Senior High School

Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
Quarter 2 – Module 10
Mactan International Airport 2018

New Challenges to Human

Adaptation and Social
Change
 Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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 Senior High School

Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
Quarter 2 – Module 10
New Challenges to
Human Adaptation and
Social Change

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 Table of Contents
COVER PAGE i
COPYRIGHT PAGE ii
TITLE PAGE iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS iv
WHAT THIS MODULE IS ABOUT v
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW v
HOW TO LEARN FROM THIS MODULE vi
ICONS OF THIS MODULEvii
WHAT I KNOW viii
Lesson 1: New Challenges to Human Adaptation and Social
Change/Responding to Cultural, Social, and Political Change 1
What’s In: 1
What’s New: Picture Anaysis 1
What is It: New Challenges to Human Adaptation and Social
Change/Responding to Cultural, Social, and Political Change 2
What’s More: Essay 4
Action Plan 5
What I Have Learned: Enumeration 6
What I Can Do: Take Care of the Environment 7
Summary 8
Assessment 9
Key to Answers 11
References 19

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What This Module is About

This module is all about the new challenges to human adaptation and social
change which include global warming and climate change – topics which are very
interesting to be learned because of the ever-changing condition of our environment
nowadays.

Responding to social, political, and cultural change include inclusive

citizenship and participatory governance, new forms of media and social networking,
and social movements – these are just some ways by which we can actively respond
to these changes

Let us now start learning this module.

What I Need to Know

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

 Describe how human societies adapt to new challenges in the physical,

social, and cultural environment; (UCSP11/12CSC-IIi-34)

 Develop a plan of action for community-based response to change;

(UCSP11/12CSC-IIj-35)

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 What I Know

PRETEST

Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Overseas Filipino Workers are also called

a. Huwarang Mamamayan ng Bansa
b. Bagong Bayani ng Bayan
c. Modelo ng Bayan
d. Bayani ng Makabagong panahon

2. It is the process of geographic mobility, or the change of residence of a

person from one community to another with the intention of settling
temporarily or permanently.
a. mobilization c. urbanization
b. transnationalism d. migration

3. This kind of migration exists when a person is moved against his will such as
slaves or when the move is initiated because of external factors line disaster
or war.
a. internal migration c. force migration
b. international migration d. circulatory migration

4. A change of residence within a country.

a. internal migration c. international migration
b. circulatory migration d. transnational migration

5. It is a type of migration where persons who having migrated from one nation-
state to another, live their lives across borders, participating simultaneously in
social relations that embed them in more than one nation-state.
a. circulatory migration c. force migration
b. transnational migration d. internal migration

6. Temporary kind of migration is usually dominated by

a. student migration c. both a and b
b. labor migration d. none of the above

7. The positive effects of transnational migrations are:

a. enhance lifestyle opportunities c. personal enrichment
b. improved language abilities d. all of the above

8. It is a governing policy focused at giving all citizens a strong sense that they
are a member of the overall society.
a. inclusive citizenship c. citizenship

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 b. exclusive citizenship d. multiple citizenship

9. Which of the following is not an example of new media?

a. email c. blog
b. magazine d. facebook

10. It is defined as set of attitudes and self-consciousness actions by people

seeking to change society.
a. social networking c. social movement
b. social media d. social change

11. It is for the women’s liberation movement.

a. sex equality c. gender equality
b. gender sensitivity d. feminism

12. A social movement whose advocacies are in line with concerns for the
environment – its protection and improvement;
a. sustainable development c. feminism
b. environmentalism d. ecologism

13. A generic term for the many different forms of electronic communication that
are made possible through the use of computer technology.
a. print media c. new media
b. social movement d. mass media

14. It is a kind theory which put emphasis on democratic engagement through

deliberative practices
a. environmentalism c. participatory governance
b. poverty d. inclusive citizenship

15. A more casual form of social media. The most popular example is Facebook.
a. social networking c. social movement
b. social media d. social change

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 Lesson New Challenges to Human Adaptation and Social Change/
Responding to Social, Political, and Cultural Change
Learning Competency:
 Describe how human societies adapt to new challenges in the
physical, social, and cultural environment;

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(UCSP11/12CSC-IIi-34)
 Develop a plan of action for community-based response to
change; (UCSP11/12CSC-IIj-35)

What’s In

The previous module talked about the causes and sources of cultural, social,
and political change. One of the causes of these changes is technology as the
driving force behind globalization. One of the sources of these changes is innovation
which refers to changing or creating more effective processes and ideas into
something that can create value. After completing the previous module, it is hope
that the lessons being discussed brought a big impact to you as a learner in order for
you to identify the social changes that you encounter everyday.

What’s New

Activity 1: PICTURE ANALYSIS

Analyze the picture below and answer the question asked.

What is the picture trying to convey?

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What Is It

New Challenges to Human Adaptation and Social Change

Humans are generally adaptive

to changes in the environment. If
people perceive relevant changes in
the environment they are in, they
readily adapt their behaviour to meet
these new challenges for their own
benefit. Changes are inevitable. They
bring a host of problems, and as
humans, we are challenged to
respond to these problems not only
individually but collectively.
Image: https://bit.ly/3dSFTPa

Global Warming and Climate Change

Many researchers on global warming and climate change focus mostly on

what it will bring to the future. Climate change serves as a new challenge to humans
today. The changing climatic conditions that we experience tell us that there is an
existing environmental problem that needs to be addressed immediately so that it will
not give too much negative impact to human beings in the future. Everyone must do
something and act on global warming and climate change to ensure the survival of
human species.
Today, different programs are being implemented worldwide to prevent further
global warming and avoid climate change. Despite of this, its effect will definitely last
many years from now. Therefore, adaptation to the resulting changes in climate
change is necessary. The goal of adaptation to climate change is to increase the
ability of our environmental, social, and economic system to cope with the problem.

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 Transnational Migration and Overseas Filipino Workers

Aside from human adaptation to changes in environment, people on earth are

also facing adaptation challenges borne by the need for mobility; people are
changing residences rapidly.

Migration is defined as the process of geographic mobility, or the change of

residence of a person from one community to another with the intention of settling
temporarily or permanently. There are three types of migration – international
migration is the permanent transfer from one country to another. A change of
residence within a country is called internal migration. Circular migration is a
temporary movement of a person.

Transnational migrants are those persons who having migrated from one
nation-state to another, live their lives across borders, participating simultaneously in
social relations that embed them in more than one nation-state.

Overseas Filipino Worker is a person of Filipino origin who lives and works
outside of the Philippines. This term applies to Filipinos who are abroad indefinitely
as citizens or as permanent residents of a different country and to those Filipino
citizens who are abroad for a limited, definite period as workers or as students. They
are called bagong bayani ng bayan.

Responding to Social, Political, and Cultural Change

Inclusive citizenship is a governing policy focused at giving all citizens a

strong sense that they are members of the overall society. This also includes access
to public funds, public organizations, egalitarian rights and acceptance by national
figures.

Participatory governance is a kind theory which put emphasis on

democratic engagement through deliberative practices. The desired output of
participatory governance is citizen engagement. Participation is a fundamental goal
of most government institutions. The right to participate in a society’s decision-
making processes has been accepted as a basic human right.

New media. From media to mass media, to electronic media, and now to the
so-called new media. Technology has a great influence on our way of living; it also
widens our social circle. New media is a generic term for the many different forms of
electronic communication that are made possible through the use of computer
technology.

Social networking is a more casual form of social media. The most popular
example is Facebook. Social networking is just one of the different forms and types
of social media. Others include forums, microblogging, bookmarking, video sites and
search engines.

Social movement is defined as a set of attitudes and self-conscious actions

by people seeking to change society. Social movements involve a large number of
people mobilize to endorse or resist any social and cultural change.

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 Environmentalism is a social movement whose advocacies are in line with
concerns for the environment – its protection and improvement; feminism is for the
women’s liberation movement. It is a feminist movement which is a series of political
campaigns to push for reforms on issues involving women such as reproductive
health, domestic violence, fair labor practices, political suffrage and sexual
harassment.

What’s More

Activity 2: ESSAY

What have you understood about the Overseas Filipino Workers being
labelled as “ Bagong Bayani ng Bayan”. Please share your thoughts below.
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Rubric for the Activity

The content and ideas are organized in a clear, logical manner. 5 4 3 2 1

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The answer conveys a genuine personal view regarding the topic. 5 4 3 2 1
The work is original and does not contain plagiarized content. 5 4 3 2 1
Total points (15)

Activity 3: ACTION PLAN

Identify one (1) problem in your community that was caused by cultural, social
or political change. Propose a community-based advocacy plan on how to respond
to the problem.

COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY PLAN

Problem: __________________________________________________________

Cause/s of the problem:

___________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.
Effect/s of the problem on people:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.
Proposed community-based action on how to solve the problem:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.
Target date or month of the proposed action:
__________________________________________________________________.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Activities that will be conducted to solve the problem (enumerate) and timetable:
___________________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.
Other Materials Needed:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.

Rubric for the Activity

The content and ideas are organized in a clear, logical manner. 5 4 3 2 1

The answer conveys a genuine personal view regarding the topic. 5 4 3 2 1
The work is original and does not contain plagiarized content. 5 4 3 2 1
Total points (15)

What Have I Learned

Activity 4: ENUMERATION

Enumerate the things that you learned from this module. Use your own words
to discuss it.
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SUMMARY

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 Humans are generally adaptive to changes in the environment. If people
perceive relevant changes in the environment they are in, they readily adapt
their behaviour to meet these new challenges for their own benefit.

 Many researchers on global warming and climate change focus mostly on

what it will bring to the future. Climate change serves as a new challenge to
humans today. The changing climatic conditions that we experience tell us
that there is an existing environmental problem that needs to be addressed
immediately so that it will not give too much negative impact to human beings
in the future.

 Migration is defined as the process of geographic mobility, or the change of

residence of a person from one community to another with the intention of
settling temporarily or permanently. There are three types of migration –
international migration, internal migration and circular migration.

 Transnational migrants are those persons who having migrated from one
nation-state to another, live their lives across borders, participating
simultaneously in social relations that embed them in more than one nation.

 Overseas Filipino Worker is a person of Filipino origin who lives and works
outside of the Philippines. This term applies to Filipinos who are abroad
indefinitely as citizens or as permanent residents of a different country and to
those Filipino citizens who are abroad for a limited, definite period as workers
or as students.

 Inclusive citizenship is a governing policy focused at giving all citizens a

strong sense that they are members of the overall society.

 Participatory governance is a kind theory which put emphasis on democratic

engagement through deliberative practices.

 New media is a generic term for the many different forms of electronic
communication that are made possible through the use of computer
technology.

 Social networking is a more casual form of social media. The most popular
example is Facebook.

 Social movement is defined as a set of attitudes and self-conscious actions by

people seeking to change society. Environmentalism is a social movement
whose advocacies are in line with concerns for the environment – its
protection and improvement; feminism is for the women’s liberation
movement.

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ASSESSMENT

POSTTEST

Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Overseas Filipino Workers are also called

a. Huwarang Mamamayan ng Bansa
b. Bagong Bayani ng Bayan
c. Modelo ng Bayan
d. Bayani ng Makabagong panahon

2. It is the process of geographic mobility, or the change of residence of a

person from one community to another with the intention of settling
temporarily or permanently.
a. mobilization c. urbanization
b. transnationalism d. migration

3. This kind of migration exists when a person is moved against his will such as
slaves or when the move is initiated because of external factors line disaster
or war.
a. internal migration c. force migration
b. international migration d. circulatory migration

4. A change of residence within a country.

a. internal migration c. international migration
b. circulatory migration d. transnational migration

5. It is a type of migration where persons who having migrated from one nation-
state to another, live their lives across borders, participating simultaneously in
social relations that embed them in more than one nation-state.
a. circulatory migration c. force migration
b. transnational migration d. internal migration

6. Temporary kind of migration is usually dominated by

a. student migration c. both a and b
b. labor migration d. none of the above

7. The positive effects of transnational migrations are:

a. enhance lifestyle opportunities c. personal enrichment
b. improved language abilities d. all of the above

8. It is a governing policy focused at giving all citizens a strong sense that they
are a member of the overall society.
a. inclusive citizenship c. citizenship

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 b. exclusive citizenship d. multiple citizenship

9. Which of the following is not an example of new media?

a. email c. blog
b. magazine d. facebook

10. It is defined as set of attitudes and self-consciousness actions by people

seeking to change society.
a. social networking c. social movement
b. social media d. social change

11. It is for the women’s liberation movement.

a. sex equality c. gender equality
b. gender sensitivity d. feminism

12. A social movement whose advocacies are in line with concerns for the
environment – its protection and improvement;
a. sustainable development c. feminism
b. environmentalism d. ecologism

13. A generic term for the many different forms of electronic communication that
are made possible through the use of computer technology.
a. print media c. new media
b. social movement d. mass media

14. It is a kind theory which put emphasis on democratic engagement through

deliberative practices
a. environmentalism c. participatory governance
b. poverty d. inclusive citizenship

15. A more casual form of social media. The most popular example is Facebook.
a. social networking c. social movement
b. social media d. social change

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 KEY TO ANSWERS

PRETEST

1. b 6. c 11. d
2. d 7. d 12. b
3. c 8. a 13. c
4. a 9. b 14. c
5. b 10. c 15. a

POSTTEST

1. b 6. c 11. d
2. d 7. d 12. b
3. c 8. a 13. c
4. a 9. b 14. c
5. b 10. c 15. a
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Management Team

Chairperson: Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III

Regional Director

Co-Chairpersons: Dr. Victor G. De Gracia Jr. CESO V

Asst. Regional Director

Cherry Mae L. Limbaco, PhD, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

Alicia E. Anghay, PhD, CESE

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

Mala Epra B. Magnaong, Chief ES, CLMD

Members: Neil A. Improgo, EPS-LRMS

Bienvenido U. Tagolimot, Jr., EPS-ADM
Lorebina C. Carrasco, OIC-CID Chief
Romeo B. Aclo, EPS-Araling Panlipunan
Joel D. Potane, LRMS Manager
Lanie O. Signo, Librarian II
Gemma Pajayon, PDO II

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