NST 015/016: National Service Training Program

Student Activity Sheet Lesson # 3

Lesson Title: Youth in Nation-building

Lesson At the end of the lesson, the student will be able to:
Objectives: 1. Identify the concept and importance of Nation-building.
2. Learn the role of youth in nation-building
Materials: Student Activity Sheets
References: https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/xavier-university-ateneo-de-
cagayan/governance/module-4-citizenship-training-importance-of-youth-in-nation-
building/19560317
CONNECT Direction: Please provide your honest response to the following questions. Limit your
answers to not more than 3 sentences.
Lesson
Overview/Review:
(5 mins.)

COACH
Take your time to read and understand all the information you need to know about
Main lesson Nation-building. Don’t forget to highlight important information you need to
(Content Notes): remember.

(15mins.) *What is Nation-building?

Nation-building is the process whereby a society of people with diverse origins,

histories, languages, cultures, and religions come together within the boundaries of
a sovereign state with a unified constitutional and legal dispensation, a national
public education system, an integrated national economy, shared symbols, and
values, as equals, to work towards eradicating the divisions and injustices of the
past; to foster unity; and promote a countrywide conscious sense of being proudly
Filipino, committed to the country and open to the continent and the world.

The primary objective of nation-building is to make a violent society peaceful.

Security, food, shelter, and basic services should be provided first. Economic and
political objectives can be pursued once these first-order needs are met.

Nation-building is not just the duty of our leaders but it’s also the responsibility of
every

Filipino citizen. Hence, the state recognized the youth as the most dynamic
segment of the population and the future of the Nation. The youth are considered
the social agents of change. They must be educated and provided with
opportunities to achieve their full potential. They must learn how to be responsible
and how to be critically minded about the social realities. They must be empowered
to be involved in social issues and advocacies while inculcating in them the qualities
of good a citizen.

Nation-Building is not just the duty of our leaders but it is also the responsibility of
every Filipino citizen. Hence, the state recognized the youth as the most dynamic
segment of the population and the future of the nation. The youth are considered
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the social agents of change. They must be educated and provided with
opportunities to achieve their full potential. They must learn how to be responsible
and how to be critically minded about the social realities.

Who are the Youth?

The United Nations defines 'youth' as persons aged between 15 and 24. However,
this definition is flexible. In the Philippines, the age brackets for youth are from 15-
to 30 years old, according to the Youth in Nation-Building Act (RA8044).

*What is the provision under the 1987 constitution which recognizes the role of
youth in nation-building?

Art 2 section 13 of the 1987 Philippine constitution states that "The State recognizes
the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their
physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the
youth patriotism and nationalism; and encourage their involvement in public and
civic affairs."

12 Things that the Youth can do to help the country

1. Be on time, and honor your commitments.
2. Fall in line, respect others and follow the Law.
3. Sing our National Anthem with Pride and Honor.
4. Study well. Give your best in everything you do.
5. Be Honest. Do not cheat, lie or steal. Report any crime or illegal act.
6. Conserve water, plant a tree, and dispose of your garbage properly.
7. Be an ambassador of the Filipinos. Speak positively of the Filipinos and the
Country.
8. Buy Pinoy. Do not buy fake or smuggled goods.
9. Save, Plan, and Learn Business early.
10. During Elections, vote for and support candidates who stand for what is right
and good.
11. Respect our elders, practice Mano Po.
12. 12. Pray for our Country and our People.

Skill building Activity 1

activities: Direction: In recognition by the State of the vital role of the youth in nation-building, as a
student, think of 3 specific ways how can you participate or help in the development of
(40 mins) our nation. Write your answers in the table below.

Name of the task PROCEDURES

1.
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2.

3.

Activity 2
Direction: In any form of art (song, poetry, poster-making), deliver your inspirational
message to all the youth of today in building a better nation.

Your work will be evaluated on the bases of the following criteria:

1.Creativity- 20 points
2. Impact to Viewers – 10 points
3. Originality – 20 points
4. Overall performance (difficulty of the project) – 10 points

CHECK Direction: Provide your honest response on the following questions.

Check for 1. If the government has the prime duty to serve and protect its citizens especially the
understanding: youth, in return, what is also your responsibility as a youth?

(15mins.)

2. Why is it the government recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building?

3. What specific action you can contribute as youth in nation-building?

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Lesson take- Now that you have accomplished the lesson, take a few minutes to reflect on the quality
away: of your work and effort.

(10mins.) a. What did you like about this lesson? Why did it make you feel this way? How this
feeling affects your work?

b. What parts were challenging for you to do? Why these parts challenging for you?