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Detailed Lesson Plan in Teaching Social Sciences 2

I. OBJECTIVES

 To learn how Manila was founded, who are the people behind it, and the timeline
of it.
 To introduce how the Filipino’s achieve independence.
 To have a better understanding of our own culture and society.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: The Founding of Manila

B. Target Learners: 2nd Year – BEED Major in Content Course
C. Reference: Historical Background: EMB - National Capital Region
https://ncr.emb.gov.ph/historicalbackground/
D. Materials: Power Point Presentation
E. Value: Appreciate how our ancestors fought for independence, and help us
understand our identity as Filipino.

III. PROCEDURE

Reporters/Teacher’s Activity Students Activity

A. Primarily Activity
1. Prayer
Mr. Ner, please lead the Our Father…
prayer.

2. Greetings
Good Day Class! I am Good Day…
Dainy Mariel R. Olmillo. And
I will be discussing our topic
for today which is the
Founding of Manila.
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3. Review I learned that…

But, before we proceed let’s
have a quick review of what
we have been tackled last time.

B. Motivation

Ice breaker-Spin the wheel.

Two separate wheels will be
provided. First wheel is for
names, second wheel is for
questions. Every correct
answer is an equivalent of 1
point, highest point will be
considered winner.

C. Presentation I observe that….

So, based from our

motivational activity, what
have you observe?

Very good observation! Today

we will discuss about the
Founding of Manila.

D. Discussion

-Our topic for today is all

about the city of Manila. Do
you know where and what
Manila is? What do you guys
know about Manila?
Manila is the capital of the Philippines.
-Do you know why Manila is
considered as the capital of the Manila is populated.
Philippines? Manila is
considered as the capital of our
country because of its
significance historically since
the Spanish period.

-Manila comes from two

tagalog words “May” means
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meron and “Nilad” which is a

kind of plant that grows in
Pasig.

PRE SPANISH ERA

Manila began as a Muslim

settlement at the mouth of
Pasig River along the shores of
Manila Bay. Governed by 3
Rajas or Muslim Community
Leaders: Rajah Sulayman &
Rajah Matanda who
governed the south of Pasig.
And Rajah Lakandula who
rules the community north of
the river.

A person who ruled and

governed the city mostly lives
in the Old Tondo. They are
called:
 Lord or Panginoon
 Son of Heaven or Anak
Banwa
 Lord of the Place or
Lakandula

Manila was known as

SUVARNADVIPA that means
Gold. Until they officially
named it as “Kota Seludong”
or Kingdom of Maynila.

SPANISH ERA

First Spanish Governor-

General of the Philippines
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
founded Manila and entered
the mouth of the river in 1571,
together with other Spanish
conquistadors. They destroyed
the muslim settlement, and
founded Intramuros.
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CATHOLICISM

Armed troops in the region put

down local resistance and
Jesuit missionaries roamed the
countryside, converting native
population to Roman
Catholicism.

19th CENTURY

Few attempts by Chinese,

Dutch and British to take over
the Colony. Manila became a
colonial trading hub over the
years.

KATIPUNAN MOVEMENT

This is the time where our

National Hero was involved.
Jose Rizal who was put on
trial and executed in 1896 for
his part in Katipunan
Movement. He is the country's
national hero due to his
political writing that opens the
eye of the Filipino during the
Spanish Colonization.

BATTLE OF MANILA BAY

Spain was at war with

America, and after a heavy
defeat at the Battle of Manila
Bay, relinquished her colony
to the Americans.

AMERICAN COLONIZATION

During the American

Colonization, a lot has
changed. This is the time
where we adapt most of their
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culture and Americans:

 Introduced the English

Language
 Western Culture
 Various Democratic
Process
 Modern Roads, Bridges,
and Architectural Styles

YEAR 1942

Manila was declared an open

city and was occupied by the
Japanese.

YEAR 1945

City suffered damages during

the Japanese invasion but was
recaptured by U.S Forces in
1945.

YEAR 1946

Manila became the capital of the

newly independent Republic of
the Philippines.

E. Generalization

That’s the story of Manila class,

do you have questions?

Right now, how can you

describe Manila?

Do you guys think, Manila can

still be the Capital of the
Philppines?
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F. Application

For our activity, write an essay that

answers the question: Why do you
think Manila is still considered as the
Capital of the Philippines? Justify
your answer.

IV. EVALUATION
V. QUIZ

Prepared By:

Dainy Mariel Olmillo

Veajane Apiado
Ner, Nheil Marc
BEED2C

Checked By:

Prof. Roy Borromeo

SSC2 Professor