Social Sciences and

Applied Social
Sciences
Presented by: MS. RICA B. OLIVAR

Topic 1- DIASS HUMSS 12

Learning Objectives:
Clarify the relationships between social sciences
and applied social sciences
Cite differences among the applied social
sciences
What is

SOCIAL SCIENCE?
 Social Science
Social Science
relating to human society the study of the physical and
and how it is organized. natural world and
phenomena, especially by
using systematic observation
and experiment.

The study of society and the manner in which

people behave and influence the world around
us.
 8 Major
1 Disciplines
8 2
1.Anthropology*
2. Political
Science*
3 3. Geography*
7
4. Sociology*
5. Psychology*
6
4 6. Economics*
5 7. History*
8.Demography*
What is

APPLIED SOCIAL
SCIENCE?
 Applied Social Science
Social Science

The study of society and the manner in which people behave and
influence the world around us.

The study of the society we live in and the

relationships people have within that society.
1. Counseling 2. Social Work 3. Communication
Add a Slide Title - 4
General Information on Social Sciences and
Applied Social Sciences

Add a Slide Title - 5

Mechanics:
There will be 7 groups in the class.
The goal of each group is to list down the top 10 of the
information being ask about the social science or
applied social science.
There will only be at least 2 mins per round to list down
answers.
Each correct answer will be counterpart of specific
point/s
Group with the highest point will earn +5pts in group
activity scores
General Information on Social Sciences and
Applied Social Sciences
TOP
1.= 10
2.= 9
3.= 8
4.= 7
5.= 6
6.= 5
7.= 4
8.= 3
Add a Slide Title - 5 9.= 2
10.=1
TOP 10 oldest civilizations in the world
 TOP
1.= 10 pts - Mesopotamia
2.= 9 pts - Indus Valley/Indian
3.= 8 pts - Egypt
4.= 7 pts - Mayan
5.= 6 pts - Chinese
6.= 5 pts - Greek
7.= 4pts - Persian
8.= 3 pts - Roman
9.= 2 pt -Aztecs
10.=1 pt - Inca
http://www.ancienthistorylists.com/ancient-civilizations/10-oldest-ancient-
civilizations-ever-existed/
TOP 10 popular girls names of all time
 TOP
1.= 10 pts - Mary
2.= 9 pts - Patricia
3.= 8 pts - Elizabeth
4.= 7 pts - Jennifer
5.= 6 pts - Linda
6.= 5 pts - Barbara
7.= 4 pts - Susan
8.= 3 pts - Margaret
9.= 2 pts - Dorothy
10.=1 pt - Jessica
TOP 10 richest country in the world as of
GDP (2017)
 TOP

10. Iceland
9. Australia
8. Ireland
7. Denmark
6. Singapore
5. United States
4. Norway
3. Qatar
2. Switzerland
1. Luxembourg
TOP 10 corrupt country in the world
 TOP

10. South Sudan

9. Eritrea
8. Libya
7. Venezuela
6. Sudan
5. Afghanistan
4. Iraq
3. Somalia
2. North Korea
1. Nigeria
TOP 10 least densely populated
country/state in the world
 TOP

10. Mauritania
9. Suriname
8. Iceland
7. Australia
6. Guiana
5. Namibia
4. Mongolia
3. Pitcairn Islands
2. Falkland Islands
1. Greenland/ Denmark
TOP 10 largest country in the world
 TOP
1. Russia
2. Canada
3. China
4. US
5. Brazil
6. Australia
7. India
8. Argentina
9. Kazakhstan
10. Algeria
TOP 10 common co- occurance for
mental conditions
 TOP
1.Bipolar disorder
2. Eating disorders
3. Headaches
4. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
5. Sleep disorders
6. Substance abuse
7. Adult ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactive disorder)
8. BDD (body dysmorphic disorder)
9. Chronic pain
10. Stress
TOP 10 major social problems in the Phils.
 TOP
10. Unemployment
9. Climate Change
8. Gun Control
7. Refugees
6. Homelessness
5. The Prison System
4. Declining Postal Services
3. Food Production
2. Water Scarcity
1. Poverty
TOP 10 countries with highest no. of
journalist being killed
 TOP
10. Ukraine
9. Afghanistan
8. Mexico
7. Turkey
6. India
5.Pakistan
4. Libya
3.Iraq
2. Yemen
1.Syria
TOP 10 best jobs/fields of social work
 TOP
1. Child Welfare
2. Direct-Service
3. Gerontology
4. Medical/Public Health
5. Mental Health
6. Palliative Care
7. Research
8. School
9. Substance
10. Veterans and Military
TOP 10common problems faced by
college students
 TOP
1. Time Management
2. Debt
3. Multi-tasking
4. Homesickness
5. Depression
6. Sickness/Health Conditions
7. Social Problems
8. Partying
9. Relationships
10. Choosing a Major
My Vision Path
Students are task to do an online research on social scientist and the
path they have chosen. Students must be able to explain as well how
the ideas of those social scientist are applied to make a change in the
present times. Furthermore, students must as well do an envisioning
path as social scientist in the future and the possible things they plan to
change or improve for the betterment of the common people.

Students will be rated according to the ff:

Criteria for Judging:

Content - 10 pts Organization 10 pts

Relevance - 10 pts
= 30 pts