08-05-24 (MONDAY)
Introductory Questions:
When you hear the term ‘SOCIAL” what comes into your mind?
In social science, "social" means studying how people live together and interact in groups. It
looks at:
How people behave: What people do and how they act with others.
Groups and institutions: Things like family, schools, and governments that shape our lives.
Culture: The shared values and practices of different groups.
Changes in society: How and why societies change over time
How about the word, “SCIENCE” what is it to you?
In social science, "science" means using careful and organized methods to study how people
behave and interact in society. This involves:
Collecting Data: Gathering information through surveys, observations, or experiments.
Analyzing Results: Looking at the data to understand patterns and relationships.
Developing Theories: Creating ideas to explain how and why people act the way they do.
So when we put the terms social and science together, what concept do we come up with?
This is the study of how people live together, behave, and interact in societies. It uses
methods to gather and analyze information about:
People’s behavior: How people act and interact.
Groups and organizations: Things like families and schools.
Culture: Shared values and practices.
Social changes: How and why societies change.
Based on the listed terms here, how would you define Social Science?
ACTIVITY:
Direction: You will be divided into 5 groups, with each group receiving a photo that illustrates a social
science concept. Your task will be to explain how the social science concept is represented in the photo
you are given.
Sociology - Family Dinner:
Photo Description: A family sitting around the dinner table, talking and sharing a meal.
Depiction of Sociology: This photo illustrates family dynamics, social roles, and interactions
within a primary social group. Sociologists study families to understand how they influence
socialization, values, and behavior patterns.
Sociology - Religious Service:
Photo Description: A congregation participating in a religious service, with people praying and a
leader speaking.
Depiction of Sociology: This image shows religious practices, community rituals, and the role of
religion in social life. Sociologists examine religious institutions to understand their influence on
values, social cohesion, and identity formation.
Sociology - Public Protest:
Photo Description: A group of people holding signs and chanting during a protest in a city
square.
Depiction of Sociology: This photo shows social movements, collective behavior, and public
expressions of dissent. Sociologists study protests to understand social change, activism, and the
impact of public opinion on policy.
Sociology - Cultural Festival:
Photo Description: People participate in a cultural festival with traditional music, dance, food,
and costumes.
Depiction of Sociology: This image illustrates cultural expression, community identity, and social
traditions. Sociologists examine festivals to understand cultural heritage, social integration, and
group solidarity.
Sociology - Street Market:
Photo Description: A bustling street market with vendors selling fruits, vegetables, clothes, and
other goods, and customers bargaining and shopping.
Depiction of Sociology: This photo shows economic activity, social interactions, and the informal
economy. Sociologists study markets to understand social networks, cultural practices, and
economic behaviors within communities.
HOTS Question:
1. How does social science relate to society?
Social science helps us understand how people live together and interact in
communities.
2. What are the roles of social science in society?
Social science helps solve problems, improve how we live together, and make better
decisions about things like education and health.
3. Do you think, there really is a need for us to study social sciences? Why?/why not?
Yes, because it helps us understand and fix social problems, improve our communities,
and make better choices for everyone.
08-06-24 (TUESDAY)
GROUP ACTIVITY
Directions: How do you think social sciences can help in addressing the following issues? Present it
through a role play.
Poverty
Teenage pregnancy
Global warming
Diplomacy/international relations
Nationalism/Patriotism
08-07-24 (WEDNESDAY)
08-08-24 (THURSDAY) ASSESSMENT
CONCEPT MAPPING
The learners will be grouped into two. Then, they will be asked to fill out a concept map showing the
definition of social science as a study of society.
DYAD ACTIVITY: Directions: Choose a partner and make a slogan showing the relation of Social Science in
the community.
