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UCSP Module 4
UCSP Module 4
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Welcome to the Understanding Culture, Society and Politics for Senior High School
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Analyze the Significance of Cultural,
Social, Political, and Economic Symbols and Practices !
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
Welcome to the Understanding Culture, Society and Politics for Senior High School
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Analyze the Significance of Cultural,
Social, Political, and Economic Symbols and Practices !
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
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!
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand the culture, science and politics that will be beneficial for you not only
as a student but also as an individual and Filipino citizen. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow
the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to the textbook you are now using.
The module will focus on this week’s lesson about cultural, social, political and
economic symbols and practices.
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What I Know
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What’s In
DIRECTIONS: Write down your thoughts on which among the two social
symbols do you often see? Compare them and explain which of the two should
be more posted.
VS.
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What’s New
Activity 1.
DIRECTIONS: Give the meaning of each of the following symbols and practices.
Write your answer on the space provided.
1. Jeepneys
3. Bayanihan
4. Circumcision
5. Fiesta
6. Philippine Eagle
9. yellow color
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What Is It
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A religious symbol is an iconic representation intended to represent a specific
religion, or a specific concept within a given religion.
Some Examples of Religious Symbols Around the World
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Social Symbols and Practices
It is a visible, external denotation of one’s social position, indicator of one’s social
or economic status.
Status Symbol relates to how individuals and groups interact and interpret
various cultural symbols. It can be seen in clothing and possessions, societal
recognition, material possessions and other recognized symbols used worldwide
such as white dove for peace, red heart for love, etc.
Examples of Common Social Symbols Some social symbols are informative or
instructive like the following symbols.
Colors
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Political Practices in the Philippines
Economic Symbols
This represents economic standpoint. It can be seen in various media
such as Stock Exchange, Money, and Currency, Gold and Petroleum, Life
Insurance, Banking, etc.
Examples:
New Zealand $ New Zealand dollar
Philippines ₱ Philippine peso
South Korea ₩ South Korean won
Thailand ฿ Thai baht
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What I Have Learned
Activity 2
Activity 3
DIRECTIONS: Examine the following symbolic interactions. Give the importance of
the symbols in the interaction that took place.
While Rina and Gregorio are strolling in the school, the Philippine national
hymn begin to play in the background. Rina suddenly stops and stand still while
putting her right hand on her chest. Gregorio saw what Rina did and do the same.
Significance:
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In Tiktok community, there’s a specific trending hand gestures called “woah”
step. When Luis and his friends are reporting, they did the hand gestures and their
classmates laugh.
Significance:
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The day before Donna and Angelo’s wedding, their parents asked them that they
should not see each other as they should follow the elder’s beliefs that if a couple see
each other before their big event, accidents might happen that will lead to
cancellation of their wedding. But they did not listen. Instead, they go out and have
their bridal shower and stag party together with friends and as a couple.
Significance:
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Assessment
DIRECTIONS: Analyze the following symbols and practices in the Philippines. Give
its importance to our society. Write your answer in two sentences.
1. Fiesta- Philippines celebration of patrons
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10. One peso coin- In Philippines currency, Rizal is in one peso coin.
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