WEEK 1 - SESSION 1

ACTIVITY SHEETS IN DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES

SECTION: __________________________________________
TEAM NUMBER: ____________________________________
TEAM LEADER: _____________________________________
TEAM MEMBERS: ___________________________________
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Anticipation Reaction Guide

Directions: Before the chapter study. Place a check mark (/) on the Before the Chapter Study column if you agree with the
statement and cross (X) if you do not agree.

After the Chapter Study. Place a check mark (/) on the After the Chapter Study column if you agree with the statement and a
cross mark (X) if you do not agree.
Before the Chapter Study Statements After the Chapter Study
Social science is the study of society and the
manner in which people behave and affect the
world.
Social sciences are only applicable in the academe
and not in the workplace.
Applied social scientist use and borrow different
concepts, theoretical models, and theories from
social science and disciplines.
Guidance counselling is a profession that helps
address a person’s specific projects, business
successes, general conditions and transitions in
life, relationships, or profession
Applied social sciences provide good theoretical
and conceptual foundations for social work
practice.
Psychology studies the how human mind works in
consonance with the body to produce thoughts that
lead to individual actions.
Data Retrieval Chart Completion
Direction: Complete the data retrieval chart. Classify the following disciplines and categorize them if they belong to the Pure
Social Sciences or to the Applied Social Sciences. Ensure that the name of the discipline or career track is placed properly in
the designated boxes/circles for Pure Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences.

Compare and Contrast with Bubble Map

Disciplines to be categorized:
Economics Anthropology Communication
Counseling Sociology Psychology
History Political science Demography
Geography Social work Linguistics

Decipher the Discipline

Arrange the letters in every item to decipher the correct discipline of Pure Social Science or career track for Applied Social
Scientists being described. Exchange your group’s output with the other group for comparison and discussion.

C E N O C I M O S __________________________1. studies the allocation of scarce resources and the

production and exchange of goods and services in society.

P A N O L O T R Y G O H __________________________2. is the scientific study of humans and their cultures in

the past and present time.

T I R Y S O H __________________________3. is systematic study of human past events in order to understand

the meaning, dynamics, and relationship of the cause and effects of events in the development of societies.

C O L P A T I L I N E S E C I C __________________________4. primarily studies human behavior in relation to

political systems, governments, laws, and international relations.

C O S Y P H Y G O L __________________________5. studies how the human mind works in consonance with

the body to produce thoughts that lead to individual actions.

S Y G I O C O L O __________________________6. is a systematic study of people’s behavior in groups.

G A R G O P Y H E __________________________7. is the study of interaction between people and their

environments.

E Y D H M O P G A R __________________________8. is the scientific study of human populations across time.

G U I S L I N T I C S __________________________9. is the scientific study of language and its structure,

including the study of morphology, syntax, phonetics, and semantics. 

S E L C O N I N G U __________________________10. is one of the fields of applied social sciences as an

application of the social sciences, it provides guidance, help, and support to individuals who are distraught by a
diverse set of problems in their lives.

C O S L I A R O W K __________________________11. helps individuals, families, and groups, communities to

improve their individual and collective well-being.

C T I O N M O M U N I C A S U T D S I E __________________________12. is an applied social science that

provides adequate training for careers in the field of journalism and mass communication because of
multidisciplinary knowledge and skills that graduates learn from social sciences.

Slogan Making
Watch the video entitled “What can you do with your Social Science background” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe6-
lN1nTOQ) reflect on the following questions:

1. Which discipline of Social Science were you able to find helpful in your career?
2. How can the disciplines of Applied Social Science be used in the development of students?
3. Which among the Applied Social Sciences would best deal with the concerns about life?

Mechanics:
1. Form groups with five members each (based on the seat plan).
2. Discuss the above-mentioned questions among yourselves and produce a slogan that would capture your responses to the
said questions.
3. Write your slogan on a separate short-size bondpaper and be creative with your text and design.
4. Choose a presenter who will explain the meaning of your slogan and how it is responsive to the three questions posed for this
activity.

Rubrics for Slogan Making

Criteria Excellent Very Good Good Poor

Content 10 6 4 2
Creativity 8 6 4 2
Reasoning 6 5 4 3
Organization 8 6 4 2
Oral Presentation 8 6 4 2

ASSIGNMENT:

Research for the following topics:

- Differences between Pure and Applied Social Sciences
- Perceptions of the public about counselling, social work and communication as career tracks for Applied Social Scientists

From the Public’s Lens

Form groups with five members each (based on the seat plan). Interview Social Science teachers as well as guidance
counselors, social workers and media practitioners or people who come in contact with them (their clientele).
Quiz (30 points) - Individual
Part 1 - Matching Type
Match Column A (Definitions of the Disciplines of Pure and Applied Social Sciences) and Column B (Disciplines of Pure and
Applied Social Sciences). Write the CAPITAL letter of the correct answer on your paper. Duplication of answers is possible. -
15 points
Definitions of the Disciplines of Pure and Applied Social Sciences Disciplines of Pure and
Applied Social Sciences
1. It provides guidance, help, and support to individuals who are distraught by a diverse set of A. Economics
problems.
2. It studies human behavior in relation to political systems, governments, laws, and B. Anthropology
international relations.
3. It is the scientific study of humans and their cultures in the past and present time. C. History
4. It studies the allocation of scarce resources and the production and exchange of goods and D. Political Science
services in society.
5. This disciplineprovides adequate training for careers in the field of journalism and mass E. Psychology
communication because of multidisciplinary knowledge and skills that graduates learn from
social sciences.
6. It is a systematic study of people’s behavior in groups. F. Sociology
7. This is the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of morphology, G. Geography
syntax, phonetics, and semantics. 
8. It is the study of interaction between people and their environments. H. Demography
9. studies how the human mind works in consonance with the body to produce thoughts that I. Linguistics
lead to individual actions.
10. It is the scientific study of human populations across time. J. Counseling
11. This discipline helps individuals, families, and groups, communities to improve their K. Social Work
individual and collective well-being.
12. It is systematic study of human past events in order to understand the meaning, dynamics, L. Communication Studies.
and relationship of the cause and effects of events in the development of societies.
13. This discipline includes the study of macro issues such as inflation, unemployment and M. Business economics
taxation.
14. This discipline includes the study of public governance and administration, anchored on N. Archaeology
political and management theories and principles.
15. As a discipline and career track, it can be done through peer counseling, life coaching, O. Criminology
career counseling and personal growth counseling.

Part 2 - Essay
1. In three sentences, describe the relationship between Pure Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences. - 15 points
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Quiz (30 points) - Individual

Part 1 - Matching Type

Match Column A (Definitions of the Disciplines of Pure and Applied Social Sciences) and Column B (Disciplines of Pure and
Applied Social Sciences). Write the CAPITAL letter of the correct answer on your paper. Duplication of answers is possible. -
15 points
Definitions of the Disciplines of Pure and Applied Social Sciences Disciplines of Pure and
Applied Social Sciences
1. It provides guidance, help, and support to individuals who are distraught by a diverse set of A. Economics
problems.
2. It studies human behavior in relation to political systems, governments, laws, and international B. Anthropology
relations.
3. It is the scientific study of humans and their cultures in the past and present time. C. History
4. It studies the allocation of scarce resources and the production and exchange of goods and D. Political Science
services in society.
5. This disciplineprovides adequate training for careers in the field of journalism and mass E. Psychology
communication because of multidisciplinary knowledge and skills that graduates learn from social
sciences.
6. It is a systematic study of people’s behavior in groups. F. Sociology
7. This is the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of morphology, G. Geography
syntax, phonetics, and semantics. 
8. It is the study of interaction between people and their environments. H. Demography
9. studies how the human mind works in consonance with the body to produce thoughts that lead I. Linguistics
to individual actions.
10. It is the scientific study of human populations across time. J. Counseling
11. This discipline helps individuals, families, and groups, communities to improve their individual K. Social Work
and collective well-being.
12. It is systematic study of human past events in order to understand the meaning, dynamics, L. Communication Studies.
and relationship of the cause and effects of events in the development of societies.
13. This discipline includes the study of macro issues such as inflation, unemployment and M. Business economics
taxation.
14. This discipline includes the study of public governance and administration, anchored on N. Archaeology
political and management theories and principles.
15. As a discipline and career track, it can be done through peer counseling, life coaching, career O. Criminology
counseling and personal growth counseling.

Part 2 - Essay
1. In three sentences, describe the relationship between Pure Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences. - 15 points
WEEK 1 - SESSION 2
ACTIVITY SHEETS IN DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES

SECTION: __________________________________________
TEAM NUMBER: ____________________________________
TEAM LEADER: _____________________________________
TEAM MEMBERS: ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________

Case/Situational Analysis
Direction: Students form 10 groups with five members each. The teacher provides assigns each group a
case/situation.
Group 1: Depression
Group 2: Generalized anxiety
Group 3: Poor hygiene and sanitation
Group 4: Health care
Group 5: Political dynasty: an analysis
Group 6: Effective social media usage
Group 7: Childhood trauma
Group 8: Campaign strategies to win an election
Group 9: Unjust practices against women
Group 10: How China influences the world

DISCUSSION 1:
Each group will identify the area/discipline of Pure and Applied Social Sciences that would best handle the
case/situation given to them. They will also be asked to explain perceptions on the difference in approach, process
and scope of the disciplines of Pure Social Science and Applied Social Science that they find most applicable to the
case assigned to them.

Applicable Pure Social Sciences Applicable Applied Social Sciences

Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer
Direction: Form groups with 5 members (refer to the seat plan). Complete the compare and contrast organizer to
draw out similarities and differences between Pure Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences. Refer to the
assignment (report) your group has made (but submit the same after the session).

Pure Social Science Applied Social Science

How are they alike?

How are they different?

Infomercial Production
Produce a group infomercial that will promote awareness to the public about the important work and functions of a
social scientist an applied social science practitioner. The infomercial must also explain the main differences of
social scientist and an applied social science practitioner.

An infomercial is a communication strategy that aims to inform the public about an issue / topic. It serves as an
information strategy and a promotional commercial. It is often referred to as paid programming and are usually
shown on televisions and the Internet.

Mechanics:
1. The class will divided into groups with 5 members each.
2. Each group must brain storm and discuss the contents of their infomercial.

Guide Questions:
1. What is the difference between counseling and social work?
2. Why do we consider journalism and communication studies as fields of the applied social sciences?
3. What are the importance of knowing the difference of pure social science from applied social science?
4. How can you say that the applied social science is differ from pure social science?

Rubric for an Infomercial Campaign

Criteria Excellen Very Good Poor
t Good
Content 10 6 4 2
Supporting 8 6 4 2
Presentation
Reasoning 8 6 4 2
Organization 8 6 4 2
Oral Presentation 6 5 4 3
 Venn Diagram
Produce two Venn diagrams showing the following:

1. Similarities and differences of Pure Social Science and Applied Social Science
2. Public perceptions about the work of social sciences and applied social science practitioners through infomercial
campaign

Pure Social Applied Social

Science Science

Public Perception about Public Perception

the work of Pure Social about the work of
Science practitioners Applied Social
Science practitioners

Quiz (30 points) - By Team/Group

1. Formulate at least three cases/situations depicting differences in the application of and public
perception about Pure Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences. This may come in the form of a
narrative, a poem, a comics strip or a cartoon. - 30 points
ASSIGNMENT:

Research for the following topics:

- Counseling
- Roles, functions and areas of counseling
- Clientele and audiences in counseling

Activity 5. Take It from the Expert

To be able to appreciate better the counseling profession, the class will be divided into groups with five
members. Each group is required to interview a counselor from any of the counselor’s work settings:
school, mental hospital, private agencies, community, and government. Your interview must focus on:

1. Institutional Profile:
The Work Setting (institution or agency where the counselor works) its context, history, the different
cases/ problems it handles, the program implements, and the different approaches and interventions it
applies; the problems that the institution face and the victories and successes of the institution.

2. The Counselor:
The Counselor as a Professional – Questions may include:
1. When did you start working as a counselor in the institution?
2. What programs do you handle?
3. What are responsibilities?
4. What skills, values must a counselor possess?
5. How do you see yourself as a counselor?
6. What do you enjoy doing?
7. What do you avoid doing?
8. What challenges do you encounter as a counselor?
9. What helps you in your work?
10. What education and training do you need to enhance your work?
11. What other message do you want to convey?

Results and analysis of data from your interview must be written in a report (printed). Use short-size
bondpaper. Formulate your own title – a title which will embrace the data collected. The ethics forms
(letter of permission, consent from the institution and the counselor) will be submitted together with the
report.

Quiz (30 points) - By Team/Group

1. Formulate at least three cases/situations depicting differences in the application of and public
perception about Pure Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences. This may come in the form of a
narrative, a poem, a comics strip or a cartoon. - 30 points