UNIT PLAN

Subject Area: AP – Grade 12 – HUMMS Semester: FIRST Unit: I and II

Topic: Social Science 1: Philippine Politics and Governance Number of days: 15

STAGE ONE: DESIRED RESULTS

CONTENT STANDARD
The learners demonstrate an understanding and knowledge on politics and political science, governance,
political ideologies, power, state, nations and globalization.

TOPICS
1. Concepts of Politics and Governance
 The meaning of politics
 How politics can be studied
 The meaning of governance
2. Political Ideologies
 The basic tenets of the major political ideologies ( Socialism, Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism)
3. Power
 Nature
 Dimensions
 Types
 Consequences
4. States, Nations and Globalization
 The state as different from Nation as a Political Concept
 Globalization as a context of relations among nation – states
5. Philippine Democratic Politics
 Historical background of Philippine Democratic Politics
 The evolution of Philippine Politics, government and governance
6. The Executive
 The role of the Philippine President in relation to his/her powers
7. The Legislative
 The role and responsibilities of the Philippine Senate and the House of Representatives
8. The Judiciary
 The role and responsibilities of the Philippine Judiciary
9. Decentralization and Local Governance
 Local governance in the context of the 1991 Local government Code (LGC) of the Philippines and
National – Local Government dynamics
TRANSFER GOAL

The learners gain a better appreciation of rights and responsibilities as individuals and as members of the larger
sociopolitical community to strengthen civic competence through the guidance of God Almighty.

Essential Understanding Essential Questions

Basic knowledge on political science can be 1. Why should we study the basic concepts of political
empowering for every citizen especially in a science?
democratic country like the Philippines. 2. What are advantages and disadvantages of having or
promoting certain ideology?
3. How can a person avoid being corrupted by power or
abuse of power given to him/her?
4. Who will benefit from the bill if it is enacted into law?
How will the benefits be given? Will this create further
problems?
5. Do you think the qualifications to be president or vice
president are enough? What other qualifications do you
think should be included?
6. Why is due process important?

KNOWLEDGE
Students should be able to know
 Basic concepts involving politics and
governance in the Philippines
 Political Science deals with the study of
power in society, politics and government
 Ideology is basically defined as political
statements that aimed to call upon massive
mass or government action to achieve a
relatively better political and economic
condition
 Different forms of government: Monarchy,
Republic, Aristocracy, Democracy, Unitary
State, and Federal State etc.
 Branches of the government: Executive,
Legislative and Judiciary
7. What do you think is the greatest factor that can delay
the resolution of cases in the Philippine courts?
SKILLS
Students should be able to
 Articulate definitions of politics
 Differentiate the various view on politics
 Explore the connection between the phenomenon
(politics) and the method of inquiry (Political
Science)
 Recognize the value of politics
 Differentiate government from governance
 Identify basic tenets of major political ideologies
 Differentiate the political ideologies
 Examine relationship between political ideologies
and configurations of political communities
 Analyze how political ideologies impact on social
and political life of Filipino
 Critique ideas that have a direct impact on how we
try manage ourselves as a political community
 Define power
 Recognize the nature, dimensions, types,
deployments and consequences of power
 Assess how power is exercised in different
situations
 Define nation and state
 Differentiate nation and state
 Explain meanings of globalization
 Evaluate how globalization influences nation-
states
 Relate the evolution of Philippine Politics and
governance
 Assess effects of the colonial experience on
Philippine politics and governance
 Appraise the influence of prior stages of
Philippine political developments on
contemporary Philippine politics
 Explain the roles and powers of the Philippine
politics
 Analyze how contemporary Philippine presidents
exercise of power
 Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the
Philippine senate and the House of representatives
 Assess the performance of Philippine congress
 Appraise the impact of congress’ performance on
Philippine development
 Articulate position or advocacy to a Philippine
legislator through a formal correspondence
 Identify roles of the Philippine Judiciary
 Evaluate the performance of the Philippine
Judiciary as a dispenser of justice and a protector
of constitutional safeguards to freedom
 Identify the different levels of the Philippine
Local Government Unit
 Explain the functions and roles of Local
Government Unit
 Examine how decentralization affects government
 Conduct an interview with barangay officials on
community programs
  Evaluate the performance of a local government
unit
SECOND STAGE: EVALUATION
Performance Task Poster / Slogan
Create a poster / slogan showing political situation in the Philippines.

Criteria Excellent (4) Very Good (3) Good (2) Poor (1)
Content The texts and One or two The texts and No original text or
(Originality) graphics used on elements of text and graphics are made graphics made by
the poster reflect an graphics used on by the students, but the students are
exceptional degree the poster reflect an are based upon the included.
of students’ exceptional degree designs/ ideas of
creativity in their of students’ others
creation /display creativity in their
creation /display
Graphics All graphics are All graphics are All graphics relate Graphics do not
(Relevance) related to the topic related to the topic to the topic relate to the topic.
and make it easier and most make it
to understand easier to understand
Spelling There are no There is one There are two There are more than
spelling/ mistake on spelling/ mistake on spelling/ mistake on two spelling/
the poster the poster the poster mistake on the
poster
Mechanics Capitalization and There is one error There are two error Are more than two
punctuation are in capitalization in capitalization errors in
correct throughout and punctuation and punctuation capitalization and
the poster punctuation
Attractiveness The poster is The poster is The poster is The poster is
exceptionally exceptionally acceptably distractingly messy
attractive in terms attractive in terms attractive though it or very poorly
of design, layout of design, layout may be a bit designed. It is not
and neatness. The and neatness. Color messy.. attractive.
overall organization and space use is
and use of color good but a little
and space make the disorganized.
poster interesting.

Other Evidences:
Reflection Paper Flowcharts Reaction Paper
Compare and Contrast matrix Discussion and Oral Recitation Quizzes
Concept Map Library Research Activity sheets

THIRD STAGE: LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Day 1
1. Define politics, political Science and governance
2. Create graphic organizer on the meaning of politic and governance
3. Small and big group discussion

Day 2
1. Brainstorm on the significance of politics, political science and governance
2. Explain the significance of politics, political science and governance
3. Group sharing and class discussion
Day 3
1. Identify political ideologies
2. Differentiae political ideologies
3. Explain how political ideologies affect the social and political life of Filipinos

Day 4
 1. Define power
2. Identify nature, types and consequences of power
3. Role play on types of power

Day 5
1. Define nation, state and globalization
2. Differentiate nation from state
3. Explain how globalization influence nation-state
4. Group sharing

Day 6
1. List and define forms of government
2. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each form of government
3. Illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of a chosen form of government

Day 7
1. Describe Philippine Politics and governance from the pre-colonial to Post-war period
2. Discuss the changes in Philippine Politics and governance
3. Assess the effects of the colonial experience of the county in its present politics and governance

Day 8
1. Define democracy
2. Describe the effects of colonization process the way democracy is practiced in the Philippines
3. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of democracy in the Philippines

Day 9
1. Identify branches of government
2. Make an internet graphic organizer to show branches of government
3. Discuss the output made

Day 10
1. Give and identify the function of executive branch
2. Explain the roles and powers of the Philippine president
3. Discuss how the president exercises power

Day 11
1. Give and identify the function of executive branch
2. Discuss roles and responsibilities of the Philippine Senate and the House of Representatives
3. Articulate a position or advocacy to a Philippine legislator through a formal correspondence

Day 12
1. Identify the function of the Philippine Judiciary
2. Discuss how the judiciary exercise political neutrality and fairness
3. Express opinions and viewpoints on issues involving judicial branch

Day 13
1. Identify the different levels of the local government
2. Explain the functions of the local government units
3. Discuss how decentralization affects governance and performance of local government unit

Day 14-15
1. Poster Making

References
Pawilen, R.A and Pawilen, Raidan M. (2017). Philippine Politics and Governance. Sampalok, Manila. Rex
Bookstore, Inc.
 UNIT PLAN

Subject Area: AP – Grade 12 – HUMMS Semester: FIRST Unit: III and IV

Topic: Social Science 1: Philippine Politics and Governance Number of days: 15

STAGE ONE: DESIRED RESULTS

CONTENT STANDARD
The learners demonstrate an understanding of elections, political parties and civil society and social movements.

TOPICS
 Elections and Political Parties
 The nature of elections and political parties in the context of the Philippines
 Civil society and Social Movements
 Political participation outside formal institutions
 Citizenship
 The traditional and modern views of citizenship (the state – centric vs participatory notions of
citizenship)
 Integration
 How the concepts / ideas learned in class can be utilized in actual experiences

TRANSFER GOAL

The learners gain a better appreciation of rights and responsibilities as individuals and as members of the larger
sociopolitical community to strengthen civic competence through the guidance of God Almighty.

Essential Understanding Essential Questions

Basic knowledge on political science can be 1. Why is the exercise of suffrage very important?
empowering for every citizen especially in a 2. Why do you think people sell their votes?
democratic country like the Philippines.
3. Does one vote really make a difference in our political
system? Why or why not?
4. Is it possible for the government to regulate the number
of political parties participating in the elections? How?
5. Do the people you know understand what political
party is? Why or why not?
6. Is mass protest (or rally) the only way for people to
voice out their concerns? When should we use this
method and when should we not? What other methods
can be more appropriate at certain times?
7. What would be your advocacy if you were to start a
social movement? Why?
8. What are your responsibilities as a citizen based on
your rights?
9. Why should responsibilities be taught along with the
rights of each citizen?
10. Why should the youth learn to be responsible and
accountable?
11. How can a student be a responsible citizen?

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
Students should be able to know Students should be able to

 The right of suffrage is the right of every
citizen to vote.
 Political Science deals with the study of
power in society, politics and government
 Ideology is basically defined as political
 Describe the nature of elections and political
parties in the Philippines
 Identify the types of electoral system
 Assess the implications of the type of electoral
systems on politics and governance
 Analyze the nature of elections and political
 statements that aimed to call upon massive parties in the Philippines
mass or government action to achieve a  Discuss concepts of civil society and social
relatively better political and economic movements
condition  Explain the contributions of civil society
 Different forms of government: Monarchy, organizations and social movements to Philippine
Republic, Aristocracy, Democracy, Unitary democracy
State, and Federal State etc.  Evaluate the role of civil society organizations and
 Branches of the government: Executive, social movements
Legislative and Judiciary  Explain citizenship
 Assess the various avenues for citizen
participation
 Illustrate the value of citizenship
 Identify issues related to political engagement and
youth empowerment
 Determine programs that address issues related to
political engagement and youth empowerment
 Conduct a research proposal on a project on
political engagement and youth empowerment
SECOND STAGE: EVALUATION
Performance Task Mock Campaign
The learners are expected to perform a mock campaign as part of integration in Philippine Politics and
Governance

Election Rubric

CATEGORY Exemplary Satisfactory Needs Improvement

Registration Demonstrates knowledge of the
process of registration;
requirements for registration; and
when in the voting process this
occurs.
Demonstrates knowledge of the
process of registration; and the
requirements for registration; or,
when in the voting process this
occurs.
Demonstrates knowledge of the
process of registration; or the
requirements for registration; or, when
in the voting process this occurs.

Campaigning Participates in the campaign Participates in the campaign Participates in the campaign process
process by contributing unique process by adapting ideas for the by helping others and their ideas for the
ideas for the candidate's candidate's campaign. candidates campaign.
campaign.

Voting Votes in the election and can give
at least three reasons why that
candidate received his vote; can
explain that voting is a citizen's
responsibility.
Votes in the election and can give
at least two reasons why that
candidate received his vote; can
explain that voting is a citizen's
responsibility.
Votes in the election and gives a
reason why that candidate received his
vote; may not be able to explain that
voting is a citizen's responsibility.

Slogans Creates at least 2 original slogans Creates an original slogan for his Does not create an origninal slogan.
for his candidate. candidate.

Buttons, Banners, or Poster Creates at least 2 types of visual Creates one visual campaign Does not complete a button, poster, or
campaign materials--buttons, button, poster, or baner. baner.
posters, baners, etc.

Organizing Results From election results, organizes From election results, helps in the From election results, heps in the
information and creates a chart or organization of the information and organization of the information or helps
graph to display results. helps in the creation of a graph or in the creation of a chart or graph to
chart to display results. display results.

Other Evidences:
Reflection Paper Flowcharts Reaction Paper
Compare and Contrast matrix Discussion and Oral Recitation Quizzes
Concept Map Library Research Activity sheets
 THIRD STAGE: LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Day 1
1. Picture analysis on issues during election day
2. Brain storm on the effects of issues presented

Day 2
1. Define the Right of Suffrage
2. Make a graphic organizer showing the Right of Suffrage

Day 3
1. Describe the nature of elections in the Philippines
2. Identify the type of electoral system
3. Small and big group discussion

Day 4
1. Identify political parties in the Philippines
2. Discuss the implications of the existing political party system in the Philippines
3. Presentation of the output made

Day 5-6
1. Compare the definition of civil society organizations and social movements
2. Explain concepts of civil society organizations and social movements
3. Demonstrate the contributions of civil society organization and social movements

Day 7
1. Identify rights of every citizen
2. Define human rights
3. Explain what is citizenship

Day 8-9
1. Enumerates the rights and privileges, and responsibilities of a citizen
2. Illustrate the value of citizenship
3. Presentation of outputs

Day 10
1. Identify rights and its corresponding responsibilities
2. Sharing of output

Day 11-13
1. Identify issues related to youth empowerment
2. Enumerate programs that addresses issues related to political engagement and youth empowerment

Day 14-15
1. Performance Task

References
Pawilen, R.A and Pawilen, Raidan M. (2017). Philippine Politics and Governance. Sampalok, Manila. Rex
Bookstore, Inc.
Prepared by: Noted by:

Mr. Hargie E. Maghanoy

PPG Teacher

COURSE OUTLINE
Philippine Politics and Governance
 FIRST QUARTER SECOND QUARTER
Concepts of Politics and Governance  Elections and Political Parties
 The meaning of politics  The nature of elections and political parties in
 How politics can be studied the context of the Philippines
 The meaning of governance  Civil society and Social Movements
Political Ideologies  Political participation outside formal
 The basic tenets of the major political institutions
ideologies ( Socialism, Conservatism,  Citizenship
Liberalism, Socialism)  The traditional and modern views of
Power citizenship (the state – centric vs participatory
 Nature notions of citizenship)
 Dimensions  Integration
 Types  How the concepts / ideas learned in class can
 Consequences be utilized in actual experiences
States, Nations and Globalization
 The state as different from Nation as a Political
Concept
 Globalization as a context of relations among
nation – states
Philippine Democratic Politics
 Historical background of Philippine
Democratic Politics
 The evolution of Philippine Politics,
government and governance
The Executive
 The role of the Philippine President in relation
to his/her powers
The Legislative
 The role and responsibilities of the Philippine
Senate and the House of Representatives
The Judiciary
 The role and responsibilities of the Philippine
Judiciary
Decentralization and Local Governance
Local governance in the context of the 1991 Local
government Code (LGC) of the Philippines and
National – Local Government dynamics
Prepared by: Noted by:

Mr. Hargie E. Maghanoy

PPG Teacher