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Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
Activity Sheet
Quarter 1 – MELC 1
Discussing the Nature, Goals and Perspectives
in/of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science
REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS
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Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics 11
Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) 1
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Quarter 1, Week 1
Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 1
Name of Learner:________________________ Grade and Section:__________
Date: ______________
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS ACTIVITY SHEET
Discussing the Nature, Goals and Perspectives
in/of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science
I. Learning Competency
1. Discuss the nature, goals and perspectives in/of Anthropology, Sociology
and Political Science.
II. Background Information for Learners
Social Science is the discipline under which identity, culture, society, and
politics are studied. It is comprised of disciplines that study the overall function of
a society, as well as the interactions among individual members of an institution.
Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science are among the disciplines under
Social Science.
According to 18th Century English anthropologist Edward B. Taylor,
Anthropology is a behavioral science that deals with the study of culture - its
components, characteristics, functions, modes of adaptation, cultural values, and
practices. Culture is a complex whole which encompasses the beliefs, practices,
values, attitudes, norms, artifacts, symbols, knowledge, and everything that a
person learns and shares as a member of society.
Sociology is a behavioral science that deals with the study of society - its
origin, evolution, characteristics, dimensions, and basic social functions. Society
is a group of people living together in a definite territory, having a sense of
belongingness, mutually interdependent of each other, and follows a certain way
of life.
On the other hand, Political Science deals with the study of politics or
government. It also dwells on the study of the foundations of the state and the
principles of government. Political Science examines the way people govern
themselves, the various forms of government, their structures, and their
relationships to other institutions. Politics involves a set of activities that are
associated with making decisions in groups or other forms of power relations
between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or statuses.
There are activities provided for the learners to help them in grasping
thoroughly the concepts of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science,
particularly their natures, goals, and perspectives.
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III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites
Ariola, M. (2016). Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics.
USCP Module, Division of Negros Occidental
IV. Activity Proper
Activity 1. Sentence Completion
Directions: Complete the statement to give meaning and sense to such by
choosing the appropriate word enclosed inside the parenthesis. Write your
answers on a separate paper.
1. Sociology is specifically significant because it regulates and controls people’s
(life, behaviour, religion).
2. Politics can (enhance, destroy, obstruct) personal happiness.
3. Politics affects human (biology, lives, society).
4. Anthropology is (stereotype, relevant, commentary).
5. Political Science trains students to develop (symbiotic, critical, simple) skills.
6. Studying Sociology is a (confirmative, supportive, transformative) experience.
7. (Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science) increases our understanding of
ourselves and our society.
8. Sociology tells us that health is a (political, cultural, human) right.
9. Sociology is produced because of (personal, social, real) change.
10. Culture is the (visible, invisible, discernible) bond.
Activity 2. Picture Analysis
Directions: Using the pictures presented below, discuss their concepts by writing
an essay comprised of 50 words per topic. Write your answers on a separate sheet
of paper.
A
B
C
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Activity 3. Think and Reflect
Directions: Discuss the following questions on the basis of your understanding of
culture, society, and politics to enhance and extend your knowledge in our topic.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Why do you think is this subject/ course offered to Senior High School students?
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2. Is it important for you to know the concepts of culture, society, and politics?
Why?
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3. As a student, how can Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science help you
in your day-to-day living?
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Rubric for Rating Essays
RATING
SCALE
FOCUS
The single
controlling
point made
with an
awareness of
task about a
specific topic.
CONTENT
The presence of
ideas developed
through facts,
examples,
anecdotes,
details, opinions,
statistics, reasons
and/or
explanations.
ORGANIZATION
The order
developed and
sustained within
and across
paragraphs
using
transitional
devices and
including
introduction and
conclusion.
Sophisticated
arrangement of
content with
evident and/or
subtle transitions
4
Sharp, distinct
controlling point
made about a
single topic with
evident of
awareness of
task.
Substantial, specific
or illustrative
content
demonstrating
strong development
and sophisticated
ideas
3
Apparent point
made about a
single topic with
sufficient
awareness of
task.
Sufficiently
developed content
with adequate
elaboration or
explanation
Functional
arrangement of
content that
sustains a logical
order with some
evidence of
transitions
2
No apparent
point but
evidence of a
specific topic
Limited content with
inadequate
elaboration or
explanation
Confused or
inconsistent
arrangement of
content with or
without attempts
of transition
1
Minimal
evidence of a
topic
Superficial and/or
minimal content
Minimal control of
content
arrangement
STYLE
The choice, use
and
arrangement of
words and
sentence
structures that
create tone and
voice.
CONVENTIONS
Grammar,
mechanics,
spelling, usage
and sentence
formation.
Precise,
illustrative use of
a variety of words
and sentence
structures to
create consistent
writer’s voice and
tone appropriate
to the audience/
reader.
Generic use of a
variety of words
and sentence
structures that
may or may not
create writer’s
voice and tone
appropriate to the
audience
Limited word
choice and
control of
sentence
structures that
inhibit voice and
tone
Minimal variety in
word choice and
minimal control of
sentence
structures
Evident control of
grammar,
mechanics,
spelling, usage
and sentence
formation
Sufficient control
of grammar,
mechanics,
spelling, usage
and sentence
formation
Limited control of
grammar,
mechanics,
spelling, usage
and sentence
formation
Minimal control of
grammar,
mechanics,
spelling, usage
and sentence
formation
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Remember
Sociology, Anthropology, and Political Science complement each other in showing
different facets of how humans structure their societies. Sociology investigates average
social behaviors of people while political science focuses on certain areas of society
like laws, policies, governments, and other such customs. Anthropology is a wideranging field that covers some of the above topics as well as the biology and psychology
of humans.
Together, these three disciplines can depict how human societies operate
individually and with each other.
V. Reflection
Directions: Supply the appropriate words to complete the thought of each phrase
below. Write your answers on a separate paper.
I have learned that culture, society and politics are
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I realized that the goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science are
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Studying the culture, society and politics is important because
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VI. Answer Key
* Reflection
Answers may vary.
* Activity 3. Think and Reflect
Answers may vary.
* Activity 2. Picture Analysis
Answers may vary.
* Activity 1. Sentence Completion
1. Behavior
2. Enhance
3. Lives
4. Relevant
5. Critical
6. Transformative
7. Sociology
8. Human
9. Social
10. Invisible
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