Republic of the Philippines CARLOS HILADO MEMORIAL STATE COLLEGE Talisay City, Negros Occidental COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COURSE

OUTLINE IN GEN. ED 10: GEOGRAPHY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE PHILIPPINES SECOND SEMESTER, A.Y. 2011-2012

CREDIT UNITS: NO. HOURS/WEEK: NO.WEEKS/SEM: I. Course Description

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This course introduces the basic concepts and important facts about geography and the natural resources of the Philippines. It aims to develop students knowledge, understanding, and analysis of the different regions of the country. It endeavors to develop higher thinking skills in understanding the brief history of the province, culture and tradition, economy, products and livelihood, politics and government and famous natural resources and tourist spots.

II. COURSE GOAL AND OBJECTIVES At the end of the semester, students will be able to: A. Knowing the basic concepts in Geography and Natural resources of the Philippines. B. Developing a wide of the regions in the Philippines. C. Awareness of the significance of geography and natural resources of the Philippines in the life of man. D. Training future teachers how to teach Geography and natural resources in the elementary level. E. Manifesting mastery of factual information concerning Geography and Natural resources of the Philippines.

III. Course Content MIDTERM TOPIC 1: REGION 1 (ILOCOS REGION) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

TOPIC 2: REGION 2 (CAGAYAN REGION) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

TOPIC 3: REGION 3 (CENTRAL LUZON) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

TOPIC 4: REGION 4-A & 4-B (CALABARZON & MIMAROPA) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood

Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

TOPIC 5: REGION 5 (BICOL REGION) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

TOPIC 6: REGION 6 (WESTERN VISAYAS) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

ENDTERM TOPIC 7: REGION 7 & 8 (CENTRAL AND EASTERN VISAYAS) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

TOPIC 8: REGION 9 (MINDANAO) Brief history of the province

Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

TOPIC 9: REGION 10 (NORTHERN MINDANAO) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

TOPIC 10: REGION 11 & 12 (DAVAO REGION & CENTRAL MINDANAO) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

TOPIC 11: REGION 13 (CARAGA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION) Brief history of the province Culture/Tradition Economy/ products/ Livelihood Politics/ Government Famous Natural resources/ Tourist Spots

IV. COURSE DELIVERY METHODS AND CHANNELS

A. Lecture B. Reporting C. Discussion D. Demonstration E. Discovery V. Course Assemble Requirements A. Regular class attendance B. Active Student Participation

F. Group Dynamics/Activities G. Graphic organizer H. Illustration

C. Quizzes, Assignments, Long tests, and Term Exams D. Portfolio E. Individual Teaching Demonstration VI. Grading System Term Exam Quizzes and Other Assignments Projects Class Participation/Attendance 40% 30% 20% 10% 100% Reference: Supetran, B., et. al.(2009).Philippines Travel Atlas: 3rd Edition. http://www.wiki.org/ilocos-norte http://www.wiki.org/ilocos-sur http://www.wiki.org/pangasinan.com http://www.wiki.org/la-union Course Lecturers: Mrs. Rhona Donesa