SOUTHERNSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Camella Homes IV, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

GRADE 12 – UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
SY 2022-2023

First Quarter

Objectives:
The course generally aims for the learners to demonstrate insights from Anthropology, Political Science, and
Sociology; to develop their awareness of cultural, social, and political dynamics and sensitivity to cultural diversity;
provide them with an understanding of how culture, human agency, society, and politics work; and engage them in the
examination of the country’s current human development goals.

Content Time Frame

Lesson #1
Human Variation in:
 Cultural Variations and Social Differences in Gender 5 Days
 Cultural Variations and Social Differences in Socioeconomic Class
Cultural Variations and Social Differences in Ethnicity and Religion
Lesson #2
Human Variation in:
 Cultural Variations and Social Differences in Exceptionality/Non-Exceptionality 5 Days
 Cultural Variations and Social Differences in Nationality
Lesson #3
Anthropology and the Study of Culture
 Anthropological and Sociological Perspective on Culture and Society
 Aspects of Culture and Society I (Dynamic, Flexible, & Adaptive; and Shared & Contested)
 Aspects of Culture and Society II (Learned or Transmitted Through Socialization or
Enculturation) 5 Days
 Aspects of Culture and Society III (Patterned Social Interactions, Integrated and at Times
Unstable, Requires Language and Other Forms of Communication)
Lesson #4
Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism
 Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism 5 Days
 Forms of Tangible and Intangible Heritage

Second Quarter

Objectives:
 The course generally aims for the learners to demonstrate an understanding of human cultures, human agency,
society, and politics; recognize cultural relativism and social inclusiveness to overcome prejudices; and develop the social
and cultural competence to guide their interactions with groups, communities, networks, and institutions.

Content Time Frame

Lesson #1
Human Evolution and Culture
 Biological Evolution of Man
5 Days
 Cultural Evolution of Man
 Sociopolitical Evolution of Man
 Importance of Artifacts in Interpreting Social, Cultural, Political, and Economic Processes
Lesson #2
Enculturation and Socialization
 Identity Formation 5 Days
 Norms and Values
 Statuses and Role
Lesson #3
Kingship
 Kinship Ties and Social Networks: Kinship by Blood
5 Days
 Kinship Ties and Social Networks: Kinship by Marriage
 Kinship Ties and Social Networks: Kinship by Ritual
 Kinship Ties and Social Networks: Family and the Household
 Kinship Ties and Social Networks: Politics of Kinship
Lesson #4
Social Change
 Global Warming and Climate Change 5 Days
 Transnational Migration and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
 Responding to Cultural, Social, and Political Change

Prepared by: Date Submitted: Checked by:

July 14, 2022
Miss Sarah Joy V. Lasco Ms. Rhodora E. Magallanes
Subject Teacher Subject Area Team Leader – AP

Noted by: Approved by:

Ms. Sandra Mancera Mrs. Rosario T. Argana, MA.Ed.

SHS Dept. Coordinator SMS Director