Subject: Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship

Grade Level: Grade

Objective: Recognize the importance of solidarity in sociopolitical processes

in promoting national and global community development

Learning across curriculum:

1) Science - Topic: Environmental Conservation

Learning Competency: Analyze the impact of collective action in addressing

environmental issues

Connection to Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship:

Environmental conservation requires collective action and solidarity among
individuals, communities, and nations in order to promote sustainable development
and protect the environment.
2) Economics - Topic: Poverty Alleviation

Learning Competency: Evaluate the role of solidarity in poverty alleviation efforts

Connection to Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship: Poverty

alleviation requires solidarity and collective action to address the root causes of
poverty, promote social justice, and ensure inclusive development.
3) History - Topic: Social Movements for Human Rights

Learning Competency: Analyze the significance of solidarity in social movements

for human rights

Connection to Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship: Social

movements for human rights rely on solidarity among individuals and communities to
challenge oppressive systems, promote equality, and advocate for social change.

ENGAGE:
1) Teaching Strategy: Role-Playing

Instructional Materials: Index cards, markers

Idea 1: Divide the class into groups and assign each group a scenario where
solidarity played a crucial role in promoting community development. Each group will
act out their scenario and present it to the class.

Idea 2: Show a short video clip of a real-life community engagement project that
exemplifies solidarity. After watching, facilitate a class discussion on the importance
of solidarity in promoting community development.

EXPLORE:
Activity 1: Solidarity Mural

Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning

Materials: Large sheets of paper, markers, art supplies

Significance: Students will work together to create a mural that represents the
importance of solidarity in sociopolitical processes for community development.

Instructions:
1) Divide the class into small groups.
2) Provide each group with a large sheet of paper and art supplies.
3) Instruct the groups to create a mural that depicts the different ways solidarity
promotes community development.
4) After the mural, ask each group to present their artwork and explain the
symbolism behind it.

Rubric- Creativity: 10 pts.

- Reflection of solidarity: 10 pts.
- Presentation: 5 pts.

Assessment Questions:
1) How did your group's mural represent the importance of solidarity in promoting
community development?
2) What are some examples of sociopolitical processes where solidarity is crucial for
community development?
3) How can solidarity contribute to national and global community development?

EXPLAIN:
Teaching Strategy: Lecture and DiscussionExample 1

Example 2: The teacher facilitates a Socratic discussion where students are given a
set of guiding questions related to solidarity and community development. Through
the discussion, students are encouraged to critically analyze the concept and its
implications.

ELABORATE:
Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning

Task 1: Community Engagement Proposal

Materials: Research materials, laptops/computers

Students will work individually or in small groups to develop a community
engagement proposal that highlights the importance of solidarity in promoting
community development. The proposal should include a detailed plan of action,
potential stakeholders, and strategies for fostering solidarity within the community.

Task 2: Case Study Analysis

Materials: Case studies on successful community development projects

Students will analyze and evaluate case studies of successful community
development projects that exemplify the importance of solidarity They will identify the
key elements of solidarity present in each case study and discuss how these
elements contributed to the success of the projects.

EVALUATE:
Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning

Instructional Materials: Assessment rubric, laptops/computers

Question 1: How does solidarity contribute to the success of community

development initiatives? (Think-Pair-Share)

Question 2: Analyze a current sociopolitical issue and discuss how solidarity can be
harnessed to address it effectively. (Jigsaw Method)

Question 3: Evaluate the role of solidarity in promoting national and global

community development. Provide concrete examples to support your answer.
(Brainstorming)

Assignment:
1) Assignment Overview: Conduct an interview with a community leader or activist
who has been involved in promoting solidarity for community development. Write a
reflection paper discussing the insights gained from the interview and how it relates
to the importance of solidarity in sociopolitical processes.
2) Assignment Overview: Research and write a position paper on a specific
sociopolitical issue that requires solidarity for effective resolution. Discuss the
potential challenges and strategies for fostering solidarity in addressing the issue