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OFFICE OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | ADAPTIVE TEACHING GUIDE
MET # 1: EMERGENCE OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
LESSON # 1: DEFINING SOCIAL SCIENCES AS THE STUDY OF SOCIETY
Prerequisite Content-knowledge: 1) Scientific Method 2) Research
Prerequisite Skill: 1) Critical Thinking 2) Creativity 3) Collaboration 4) Communication

Prerequisites Assessment: PHOTO ANALYSIS

Examine the photo shown to the class. Each group should identify key issues or problems in society as reflected in the
photo. Answer the question: How can the social sciences perspective be used to examine/address said key issue or
problem? Make sure that the steps by which the social issue is addressed follows the scientific method.

Pre-lesson Remediation Activity:

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Offline (Modular or Printed) Blended (Online/Limited Face-to-

Face Classes)
The students will do the The students will do the
following: following:
1. For Students with Provide reading materials and video Comprehensive content review
Insufficient Level on links that will enhance their level of through an interactive class
Prerequisite Content- content-knowledge and skills about discussion and present video film
knowledge and/or Skill(s) the topic. about the topic.
2. For Students with Fairly Provide video links that will enhance Content review through class
Sufficient Level on their level of content-knowledge and discussion of the video presented.
Prerequisite Content- skills about the topic.
knowledge and/or Skill(s)

Introduction:
1. Time frame: This lesson is good for 4 hours (240 minutes).
2. RUA: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
(a) Define Social Science as the study of society;
(b) Distinguish social sciences and natural sciences from Humanities;
(c) Describe the different types of research designs; and
(d) Apply the use of scientific method in social research.
3. Context: The learners can apply their learning from this lesson in the context of RUA of student’s learning, the
learnings from this topic are very much applicable to how students will be able to identify one major social issue or
problem that greatly affects the Philippine society and explain how the social sciences can be used to address this
issue or social problem.

4. Overview of the Lesson: In this lesson, students will explore Social Science and its importance in studying
society. They will differentiate social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities, understanding their distinct
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methodologies. They will also explore various research designs used in social science research and learn how to apply
the scientific method to social research. By the end of the lesson, students will have a comprehensive understanding
of Social Science, enabling them to differentiate disciplines, describe research designs, and apply the scientific method
effectively. This knowledge will establish a strong foundation for further exploration in the field.

Student’s Experiential Learning:

(Note: Use the Flexible Learning Activity Identified for the topic/lesson relative to the General Enabling Teaching
Strategy)
Offline (Modular or Printed) Blended (Online/Limited Face-
Lesson Formative to-Face Classes)
Chunks Questions The students will do the The students will do the
following: following:

Interactive and collaborative class

discussion and aided with the
Youtube video (PowerPoint
presented):

Chunk 1: Using the printed instructional

SOCIAL What is social science materials, Concept Map template,
SCIENCES and how can it be generate words or concepts related
DEFINED used to study and to or best describing the social
understand society? sciences and explain.

WordCloud, generate words or

concepts related to or best
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describing the social sciences and

explain to the class.

Chunk 2: Using the printed instructional Interactive and collaborative class

NATURAL What is the difference materials, Venn diagram template, discussion and aided with the
SCIECES AND between natural compare and contrast the natural (PowerPoint presented), Venn
HUMANITIES science sand sciences and humanities in not less diagram, compare and contrast the
humanities? than 5 key concepts or ideas. natural sciences and humanities and
share to the class.

Aided by Printed Instructional Interactive and collaborative class

Chunk 3: How is the scientific Materials, Basic outline (Graphic discussion and aided with the
THE method used in Organizer), identify the scientific (PowerPoint presented), Basic
SCIENTIFIC conducting research? method and its applications and outline (Graphic Organizer), identify
METHOD AND briefly explain each in not less than 5 the scientific method and its
ITS sentences. applications and briefly explain each
APPLICATIONS in not less than 5 sentences.

Synthesis:
The teacher will share the main points covered in the lesson and request the students to provide a summary of what
was taught.

RUA of a Student’s Learning:

I. Graphic Organizer Completion. Identify the chronological sequence of the research process.

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7

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II. Lesson Performance Task.

Photo Analysis
Instructions: Examine the photo shown to the class. Form four groups which corresponds to the social issue
identified (number of members per group may vary). The group members will choose a leader who will
facilitate the task/s for the group activity. Each group should identify key issues or problems in society as
reflected in the photo. Consolidate all the responses and see how the social sciences perspective can be used
to examine/address said key issue or addressed follows the scientific method. Complete the following table and
then share your answers with the class.

Photo Analysis of Social Issues

Based on the picture below, identify one major social issue or problem that greatly affects the Philippine
society. Explain how the social sciences can be used to address this issue or social problem.

Social Issue/Problem Importance of using the social sciences perspective in

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addressing the social issue or problem

With the preceding learning activity [RUA], the students will be able to attain the core values of
Patronage of Mary Development School:
 Spirituality, Honesty, Integrity, Nationalism, and Excellence

Post-lesson Remediation Activity: Provide materials that will enhance their level of content-knowledge and skills
about the topic. Learning assessment activities will be given as well as feedback on the results of their performance.
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
JOHN REY C. AMPOON MELVIN M. ARIAS DR. ROUEL A. LONGINOS__
Subject Teacher Chairperson, SHS Department School Principal