DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND

POLITICS

I. Objectives
A. Content Standards

The learner demonstrates an understanding of the perspectives

in/approaches to the study of culture and society

B. Performance Standard
Appreciate the nature of culture and society from the perspectives of
anthropology and sociology
C. Competency Standards

Analyze the concept, aspects and changes in/of culture and society
(UCSP11/12SPU-lb-3)

D. Learning Competencies/Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

1. define culture and identity its key components (values, beliefs, norms,
symbols, language, artifacts);
2. demonstrate an understanding of cultural sensitivity and appropriate
intercultural communication strategies; and
3. develop strategies for promoting cultural understanding and tolerance
within their own communities

II. Content
Meaning and Nature of Culture

III. Learning Resources

A. References
a. Learner’s module
b. Additional Materials from Learning Resources (LR) portal

c. Other Learning Resources/Materials

Laptop, tv/projector, instructional materials, black board and chalk,
Power Point Presentation, index card

IV. Procedures
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
A.Introduction

a.1 Opening Prayer

May I request Everyone to please
stand and someone to lead our (students pray)
prayer.

a.2 Greetings Good morning, ma’am, Good

Good morning class! morning, everyone. Nice to see you
today.

How are you today? We’re fine, thank you

a.3 Checking of Attendance

Are there absent today? No ma’am.
Very Good! Keep it up!

a.4 Presentation of class rules

Everyone, follow the following
classroom rules:
1. Respect everyone
2. Listen carefully and participate
actively
3. If there are questions or if you
want to answer a question, raise
your hand first Yes ma’am.
Are we clear?

a.5 Reviewing Previous Lesson

Before we proceed to our new topic,
let’s have a short recap? It’s all about the functions of the
What is our previous topic? society. It provides a system of
socialization. Knowledge and skills,
dominant patterns of behavior,
moral and social values, and aspects
of personality are transmitted to
each members. It provides the basic
needs of its members such as food,
clothing, shelter, medicine,
education, transportations and
communication facilities and so on.
Very good! Do you still have
clarifications regarding our previous None ma’am.
topic?

B.Motivation
CULTURE CIRCLE
Instruction: Students form a circle
and share one cultural belief or (students will share with their
value from their background. classmates what culture they have)

C.Presenting the new lesson

What did you observe while you are
sharing your beliefs, norms, habits We have so much in common and
and lifestyle etc. with your differences as well. We are all
classmates? unique.
True, you are all unique in your own
way. You may be different in many
ways but you still find yourselves
socializing and doing things in
school with your classmates that
somehow has different perspectives,
beliefs or attitudes from yours.
Because of respect we maintain
Why do you think despite these good relationship with others.
differences, you’re still enjoying
good ties? In 1960’s E.B. Taylor conceptualized
the definition of culture. According
to him, culture is a complex whole
Correct! which consist of knowledge, beliefs,
Now please read the paragraph ideas, habits, attitudes, skills,
abilities, values, norms, art, law,
morals, customs, traditions, feelings
and other capabilities of man which
are acquired, learned and socially
transmitted by man from one
generation to another through
language and living together as
members of the society.

(Someone will volunteer or name-

call using index card)
Now who can explain it?

Its all about the meaning and nature

Based on the activity you did, what of culture.
do you think will be our topic today?

Very good!

D. Establishing a purpose for the At the end of the lesson, the

lesson students will be able to:
Today, we will explore about the
meaning and nature of culture. After 1.define culture and identity its key
this lesson you are expected to meet components (values, beliefs, norms,
the following objectives: symbols, language, artifacts)
2.demonstrate an understanding of
cultural sensitivity and appropriate
intercultural communication
strategies
3.develop strategies for promoting
cultural understanding and
tolerance within their own
communities
In 2 minutes, try to form a words in
a puzzle .
Activity:WORD HUNT
Direction: Using a pen/pentel pen,
encircle a word that you form.
R L S H A D E A R L S H A D E A
 L A W A T A R T L A W A T A R T
S N B B T E A M S N B B T E A M
P G E I I J V W P G E I I J V W
C U L T U R E S C U L T U R E S
K A I S D I O T K A I S D I O T
P G E I D E A Y G E I D E A Y
O E F P S U P L P
A T T I T U D E O E F P S U P L
A T T I T U D E
The words you formed are words
related to or defines the word
culture.

E.Presenting examples/instances
of the lesson
Identifying pictures
Instruction: Identify what are
shown in the pictures.

1. Body language showing

mutual understanding,
support, or agreement.
2. Namaste- is a body language
in India.
3. Body expressions that spread
across the world and became
part of the trends.
4. Thumb’s up and down
described as yes or no.
5. Gossiping became part of the
culture of Filipinos. It is a
pastime and helps to forget
problems.
6. Bayanihan- means Filipino
people help each other.
Cultural Body Language - Search Images Filipino helps others without
gossip culture in the Philippines - Search Images
bayanihan - Search Images expecting anything in return
from them. so that,
undertaking their
responsibilities and tasks
become much easier. That is
what else do you know? Sometimes called the
(community spirit)
Nodding
Respect
Being hospitable
Very good! Give yourselves 100 claps. Respect towards elders (pagmamano)
Way of dressing
Clifford Geertz defined culture as..
Please read the paragraph

Culture is a historically transmitted

pattern of meanings embodied in
 symbols, a system of inherited
conceptions expressed in symbolic.
While Roy D’Andrade Formby means of which men
communicate, perpetuate, and
develop their knowledge about and
attitudes towards life.

Culture consists of learned systems

of meaning, communicated by
means of natural language and other
symbol systems, having
representational, directive, and
affective functions, and capable of
creating cultural entities and
particular senses of reality.

F.Discussing New concept and practicing new skills#1

Culture is a complex system of values, beliefs, norms, symbols, language,
and artifacts that define a group of people and their identity.
(The class will be divided into 5 members.)
Activity: Culture Mapping
Materials: large paper and markers
Instructions: In groups, brainstorm and list components of your culture
(values, beliefs, symbols). Create a culture map that visually represents
these components. Present it to the class.

Guided Questions:
1.What are the key components of your culture?
2.How do these components shape your identity?
3. why is it important to understand different culture

Rubric in creating a Culture Map

components The culture map includes essential
components, demonstrating a
thorough understanding of the
culture being mapped. (5)
Creativity The culture map is creative and
engaging. The design is original
and reflects a deep understanding
of the culture. (5)
Presentation skills The presentation is concise, clear
and engaging. Delivered with
confidence. (5)
Total
score:

G.Discussing new concept and

Practicing new skills #2
REPORTING
Culture is defined in various
meanings by many philosophers
such as Kluckhohn Kelly,
Herskovits, Harris, and Gary
Ferraro.
(The class will be divided into four
groups.)
Instruction: Read each paragraph
and comprehend. Each group will
explain the philosophy assigned to Kluckhohn and Kelly
them in front of the class. Culture in general as a descriptive
concept means the accumulated
treasury of human creation: books,
paintings, buildings, and the like;
the knowledge of ways of adjusting
to our surroundings, both human
and physical; language, customs,
and systems of etiquette, ethics,
religion and morals that have been
built up through the ages.

Herskovits
Culture refers to that part of the
total setting [of human existence]
which includes the material objects
of human manufacture, techniques,
social orientations, points of view,
and sanctioned ends that are the
immediate conditioning factors
underlying behavior or in simple
terms it is the “man made part of
the environment.

Harris
A culture is the total socially
acquired life-way or life-style of a
group of people. It consists of the
patterned, repetitive ways of
thinking, feeling, and acting that are
characteristic of the members of a
particular society or segment of a
society.

Gary Ferraro
These philosophical concepts help to cultures comprise (a) material
explore consciousness, meaning, objects, (b) ideas, values, and
and purpose, they can encourage attitudes, and (c) patterned ways of
individuals to reflect on their own behaving.
lives and values. We can understand
why there are changes in person in
how he/she speak, dress, how he/she
behaves and etc.
Now, let us define what is
anthropologist and sociologist.
Who can give me definitions or
share their opinions?

(possible answers)
Sociologists- study structures,
groups and institutions within
societies. They examine how these
entities shape individual behavior,
social interaction, and social change.
Anthropologist- study human
cultures and societies in a broader
and more holistic way, often
focusing on cultural diversity and
the origins of human behavior. They
examine the relationships between
people, their environment, and their
beliefs.

 They both contribute to our

Do you understand the two? understanding of social
Do you have questions? problems, cultural diversity,
and the human condition,
Activity: Try to analyze which potentially informing policy
perspective are the following. decisions and promoting social
Instruction: Identify whether it’s a justice.
perspective of sociologist or Yes ma’am.
anthropologist. None ma’am.

1. Dynamic, flexible and adoptive

2. Learned
3. Shared and maybe challenged
4. Symbolic
5. Learned through socialization
and enculturation
6. Systematic and integrated
7. Patterned social interaction Answers:
8. Shared 1. Sociologists
9. Requires language and other 2. Anthropologists
forms of communication 3. Sociologist
4. Anthropologist
5. Sociologist
6. Anthropologist
7. Sociologist
8. Anthropologist
9. sociologist

Let’s check!
H. Developing mastery

1. Culture can best be defined as:

a) The inherited genetic traits of a population.
b) The learned and shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts
that characterize a group or society.
c) The physical environment in which a group of people lives.
d) The economic system of a particular region.
2. Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of culture?
a) It is learned.
b) It is shared.
c) It is static and unchanging.
d) It is symbolic.

3. Material culture includes:

a) Beliefs and values.
b) Language and symbols.
c) Tools, clothing, and buildings.
d) Social norms and customs.

4. Which statement best describes the relationship between culture

and society?
a) Culture and society are completely separate concepts.
b) Society is a group of people, while culture is their way of life.
c) Culture is a subset of society.
d) Society is a subset of culture.

5. Cultural diffusion is the process by which:

a) Cultures become isolated from one another.
b) Cultural traits spread from one group to another.
c) Cultures maintain their unique characteristics.
d) Cultures experience internal conflict.
I.Finding practical applications of concepts and skills in daily living
REEDY ACTION!
(Students will be group into five members)
Instruction: Think of a scenario showing a cultural sensitivity.

4 3 2
Scenario is highly realistic,
engaging, and clearly demonstrates
a culturally sensitive situation
Differences are presented
respectfully and accurately
Character portrayal- presentation is
clear, concise engaging and
delivered with confidence and
sensitivity.
TOTAL
SCORE:

J. Generalizing and abstractions about the lesson

Today, we learned that culture encompasses various components that
shape our identities and influence our interactions with others.
Understanding these components fosters cultural sensitivity and promotes
tolerance within our communities. By employing effective communication
strategies, we can bridge cultural divides and build harmonious
relationships.

K. Evaluating learning
Essay
Instruction: Write a short essay minimum of five sentences defining
culture. (5 points)

L.Additional activities for application or remediation

Assignement:
Instruction:Create a simple poster that conveys culture. Explain it in the
class.

Example:
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skills 4 3 2 1 sco
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Use of Time Student uses their time to work Students uses most of their time to Student uses some of their time to Student does not
productively and efficiently. work productively and efficiently. work productively and efficiently. uses their time to
work productively
and efficiently. Stu-
dent is frequently
off task
Pictures/ Pictures and graphics are clear and Most picture and graphics are clear and Few of the pictures and graphics The student's pictures are not clear or
graphics relevant relevant. are clear and relevant relevant
Required All of the required elements are clearly Most of the re- quired elements are Few of the re- quired elements are Missing most or all of the required
elements visible, organized and well placed. clearly visible, organized and well clearly visible, organized and well elements
placed. plazed. May be Missing elements
Visual The project has an excellent design and the project has a nice design and The project needs improvement in The project needs significance
clarity and layout. It is neat and easy to understand layout. It is neat and easy to read. design, layout or neatness improvement in design layout and
Appeal the content neatness.
Content The project has excellent spelling, The project has 1-2 spelling, grammar, The project has 3-5 spelling, gram- The project needs significance
Spelling grammar, punctuation, and original or punctuation errors with original mar or punctuation errors with improvement in design layout and
Grammar content content original content neatness. The project has multiple
Punctuation spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
Some content is copy and paste or
plagiarism.

TOTAL SCORE: /20

V. Remarks

VI. Reflection