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SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CAMARINES SUR
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN

DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (DISS)
Name: ____________________________ Grade Level: 11/12 Quarter: 1 Lesson: 1

Week/Date: _________________________
I.
MELC: Differentiate the nature and functions of Social Science disciplines with the
Natural Sciences and Humanities.
II.
Society is the place where social interactions and the human relationship with his/her
environment happens. Humans are the prime movers of interactions, and they cause changes
in our society. Because of The human eagerness to explain what is happening in the world
resulted in the birth of the three major divisions of sciences: the social sciences, natural
sciences, and humanities. These sciences are interrelated on the common goal to explain
how man is influenced by society and how society is shaped by man.
NATURE AND FUNCTIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AS A DISCIPLINE

A. General Concepts and Historical Background
Social Science is an academic discipline and a branch of science that deals with the
institutions and functioning of human society and with the interpersonal relationships of
individuals as members of society (Merriam-Webster).
The following are brief discussions of salient points on the historical background of social
science as an academic discipline:
Age of Enlightenment (17th to 19th centuries)
. This period is also known as the “Age of Reason” which was an intellectual and
philosophical movement that began in Europe.
18th century
Pioneers during that time were Denis Diderot, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Auguste
Comte, who emphasized social science as a distinct conceptual field and reflected in other
specialized encyclopedias. Later on, the discipline was influenced by “positivism” focusing on
knowledge based on actual positive experience and avoiding the negative
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and metaphysical speculation. It was Auguste Comte who first used the term “science sociale”
taken from the idea of Charles Fourier who also called it “social physics.”
Furthermore, during this period, the concept of social sciences became established in
the five (5) paths of development influenced by Comte in other fields. First, the rise of social
research and extensive statistical surveys were undertaken in various parts of Europe and the
United States. Second, was the route initiated by Emile Durkheim about “social facts” and the
metatheoretical ideas and individual theories were introduced by Vilfredo Pareto. Third, the
rise of methodological dichotomy became present and the social phenomena were identified
and understood because of Max Weber. Fourth, the development of economic knowledge and
concept was also introduced. Last, the correlation of knowledge and social values prospered.
The theory became description and the prescription avoided the overlapping discussions of a
subject.
20th century and Contemporary period

The concept of social sciences became interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and
quantitative in methodology. In the contemporary period, social science became the source
and center for research and data.
B. Branches
Social Science is an academic discipline which focuses on the relationships of institutions
and the function of a person and other members of society. Consequently, social sciences have
several sub-disciplines or branches that can explain different fields and disciplines. Here are
some of the known branches of social sciences: anthropology, communication studies,
economics, education, geography, history, law, linguistics, political science, psychology, and
sociology.
NATURE AND FUNCTION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH THE NATURAL

SCIENCES
A. General Concepts and Historical Background
Natural Science and Social Science are related and integrated into one another and work
hand in hand in explaining the concurrent and existing theories and changes happening in
humans, the environment, society, and the world as a whole. Because man, environment,
humanities, and society cannot be studied using one discipline of science alone, their
collaboration makes the understanding of the man and the world relevant and complete.
To analyze how natural science developed through time, let us take a glance at its
historical background. It is divided into six (6) periods: ancient times, Aristotelian natural
philosophy, medieval natural philosophy, Newton and the scientific revolution, 19th-century
developments, and modern natural science.
The following are brief discussions of salient points on the historical background of natural
science as an academic discipline:
Ancient Times (3500-3000 BCE)
Scholars trace that this period where understanding the natural world was necessary
for survival. Humans developed observation and curiosity about the behavior of animals and
the usefulness of plants as a source of food and medicine.
Aristotelian Natural Philosophy (400 BCE-1100 CE)
This is the period where Aristotle gave much attention to the physical and natural
world. He was known as the Father of Biology. Some of his works were about astronomy,
meteorology, zoology, and physics.
Medieval Natural Philosophy (1100-1600 CE)
This is the period where the Catholic Church become a dominant and has the
monopoly of knowledge with regards to natural philosophy. Theologians opposed natural
science because they considered it as heresy.
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Newton and the Scientific Revolution (1600- 1800 CE)
There was the rise of the scientific method as a new way of scientific inquiry and
investigation. Experiment and hypotheses formulation became essentials in Science. Logic
and mathematics became the tools to interpret and analyze results.
19th-century Developments (1800-1900 CE)

This is the period where natural philosophy become officially named as natural
science. Natural Science institutions emerged, and more professionals linked to this new field.
William Whewell invented the word scientist in 1834 to refer to a person studying natural
science.
Modern Natural Science (1900-present)

The natural science prospers and further develops in this period. Inventions,
discoveries, and experimentations are used for the betterment of man, society, and
environment.
B. Branches
Natural Science is divided into two (2) major branches: Life Sciences (Biological Sciences)
and Physical Sciences. Life science is a branch of science that deals with the scientific study
of life and organisms such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings. Some of
the primary sub-branches of it are anatomy, biology, botany, genetics, and zoology. On the
other hand, Physical science is a branch of natural science that deals with the study of non-
living systems. Some of the primary sub-branches of it are Astronomy, Chemistry, Earth
Science, and Physics.
III.
ACTVITY NO. 1. DATA RETRIEVAL CHART.

Directions: Your task is to discuss the nature and functions of social sciences and
natural sciences. You can use the text you read a while ago in answering this task.
Write the answers on your answer sheet.
A. Nature and Functions of Social Sciences Disciplines and Natural Sciences
ACADEMIC NATURE AND BRANCHES
DISCIPLINES FUNCTIONS
1. Social Sciences
2. Natural Sciences
B. Nature and Functions of different branches of Social Sciences and Natural

Sciences
BRANCHES OF SOCIAL NATURE AND FUNCTIONS
SCIENCES
1.
2.
3.
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10.
BRANCHES OF NATURAL NATURE AND FUNCTIONS

SCIENCES
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9.
ACTIVITY NO. 2. MY REFLECTIVE THINKING.
Directions: Your task is to identify the importance of nature and functions of Social Science
disciplines and natural sciences in real-life situations. You can use the text you read a while
ago in answering this task. Give at least 5 importance for each discipline and explain
concisely. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
A. Social Sciences
IMPORTANCE OF NATURE EXAMPLE OF REAL-LIFE

AND FUNCTIONS OF SOCIAL APPLICATION
SCIENCES
1.
2.
3.
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5.
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B. Natural Sciences
IMPORTANCE OF NATURE AND EXAMPLE OF REAL-LIFE

FUNCTIONS OF NATURAL APPLICATION
SCIENCES
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5.
Process Questions:
1. What do you think is the significance of knowing the importance of nature and
functions of social sciences disciplines with natural sciences in our real-life situations?
2. Identify proof that social sciences are interrelated, integrated, and interdisciplinary with
natural sciences.
ACTIVITY NO. 3. REFLECTION PAPER

Directions: Your task is to make a reflection paper about the current issues with the
integration of social sciences and natural sciences disciplines. You can review the text you
have read to get an idea out of it. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Suggested Topics:
1. COVID-19: A Health Pandemic
2. Community Quarantine: Effective or Ineffective
3. Ways on how to follow a new Health Protocols mandated in the IATF Guidelines
4. Social Media as a new form of consumerism.
5. Online Selling: A business trending
6. (You can make your own topic).
IV.
SCOR POINT DESCRIPTION

CRITERIA E S
CONTENT
80 points 73-80 Excellent: There is one clear, well-focused topic. Excellent command of
the subject matter. The students presented 5 arguments based on facts.
Evidence of independent thought.
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25-32 Very Satisfactory: There is one clear, well-focused topic. Excellent

command of the subject matter. The students presented 4 arguments
based on facts. Evidence of independent thought.
17-24 Satisfactory: There is one clear, well-focused topic. Excellent command
of the subject matter. The students presented 3 arguments based on
facts. Evidence of independent thought.
0-16 Fair: There is one clear, well-focused topic. Excellent command of the
subject matter. The students presented 2 arguments based on facts.
Evidence of independent thought.
16-20 Excellent: 1-2 Grammar and Punctuation Errors
MECHANICS 11-15 Very Satisfactory: 3-4 Grammar and Punctuation Errors
20 points 6-10 Satisfactory: 5-6 Grammar and Punctuation Errors
1-5 Fair: 7-more Grammar and Punctuation Errors
TOTAL
V.
ACTIVITY NO. 1. DATA RETRIEVAL CHART.
A.
ACADEMIC NATURE AND FUNCTIONS BRANCHES
DISCIPLINES
1. Social Sciences Is an academic discipline and a branch of science that deals with anthropology,
the institutions and functioning of human society and with the communication studies, economics,
interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society. education, geography, history, law,
linguistics, political science,
psychology, and sociology.
2. Natural Explain the concurrent and existing theories and changes Life Science - anatomy, biology,
Sciences happening in humans, the environment, society, and the world as a botany, genetics, and zoology.
whole. Because man, environment, humanities, and society cannot
be studied using one discipline of science alone, their collaboration Physical Science -
makes the understanding of the man and the world relevant and Astronomy, Chemistry, Earth
complete. Science, and Physics.
B. The answer may vary.
ACTIVITY NO. 2. MY REFLECTIVE THINKING.
A, B, C. Reflective Questions – The answer may vary.
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ACTIVITY NO. 3. VENN DIAGRAM. - The answers may vary.
ACTIVITY NO. 4. REFLECTION PAPER. – The answers may vary.
VI.
Pedido, Francis Hassel N., DISS Quarter 1 Module No.1: Nature and Functions of
Social Science Disciplines with the Natural Sciences., 2020
Prepared by:
FRANCIS HASSEL N. PEDIDO

SDO Camarines Sur
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN

Name: ____________________________ Grade Level: 11/12 Quarter: 1 Lesson: 1

NATURE AND FUNCTIONS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AS A DISCIPLINE

20th century and Contemporary period

NATURE AND FUNCTION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH THE NATURAL

19th-century Developments (1800-1900 CE)

Modern Natural Science (1900-present)

ACTVITY NO. 1. DATA RETRIEVAL CHART.

B. Nature and Functions of different branches of Social Sciences and Natural

BRANCHES OF NATURAL NATURE AND FUNCTIONS

ACTIVITY NO. 2. MY REFLECTIVE THINKING.

IMPORTANCE OF NATURE EXAMPLE OF REAL-LIFE

IMPORTANCE OF NATURE AND EXAMPLE OF REAL-LIFE

ACTIVITY NO. 3. REFLECTION PAPER

SCOR POINT DESCRIPTION

25-32 Very Satisfactory: There is one clear, well-focused topic. Excellent

ACTIVITY NO. 1. DATA RETRIEVAL CHART.

B. The answer may vary.

ACTIVITY NO. 2. MY REFLECTIVE THINKING.

A, B, C. Reflective Questions – The answer may vary.

ACTIVITY NO. 4. REFLECTION PAPER. – The answers may vary.

FRANCIS HASSEL N. PEDIDO

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