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UNDERSTANDING
CULTURE, SOCIETY &
POLITICS
QUARTER 1

ACTIVITY SHEETS
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Understanding Culture, Society & Politics – Grade 12
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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
IN
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY & POLITICS
Quarter 1 - Week 4
Grade 12
Name: ________________ Grade & Section: _________________
Learning Activity Sheet No. 4 Date Answered: _________________

SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURAL,
QUARTER 1 SOCIAL, POLITICAL & ECONOMIC
WEEK 4
SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES

Performance Standard (PS): Analyze key features of interrelationships of biological, cultural

and socio-political processes in human evolution that can still be used and developed.
MELC 4: 1. Analyze the significance of cultural, social, political and economic symbols and
practices.

(UCSP11/12HBS-If-13)

Duration: 1 week (4 hours)

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“Let’s Kick It Off!”

Activity 1: GO NA!
Arrange the jumbled letters into word/s.
1. RALTUCUL CTICESARP
2. OLSMYSB
3. ESFVALSTI
4. LOTHI
5. DROW INRETERPTATIONS

Are You Taking It?

Activity 2: GUESS ME!

Complete the sentence by identifying the correct term that describes the item.

_____1. A symbol that represents political standpoint,

_____2. These are used to preserve traditions and beliefs.
_____3. Signifies the owners’ high social and economic standing.
_____4. Symbol for war, blood, passion and danger.
_____5. It represents abstract ideas or concepts.

“Here’s How It Is!”

SYMBOLS AND SYMBOLISM

SYMBOL

- it is an object, word, or action that stands for something else, without natural
relationship, that is culturally defined.
- examples are gestures, actions, objects and words help people understand
the world.
- It provides clues to understanding experiences not only that, they also convey
recognizable meanings that are shared by society.

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SYMBOLISM

- is when something represents abstract ideas or concepts; it assigns names,

denominations and defines relations between various elements (actors,
actions, goals, means, objects, values, etc.) articulated within a narrative.

TYPES OF SYMBOLS
CULTURAL SYMBOLS

- manifestation that signifies ideology of a particular culture that has meaning

within that culture.
SOCIAL SYMBOLS

- relating to human societies and its modes of organization.

POLITICAL SYMBOLS

- used to represent a political standpoint; seen in various media and forms such
as banners, flags, motto, etc.
ECONOMIC SYMBOLS

- used in production, distribution and consumption of goods and services like

currency, market, labor demands and other economic activities.
(http://nuevecinconueve.com/ndw6otu/cultural%2C-social-and-political-institutions-slideshare)

FUNCTIONS OF SYMBOLS AND SYMBOLISM

Social Symbols

- are used to transfer culture, ideologies or beliefs from a group to another

group of people, or from our other elders to the new generations of people.

Symbols

- are also used to preserve traditions or beliefs of a certain group of people

“face” and “hidden”

 create movements
 spread ideas
 share advocacies

Cultural Symbols and Practices

Examples are objects, figures, sounds and colors
Culture

 Facial expressions
 Word interpretations

 Gestures (handshakes and hand signals)

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 - Victory Sign
- Peace
(https://www.istockphoto.com/illustrations/2-finger-peace-sign)

Cultural Practices

- These are the manifestation of a culture or sub-culture.

Examples:
 Religious and spiritual
 Medical treatment Culinary
 Child-rearing
***Religious beliefs have many symbols within their doctrines and books.

Some Common Religious Symbols

(https://www.shutterstock.com/search/religious+symbol)

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Some Cultural Symbols in the Philippines

 Create Filipino identity and to promote solidarity and unity.

(https://stock.adobe.com/ph/images/philippine-culture-icons/238671176)

 Traditional Medical Practices

- belief in “albularyo”, herbal medicines, alternative medicines, and other home
remedies.

Albularyo/Mananambal/Hilot

(https://my_sarisari_store.typepad.com/my_sarisari_store/2008/04/mananambal-heal.html)

Herbal Medicine

(https://www.traditionalbodywork.com/hilot-traditional-healing-in-the-philippines/)

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Some Religious Practices in the Philippines

Cenaculo

(https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/03/29/1801382/75-filipinos-consider-religion-very-important)

(https://www.slideshare.net/jawel02/an-introduction-to-philippine-festival-dances-religious-and-secular-festivals-grade-9-
physical-education-mapeh-class)

Some Culinary Practices in the Philippines

(https://wanderingwheatleys.com/best-food-to-eat-in-the-philippines/)

Child-Rearing Practices in the Philippines

 Mano Po
 Obedience
 No talking back when reprimanded
 Family Meal Time
 Ninong/Ninang

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Social Symbols and Practices

 Clothing and Possessions

 Societal Recognition
 Material Possessions

Status Symbol

- is generally an object meant to signify its owners’ high social and economic
standing.

Common Social Symbols

A. Colors
1. Black – evil, death
2. White – purity, peace
3. Purple – royalty
4. Red – blood, war, passion, danger
5. Blue – calm, peaceful
6. Yellow – violence, bubbly

Political Symbols and Practices

 It is related to the practices done in the administration, distribution and

attainment of power, bureaucratic composition, etc.

Common Political Symbols (Colors)

(https://www.zilliondesigns.com/blog/famous-symbols-stories/)

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Political Symbols in the Philippines

(https://www.projectjurisprudence.com/2018/08/pia-explains-3-branches-of-government.html)

Common Political Practices in the Philippines

 Political Dynasties
 Filipino Clans
 Celebrity Politicians
 Palakasan System
 Traditional Politicians (TRAPO)
 Catholic Church
 Power Revolts

Common Economic Symbols

 They represent economic standpoints which may be seen in various media

such as Stock Exchange, Money and Currency, Gold and Petroleum, Life
Insurance, Banking, etc.

(https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vectors/economic-symbols-vectors)

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Significance of Symbols and Symbolism

 As rational thinkers, we have been making and giving meaning to symbols for
a long time.
 Symbols have been part of our lives and growth as human kind.
 The usage of symbols and symbolism has given mankind an avenue
communicate with different groups of people, influence others of different
ideologies, and preserve values that were transferred from generations to
generations.

( https://www.slideshare.net/SadmanMohammed/significance-and-role-of-symbolism-in-human-society)

“Now Do It!”

Activity 3. KAYANG-KAYA KAYA?

Please complete and expound the following statements:

1. Symbols and cultural practices are important because __________.

2. Culture should be preserved ______________________________.
3. Although we have our old cultural practices, we should also adapt the
changes around us because _____________________________________.

“ACE IT!”

Activity 4. Essay. Write your point of view regarding the following questions.
Support your answer with basis.

1. Briefly explain the following concepts:

a. Symbolism
b. Cultural Practices
c. Modernity of culture

Activity 5. Reflection. Write your key takeaways today and share your thoughts
about the lesson.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

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Activity 6. Multiple Choice. Read the statement carefully in each item and write
the letter only on your answer sheet.
1. A common political practice in applying jobs.
a. Palakasan
b. Padrino system
c. Clans
d. Political Dynasty
2. Y as an economic symbol stands for:
a. Interest
b. Land
c. Yard
d. Income
3. Which does not belong to the group?
a. Material Possessions
b. Food
c. Clothing and Possessions
d. Societal Recognition
4. Which of the following shows respect to the elderlies?
a. Meal Time
b. “Me” Time
c. Pagmamano
d. Being quiet
5. Which of the following food is part of Philippine cuisine?
a. Dinuguan
b. Fries
c. Spaghetti
d. Tortillas

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