DAILY LESSON LOG in PHILIPPINE POLITICS & GOVERNANCE 12 (1st Quarter)
I. Objectives:
LC: Explore the connection between politics and political science
At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:
- Explore the connection between politics and political science.
II. Content: The connection between the phenomenon (politics) and the method of inquiry (political science)
III. Learning Resources:
- SHS PPG Teacher’s Guide
- Learner’s Module – Page 3
- Textbook: Philippine Politics and Governance by Rhene Tabajen and Erlinda Pulma
IV. Procedures:
A. Reviewing previous lesson or presenting the new lesson:
- Activity: “4 Pics, 1 Word” Game
- Images: debates, laws, politicians, rallies
- Answer: NATION
- Ask: “How are debates and rallies related to politics?”
B. Establishing a purpose for the lesson:
- “Today, we’ll explore how political science helps us understand politics and why people study it. We’ll also find out how political science makes us better citizens.”
C. Presenting illustrative examples/instances of the lesson:
- Play a short video explaining Political Science
- Ask:
- “Why do we need to study politics?”
- “What is the difference between the practice and study of politics?”
D. Discussing new concepts and practicing new skills #1:
- Group Activity: “Group Mo, Post Mo”
- Classify concepts as Politics or Political Science
- Post answers on manila paper and justify
- Ask:
- “What is the key difference between these two?”
- “Can you give an example of each from our society?”
E. Discussing new concepts and new skills #2:
- Mini-lecture with slides: Definitions, scope, and examples of political research
- Ask:
- “How do political scientists help improve government policies?”
- “Do we need more political scientists? Why?”
F. Developing mastery (guides formative assessment):
- Activity: “May Konek!”
- Groups answer: “Explain the relationship between Politics and Political Science” using drawings or diagrams
- Presentations assessed with a checklist
G. Making generalizations and abstractions about the lesson:
- Ask:
- “In your own words, how are politics and political science connected?”
- “Why is political science important in society?”
- Optional: “1-Sentence Summary” activity
H. Finding practical applications of concepts and skills in daily living:
- Ask:
- “How can Political Science help you become a responsible voter?”
- “How can understanding politics help you improve your school or barangay?”
I. Evaluation of Learning:
- True or False Quiz:
- Politics is the actual process of how humans interact in groups. (T)
- Political Science is the process of passing laws. (F)
- Political Science studies how governments function. (T)
- Politics is never studied scientifically. (F)
- Political Science helps us analyze political issues. (T)
J. Additional activities for application or remediation:
- Remediation: Use a simplified diagram showing the relationship between government, politics, and political science with 3 comprehension questions
- Enrichment: Research and present one notable political scientist and their contributions
(alert-passed) This lesson plan promotes civic awareness, critical thinking, and appreciation of political inquiry. Teachers are encouraged to use real-world examples and student-led discussions.
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LESSON PLAN: Explore the connection between politics and political science.
Grade 11
