A detailed Lesson Plan in Social Studies (Senior High School)

Prepared by: REY MARK F. AGAC-AC

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
a. Identify the difference between Sociology, Anthropology, and Political Science.
b. Appreciate the significance and importance of studying the three Social Sciences.
c. Articulate how the three Social Sciences play a significant role in human life.

II. Subject Matter

a. Topic: The Social Sciences: Sociology, Anthropology and Political Science
b. References: Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Textbook (Page 15-30).
c. Materials: visual aids

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preparation

Good Morning Class. Good Morning sir.

Please rise for the prayer. (Students will rise and start praying)

Kindly take your seats and arrange the chairs

properly.

So, how was your day? I hope it was such a Yes sir. We have very nice day
pleasant day.

Okay, I am happy to hear that.

B. Motivation

Before we formally start our class, let's first have

an activity. I will group you into three and each
member of the group will help one another to form
the word from the scrambled letters. After forming
the letters you need to post it on the board. Yes sir.
Understood?

Now. this will be the group one, the middle one

will be the group 2 and the last will be the group 3.
I will only give you 1 minute to do the activity. To
give you a hint, the words are all related to social
(Students follow the instruction and start forming
sciences. Your timer starts now. the letters and post it on the board.

(After 1 minute)

Alright Time’s up. Let me check if you got the Sociology

Correct words. Kindly read the first word Group 1.
Anthropology
Okay, very good! The next word, Group 2.
Political Science
Excellent! Now kindly read the word group 3.

Splendid! You got all the correct answers. Job

Well done. Around of applause to all of you (Students claps their hands)
Please.

C. Presentation

Our topic for today is all about the Social

Sciences: namely the Sociology, Anthropology,
And Political Science. At the end of the lesson,
You will be expected to identify the difference
Between Sociology, Anthropology, and Political
Science respectively. Furthermore, you Are
expected to appreciate the significance And
importance of studying the three Social Sciences
and lastly is to articulate how the three Social Yes sir. We’re ready.
Sciences play a significant role in human life. Are
you ready?

D. Discussion

Okay, good. In order for us to further understand

our topic, we will have an activity again with the
same groupings. I have here an folder that
contains the topic as well as some questions that
you need to answer. I will only give you 5 minutes
to do the activity and after answering all the Yes sir.
questions, one representative from each group
will discuss the answers here in front. Did you get
the Instructions?

Very good, but before that, I have here the

Rubrics in order for you to be aware on how
You are going to be rated.

(Show the rubrics to the students using visual

aids)

Rubrics

Content- 50%
Delivery - 30%
Cleanliness - 20% (Students will start reading the topics and
100% Answer the given questions)

Since you already know the rubrics, you may

start now.

(Questions for Group 1:

1. Give the definition of Sociology?

2. Who is the father of Sociology?
3. What do you mean by Social Forces?

Questions for Group 2:

1. Give the definition of Anthropology.

2. Explain Anthropology as a Social Science.
3. What do you mean by Social Diversity?

Questions for Group 3:

1. Give the definition of Political Science.

2. What do you mean by Social Change?
3. Explain what a Power relation is.)
(Representative from Group 1 will start
(After 5 minutes) Discussing their answers)

Okay, time's up. Please post your answers on (Group 1 possible answers)
the board and Group 1 will start discussing
their answers followed by Group 2 and Group 3. 1. Give the definition of Sociology.

Answer: Sociology is the study of human social

(While the students are discussing their answers,
the teacher will commence rating the students
based on the rubrics)
Life, groups and society. It also focuses on the
Ubiquity of social forces in unlikely forms: sex,
Gender, religion, class, race, ethnicity, sexual
Orientation, and the like.
2. Who is the father of Sociology?

Answer: The father of Sociology is Auguste

Comte.

3. What do you mean by Social Forces?

Answer: Social Forces represent a constellation of

unseen yet powerful forces influencing the
behavior of individuals and institutions. Social
forces are normally in guise of rules (written or
unwritten), norms, and expectations.

(Students will clap their hands)


Wonderful. Group 1 was able to answer all the
questions. Please clap your hands for group 1.
Now let's have the group number 2.
Very good. The group 2 as well, answers all the
questions. Let's clap our hands for group 2.
Please come forward the representative from
group 3
(Group 2 possible answers)
1. Give the definition of Anthropology
Answer: Anthropology is a study of humans
and the respective cultures where they were
born and actively belong to. Anthropology as a
science is seeking to "uncover principles of
behavior that apply to all human
communities."
2. Explain Anthropology as a Social Science.
Answer: Anthropology as a Social Science
focuses on human diversity around the world.
3. What do you mean by social diversity?
Answer: Social Diversity refers to an ever-
present and enduring feature of all known
cultures around the world from the most
primitive to the most highly urbanized.
(Students will clap their hands)
(Group 3 possible answers)
1. Give the definition of Political Science.
Answer: Political Science is the systematic
study of government and politics. It also
includes the study of political philosophy,
ethics, international relations, foreign policy,
public administration and dynamic relations
between different parts of governments.
2. What do you mean by Social Change?
Answer: Social Change is the alteration of
mechanisms within the social culture,
characterized by changes in cultural symbols,
rules of behavior, social organizations, or
value systems
3. Explain what a Power relation is.
Answer: Power relations are forms of
interaction mediated by the use of and
deployment of authority and political
influence
 (Students clap their hands)

Wonderful. Good job group 3. Please clap your

Hands for group number 3.

I already have here the scores for the group

activity. I based it on the rubrics that I have
presented to you a while ago. The group 1 got
89% total points, group 2 got 90% and group 3
got 87%. Job well done. Now for you to check
your answers, I will show you a slide and discuss
to you as well the scope of our topic.

(Discuss the topic using PowerPoint presentation We have no questions ma'am.

with teacher and student interaction)

Any questions or clarifications from the class?

Okay, if none so let us proceed.

E. Generalization

I guess everybody was able to understand our

Topic for today. So will ask you some questions.
Can anyone here tell the class what is the
difference between sociology, Anthropology, and
political science?
(Call one student to answer the given question)
When we say sociology, it is the study of
Human social life and the society. While
Anthropology is the study of human culture
And behavior. When we talk about political
Science, it means the study of government and
Politics.

Very well said. Thank you so much. In your own

opinion, what is the significance and importance
of studying the three social sciences?
(Call another student to answer the question)
I think the significance and importance of
Studying the three social sciences is for us to
Understand and to be aware about the
Happenings of our environment.

The significance and importance of studying

Very good. Any other answer from the class?
(Call another student to answer the question)
The three social sciences such as sociology,
Anthropology, and political science is for us to
Understand the culture of our society, how the
Government operates and to have meaningful
Living as well.

Very well said. Thank you.

The three social sciences are Sociology,
F. Application Anthropology and Political Science.
 Please enumerate the three Social Sciences
that we discussed a while ago.

Very good. As I can see, you already have

enough knowledge about the topic so let us have (The students start answering the written
an short quiz. I give you a test paper and you only Examination.)
have 15 minutes to answer the questions.
You may start now.

IV. Evaluation
Name:
Score:
I. Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter that corresponds to your chosen answer
1. It is the systematic study of government and politics.
a. Social Science
b. Anthropology
c. Sociology
d. Political Science
2. Who is the father of Sociology?
a. Karl Marx
b. Auguste Comte
C Emile Durkheim
d. Max Weber
3. It refers to an ever present and enduring feature of all known cultures around the world
from the most primitive to the most highly urbanized.
a. Social Diversity
b. Social Change
c. Social Science
d. Social Forces
4. It is the study of humans and the respective cultures where they were born and actively
belong?
a. Political Science
b. Sociology
c. Social Science
d. Anthropology
5. It is the study of human social life, groups and society.
a. Sociology
b. Anthropology
c. Political Science
d. Social Science
6. A form of interaction meditated by the use of and deployment of authority and political
influence
a. Social Forces
b. Power Relations
c. Social Diversity
d. Anthropology
7. It is the alteration of mechanisms within the social culture, characterized by changes in
cultural symbols, rules of behavior, social organizations, or value systems.
a. Social Diversity
b. Social Forces
c. Social Science
d. Social Change
8. It represents a constellation of unseen yet powerful forces influencing the behavior of
individuals and institutions
a. Social Change
b. Social Forces
c. Social Diversity
d. Social Science
9. He is the father of American Anthropology
a. Auguste Comte
b. Karl Marx
c. Max Weber
d. Emile Durkheim
10. It suggests that humans tend to live or do certain things on the basis of other people’s
thinking
a. Social Change
b. Anthropology
c. Symbolic Interactionism
d. Political Science

II. Essay. Write a short essay about the significant role of the three social sciences in human
life. (10 points)
V. Assignment
Research on the Culture and Society: The Perspective of Anthropology and Sociology