DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

Quarter 1: Module 1
(Week 1)

Lesson 1 - Social Sciences: The Study of Society

BEGIN !!
What comes into your mind when you hear the word “society”? Technically, society is
usually described as an organized group of individuals whose members work together or
regularly meet and have a shared territory, interest, and way of living. Likewise, it signifies companionship or association
with others. According to several philosophers, society is the outcome of the purposeful activities of the people who came
together for the achievement of a shared goal. Seems clear, right? However, do you think it is enough for you to fully understand our
society by merely using these definitions? Of course, it is not enough. Society is too difficult to study due to its problems and
complexities. That is why there is a need for us to have helpful tools in comprehending these matters.
In this lesson, you will learn about the significance of Social Sciences as advantageous instruments in studying the different
facets of our society and understanding the burning issues and complications surrounding it. In addition, you will also recognize the
similarities and differences of Social Sciences to other disciplines such as Natural Sciences and Humanities.

YOUR TARGETS !!
You will differentiate the nature and functions of Social Science disciplines with the Natural Sciences and Humanities.
Specifically, this module will help you to:
1. describe Social Sciences as a comprehensive study of society;
2. compare and contrast Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Humanities; and
3. explain the importance of Social Sciences as instruments to deeply understand the society.

TRY THIS !!

Directions: Read each question/sentence carefully and choose the letter of the best
answer. Encircle the letter of the correct answer
1. Which of the following definitions best describes the term “society”?
A. It is a small group of people whose members share tight, personal, and lasting relationships
B. It is a large social group where the relationships among members are usually impersonal and goal oriented
C. It is a collection of people whose members frequently meet and consider themselves as parts of a group
D. It is an organized group of individuals whose members regularly meet or work together and have a shared culture, interest,
and territory
2. The following are the disciplines that are both associated with Social Sciences and Humanities EXCEPT __________.
A. Anthropology B. Economics C. History D. Linguistics
3. Which academic discipline studies different human conditions and the ways wherein the human experiences are processed
and recorded?
A. Humanities C. Philosophy B. Natural Science D. Social Science
4. Which of the following terms refers to the body of knowledge concerned with the systematic study of different facets of our
society, several social phenomena, and the effects of these occurrences on people’s lives?
A. Humanities C. Philosophy B. Natural Science D. Social Science
5. What element of Social Sciences places the entire area of study on the members of the society and their social environments
or backgrounds?
a. Empirical Analysis c. Society b. Nature d. Superstition
6. Which of the following areas of study concentrates on examining every natural phenomenon that happened, or is currently
occurring, in the world by means of tangible evidences such as natural forces, artifacts, and fossils?
A. Humanities C. Philosophy B. Natural Science D. Social Science
7. Several intellectuals considered the use of philosophical approach in examining human societies as an unpleasant continuing
impact of the past that is needed to be opposed by using critical reason, enlightenment, and, if necessary, revolution. Which
of these intellectuals founded Positivism to study our societies?
A. Auguste Comte C. Herbert Spencer B. Charles Darwin D. Karl Marx
8. The element of Social Sciences that puts the whole body of knowledge in an academic mode of inquiry about our societies by
means of the scientific method refers to __________.
A. Empirical Analysis C. Society B. Nature D. Superstition
9. What is the importance of the Age of Enlightenment in the history of Social Sciences?
A. It is where the Social Sciences started to become slightly scientific
B. It is where the origins of some of the significant concepts and purposes of Social Sciences emerged
C. It is where numerous social philosophers used philosophical approaches in investigating human societies
D. It is where scientific thoughts became more reliable than faith and superstition in explaining various social phenomena
10. What is the similarity between Social Sciences and Natural Sciences?
A. Both areas utilize the scientific method in creating a study
B. Both disciplines focus on the creative expressions of human experiences.
C. Both fields concentrate on observing and understanding numerous social phenomena.
D. Both studies explore the different laws of nature that govern our world through objective and experimental methods.

DO THIS !!
Do you still remember the Battle of Marawi or more popularly known as Marawi Siege? For historians, it will never be forgotten since
this armed conflict is considered as the longest urban battle in Philippine modern history. This five month-long armed conflict
between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the militants, including the Maute group and the Abu Sayyaf that are both associated
with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), had caused over a thousand casualties and left the beautiful Islamic City of
Marawi in ruins. On October 17, 2017, the day after the militant leaders of both groups were reportedly killed during an operation, this
battle finally ended, and Marawi City was liberated. However, the impact of this urban battle can still be seen, especially on the people
of Marawi City who lived through its terrors. That is why many Filipinos are asking about the government’s preparedness for this kind
of conflict and the measures that it is doing to prevent another battle to commence. Luckily, these questions can be resolved by the
various disciplines of Social Sciences, which investigate the different factors that affect and shape individuals and societies such as
culture, history, politics, and many more. Social Sciences, as the systematic study of human society, can be considered as helpful tools
that provide the necessary knowledge and skills for us to deeply understand several social phenomena and, more importantly, to make
our world a better place to live in.

Based in this picture, what do you think the Battle of Marawi different affect and
shape individuals and societies such as culture, history, politics, and many more.
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EXPLORE !!

Social Science, Natural Science, and Humanities are studies aim to comprehend
the human perspective of individuals’ social existence and the responses these
people are displaying on different occurrences. For instance, the literary works of Jose Rizal, such as Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, aim to educate the Filipinos on the persecutions experienced by our countrymen during the Spanish regime. Even
though these three fields of study are different from one another, they are also sharing a few similarities in some areas. Social
Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Humanities are all employing the scientific method in producing knowledge, though this systematic
process is more usual in Social Sciences and Natural Sciences since Humanities are more focused on the creative expressions of
human experiences. When it comes to the similarity between Social Sciences and Humanities, some of the disciplines of Social
Sciences are also affiliated with Humanities such as Anthropology, Linguistics, and, especially, History. History is considered as the
borderline to the two fields of knowledge since its methods and insights penetrate both Social Sciences and Humanities.

EXPLORE !!

# Slogan Making Period (SMP)

Objective: Explain the importance of Social Sciences as instruments to deeply understand the society
Directions:
1. Generate your own slogan about the significance of Social Sciences as instruments in understanding our society.
2. Write your slogan on the space provided below.
3. Create your output creatively and imaginatively.
Rubrics :

Criteria Highest Possible Points

Relevance (relation to the topic 10 points
Originality (uniqueness) 10 points
Creativity (artistry) 5 points
Overall Slogan Impact (appeal) 5 points
Total 30 points

KEEP THIS IN MIND !!

Lesson
We are now 1 to
ready : engage
Social Sciences: The Study
in discussing of Society
our new lesson in this module
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Essentially, the term “Social Sciences” is defined as the body of knowledge concerned with the methodical study of various aspects of
our society, numerous social phenomena, and the impacts of these occurrences on people’s lives. It is characterized as the area of
study that deals with the human behavior in its cultural and social facets. Also, it is considered as the branch of science that focuses on
the interpersonal relationships among people living in a society. Over the past centuries, Social Sciences focused on the contributing
factors or elements that molded and governed the development of the human civilization. Speaking of
elements, what are the important elements of Social Sciences?

NATURAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

What makes Social Sciences unique from other areas of study such as Natural Sciences and Humanities is
that these disciplines concentrate on analyzing and explaining the different aspects of social life of the
individuals including their behaviors. Also, these fields focus on observing and interpreting various social
phenomena. On the other hand, Natural Sciences, or the sciences of nature, give attention on investigating
every single natural phenomenon that occurred, or is currently happening, in our world using tangible
evidences like natural forces, fossils, and artifacts. These areas of study explore the laws of nature that rule
our world through objective and empirical approaches. Also, Natural Sciences can be further categorized into Physical Sciences,
Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences and many more. Humanities, differently, are academic disciplines that study numerous human
conditions and the manners wherein the human experiences are treated and recorded.

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED !!

Journal Entry
Directions: From what you have learned about the lesson, create a journal entry on how Social Sciences can help in the battle
against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Write your journal entry on the space provided below. Reminder: Reading news
articles and/or surfing the internet about the contributions of Social Sciences in the prevention and control of other infectious
diseases is/are highly suggested.

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REFLECT !!

Congratulations on the finishing the supplementary learning module! You have just
had an amazing learning journey and for sure, you will also do the same on the succeeding modules.
For the last time, share to the class your final insights by completing the following sentence prompts,

I have learned that

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ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED !!

Part I - Directions: Read each
question/sentence carefully and encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. “According to Albert Einstein, light has no mass. Thus, it also has no energy. However, how can sunlight warm the earth without
energy?” Which of the following academic disciplines can answer this question?
A. Humanities B. Natural Sciences C. Social Physics D. Social Sciences
2. When a researcher tries to learn about human society and understand the things that are occurring in it by conducting keen
observations, critical analyses, and interpretations of social facts found from the individuals living in a society, what element of Social
Sciences does the researcher focus?
A. Empirical Analysis B. Nature C. Society D. Superstition
3. If the purpose of the scientific method in Natural Sciences is to study all natural phenomena that happened, or are currently
occurring, in our world using tangible evidences such as artifacts, fossils, and natural forces, what is the purpose of the scientific
method in Social Sciences?
A. To discover the laws of nature that rules our world.
B. To explore the creative expressions of human experiences.
 C. To study the several human conditions and the manners wherein the human experiences are processed and recorded.
D. To understand the different aspects of human society, several social phenomena, and the impacts of these occurrences on
people’s lives.
4. If the focus of the Natural Sciences is to explore all natural phenomena that occurred, or are currently happening, in the world, what
is the focus of the Humanities?
A. To study the different aspects of human society.
B. To explore the laws of nature that rules our world.
C. To discover the effects of social phenomena on people’s live.
D. To understand the numerous human conditions and the ways wherein the human experiences are treated and documented.
5. In terms of the connection between Social Sciences and Humanities, some of the disciplines of Social Sciences are also affiliated
with Humanities. Which of the following disciplines of Social Sciences is NOT associated with Humanities?
A. Anthropology B. Economics C. History D. Linguistics

Part II. Triple Bottom Line (TBL)

Objective: Compare and contrast Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Humanities
Directions:
1. Using the Triple Venn Diagram, compare and contrast Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Humanities
2. Answer the guide questions that follow.
 Guide Questions:
1. What are the similarities of Social Science to Natural Science and Humanities?
2. How does Social Science differ from Natural Science?
3. How does Social Science differ from Humanities?

Part III – Directions: Give atleast three importance of Social Sciences as instruments to deeply understand the society.

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Reference:
Google Drive. ALL – IN – MODULE SENIOR HIGH. Access on August 20, 2020.
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