St. Catherine’s Academy of Gattaran, Inc.

3508 Liban Street Centro Sur, Gattaran, Cagayan

( formerly St. Catherine Academy)

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SUBJECT AND GRADE LEVEL: DATE:

Grade 11 -Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

QUARTER: TITLE OF THE MODULE:

1st Quarter The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and
Political Science
CONTENT STANDARD
Understanding Culture, Society and Politics! Prepare yourself to discover how far you have gone in
developing your essential life skills in Understanding Culture, Society and Politics particularly in The Nature
and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science and the Perspectives of Anthropology,
Sociology and Political Science. As a Senior High School learner, you have to deal with a variety of learning
skills in your daily life.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to: 1. identify the nature of Anthropology, Sociology and Political
Science; 2. know the goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science
FORMATION STANDARDS/GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
Truth seeker - One who seeks “veritas” (which means the truth) through assiduous study across disciplines.

OPENING PRAYER
Dear Lord and Father of all, Thank you for today. Thank you for ways in which you provide for us all. For
Your protection and love we thank you. Help us to focus our hearts and minds now on what we are about to
learn. Inspire us by Your Holy Spirit as we listen and write. Guide us by your eternal light as we discover
more about the world around us. We ask all this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

INTRODUCTION:
This module will help you understand the Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political
Science. Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions. Sociology’s subject matter is
diverse, ranging from crime to religion, from the family to the state. While anthropology is a branch of
sociology, it always describes human, human behavior and human societies around the world. Political
science, by nature, is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES (MELCs)

TABLE OF LESSON The objectives of this module are best achieved if the learners fully
(Week of the Quarter) understand the importance of understanding the nature and goals of
1ST WEEK anthropology, sociology and political science and the perspectives of
anthropology, sociology and political science.

Lesson Number: 1 TOPIC/ TITLE: The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political
Science

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: (UNPACKED COMPETENCIES) with values integration

 Understand the importance of understanding the nature a
 Goals of anthropology, sociology and political science
 Perspectives of anthropology, sociology and political science.

Lesson Proper:

➢ the nature of culture refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary anthropology.

Generalization/ Reflection
The study of Man and its various aspects is known as Anthropology. It may be a subject of science
and arts. It is a branch of sociology. It describes human, human behaviour and human societies and it
examines all societies around the world. It also describes the ancestors through time and space in relation
to its environmental, social relations, and culture.

Cultural anthropology studies, human societies and elements of cultural life. An example of cultural
anthropology is the Linguistic anthropology which focuses on language in a certain society. The goal of
studying anthropology is to understand the origin human evolution and the diverse forms of its existence
throughout time.
Sociology is a social science; it belongs to the family of social sciences. As a social science, focuses
its aspects on man, his social manners, social activities and social life. The goal of sociology is to help you
understand how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by the surrounding cultural
and social structures.

Political science is a social science, it is a discipline that deals with several aspects such as the study
of state and government. It deals with the nature and formation of the state and attempts to understand
its forms and functions. The goal of Political Science is to constantly deepen the knowledge, discover
progress and protect the quality of life within a group, community, country, and the world. Thus, it is the
study of power relationships and competing interests among states around the world.

NEED TO APPLY
The act of human is based on traditions and what they used to do in everyday living and depends on the
laws that was implemented to be followed. Also, people are living in this world ruled by politicians. So it's a
must to show what's to be enacted according to the laws.
NEED TO ASSESS
Test I
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and encircle the correct answer

1. It defines how people relate to nature and their physical environment.

A. Politics B. Anthropology C. Culture D. Sociology
2. It always describes human, human behavior and human societies around the world.
A. Sociology B. Anthropology C. Political Science D. Culture
3. It is a social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
A. Sociology B. Anthropology C. Political Science D. Culture
4. It is the study of human social relationships and institutions.
A. Politics B. Anthropology C. Culture D. Sociology
5. It is a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing.
A. Beliefs B. Customs C. Traditions D. Norms
6. This term means scientific study of man or human beings.
A. Politics B. Anthropology C. Culture D. Sociology
7. It refers to a theoretical foundation of contemporary anthropology.
A. Nature of politics C. Nature of culture
B. Nature of anthropology D. Nature of sociology
8. It attempts to explain how the social world operates.
A. Political theory C. Anthropological theory
B. Sociological theory D. Cultural theory
9. It is used to analyze and explain objects of social study, and facilitate organizing sociological knowledge.
A. Theoretical perspective C. Cultural perspective
B. Conflict perspective D. Functionalist perspective
10. It sees social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.
A. Theoretical perspective C. Cultural perspective
B. Conflict perspective D. Functionalist perspective

Test II
Directions: List down activities that exemplify the nature and goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science.
Write your answer on the space provided on the diagram. Write as many as you can.
Test III

Jumbled Letters

Directions: There are five words that you can find below; however, the letters are jumbled. A short
description is provided to help you identify the words. Kindly write the correct word/phrase on the blanks
provided.

1. GYOLOPORTHAN -Scientific study of man or human beings.

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2. GYOLOICOS -Study of human social relationships and institutions.

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3. CALITILOP ECNEICS - A social science that deals with humans and their interactions.
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4. ERUTLUC - Consists of beliefs, behaviors, objects, and other characteristics common to the members of a
particular group or society. __ __ __ __ __ __ __

5. SFEILEB - A state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing.
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Test IV

Directions: Write a reflection learned from the discussion. In writing your reflection, you have to complete the
sentence below.

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I realized that____________________________________________________________________________________
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If given a chance _______________________________________________________________________________

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NEED TO MORE ACTIVITIES

Petal Web Organizer

Directions: Using the petal web organizer, write the most important details about the nature and goals of
Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science in the space provided write as many as possible.

CLOSING PRAYER
Dear Lord, Thank you that you promise us that when two or more come together in your name you are with us.
Thank you Lord that you have been with us throughout this lesson and that you are with us right now. Inspire us
as we leave this place to love and serve you always. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

MR. EAJAY B. MR. RONELIO G. SISTER ELIZABETH O. CASTINO,

ROSUMAN BAWIT O.P.
Subject Teacher Academic Coordinator Director/ Principal
 St. Catherine’s Academy of Gattaran, Inc.
3508 Liban Street Centro Sur, Gattaran, Cagayan
(formerly St. Catherine Academy)

1ST Quarter – Week 1

Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
The Nature and Goals of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science

(Grade 11)