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COURSE GUIDE 2nd Cycle

MODULE IN SS4- PLACES AND LANDSACPES IN A CHANGING WORLD

2ND YEAR BSED – SOCIAL STUDIES

Module 1: PLACES AND LANDSCAPES

Intended Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, the student must have:
1. Discussed the nature and meaning of places and landscapes through picture analysis.
2. Drew a land and places classification road map according to their usage in your community.
3. Identified reasons for knowing the different places and landscapes in the world through video tour vlog promotion campaign.

A. Introduction
This Places and Landscape in the Changing World OBTLP attempts to “coin” and “translate” “theory” into “practice.” So that as mankind live on earth
may be able to “transform” words into action. All doings made by man to nature may be “helpful” in building a better place to live. Thus, the geographic
variables may be understood according to they are made. To give pride to those who are living in their respective places and landscape both rural and
urban areas. Attached to the landforms and water-forms of the land may the variability on the changing identity made into pluralistic way with full of
respect and reverence. As rural inhabitants compete their urban counterpart in terms of their value-laden places and landscape.
As nature provides sceneries that the rural are blessed may all men seen places and landscape full of life to the fullest as their urban counterpart
mainstreaming development as by-product of man’s partnership to creation. However, there are also instances that the urban locale can landscape the
needs and wants of an individual that the rural cannot. With that, may this study will help the individual to “foresee” and “predict” the variability of such
places and landscape in the changing modern world. May the multimedia infrastructure resilient enough to flatten the places and landscape as the WIFI
and PSYFI increases in the road-mapping on the superhigh-link Netizens of the world.
B. Activity
Instruction: Using the pictures below discuss the nature and meaning of places and landscapes.
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Pictures show that places and landscapes are...

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b. List down one of the famous places and landscapes that found in your city/municipality and provide short descriptions about it.
C. Analysis
Deepen your understanding for the following statement: Answer it comprehensively.
1. Why do we need to study places and landscapes?
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2. Are those stationary?
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3. Do they change?
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4. Are they uniform throughout the globe?
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D. Abstraction
An understanding of place is fundamental to the concept of livability, including transportation-related aspects of livability. People live in places,
move within and between places, and depend on the movement of goods to and from places. The individual characteristics of places are vital in
determining quality of life. The internal structure of places and the differences between places also matter greatly in terms of socioeconomic
inequality. However, it is difficult to measure what matters about places because their nature depends on both physical and social characteristics.
They not only have a location, territorial domain, and natural environment, but also are social constructs, shaped by human behavior and
interactions. One must avoid the temptation to think of place only as a location or a piece of territory, despite the fact that many data are collected
and presented for a specific territory, especially territory delimited by political boundaries. A place is distinguished by its people, markets,
governments, and institutions, as much as it is by its physical landscape and natural resources, transportation systems (including streets and roads),
buildings, and boundaries. Like livability and sustainability, place is an ensemble concept.
Landscapes and features are important because they contribute significantly to our well-being and quality of life. They provide the broader
context within which we live our lives. Living within aesthetically pleasing and culturally meaningful landscapes enhances our sense of wellbeing.
Protection of cultural landscapes can contribute to modern techniques of sustainable land-use and can maintain or enhance natural values in
the landscape. The continued existence of traditional forms of land-use supports biological diversity in many regions of the world. Landscaping is an
art of planning the drives, walks, lawns, shrubs, gardens, flower-beds etc. so as to form a beautiful setting for a building. The main purpose of
landscaping is to create a joyful environment round the building and give the occupants a healthy breath, good appearance and natural beauty.
A landscape is part of the Earth’s surface that can be viewed at one time from one place. It consists of the geographic features that mark, or
are characteristic of, a particular area. A natural landscape is made up of a collection of landforms, such as mountains, hills, plains,
and plateaus. Lakes, streams, soils (such as sand or clay), and natural vegetation are other features of natural landscapes. A desert landscape, for
instance, usually indicates sandy soil and few deciduous trees. Even desert landscapes can vary: The hilly sand dunes of the Sahara
Desert landscape are very different from the cactus-dotted landscape of the Mojave Desert of the American Southwest, for instance. A landscape
that people have modified is called a cultural landscape. People and the plants they grow, the animals they care for, and the structures they build
make up cultural landscapes. Such landscapes can vary greatly. The growth of technology has increased our ability to change a natural landscape.
An example of human impact on landscape can be seen along the coastline of the Netherlands. Water from the North Sea was pumped out of certain
areas, uncovering the fertile soil below. Dikes and dams were built to keep water from these areas, now used for farming and other purposes.
Many human activities increase the rate at which natural processes, such as weathering and erosion, shape the landscape. The cutting of
forests exposes more soil to wind and water erosion. Pollution such as acid rain often speeds up the weathering, or breakdown, of the Earths rocky
surface. By studying natural and cultural landscapes, geographers learn how peoples activities affect the land. Their studies may suggest ways that
will help us protect the delicate balance of Earths ecosystems
E. Application

Based on the picture as a guide. Make (draw) a land and places classification roadmap according to their usage in your own Barangay (Brgy Map
land and places Classification).

https://images.app.goo.gl/HB3BPo6zukyfYmnp8
F. Evaluation
Create a 2 minute video tour vlog promotion campaign about identifying reasons for knowing the different places and landscapes in the world. This is
graded base on the following rubrics.

Rubrics in Video Tour Vlog Campaign

Advanced (20 pts.) Proficient (16 pts.) Developing (12 pts.) Beginning (8 pts.)

Advanced Proficient Developing Beginning

Participates beyond the Participates, but does Participates, but does Posting is less than
required number of not post anything that not meet the minimum 50% complete or
Contribution postings, including encourages others to number of posts. Few posting does not further
discussion on other respond. Participates to no discussion or any discussions. No
students' posts. with the required comments with others. response to classmate's
number of postings. Some comments to posting or questions.
 Responds to questions other or response to
from others when questions.
present.
Advanced
Proficient
Developing Beginning
Appropriate, engaging,
reflective, and Appropriate and
Vlogs and comments Vlogs not engaging, are
respectful to others. respectful to others.
Content Quality done, but lacks irrelevant, or are
Vlogs are in-depth, Vlogs have a purpose
engagement, analysis difficult to follow in
analytical, and or main topic about
or substantial reflection, meaning.
reflective, make a point reading and is
or may be off topic.
and make connections reflective.
beyond the text.
Beginning
Developing
Advanced Proficient Vlog may contain
Vlog may contain significant errors in
Vlog has originality and Speech is fluent. Vlog grammar; errors may
Speech & several errors in
flair, emphasizing may contain one or two cause confusion for the
Grammar grammar; errors may
important points; errors in grammar; viewer. Speech is
impede viwer's
contains no errors in errors do not impede choppy without
understanding. Speech
grammar. viewer's understanding. complete sentences or
lack fluency.
clear topic.

Advanced Proficient Developing

Beginning
Consistently uses direct Incorporates some Discusses references
References &
references to outside references from outside from outside sources in Includes no references
Support
sources to support sources, but may not a general way, but or supporting evidence.
thoughts. Uses MLA be consistent. Errors in doesn't use specific
citations correctly. MLA citation. references.
Advanced Proficient Developing Beginning
Video Quality
Video is well lit and Video is well lit and Video is fairly well lit Camera may be jerky,
 frames subject frames the subject within minimal making it difficult to
appropriately. Editing within the frame movement. Subject is view, poorly lit, or
enhances cohesiveness without excessive usually within the subject not clearly in
of vlog. movement. frame. video.

Advanced Proficient Developing Beginning

Sound Quality Sound is clear and Vlog is understandable Vlog somewhat difficult Vlog is difficult to hear
volume is appropriate. and volume is to hear or is or is too loud.
appropriate. occasionally too loud.

Prepared by:

IAN T. LASTIERRE, M.Ed

Par Time Instructor

EDUARDO D. QUIDTA JR., M.A.Ed, M.Ed

Part Time Instructor