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Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
First Quarter
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Republic of the Philippines
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Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
Grade 11
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Table of Contents
Learning Competency
Page
Discuss the nature, goals, and perspectives in/of anthropology,
sociology, and political science
1
Analyze the concept, aspects and changes in/of culture and society
14
Explain the importance of cultural relativism in attaining cultural
understanding
23
Analyze the significance of cultural, social, political, and economic
symbols and practices
34
Explain the context, content, processes, and consequences of
socialization
43
Analyze the forms and functions of social organization
50
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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY
AND POLITICS
Name: ____________________________
Grade Level: __________
Section: ___________________________
Date: ________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
NATURE, GOALS, AND PERSPECTIVES OF ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY,
AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
Anthropology according to Banks, William E. (2020) is the study of humans, their
close relatives, and their cultural environment. This includes matters about human
ancestry, economic process, social change, and history of the world. It is about how
various people can be, and it tries to go through in what sense that all humans have
similarities. It is the study of human race including our pre-historic origin and
contemporary human diversity. Strauss (1983) explained that anthropology tries to
grasp its object through its most diverse manifestations’. In addition, Czarina Saloma,
et. al., elaborated that Anthropology came from the Greek word-anthropos which
means ‘human’ and logos means ‘reason’- it means ‘reason about humans’ or
‘knowledge about humans’. It is a comparative study of cultural and social life.
The second concept is Sociology. Steven Loyal (2003) define it as the study of
human social life, groups, and society. It seeks to give a deeper assessment of
individual and group behavior, including social events. It gathers social inputs which
composed of frequent forms and manners such as viewpoints, consolidated values,
and norms of social institutions which form part of social array.
The third one is Political Science. According to the Department of Social Sciences
and Philosophy, Political science is a classical discipline that deals with the study of
political phenomena. Its goal is to deepen human understanding of the forms and
nature of political action and to develop theoretical tools for interpreting politically
meaningful phenomena. It focuses on fundamental values of equality, freedom, and
justice and its process linked with the dynamics of conflict, resolution, and cooperation.
These are the fundamental information pertaining to Anthropology, Sociology, and
Political Science. Do you want to continue your journey? Go, and you will not regret.
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LEARNING COMPETENCY
Discuss the nature, goals, and perspectives in/of anthropology, sociology, and
political science (Quarter 1, Week 1).
DIRECTIONS
Let’s Start!
Hello learner. Please sign the learning agreement before answering the
different activities. ENJOY!
LEARNING CONTRACT
AGREEMENT: I hereby accept the responsibility to finish the activity package
and submit it to my teacher (____________________) on
(____________________).
_______________________________
Name of Student over Printed Name
_________________
Date
HOW TO USE THIS MATERIAL?
1. Read and understand each part of the material.
2. You can open and browse the references below to help you in doing the
activities.
3. Follow the instructions. Ask the assistance of your parent/s, guardian, sibling/s
or anyone who can help you at home.
4. You are advised to do all the activities and submit it on
time.
5. In case the internet connection is poor at your place, you can seek the help of
your classmate near you, to get all the instructions and copies of the material.
LEARNING ACTIVITY 1 – YOU THE EXPLORER!
Gather information on the nature and goals of Anthropology, Sociology,
and Political Science. Take note on the significant points for you to be
ready for the next activity.
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 2 – LEARNING POST
Based on the research data, answer the guide questions and write it in
each area/post below.
Guide Questions
1. What is Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science in your own
understanding?
2. What is the nature of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science?
3. How are they similar with one another?
ANTHROPOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
POLITICAL
SCIENCE
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 3 – PICT ANALYSIS!
Study the pictures/images below. Obviously these was focus on
sociology, anthropology and political science. Try to do some analysis
by finding clues that are synonymous with the main concepts. Then
connect it with the present situation to come up with learnings. After a
thorough study of the said images, the student is requested to write all
the gained knowledge and insights below. After which, share these
insights to their classmates via messenger/text-based and make another
list of insights from them.
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Personal Insights
Insights Gained (from his/her classmates)
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 4 – THINK, FILL AND SHARE!
The teacher will ask the students to think of a country that is familiar to
them (maybe Philippines) and fill-in the needed information on the
specified areas of learning. Submit the output to the teacher and post it
via messenger to share it with his/her classmates. The first answer is
provided for you.
ANTHROPOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVE
Recognizing that cultures
time and space and are
Cultures are distinctive and understanding them
requires accepting and negotiating otherness.
AREAS OF LEARNING
CULTU
RE
SOCIOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVE
Appreciate that all things exist in
(in the society are inter-unique.
dependent with each other
SOCIALI
ZATION
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
SOCIAL
CHANGE
___________________________________________________________________
RACE
ETHNIC
___________________________________________________________________
GROUP
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the
LEARNING ACTIVITY 5 – THINK, FILL AND SHARE!
Fill in the blanks with the write word/concept that is being described in
each statement
___________1. This includes matters about human ancestry, economic
process, social change, and history of the world.
___________2. It is a systematic study of groups and societies that people
build and how these affect their behavior.
___________3. It is a study of the complex behavior of various political actors
such as the government, administration, opposition, and
subject.
___________ 4.Through this goal you can demonstrate an ability to respect
the culture of others without abandoning their own points of view.
___________5. The study of politics has something to do with
______________.
___________6. It enable us to appreciate that all things and interdependent
with each other.
___________7. Discover what all people have in common (folklores,
traditions, language, etc.)
___________8. It is a comparative study of cultural and social life.
___________ 9.It give and take relationship with the government and the
people.
___________10.It focuses on various social connections, institutions,
organizations, structures, and processes.
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RUBRIC FOR SCORING
Activity 1-4
EXCELLENT
5
Ideas
Organization
Sentence
Fluency
This paper is
clear and
focused. It
holds the
reader's
attention.
Relevant details
and quotes
enrich the
central theme.
The
organization
enhances and
showcases the
central idea or
theme. The
order, structure
of information is
compelling and
moves the
reader through
the text.
The writing has
an easy flow,
rhythm, and
cadence.
Sentences are
well built, with
strong and
varied structure
that invites
expressive oral
reading.
VERY
GOOD
4
AVERAGE
3
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
2-1
This paper is
mostly
focused, and
has some
good details
and quotes.
The writer is
beginning to
define the
topic, even
though
development is
still basic or
general.
Topic is not welldefined and/or
there are too many
topics.
Paper (and
paragraphs)
are mostly
organized, in
order, and
makes sense
to the reader.
The
organizational
structure is
strong enough
to move the
reader through
the text without
too much
confusion.
Sentences within
paragraphs make
sense, but the
order of paragraphs
does not.
The writing
mostly flows,
and usually
invites oral
reading.
The text hums
along with a
steady beat,
but tends to be
more
businesslike
than musical,
more
mechanical
than fluid.
The text seems
choppy and is not
easy to read orally.
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Reflection
1. I learned that
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2. I enjoyed most on
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
3. I want to learn more
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
REFERENCES:
BOOKS:
Anthropological Majors, Goals and Objectives of Anthropology, University of
Pennsylvania: June 2015
Barbaro, Paulo, Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) Nature, Objects, and
Scope of Cultural Anthropology, Ethnology and Ethnography
Loyal, Steven, The Sociology of Anthony Giddens, Published by: Pluto Press DOI:
10.2307/j.ctt18fs82w, p. 256: 2003
Saloma, Czarina, Candelaria, Ann Lan, Canuday, Jose Jowel, Understanding Culture
Society and Politics, First Edition, Lexicon Press Inc., Ground Floor Bonifacio
Building, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600: 2016
Understanding Culture Society and Politics, Activity Sheets, First Quarter, Department
of Education: 2016
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WEBSITES:
“Anthropology and Goals and Objectives”.
https://www.bates.edu/anthropology/goals-and-objectives/
“What is Anthropology”? Indiana University of Pennsylvania
https://www.iup.edu/anthropology/undergrad/current-students/what-is-anthropology-/
- https://anthropology.ucdavis.edu/undergraduate/what-is-anthropology
“Development of Sociology”. https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-ofperpetual-help-system-dalta/humanities-and-social-sciences/mandatoryassignments/development-of-sociology-in-the-philippines/2568391/view
“Prescriptions for Good Governance”.
https://www.slideshare.net/kapatid32012/prescriptions-for-goodgovernance?next_slideshow=1
“Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science”.
https://www.slideshare.net/edwardbenalet/anthropology-sociology-and-politicalscience-102745908
https://www.jyu.fi/hytk/fi/laitokset/yfi/en/disciplines/political-science
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/sociology-word-cloud-concept-vectorillustration-1209844222
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ANSWER KEY:
Activity 2: Learning Post!
ANTHROPOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Banks, William E. ◼ Steven
Loyal ◼ According to the
(2020) gave its
(2003) define It
Department
of
specific definition
as the study of
Social Sciences and
as ‘the study of
human social
Philosophy, Political
humans,
their
life, groups, and
science
is
a
close
relatives,
society.
classical discipline
and their cultural ◼ It gathers social
that deals with the
environment.
inputs
which
study of political
◼ This
includes
composed
of
phenomena.
matters
about
frequent forms ◼ It
focuses
on
human ancestry,
and
manners
fundamental values
economic process,
such
as
of equality, freedom,
social change, and
viewpoints,
and justice and its
history
of
the
consolidated
process linked with
world.
values,
and
the dynamics of
norms of social
conflict, resolution,
institutions
and
cooperation.
which form part
of social array.
NATURE
◼
GOALS
◼
It is about how
various people
can be, and it tries
to go through in
what sense that all
humans have
similarities.
◼
It seeks to give ◼
a
deeper
assessment of
individual and
group behavior,
including social
events.
Its goal is to deepen
human
understanding of
the forms and
nature of political
action and to
develop theoretical
tools for interpreting
politically
meaningful
phenomena.
Activity 3: Pict Analysis!
A. Personal Insights
1. Anthropology- deals with humans and culture
2. Sociology deals with society
3. Political Science deals with politics
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B. Insights Gained from their classmates
1. Anthropology- study of social change, human behavior,
language, and tradition
2. Sociology- study of social institutions, organizations, structures, and processes
3. Political Science- study of the behavior of political actors, administration,
opposition, and government processes.
Activity 4: Think, Fill, and Share!
ANTHROPOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVES
◆ Recognizing
that
cultures exist in time
and space and are
unique. Cultures are
distinctive
and
understanding them
requires accepting
and
negotiating
otherness.
AREAS OF CONCERN
◆ Appreciating
the
influence of the
environment
in
enabling
and
restricting social life.
SOCIALIZATION
◼
Obtain possible
theories and
principles about
society and other
aspects of social
life.
◆ Appreciating
that
cultural forms – from
rituals
to
class
relations to one’s
self-understanding –
are
socially
or
culturally
constructed
and
enacted by symbolic
process.
SOCIAL CHANGE
◼
Broaden our
familiarity on
sociological facts, as
such, it makes us
realize our
prejudices on
various social
issues.
RACE
◼
Broaden our
familiarity on
sociological facts, as
such, it makes us
realize our
prejudices on
◼
Accepting that we
belong to different
culture, and so with
different races
CULTURE
SOCIOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVES
◼ Appreciate that all
things (in the
society) are
interdependent with
each other.
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various social
issues.
◼
Respecting that we
belong to various
ethnic group which is
part of culture
ETHNIC GROUP
◼
Examine our roles
within the society.
Activity 5: Try Me!
1. Anthropology
2. Sociology
3. Political Science
4. produce new knowledge and new theories about human kind and
human behavior
5. Power
6. Sociology
7. To understand human cultures in different ways
8. Anthropology
9. Political Science
10. Sociology
Prepared by:
RUBYLIN M. ORINA
Teacher/Writer
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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY
AND POLITICS
Name: ____________________________
Grade Level: __________
Section: ___________________________
Date: ________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
CONCEPT, ASPECTS AND CHANGES IN/OF CULTURE AND SOCIETY
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
There are different ways of defining culture and society. Each definition is
always associated with man’s relationship to his environment. Hence, man’s social
interaction serves as an avenue for creating patterns of behaviour that will guide the
members of society to live in an organized and orderly manner.
Society refers to a group of people sharing a common culture within a defined
territorial boundaries. Likewise, every human society is organized in such a way that
there are rules of conduct, customs, traditions, folkways and mores, and expectations
that ensure appropriate behaviors among members. (Palispis, 2007 p. 254). Thus,
every society is unique in terms of culture.
Culture is a composite or multifarious areas that comprise beliefs, practices,
values, attitudes, laws, norms, artifacts, symbols, knowledge, and everything that a
person learns and shares as a member of society. Therefore, culture is:
1. A product of human interaction.
2. A social heritage that is complex and socially transmitted.
3. Provides socially acceptable patterns for meeting biological and social
needs.
4. A distinguishing factor.
5. Cumulative
6. Meaningful to human beings.
Aspects of Culture
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Dynamic, flexible and adaptive.
Shared and contested.
Learned through socialization or enculturation.
Patterned social interactions.
Integrated and at times unstable.
Transmitted through socialization.
Requires language and other forms of communication.
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The Social and Cultural Change
Change is something that presses us out of our comfort zone. It is destiny-filtered,
heart grown, faith built. Change is inequitable; not a respecter of persons.
This is for the better or for the worst, depending on where you view it. Change has
an adjustment period which varies on the individual. It is uncomfortable, for changing
from one state to the next upsets our control over outcomes. Change has a ripping
effect on those who won’t let go.
Social change refers to an alteration in the social order of a society. This may
include changes in nature, social institutions, social behaviors, or social relations. An
example of this is the change from the traditional way of life to a more complex,
technologically advanced, and rapidly changing style of life in the region and in the
country in general. These changes are because of industrialization, urbanization and
technology brought by the different countries in the world.
Cultural change deals with the evolution of cultural components. This is a
modification of a society through innovation, invention, discovery, or contact with other
societies. In region 2 cultural changes are very evident because of innovations,
inventions and discoveries. An example of this is the used of reaper by the farmers
during harvest time.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Analyze the concept, aspects and changes in/of culture and society. (Quarter
1, Week 2)
DIRECTIONS
Let’s Start!
Hello learner. Please sign the learning agreement before answering the
different activities. ENJOY!
LEARNING CONTRACT
AGREEMENT: I hereby accept the responsibility to finish the activity package and
submit it to my teacher (____________________) on (____________________).
_______________________________
Name of Student over Printed Name
_________________
Date
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 1
Using the pictures below, discuss the similarities and distinctions of
culture and society. Use the Venn diagram for your answer.
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 2
Draw or paste a picture depicting the concept, aspects, and changes
in/of culture and society.
Concept
Aspects
Changes
Ex.
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 3
Analyze and give your reactions to the following statements:
Filipinos’ addiction in social media
Ex.
Mobile legend, an online game is very popular among Filipino children. The
game eats most of the children’s day to day activities even during rest or bed time.
Filipinos’ reaction in manifestations of popularity.
Ex.
Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the
Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World
War II and were known for their colorful decoration and crowded seating. They
have become an abundant symbol of Filipino culture
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 4
Write a minimum of 250 word essay addressing the question in the box.
How do changes in culture and society influence the formation of an
individual?
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RUBRIC FOR SCORING
5
EXCELLENT
4
VERY GOOD
3
GOOD
2
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
Ideas
s
Output is clear and
focused. It holds the
reader's attention.
Relevant
details
and
quotes
enriched the central
theme.
Output
is
mostly
focused, and
has
some
good details
and quotes
The writer is
beginning
to
define the topic,
even
though
development is
still basic or
general
Topic is not welldefined
and/or
there are too many
topics.
Organization
Enhances
and
showcases
the
central
idea
or
theme. The order,
structure
of
information
is
compelling
and
moves the reader
through the text.
Paper
(and
paragraphs)
are
mostly
organized, in
order,
and
makes sense
to the reader.
The
organizational
structure
is
strong enough
to move the
reader through
the text without
too
much
confusion.
Sentences within
paragraphs make
sense, but the
order
of
paragraphs does
not.
Sentence
Fluency
The writing has an
easy flow, rhythm,
and cadence.
Sentences are well
built, with strong
and varied structure
that invites
expressive oral
reading.
The writing
mostly flows,
and usually
invites oral
reading.
The text hums
along with a
steady beat,
but tends to be
more
businesslike
than musical,
more
mechanical
than fluid.
The text seems
choppy and is not
easy to read orally.
Conventions
Correct spelling,
punctuations, and
capitalization with
paragraphs
Few errors
observed with
an attempt at
paragraphing
Simple things
are done well
with
paragraphing
attempt
Simple things are
not done well and
with no
paragraphing
attempt
Traits/Score
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Reflection
1.
I learned that ___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2.
I enjoyed most on _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
3.
I want to learn more _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
BOOKS:
(APA STYLE)
REFERENCES:
BOOK:
Balena, Ederlina D., Lucero, Dolores M., and Peralta, Arnel M., Understanding
Culture, Society and Politics for Senior High School, Educational Resources
Corporation, 11-B Sunshine Drive, Barangay Bagong Lipunan ng Crame,
Cubao, Quezon City: 2016
WEBSITES:
“Culture and Societies”. https://www.cliffsnotes.com/study-guides/sociology/cultureand-societies/culture-and-society-defined
“Culture”.
https://www.warrencountyschools.org/userfiles/2619/8%20aspects%20of%20culture
.pdf
ANSWER KEY:
All activities - Answer may vary
Prepared by:
FERDINAND D. MASIDDO
Teacher/Writer
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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY
AND POLITICS
Name: ____________________________
Grade Level: __________
Section: ___________________________
Date: ________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
CULTURAL RELATIVISM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
Culture is a composite or multifarious areas that comprise beliefs, practices,
values, attitudes, laws, norms, artifacts, symbols, knowledge and everything that a
person learns and shares a member of society. As mentioned by Dean Champion and
his associates, “the range of variations between culture is almost endless and yet at
the same time cultures ensemble one another in many important ways”. Somehow,
cultural variation is affected by man’s geographical set-up and social experiences.
Cultural variation refers to the differences in social behaviours that different cultures
exhibit around the world.
Have you ever seen or eaten food from another place, such as dried squid or
fried crickets and think of it as weird and gross? This is an example of ethnocentrism!
That means you use your own culture as the center and evaluate other cultures based
on it. You are judging, or making assumptions about the food of other countries based
on your own norms, values, or beliefs. Thinking “dried squid is smelly” or “people
shouldn’t eat insects” are examples of ethnocentrism in societies where people may
not eat dried squid or insects.
Is ethnocentrism bad or good? On the one hand, ethnocentrism can lead to
negative judgments of the behaviors of groups or societies. It can also lead to
discrimination against people who are different. For example, in many countries,
religious minorities (religions that are not the dominant religion) often face
discrimination. But on the other hand, ethnocentrism can create loyalty among the
same social group or people in the same society. For example, during the World Cup
or Olympics, you may tend to root for your own country and believe that the players or
teams representing your country are much better. National pride is also part of
ethnocentrism.
To avoid judging the cultural practices of groups that are different to yours, we
can use the cultural relativism approach. Cultural relativism refers to not judging a
culture to our own standards of what is right or wrong, strange or normal. Instead, we
should try to understand cultural practices of other groups in its own cultural context.
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For example, instead of thinking, “Fried crickets are disgusting!” one should instead
ask, “Why do some cultures eat fried insects?”
Cultural relativism is the ability to understand a culture on its own terms and not
to make judgments using the standards of one’s own culture. The goal of this is
promote understanding of cultural practices that are not typically part of one’s own
culture. Using the perspective of cultural relativism leads to the view that no one culture
is superior than another culture when compared to systems of morality, law, politics,
and the like. For example, you are assessing one’s culture by its own standards rather
than viewing it through the lens of your own culture. On the other hand, ethnocentrism
is a perception that arises from the fact that cultures differ and each culture defines
reality differently. For example, you are judging another culture or person solely based
from your own values and standards. You think you are more superior that other.
Encouraging you to examine the diversity of other cultures and explore the
beliefs, values, and practices from the perspective of someone else can help you
understand the complex concept of cultural relativism.
Let’s check your understanding on the topic through answering series of
activities.
Enjoy performing the different activities. If you have question/s feel free to text
or message the teacher via Facebook.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Explain the importance of cultural relativism in attaining cultural understanding
(Quarter 1, Week 3).
DIRECTIONS
Let’s Start!
Hello learner, this is an I DO ACTIVITY. Please sign the learning agreement
before answering the different activities. ENJOY!
LEARNING CONTRACT
AGREEMENT: I hereby accept the responsibility to finish the activity package
and submit it to my teacher (____________________) on
(____________________).
_______________________________
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Name of Student over Printed Name
Date
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 1 - I LOCATE!
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1. This is a complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals laws,
customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member
of society.
2. This is the differences in social behaviors that different cultures exhibit around
the world.
3. An information received and perceived to be true.
4. The perception of accepted reality.
5. Established expectations of society as to how a person is supposed to act
depending on the requirements of the time, place, or situation.
6. The attempt to judge behavior according to its cultural context.
7. Judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one’s own
culture.
8. Respecting, embracing and understanding one’s culture.
9. Social system that is composed of people assigned to perform a definite task
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10. A process whereby individuals learn their group’s culture through experience,
observation, and instruction.
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 2 - I DISTINGUISH!
Determine the distinctions between cultural relativism and ethnocentrism.
Complete the Venn diagram below by writing the differences between
cultural relativism and ethnocentrism and write the similarity in the
overlapping parts of the two circles.
Cultural
Relativism
Ethnocentrism
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 3 - I STAND!
Read and understand the different scenarios below. Give your stand on
each scenario and explain. Use the template for each item below for your
answers.
Note: Choose one stand only either YES or NO. Both answer will not be credited.
1. Universalists believe that human rights are universal and applicable to every
member of the human race. Should universal human rights be applied to
cultures that reject them?
Yes because…
No because…
2. If each culture is entitled to its own beliefs and culturally accepted practices, is
it ever acceptable to be intolerant of another person or belief?
Yes because…
No because…
3. Does the idea that all cultures and customs should be respected decrease
instances of discrimination based on race and/or culture?
Yes because…
No because…
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 4 - I WRITE!
Write an essay (150-300 words) explaining the importance of cultural
relativism in attaining cultural understanding using the picture below.
Use the template given for your answer.
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 5 - I COMMIT
As a responsible student and citizen you can do something in mitigating
ethnocentrism in your own simple ways. Make a commitment in
mitigating ethnocentrism. Use the box below for your answer.
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RUBRIC FOR SCORING
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REFLECTION
1.
I learned that ___________________________________________________
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2. I enjoyed most on _______________________________________________
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3. I want to learn more _____________________________________________
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REFERENCES:
BOOK:
Balena, Ederlina D., Lucero, Dolores M., and Peralta, Arnel M., Understanding
Culture, Society and Politics for Senior High School, Educational Resources
Corporation, 11-B Sunshine Drive, Barangay Bagong Lipunan ng Crame,
Cubao, Quezon City: 2016
WEBSITES:
https://www.slideshare.net/unnatigarg77/ethnocentrism-cultural-relativism
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/society-and-culture/culture/a/culturalrelativism-article
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/society-and-culture/culture/a/culturalrelativism-article
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ANSWER KEY:
Activity 1 – l locate
1. Culture
2. Cultural variation
3. Knowledge
4. Beliefs
5. Social norms
6. Cultural relativism
7. Ethnocentrism
8. Cultural understanding
9. Society
10. Enculturation
Activity 2 – I distinguish
Cultural Relativism
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The principle that an individual person’s beliefs and activities should be
understood by others in terms of that individual’s own culture.
The attempt to judge behavior according to its cultural context.
Ethnocentrism
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It is a perception that arises from the fact that cultures, differ and each
culture defines reality differently.
Judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one’s own
culture.
Similarities:
1. Both these viewpoints and concepts present extremist views.
2. These views involve examining a culture and all its aspects and evaluating
them.
Activity 3 – I Stand (Answers may vary)
Activity 4 – I Write (Answers may vary)
Activity 5 – I Commit (Answers may vary)
Prepared by:
RICHARD C. ESGUERRA
Teacher/Writer
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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY
AND POLITICS
Name: ____________________________
Grade Level: __________
Section: ___________________________
Date: ________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
CULTURAL, SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC SYMBOLS AND
PRACTICES
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
1. CULTURAL SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES
Symbols are the basis of culture. Everything one does throughout their life is
based and organized through cultural symbolism. Some good examples of
symbols/symbolism would be objects, figures, sounds, and colors. It could also be
facial expressions, gestures or word interpretations.
Cultural Symbol in the Philippines:
Mano or pagmamano is an "honoringgesture" used in Filipino culture performed
as a sign of respect to elders and as a way
of requesting a blessing from the elder.
Every year in January, Isabela holds its
Bambanti Festival that aims to celebrate the
province’s rich culture and tradition, its land
and most especially its people.
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2. SOCIAL SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES
The self is a product of socialization. According to George Herbert Mead (18631931), An American sociologist and the father of sociological tradition called Symbolic
Interactionism, our concept of the self is acquired through the use of symbolic
gestures.
The earliest form of communication between animals is called gestures.
Gestures are distinctive behaviors displayed by animals in order to respond to another
gesture or send signal to another animal. When a dog wags its tail to another dog, the
wagging of tail is a form of gesture. Infants displays this kind of behavior toward their
mothers or primary caregivers. When infants, however learn how to utter words and
associate them with the certain responses, symbolic gestures become a form of
language.
The symbols which interest social anthropologists are public symbols, shared
by members of a particular social group. They express aspects of the ideology of the
group, understood within a specific social and moral system, and the same symbols
may mean something quite different to members of another social group.
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3. POLITICAL SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES
Political symbolism is symbolism that is used to represent a political
standpoint. A political symbol can be any object, person, word, performance, or
gesture that represents a political institution, hierarchy, movement, belief, or ideology.
Flags, kings, and queens can thus serve as political symbols, as can songs, poems,
and national heroes.
Example:
The scales of justice relate to fairness in
the judicial process. They indicate that
each side of a case will be considered in
a court case.
LGBT symbols like the Rainbow flag are
used to promote the political goal
of LGBT rights.
The Philippine Flag
The flag was made of silk. The sun represents liberty and its eight rays represent the
first eight provinces that revolted against Spain. The three stars stand for the three
big islands of the Philippines, namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. As for the
colours used, white represents hope for equality, while the blue stripe stands for
peace, truth, and justice. Finally, the red stripe symbolizes patriotism and valor.
However, when the two stripes are interchanged, this signals that the country is in a
state of war.
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4. ECONOMIC SYMBOLS AND PRACTICES
At the most basic level, economics attempts to explain our practices on how
and why we make the purchasing choices we do. Four key economic concepts–
scarcity, supply and demand, costs and benefits, and incentives–can help explain
many decisions that humans make.
Scarcity
Scarcity explains the basic economic
problem that the world has limited–or
scarce–resources to meet seemingly
unlimited wants. This reality forces
people to make decisions about how to
allocate resources in the most efficient
way possible so that as many needs
as possible are met.
Supply and Demand
Supply refers to the amount of
goods that are available.
Demand refers to how many
people want those
goods. Supply and demand
should reach an equilibrium.
Example: An Ice cream
company sets the prices of a
flavored ice cream at 50php.
No one wants the product, so
the price is lowered to 30php.
Demand for the product
increases at the new lower
price point and the company
begins to make money and a
profit.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
also known as a benefit cost analysis
is a process by which organizations can
analyze decisions, systems or projects,
or determine a value for intangibles.
The model is built by identifying the
benefits of an action as well as the
associated costs, and subtracting the
costs from benefits.
Economic Incentives
Economic incentives are what
motivates a person to behave in a
certain way, while preferences are
your needs, wants and desires.
Economic incentives provide you the
motivation to pursue your
preferences.
Here are some more economic symbols:
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Points to Ponder:
1. A symbol has meaning within a group, because of a shared understanding of
what the symbol signifies.
2. Stories, traditions, history, and cultural norms contribute to the meaning of a
symbol.
3. At the most basic level, symbols are important because they help people
compose meaning in their interactions with one another.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Analyze the significance of cultural, social, political, and economic symbols and
practices (Quarter 1, Week 4)
DIRECTIONS
Let’s Start!
Hello learner, please sign the learning agreement before answering the
different activities. ENJOY!
LEARNING CONTRACT
AGREEMENT: I hereby accept the responsibility to finish the activity package and
submit it to my teacher (____________________) on (____________________).
_______________________________
_________________
Name of Student over Printed Name
Date
LEARNING ACTIVITY 1: MY PRACTICE!
Answer the questions based on your understanding.
“Thumbs-up” is an example of a public symbol that has different meanings.
What do you think is the definition of this gesture to the people of the Philippines?
How about to other countries?
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 2: MY HERO!
Answer the questions based on your understanding or reading.
1. Name at least one example of a national hero of the Philippines.
2. Write three reasons why we consider him/her as a political symbol of our
country.
a. ________________________________________________________________
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b. ________________________________________________________________
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c. ________________________________________________________________
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 3: PANIC BUYING!
Answer the question based on your understanding.
Our country experienced shortage of alcohol and facial masks due to the COVID-19
crisis. Explain this event/issue using one of the four concepts of economic practices
in the choices we make in purchasing products.
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 4 – LET’S APPLY!
Answer the question based on your understanding.
1. Cultural differences are often expressed in the “generation gap”. Choose one
each from the list of symbols mentioned that you and your parents share and
believe in (e.g. religion, education, and family values), as well as those that you
disagree with (e.g music, clothing, and love relationships). How will you explain
these differences based on the lesson?
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2. Why do knowing about the cultural, social, political, economic symbols of
different groups or nationality important?
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RUBRIC FOR SCORING
REFLECTION
Criteria
Rating
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TOTAL (25 points)
1. I learned that ___________________________________________________
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2. I enjoyed most on______________________________________________
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3. I want to learn more on ___________________________________________
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REFERENCES:
BOOKS:
Lanuza, G. & Raymundo, S. Understanding Culture, Society, and Poitics, Second
Edition: 142-144, 207-209, 2019
WEBSITES:
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-fscj-introtosociology/chapter/readingelements-of-culture/
https://study.com/academy/lesson/cultural-symbol-definition-examples.html
https://econ.economicshelp.org/2008/06/importance-of-economics.html
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/11/five-economic-concepts-needto-know.asp
ANSWER KEY:
Activity 1: MY PRACTICE- Thumbs up in the Philippines means “approved” or
“good”. (Other answers about thumbs up of other countries may vary)
Activity 2: MY HERO- answers may vary
Activity 3: PANIC BUYING- answers may vary
Activity 4: LET’S APPLY- answers may vary
Reflection: answers may vary
Prepared by:
MARIA JAMILLA R. PUA
Teacher/Writer
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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY
AND POLITICS
Name: ____________________________
Grade Level: __________
Section: ___________________________
Date: ________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
SOCIALIZATION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
Socialization is a lifelong process where individuals develop a selfconcept and prepare for roles, which in turn shape personality. It is the lifelong
process by which people learn the ways of the society in which they live.
More specifically, it is the process by which humans:
1. acquire a sense of self or a social identity,
2. develop their human capacities,
3. learn the culture(s) of the society in which they live, and
4. learn expectations for behavior.
Socialization is a learning process that begins shortly after birth. Human
infants are born without any culture. They must be transformed by their parents,
teachers, and others into cultural and socially adept animals. Moreover, early
childhood is considered as the period of the most intense and the most crucial
socialization. It is then that we acquire language and learn the fundamentals of
our culture. It is also when much of our personality takes shape. However, we
continue to be socialized throughout our lives. We also have experiences that
teach us lessons and potentially lead us to alter our expectations, beliefs, and
personality.
Socialization is not a one-way process such that people simply absorb
these lessons. It is also a process by which people negotiate, resist, ignore, and
even challenge those lessons.
Various groups or institutions play a significant role in the socialization
of an individual and in shaping that person’s personality. Foremost among them
is the family. But as the child grows older, he or she is influenced by other
socializing agencies like friends, school, church, and mass media. The following
are the Agents of Socialization:
1) The Family is the basic unit of society, the primary social
institutions or social group where one is born. It serves as the main
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link between the child and society and is the first, the closest and
most influential social group in the child’s life.
2) The Peer Group is the informal grouping of two or more
members, more or less of the same age, the neighborhood, or
school is called peer group, friends, clique, gang, or barkada. This
is the only agency of socialization not controlled primarily by
adults.
3) The Church provides spiritual guidance, norms of conduct, and
rules of behavior. It helps the government to become honest, fair
and democratic. The basic principles and tenets of the Christian
religion centering God and His love for people are taught to the
children.
4) The School is a formal agency for weaning children from home
and introducing them to society.
5) Mass Media informs, educates, and entertains. It affects the
audience’s behavior and attitudes, positively or negatively.
6) The Workplace is where the individual gets socialized to its
norms and values and finds his or her place in its hierarchy of
statuses. The person also joins professional associations, unions,
or other groups. Should they find the workplace dull and unfair or
unrewarding, the employee can always look for another job.
Socialization is the process by which children become participating and
functioning members of society and fit into an organized way of life as mere
adults. Through socialization, the culture of the group is transmitted, the
individual develops into a socially functioning person, and the members of the
group are encouraged to conform to the norms of the group. Socialization is
realized when children become productive adult members. However,
socialization is not simply molding an individual according to a standard social
pattern, as he or she is afforded some leeway in his or her action.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Explain the context, content, processes, and consequences of socialization.
(Quarter 1, Week 5)
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DIRECTIONS
Let’s Start!
Hello learner, you will be tasked to accomplish the following activities. Read
and comprehend the specific instructions for every activity. You are given one (1) week
to finish all the learning activities
Before you proceed, please sign the learning agreement before answering the
different activities. ENJOY!
LEARNING CONTRACT
AGREEMENT: I hereby accept the responsibility to finish the activity package and
submit it to my teacher (____________________) on (____________________).
_______________________________
_________________
Name of Student over Printed Name
Date
LEARNING ACTIVITY 1 Check Your Knowledge
Read the questions carefully. Choose and encircle your answer from
the choices given below.
1. When does socialization begin?
a. at the time when an individual is conceived or within the first few weeks
following conception
b. at birth or shortly thereafter
c. on entering nursery school or kindergarten
d. when children reach puberty and are able to understand the reasons for
society's rules
2. Which of the following is TRUE of socialization?
a. Early childhood is the period of the most intense and the most crucial
socialization.
b. Socialization continues until we are adults and then usually stops because
we have learned our culture by that time.
c. All cultures use the same techniques to socialize their children.
d. Socialization plays no part in personality formation in individuals
3. The general process of acquiring culture is referred to as _____________
a. Socialization
b. Acculturation
c. Enculturation
d. none of the above
4. Which of the following is normally learned during the socialization process?
a. the roles we are to play in life
b. the culture's norms
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c. the language of the people around us
d. all of the above
5. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Unlike other animals, human infants are born with a culture.
b. Human infants come into the world ready to learn a culture but are not born
with one.
c. Socialization is another word for acculturation.
d. b and c
LEARNING ACTIVITY 2 You Complete Me
If you are to list the agents of socialization according to
importance (begin with the most important to least important)
in your life, how would your list look like? Why you came with that
listing, write your reasons in column B.
Write your answer beginning with the most important to least
important.
Example:
Agents of Socialization
Family
Reasons
Without family, I cannot be who I am
now. They love me, take care of me, and
show me what life is. I’ve learned a lot
from them. They play a big role in
molding me the way I am.
Column A
Agents of Socialization
Column B
Reasons
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 3 Think Well
Read and analyze the situation given below. Write your answer on the
space provided.
Situation: Due to the crisis brought by coronavirus-19, the family of Gabriel,
who had been living in Metro Manila for so long, will be moving to the province. Gabriel
does not agree to his parents’ decision because moving to the province means new
residence, neighborhood, and school. He’s afraid of the new life waiting for him in the
province. How is the process Gabriel is going through in the forms of socialization?
What new cultural behaviors must he adapt to?
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 4 Socialization Matters
Write a short essay on the question, “How does socialization shape
a person’s self-image?” Use the space provided below for your
answer.
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RUBRIC FOR SCORING
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completing the
table and
organized
Showed little
effort in
completing the
table and
lacks
organization.
50%
Did not
complete the
task
Did not
complete
Did not
complete
REFLECTION
4. I learned that ___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
5. I enjoyed most on _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
6. I want to learn more _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
REFERENCES:
BOOKS
Contretras, A.P.,Dela Cruz, A.D., Erasga, D.S. & Fadrigon, C.C.(2016). Understanding
Culture, Society, and Politics.Phenix Publishing House
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WEBSITES:
https://www2.palomar.edu/anthro/social/soc_1.htm
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/497225615085699043/
https://studylib.net/doc/10180901/grading-rubric-for-reflection-assignments
https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontosociology/chapter/chapter5-socialization/
https://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Page/20712
https://www2.palomar.edu/anthro/social/soc_1.htm#:~:text=Early%20childhood%20is
%20the%20period,be%20socialized%20throughout%20our%20lives.
ANSWER KEY:
Activity 1
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. B
Activity 2
Answer may vary
Activity 3
Answer may vary
Activity 4
Answer may vary
Prepared by:
ANNALIZA R. HERNANDO
JASMIN I. LAPPAY
Writers
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UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY
AND POLITICS
Name: ____________________________
Grade Level: __________
Section: ___________________________
Date: ________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
FORMS AND FUNCTIONS OF SOCIAL ORGANIZATION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
A group refers to the people who have the chance to interact with others and
think of themselves as belonging together. The group exists as long as individuals are
interested to be connected among themselves. Each society is made up of smaller
groups and associations that are built on social class, personal interest, or community
goals.
Groups are prevalent in our social lives and provide a significant way to
understand and define ourselves—both through groups we feel a connection to and
those we do not. Groups also play an important role in society. As enduring social
units, they help foster shared value systems and are key to the structure of society as
we know it. There are four primary sociological perspectives for studying groups:
functionalist, critical, feminist, and symbolic interactionist. We can look at the Occupy
movement through the lenses of these methods to better understand the roles and
challenges that groups offer.
The functionalist perspective is a big-picture, macro-level view that looks at how
different aspects of society are intertwined. This perspective is based on the idea that
society is a well-balanced system with all parts necessary to the whole. It studies the
functions these parts play in the reproduction of the whole. In the case of the Occupy
movement, a functionalist might look at what macro-level needs the movement serves.
Structural functionalism recognizes that there are tensions or conflicts between
different structural elements of the system. The huge inequalities generated by the
economic system might function positively as part of the incentive needed for people
to commit themselves to risky economic ventures, but they conflict with the normative
structure of the political decision-making system based on equality and democratic
principles. The Occupy movement forces both haves and have-nots to pay attention
to the imbalances between the economic and political systems. Occupy emerges as
an expression of the disjunction between these two systems and functions as a means
of initiating a resolution of the issues.
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•
•
•
Primary group – this typically a small social group whose members share
close personal and enduring relationships. This also includes intimate
relationships that are usually long lasting.
Ex: Family, Childhood friends
Secondary group – This has the opposite characteristics of a primary
group. It can be small or large and they are mostly impersonal and
usually short term. These groups are typically found at work and school.
Ex: School mates, coworkers
Reference group – This is a group which we compare ourselves such us
those college freshmen serves as a standard against which behaviors
and attitude are measured. It is use to guide our behavior and attitudes
to identify social norms.
Ex: Parents, siblings, teachers
Social organization (division of labor) is a major influence on social behavior
and is the link between human nature reacting to environmental conditions (natural,
demographic, economic, cultural), and overt social behaviour patterns; and
consciousness.
In studying any society, we can observe various social groups and institutions,
each with its specific functions. It does not matter whether the institutions are related
to business, religion, the legal system, or families. They all have functions. For
instance, the primary function of a legal system is likely to be the maintenance of the
social order in society. The functions of different institutions may overlap and are likely
to be interrelated in complex ways. Complicating our understanding of them is the fact
that any institution is likely to have multiple functions, some of which are more obvious
than others. In trying to discover and understand them, it is useful to think of some of
the functions as being manifest and others latent. Manifest functions are those that
are obvious and easily discovered even by strangers. In contrast, latent
functions are those that are less apparent and more difficult to uncover. If you ask
people what the functions of their institutions are, most will describe the manifest
ones. They may not have even thought of all of the latent ones. However, to get a full
understanding of a society and its culture, it is essential to comprehend the latent
functions as well. In order to discover them, it is often necessary to observe their
effects because people are often unaware of them.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Analyze the forms and functions of social organization (Quarter 1 Week 6)
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DIRECTIONS
Let’s Start!
Hello learner, please sign the learning agreement before answering the
different activities. ENJOY!
LEARNING CONTRACT
AGREEMENT: I hereby accept the responsibility to finish the activity package and
submit it to my teacher (____________________) on (____________________).
_______________________________
_________________
Name of Student over Printed Name
Date
LEARNING ACTIVITY 1: SAME FEATHER!
Write the words in their appropriate categories. Use the graphic
organizers below for your answers.
Feminist Group
Farmer’s association
Student council
Facebook group
Protest rally
Philatelist
Project group
Prayer group
One direction band
Lobby group
Hiker’s Club
Bikers
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Primary Group
I love this group because ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Secondary Group
I enjoy this group because______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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Reference Group
I admire this group because___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY 2: GUESS ME!
Identify the social organization revealed in each picture/image
whether Economic Organization, Educational Organization
Financial Organization Political Organization, and Religious
organizations
A.___________________________
B. __________________________
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C.___________________________________________
D.______________________________
E._____________________________
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 3: GIVE ME!
From the pictures in activity 2, give at least two (2) social functions
of the identified organizations.
Picture A. 1._________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________
Picture B. 1._________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________
Picture C. 1._________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________
Picture D. 1._________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________
Picture E. 1._________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY 4: ANSWER ME!
Answer the following questions brief but substantial.
1. What is social organization? Enumerate the social organizations in your
community.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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2. What are the functions of social organizations to your life as a member of the
family, school and community?
• Family
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
• School
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
• Community
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY 5: I BELONG!
Based on the image below, give the importance of social
organization and its functions in our daily lives.
Answer
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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RUBRIC FOR SCORING
Criteria
Objectives
Knowledge
Interpretation
Awesome
20
A Good Effort
15
Makes a
complete and
detailed
description of
the subject
matter and/or
elements seen
in the
photograph.
Provides a
complete
summary of
the situation
and time
period shown,
and the
people and
objects that
appear
Makes a
detailed
description of
most of the
subject matter
and/or
elements seen
in the
photograph.
Provides a
somewhat
complete
summary of
the situation
and time
period shown,
and the
people and
objects that
appear
Forms a
somewhat
reasonable
hypothesis
about what is
viewed in the
photograph
and is able to
support this
with some
evidence from
the
photograph
Forms a
reasonable
hypothesis
about what is
viewed in the
photograph
and is able to
support this
with evidence
from the
photograph.
A Work in
Progress
10
Makes a
detailed
description of
some of the
subject matter
and/or
elements seen
in the
photograph
Provides
some
summary
about the
situation and
time period
shown, and
the people
and objects
that appear.
Relates how
the
photograph
makes him/her
feel personally
Beginning
5
Descriptions
are not
detailed or
complete
Summary is
not detailed or
complete.
Finds it difficult
to interpret the
meaning of the
photograph.
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REFLECTION
7. I learned that ___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
8. I enjoyed most on _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
9. I want to learn more _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
REFERENCES:
BOOK:
Antonio P, Contreras, phD, Arleigh Ross D. Dela Cruz, phD, Dennis S. ERASGA,
Phd, CECILE C. FADRIGON, phd Cand, Pheonix Publishing House, INC, pp.
150-156
WEBSITE:
https://www.google.com/search?q=nangangalakal+ng+basura&tbm=isch&ved=2ahU
KEwj9opyxtc7pAhULBJQKHc4rCz0Q2cCegQIABAA&oq=NANGANGALAKA&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgBMgIIADICC
AAyBAgAEBgyBggAEAoQGDIECAAQGDoCCCk6BAgAEENQhaoDWJv4A2
CqjwRoCHAAeACAAaMCiAGTHpIBBjAuMTMuOJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13a
XotaW1nsAEE&sclient=img&ei=vGnLXv3UGIuI0ATO16zoAw&bih=657&biw=
1366#imgrc=KjCsqB6MWkbDUM
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ANSWER KEY:
Activity 1
1. Primary group- Feminist group, Facebook group, Project group, Prayer group,
Bikers
2. Secondary group-Farmers, Protest rally, One direction band, lobby group
3. Reference group-Student Council, Philatelist, Hiker’s club
Activity 2
A
1. Religious organization
2. Political organization
3. Educational organization
4. Financial organization
5. Economic organization
Activity 3-5 Answers may vary
Prepared by:
MARITES M. ANTIPORDA
OLGA D. PREZA
Teacher-Writers
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