UNDERSTANDING CULTURE

SOCIETY AND POLITICS

Quarter 2 Module 6:
NEW CHALLENGES TO HUMAN
ADAPTATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE
 QUEZON COLLEGES OF THE
SCHOOL-BASED SL

Introductory Message
Welcome to the UNDERSTANDING CULTUE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
School-Based Learning Module (SBLM). I am JEYSEL S. CALUMBA, your teacher
or facilitator in this subject.
This learning material is especially crafted to provide you with independent
and self-directed learning experiences and to have more autonomy and control over
your learning. This will help you improve your academic performance, increase
motivation and confidence, make choices and decisions about how to meet your
learning needs, take responsibility for constructing and carrying out your own
learning.

The competencies included in this module are considered as the most

essential competencies which need to be mastered by a Grade 11 & 12 student like
you. These competencies are anchored on the general principles, goals, and
objectives of the K to 12 Basic Education program for Grade 11& 12 student like you
to become productive and effective participant in the society you are in.

For the Parents/Guardians:

Greetings!

The world is currently in a very challenging situation due to the corona virus
2019 pandemic. All are affected including the education system. In this time of crisis,
learning must continue. That is why the Quezon Colleges of the North initiates this
School-Based Self-Learning Module for the students to continue learning even at
home.

You, as the parents, play an important role in this new way of learning. Kindly
give your child enough lesson time. Check their modules if they seriously do the
activities. Your support would mean so much for them. Help them to become a
productive learner even at home. This is just a temporary situation. Everything would
go back to normal when this corona virus is over. Thank you for the unconditional
support to your child’s education. Let us join, hand in hand, for your child’s future.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the new normal way of learning!

This self-directed module is designed for you to be equipped with the most
essential competencies you need to learn for your grade level. For you to become
successful independent learner, you must have a good time management so that
you would be able to complete this course. In reading, you need to pay close
attention to the words you are reading and their meanings. In times that you need to
do some research, try to draw from a variety of different courses and if things are
getting difficult, do not give up. Please ask assistance from your teacher or anyone
whom you know that can help you. Love and enjoy this beautiful and meaningful
learning experience!

1. Read the module title and the module introduction to get an idea of what the
module covers. Specifically, read the first two sections of this module
carefully. The first section tells you what this module is all about while the
second section tells you of what you are expected to learn.

2. Never move on to the next page unless you have done what you are expected
to do in the previous page. Before you start each lesson, read first the
INSTRUCTIONS.

3. Work on the activities. Take note of the skills that each activity is helping you
to develop.

4. Take the Post-Test after you are done with all the lessons and activities in the
module.
 5. Meet with your teacher. Ask him/her about any difficulty or confusion you have
encountered in this module.

6. Finally, prepare and gather all your outputs and submit them to your teacher.

7. Please write all your answers of the tests, activities, exercises, and others in
your separate activity notebook.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

Welcome to this module! You must be very eager to start with the learning activities
prepared for you. The activities in the module have been designed to provide you
with rich and stimulating learning experience.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Examine human responses to emerging challenges in
contemporary societies. (Quarter 2, Week 6)

Good luck as you begin this module!

Exploration
SCAVENGER HUNT: (NOTE: This activity is intended for students with
internet access.)
This is a great activity for families get outdoors during this
pandemic. Go outside of your house for a walk and find these items. Take
a picture with them and post it on Facebook or send to the messenger of
your teacher with the following hashtags (#NatureLover
#ClimateChange)
 Lesson Proper/Discussion of Concepts

LESSON – NEW CHALLENGES TO

HUMAN ADAPTATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE

In modern times, new challenges have been faced by

society that require members to strive for social change for the
purpose of adaptation and development. Any changes that would
take place in the human environment greatly affect human
adaptation and survival. There are three major challenges being
faced by various countries and societies nowadays: climate
change, transnational migration, and pandemic diseases.

Climate change refers to the rise in average temperatures of

the earth’s surface. The primary cause of climate change is
burning of fossil fuels which emits greenhouse gases into the
atmosphere-primarily carbon dioxide. It has been observed that
global climate change has ill effects to the environment. The rising
of temperature that causes heatstroke and skin diseases, glaciers
have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up earlier, and the
loss of biodiversity due to limited adaptability and adaptability
speed of flora (plants) and fauna (animal life).
 Transnational migration is the process by which individuals
from one country migrate to another country for economic, political
and social reasons. One of the best examples of transnational
migration is the condition of OFW across different geographical
locations. The root causes of this large number of migration cases
among Filipinos are their families and issues on development.

Responding to Social, Political and Cultural Change

Every societal change entails certain reactions, responses and

adaptations. Individuals have several kinds of responses (positive
and negative) to these growing numbers of societal changes.
Some easily adapt with the new changes being imposed, but
others reject systemic changes, causing them to establish social
movements to defeat or transform what has been already
changed.

1. Inclusive citizenship and participatory governance. In a

democratic society, citizen participation in politics is encouraged.
One of the leading organizations espousing the goal of having more
governments allowing intensive citizen interaction in policy-making is
the United Nations.
2. New forms of Media and Social Networking. Media has already
undergone a series of technological innovation and development. As
society experienced modernization, several forms of media-
particularly social media-arose, resulting in modernized development
of communication.
3. Social Movements. Social movement is a process that involves
three elements: the individual, the group, and the society. Individuals
are aware of their personal qualities, characteristics, and values,
enabling them to act according to what they practice or believe in.
When they experience any form of change in the society where they
belong to, reactions and responses follow. As a result, there is a
series of social interactions between the individual and the group,
allowing them to collaborate with same goals and objectives. This
process paves the way to the formation of social movements among
different societies.
4. Creation of sustainable solutions. If this pandemic taught us
anything, it is that our life (as it used to be) is not sustainable for our
planet. Human had to experiment with digital solutions, be it virtual
meetings for work, digital education for students and virtual events
instead of in person conferences. These proved not only to be
effective but also an environmentally-friendly way to operate in a
connected world.
5. Brand-new habits. The awareness for personal and public hygiene
measures saw a surge thanks to the contagion. Health authorities
are advocating for regular hand washing with soap, social distancing
and people are getting used to wearing facemasks for grocery
shopping. These new-formed habits could linger way after
lockdowns are lifted, leading to overall better hygiene.
 Let’s check your understanding on the topic through answering series of
activities.

Enjoy performing the different activities. If you have question/s feel free to text
or message, the teacher via Facebook.

Responding to Social, Political and Cultural Change

Every societal change entails certain reactions, responses and adaptations.

Individuals have several kinds of responses (positive and negative) to these growing
numbers of societal changes. Some easily adapt with the new changes being
imposed, but others reject systemic changes, causing them to establish social
movements to defeat or transform what has been already changed.

6. Inclusive citizenship and participatory governance. In a

democratic society, citizen participation in politics is encouraged.
One of the leading organizations espousing the goal of having more
governments allowing intensive citizen interaction in policy-making is
the United Nations.
7. New forms of Media and Social Networking. Media has already
undergone a series of technological innovation and development. As
society experienced modernization, several forms of media-
particularly social media-arose, resulting in modernized development
of communication.
8. Social Movements. Social movement is a process that involves
three elements: the individual, the group, and the society. Individuals
are aware of their personal qualities, characteristics, and values,
enabling them to act according to what they practice or believe in.
When they experience any form of change in the society where they
belong to, reactions and responses follow. As a result, there is a
series of social interactions between the individual and the group,
allowing them to collaborate with same goals and objectives. This
process paves the way to the formation of social movements among
different societies.
9. Creation of sustainable solutions. If this pandemic taught us
anything, it is that our life (as it used to be) is not sustainable for our
planet. Human had to experiment with digital solutions, be it virtual
meetings for work, digital education for students and virtual events
instead of in person conferences. These proved not only to be
effective but also an environmentally-friendly way to operate in a
connected world.
10. Brand-new habits. The awareness for personal and public hygiene
measures saw a surge thanks to the contagion. Health authorities
are advocating for regular hand washing with soap, social distancing
and people are getting used to wearing facemasks for grocery
shopping. These new-formed habits could linger way after
lockdowns are lifted, leading to overall better hygiene.

Let’s check your understanding on the topic through answering series of

 activities.

Enjoy performing the different activities. If you have question/s feel free to text
or message, the teacher via Facebook.

Exercises/Developmental Activities

Exercise 1. : POSTER MAKING

(Note: This activity is intended for students without internet access.)

Typhoon Ulysses (International name “Vamco”), the Philippines’ 21 st

tropical cyclone for 2020, hit Luzon hardest from November 11 to 12. The
typhoon unleashed powerful winds and torrential rain that killed dozens of
people, destroyed thousands of homes, and left swatches of the island
region flooded. This is just the latest reminder of lessons that the natural
environment seems to be “teaching” us with every passing event in its
unceasing transformation.

From the news and facebook post that you have watch and read, make a
poster about the damage caused by typhoon Ulysses. You will be graded
using the rubric for scoring below.
Process questions:
1. Is climate change caused by humans?
2. What are the main threats of climate change?
3. How is climate change affecting people?

RUBRIC
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Required The poster All required All but 1 of the Several required
includes
Elements all required elements are required elements elements were
elements
as well as included on the are included on missing.
additional the
information. poster. poster.
Labels All items of Almost all items of Many items of Labels are too
small
importance on the importance on the importance on the to view OR no
poster are clearly poster are clearly poster are clearly important items
labeled with labels labeled with labels labeled with labels were labeled.
that can be read that can be read that can be read
from at least 3 feet from at least 3 feet from at least 3 feet
away. away. away.
Graphics - All graphics are All graphics are All graphics Graphics do not
relate to
Relevance related to the related to the the topic. One or relate to the topic
topic topic
and make it and most make two borrowed OR several
 easier to it borrowed
understand. All easier to graphics have a graphics do not have
understand.
borrowed Some borrowed source citation. a source citation.
graphics
have a source graphics have a
citation. source citation.
Attractiven The poster is The poster is The poster is The poster is
ess exceptionally attractive in acceptably distractingly messy
terms of attractive
attractive in design, layout, though it may be or very poorly
terms of and a
design, layout, neatness. bit messy. designed. It is not
and
neatness. attractive.
Grammar There are no There are 1-2 There are 3-4 There are more than
grammatical/ grammatical/ grammatical/ 4
mecha mecha mecha
nical mistakes nical mistakes nical mistakes grammatical/mecha
on the on the on the
poster. poster. poster. nical mistakes on the
poster.

Generalization

Now, make an abstract about the topic.

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Assessment

CASE STUDY

The coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic is the defining global

health crisis of our time and the greatest challenge we have faced
since World War Two. The world has experienced a prolonged
period of uncertainty and unrest caused by COVID-19 pandemic. To
date, it has already affected the lives of people in almost 200
countries (and still counting) globally. The human cost is rapidly
being matched by huge economic costs. It is an economic, social
and human crisis.
 In this activity, you are tasked to make a case study on the
extent of the effects of COVID-19 pandemic in your own
community or a community within your barangay. It is encouraged
to use social media platforms in gathering information from
residents and other vital sources. However, you may opt to gather
information through face to face interview depending on the
situation of your area and with the permission from the local
government unit. Please observe proper health protocols in
conducting the study.

I. Brief introduction (information such as location

and population of the community, leadership
and governance structures in the community,
availability of public services)
II. Presentation and analysis of the problem and its possible solutions
III. Conclusion
IV. Insights/Realizations

I. Introduction
II. Presentation and analysis of the problem and its possible solutions

III. Conclusion
 IV. Insights/Realizations

RUBRIC
4 3 2 1
Strongly identifies & Moderately Slightly Poor
Identificati
understands the identifies and identifies and identification
on of the
main issue in the understands the understands and
Main
case study main issue in some of the understandi
Issue/
the case study issues in the ng of the
Problem
case study issues in
case study
Superficial
Insightful and Thorough
Analysis analysis of Incomplete
thorough analysis of analysis of
of the the issue in analysis of
the issue the issue
Issues the the issue
case
Well Appropriate,
Little or no
documented, well thought Superficial
 reasoned and out comments and/or action
Comment
pedagogically about solutions, inappropriate suggested,
s on
appropriate or proposals for solutions to the and/or
effective solutions of the
comments on issue in the inappropriate
solutions/ case case study
stra solutions, or solutions to all
tegies proposals for of the issues
solution to the in the case
case study

Closure/Reflection

 I learned that
_

 I enjoyed most on _

 I want to learn more _ _

References

DIWA Senior High School Series, Understanding Culture , Society

and Politics Book, 4th Floor SEDCCO 1 Bldg., Thailand corner
Legazpi Streets, legaspi Village, Makati City, Phils. 1229

www.climatechangeconnection.org
(A project of MakeWay, Copyright 2020, April
23,2019) www.rappler.com (November 23, 2020)

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