Originality (uniqueness) 20 points
Creativity (artistry) 10 points
Overall Slogan Impact (appeal) 10 points
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Total 60 points
Activity 9
Directions:
1. Use all the words/terms inside the box.
2. Consider other words/terms if needed, to strengthen your
reflection.
3. Write your reflection on space provided below.
Diversity Future Human Behavior Knowledge

Interconnected Peace Politics Respect
Social Science Society
- end of day 4 -
DAY 5
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

This part encourages you in creating conceptual structures giving the avenue to integrate new and old learnings
leading to your personal perception on what you have learned.
ACTIVITY 10 - MY SOCIAL MAT

Replicate the sample below. Make use of available materials you have around you. Provide what is ask in each
part of the mat. Make your output as creative as possible.
Disciplines of What I already know? What I want to know? What I learned?

Science
Social Science
Natural Science
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Humanities
EXIT SLIP
The learners, in their notebook, journal or portfolio, will write their personal insights about the lesson using the
prompts below.
I understand that ____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________.
I realize that ________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________.
- END OF DAY 5 -
Prepared by: Checked by:
Pia Jozine M. Bacani Marychris S. Eugenio

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCE

A. Background Information for Learners

a. What I need to Know

At the end of the lesson the learners are expected to:

Figure 1: Bombing on Marawi City

1. Which of the following definitions best describes the term “society”?

A. Anthropology B. Economics C. History D. Linguistics

A. Humanities B. Natural Science C. Philosophy D. Social Science

A. Humanities B. Natural Science C. Philosophy D. Social Science

A. Empirical Analysis B. Nature C. Society D. Superstition

A. Humanities B. Natural Science C. Philosophy D. Social Science

A. Auguste Comte B. Charles Darwin C. Herbert Spencer D. Karl Marx

A. Empirical Analysis B. Nature C. Society D. Superstition

10.What is the similarity between Social Sciences and Natural Sciences?

Activity 3 – Triple Bottom Line (TBL)

ACTIVITY 5 - REALITY CHECK

ACTIVITY 6 - I CAN FILL IT

WHAT I CAN DO?

ACTIVITY 7 - VALUES TRACK

Answer on your journal the following questions:

WHAT OTHER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES CAN I ENGAGE IN?

Rubrics Criteria Highest Possible Points

Diversity Future Human Behavior Knowledge

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

ACTIVITY 10 - MY SOCIAL MAT

Disciplines of What I already know? What I want to know? What I learned?

Prepared by: Checked by:

Pia Jozine M. Bacani Marychris S. Eugenio

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