Activity Title: Picture Analysis
Instruction/s: Review Social Sciences
Discipline through picture analysis.
Choose the correct word found inside
the box.
Anthropology Economics Linguistics Psychology
Sociology Political Science History Geography
1. Anthropology
2. Economics
3. Geography
4. History
5. Linguistic
6. Political Science
7. Psychology
8. Sociology
Follow up Questions:
1.What discipline/s in social science
were you able to identify?
2.Why is it important to identity the
different disciplines of social science?
3.What do you think will be your task
for the entire semester?
Activity Title: Check Me PLEASE!
Instruction/s: Read each statement carefully. Place a check mark (√) if you agree with the
statement and cross (X) if you do not agree.
STATEMENT √ or X
1. Social science is defined as a branch of science
which deals with the study of society and the
relationship of individuals to their environment.
2. Applied social sciences applies social scientific
theories and knowledge from social sciences to the
physical environment or society.
3. Anthropology refers to the study of humans
4. History is a study of the past, principally how it
relates to humans.
5. Linguistics is the scientific study of language
and its structure.
6. Counselling is a process which helps the
client (counselee) clarify and address
problems.
7. Individual and Family Counseling are
considered as the goals of counseling
8. Facilitate change of behavior to the client is
one of the scopes of counseling.
9. Listening skills is the number one skill that
a counselor should always consider in a
counseling process.
10. It is important to know counseling because
it helps people navigate difficult life situations,
such as the death of a loved one, divorce,
natural disasters, school stress and the loss of a
job.
Activity Title: Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer
Directions: Copy and complete the chart below. Classify the following disciplines
and categorize them if they belong to the Social Sciences or to the Applied Social
Sciences.
Social Sciences (in any order)
1.Anthropology
2. Psychology
3. Political Science
4. Geology 5. History
6. Economics
7. Sociology
8. Demography
Applied Sciences (in any order)
1.Counselling
2. Social Work
3. Communication
Follow-up Questions:
1.How do Social Sciences and Applied Social Sciences
resemble and differ from one another?
2. What is the importance of knowing the differences
and similarities between Social Sciences and Applied
Social Sciences?
3.What is the primary focus in social sciences and
applied social sciences?
4.Can anyone from the class identify some examples of
disciplines that fall under social sciences and applied
social sciences?
5.What are the key differences between the social science
disciplines from applied social sciences?
6. Why is it crucial to recognize the interconnectedness
between social sciences and applied social science for
addressing social science effectively?
7. How can you apply the theoretical ideas you’ve learned in
providing practical solutions developed in applied social
sciences?
Social science and applied social sciences are closely
related fields that share common focus on understanding
human behavior and societal dynamics. However, they
differ in their primary goals and approaches. Social
science goal is to develop theories and models that
explain social phenomena like for example sociology,
anthropology, psychology, economics , political science
and history while applied social science focus on how to
use social science knowledge to address real-world
problems and improve social conditions. It applies social
science theories and methods to sole practical problems
and implement social change like for example social
work, counseling and communication. Both fields are
essential for building a more just and equitable society.
Explain the difference between social science disciplines from applied
social science.
Thank you & GOD bless!
