SOCIAL Sciences as the study of society

Social sciences are group of academic disciplines dedicated to examine the society.
This branch of science studies how people interact with each other, behave, develop as a
culture, and influence the world.
Social sciences help in explaining how society works - from exploring everything that
triggers economic growth and causes of unemployment to what makes people happy.
These pieces of information are vital and can be used for many purposes. Overall, it helps in
shaping the world.
Let us explore the world of Social Sciences as we study the Society.

LEARNING COMPETENCY
Differentiate the nature and functions of Social Science
disciplines with the natural sciences and humanities
L E A R N I N G O BJ E C T I V E S
 Define Social Science
 Explore the nature and functions of Social Science Disciplines with the Natural sciences
and humanities.

A. Name the branch of Social Science being

referred to. Write your answers on the boxes
provided.

It is derived from the Greek This refers to how An academic It is derived from
words Anthropos which people interact with discipline which the word
means “human” and logos the market in order deals with studying historia which
which is translated as to attain or the lands and means "to
“word” or “study of” accomplish their features of the earth inquire or
certain goals. research"
1. 2. 3. 4.

A social science which

The scientific study of
deals with the system of
languages and focuses on The scientific The study of
governance and the
the three aspect of study of the human
analysis of political
language: language form, mind and population and
activities, political
language meaning, and behavior dynamics
thoughts and political
language in context.
behavior.
5. 6. 7. 8.

B. SHORT ESSAY
What is the difference between Social Science and Natural Science?

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ACTIVITY 1: Based on diagram provided, write your comprehensive understanding and

definition of the term Social Science in at least 3 sentences.

ACTIVITY 2: TIMELINE
Using the provided timeline, summarize the
history of Social Science in one paragraph.

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  ACTIVITY 3: In one
paragraph, express your
understanding about the
similarities and
differences of Natural
Science and Social

HUMANITIES refer to the study of the ways in which the human

experiences are being processed and documented. This discipline
encompasses the field of philosophy, literature,
religion, art, music, history and language.
Are Social Science and Humanities the same?

ACTIVITY 4
How is Natural Science, Humanities and Social Science related to each other?
Comprehensively share your answer in one paragraph composed of at least 3-5 sentences.

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ACTIVITY 5
A Brief Discussion of Various Disciplines in the Field of Social Science.
Fill in the correct Discipline.

Anthropology Economic Geography Linguistics History

Political Science Psychology Sociology Demography

ACTIVITY 6: Which among the disciplines do you think is the most important?
Explain your answer in three sentences.

ACTIVITY 7:
Complete the table below. This is to assess what you have learned.

TOPIC WHAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Meaning Example
NATURAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCE

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HUMANITIES
ACTIVITY 8
Identify the field of discipline being represented by each picture.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

ACTIVITY 9: Complete the table below. Write an important detail in

each period which helped in the development of Social Science

TIME IMPORTANT DETAIL

ANCIENT TIMES
MEDIEVAL TIMES

EUROPEAN ENLIGHTENMENT

DEVELOPMENT

ACTIVITY 10 : Compose three-paragraph essay about “The Significance of Social Sciences

and its Disciplines in My Life”.

ACTIVITY 11
Complete the table and answer this question afterwards.
If you are to choose among the tackled fields of
discipline under Social Sciences, which among
them would you consider studying or even taking
up as a future career? Provide your reasons why.

ACTIVITIES WHAT I HAVE LEARNED HOW CAN IT BE USED?

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A. Identify the terms being defined.

________________ 1. The study of human population and dynamics.

________________ 2. It is how people interact with the market to attain or accomplish their certain
goals.
________________ 3. Group of academic disciplines dedicated to examining society.
________________ 4. Derived from the Greek words Anthropos meaning “human” and logos
meaning “word” or “study of”.
________________ 5. Deals with studying the lands and features of the earth.
________________ 6. Derived from the word "historia" meaning "to inquire or research"
________________ 7. The scientific study of languages and focuses on the three aspect of
language: language form, language meaning, and language in context.
________________ 8. A social science which deals with the system of governance and the analysis
of political activities, political thoughts and political behavior.
________________ 9. The scientific study of the mind and behavior
________________ 10. The study of the ways in which the human experience is processed and
documented.

B. Compare and Contrast the following by using a Venn Diagram.

1. Natural Science and Social Science

2. Humanities and Social Science

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 WHAT I KNOW
A. Identification ACTIVITY 1:
1. Anthropology Write your own definition of Social
2. Economics Science.
3. Geography - Answers may vary for each student.
4. History
5. Linguistics
6. Political Science
7. Psychology
ACTIVITY 2 and 4:
8. Demography
Answers may vary for each student.
B. Answers may vary for
each student.

Activity 5:
1. Anthropology Activity 8:
2. Economics 1. Anthropology
3. Geography 2. History
4. History 3. Economics
5. Lingusitics 4. Psychology
6. Political Science 5. Geography
7. Psychology 6. Political Science
8. Demography

ASSESSMENT Activity 9 and 10: Answers

A. IDENTIFICATION may vary for each
1. Demography student.
2. Economics
3. Social Sciences
4. Anthropology
5. Geography
6. History
7. Linguistics
8. Political Science
9. Psychology
10. Humanities

B. Answers may vary for each

student.

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