Senior High School Department

TRENDS, NETWORKS AND CRITICAL THINKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

(A.Y 2023-2024)
ACTIVITY NO. 1
Name:
Grade/section:
Teacher: Dir. Jovelyn So
Date:
“The Fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom” -Proverbs 9:10 Raising Achievers!

Activity 1: Trend vs. Fad

Identify the following whether it is a trend or a fad. Write your answer on the space
provided after each item.

1. denim jeans 6. facebook

2. hip-hop 7. robot assistance
3. yo-yo 8. Lazadaonlineshop
4. Dalgona coffee 9. MP3 Player
5. Monopod 10. hula hoops

II. Multiple Choices: Analyze each question and blacken your best answer.

1. Which of the following refers to a movement or behavior geared towards a certain direction
which is bound to change, and can be positive or negative?

A. fad B. forces C. patten D. trend

2. The following terms are the factors that shapes a trend EXCEPT:

A. cultural forces B. globalization C. human needs D. social media

3. Which of the following refers to a concept which make people highly interested in for a
relatively short period of time?

A. fad B. forces C. infatuation D. trend

4. The following terms are considered as Fad EXCEPT:

A. barbie doll B. Ipod C. pet rock D. social networking

5. Because of this factor, trends develop through global of transnational shown on media channels
and internet. Which of the following causes develops the trend through global advertising
platforms of transnational corporations publicized on traditional media channels and internet on
media and internet?

A. digital connectivity B. globalization C. human needs D. social media

III. Essay: 1. Based on your own understanding, define a Trend using example (gadgets, and
etc.)/scenario
 ACTIVITY NO. 2

I. Learning Activity: Before and Today

Compare the first ever model of cellphone sold in the Philippine market to the cellphone available
on our market today. Use primary sources like photographs, advertisements, and other
promotional materials as evidence to show the development of this trend. Use separate sheet.
See table below as your guide

Cellphone Before Cellphone Today

II. DIRECTIONS: True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
Write your answer on the space provided.

1. Trends allow population to be proactive in response to future events.

2. The identification of the new trend is called trend spotting.

3. The person who is doing trend spotting is known as trend spotter.

4. The act that assumes the future that will be a logical extension of the past is
called as projecting trends.

5. The five ways on how to spot the trend will help business to be proactive