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Discipline and Ideas in Social

Sciences

MODULE 3
Week 5

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CLARISSA C. CABILI
Name: ____________________________ Grade Level: __________
Section: ___________________________ Date: ________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS

BASIC CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL SCIENCE THEORIES

Social theories are analytical frameworks, or paradigms, that are used to study and interpret
social phenomena. A tool used by social scientists, social theories relate to historical debates over
the validity and reliability of different methodologies.

Structural-functionalism or simply functionalism is a “framework for building theory that sees

society as a complex system whose part works together to promote solidarity and stability. This
approach looks at both social structure and social functions.

Marxism is a method of socioeconomic analysis that views class relations and

social conflict using a materialist interpretation of historical view social transformation. It originates
from the works of 19th-century German philosopher Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

Symbolic Interactionism is a sociological theory that develops from practical considerations

and alludes to people’s particular utilization of dialect to make images.

LEARNING COMPETENCY

Analyze the basic concepts and principles of the major social science theories:
(Quarter 1, Week 5)
a. Structural-functionalism
b. Marxism
c. Symbolic Interactionism

DIRECTIONS

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LEARNING CONTRACT

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 LEARNING ACTIVITY 1 FIND THE HIDDEN WORD!!
Using the hints below, find and encircle the hidden and appropriate
word on the table. For more knowledge and understanding you may
refer to this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPYTndFFTko&feature=share

Hints
1. It is the conflict theory of Carl Marx that gives a big impact in social stability in our society.
2. It talks about economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and their
operation for profit
3. It is a philosophical, social, political economic ideology and movement whose ultimate goal is the
establishment of a communist society.
4. They called the capitalist class who own most of society’s wealth and means of production.
5. Workers or working-class people, regarded collectively.
6. It is the theory that society is in a state of perpetual conflict because of competition for limited
resources.
7. It was a way of structuring society around relationships that were derived from the holding of land
in exchange of labor
8. It is a way of looking at the world, analyzing it and changing it.
9. A group of people within the society who possess the same socioeconomic status.
10. It emerged in response to the extreme economic and social changes caused by the Industrial
Revolution.

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 LEARNING ACTIVITY 2 KNOWING MYSELF!
Fill the spider web with the factors that gives great impact in you to become the best version of
yourself, it may be in the form of institution or group of persons. Answer the guide question
below.

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Guide Question:
1. With this activity, in 30 words how can you say that this factor did or will help you become a better
person?
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 3 ESSAY!

Write an essay (150-300 words) analyzing and explaining the principles of the social science
theories.

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 ANSWER KEY:

Activity 1: Find the Hidden Word!!

1. Marxism
2. Capitalism
3. Communism
4. Bourgeoisie
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5. Proletariat
6. Conflict Theory
7. Feudal System
8. Revolutionary
9. Social Class
10. Socialism

Activity 2: Knowing Myself (Answer may vary)

Activity 3: Essay (Answer may vary)

Prepared by:

CLARISSA C. CABILI
Subject Teacher

Noted by:

JUAN C. PANGANDOYON
SHS Dept. Head, MT-I

Approved:

MA. ELENA JARITO, DALL

OIC-Principal I

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