GEN 004: Readings in Philippine History

Student Activity Sheet: Lesson #3

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Lesson Title: Student Activity sheets
Knowing our Geography: The Philippines and the Filipinos,
‘Describing the Philippines’ Geographical Setting References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Lesson Objectives: Geography_of_the_Philippines
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. Explain the Philippine geographical setting.

2. Describe the characteristics of the Filipinos.

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A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
Introduction (2 min)

Good morning/afternoon class, welcome to GEN 004 Readings on Philippine History. Anybody here
who can tell me where to find the Philippines in a world map? Anybody here who can tell me the provinces in
Region 9? Or who can describe the traits of a Filipino to a foreigner in a chat room? Our lesson for today is
about the geographical setting of the Philippines and the Filipinos. At the end of this lesson you should be able
to (1) describe the Philippine geographical setting and (2) describe the characteristics of the Filipinos. Let’s
start. Are you ready?

Activity 1: What I Know Chart, part 1 (3 min)

Directions: In this activity, read the question in the middle column and write your answer in first column, leave
the 3rd column open for later use. Try your best answer, there’s no right or wrong answer here. Okay?

What I Know Questions: What I Learned (Activity 4)

1. Describe the geographical
setting of the Philippines

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2. What are the different regions

where you find the best tourist
spots?

3. Why Filipinos are very much

attached to his family?

B.MAIN LESSON

Activity 2: Content Notes (13 min)

Directions: Read the lecture notes here and analyse the details so you can answer the questions that follow.

GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia.
Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands with a total land area of 300,000
square kilometers (115,831 sq mi). It is the world's 5th largest island country (archipelago). The eleven
largest islands contain 95% of the total land area. The largest of these islands is Luzon at about 105,000
square kilometers (40,541 sq mi). The next largest island is Mindanao at about 95,000 square kilometers
(36,680 sq mi). The archipelago is around 800 kilometers (500 mi) from the Asian mainland and is located
between Taiwan and Borneo.

The islands are volcanic in origin, being part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, and are mostly mountainous. The
highest point in the country is the peak of Mount Apo in Mindanao, which is 2,954 meters (9,692 ft) above
sea level. The second highest point can be found on Luzon at Mount Pulag, a peak 2,842 meters (9,324 ft)
above sea level.

It has seven mountain ranges, the greatest of which is the Sierra Madre in north-central Luzon.. The country
has more than 50 volcanoes, some of which are active. The greatest is Mount Mayon known for its perfect
cone. Another famous volcano in the country is the Taal Volcano, considered to be the smallest volcano in
the islands but very active.

Nearly all islands in the country are crisscrossed by rivers, some of which are navigable. The largest river
system is the Rio Grande de Mindanao (Agoncillo,1990). Other rivers are the Jalaur and Panay rivers in
Panay; Rio Grande de Pampanga, the Agno and the Pasig Rivers in Luzon, the Agusan and Agus rivers in
northern Mindanao; and the famous underground rivers in Palawan. Through time, rivers have served
multiple functions for Filipinos. They have been used as highways of transportation and communication,
especially for trade and commerce. They provide food for the people.

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They also provide opportunities for people in the rural areas to socialize with the each other as when they
wash together on the riverbanks. Also significant is the fact that Filipinos established their settlements along
the banks of the rivers. Today, many towns and cities in the Philippines are situated along the mouths of
rivers flowing into the sea. The Philippines has a tropical climate

The Philippines was named in honor of King Philip II of Spain. Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos,
during his expedition in 1542, named the islands of Leyte and Samar Felipinas after the then-Prince of
Asturias. Eventually the name Las Islas Filipinas would be used to cover all the islands of the archipelago

GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS OF THE PHILIPPINES

The Philippines has 17 regions covering the whole archipelago and it has specific provinces within. There
are special regions Cordillera Autonomous Regions, (CAR) Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim
Mindanao (BARMM) and National Capital Region (NCR) has 17 cities. See the Philippine Map below.

1) Region 1 - Ilocos Region Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan

2) Region 2 - Cagayan Valley Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya
3) Region 3 - Central Luzon Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales
4) Region 4 A - CALABARZON Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon
5) Region 4 B - MIMAROPA Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon,
Palawan
6) Region 5 - Bicol Region Albay, Camarines Sur, CamarinesNorte, Catanduanes,
Masbate,Sorsogon
7) Region 6 - Western Visayas Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Occidental
8) Region 7 - Central Visayas Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Siquijor
Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Samar, Eastern Samar, Northern
9) Region 8 - Eastern Visayas
Samar
10) Reg. 9 Zamboanga Zamboanga, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Del Sur, Isabela
Peninsula City
11) Reg 10 – Northern
Mindanao Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao Del Norte, Misamis Occ., Misamis Or.
Compostela Valley, Davao DN, Davao DSur, Davao Occ., Davao
12) Region 11 – Davao Region
Oriental
13) Region 12 – South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General
SOCCSKSARGEN Santos
14) Region 13 – CARAGA Agusan DN, Agusan DS, Surigao DN, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat
REGION Island
15) Region 14 – CAR Apayao, Abra, Ifugao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Benguet
16) Region 15 – Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte,
Mindanao Maguindanao
17) NCR National Capital Eastern Manila District, CAMANAVA District, Southern Manila
Region District, Northern and Western Manila District. *** 17 cities of NCR:
Districts and 17 Cities of NCR Caloocan, Las Pinas, Manila, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Makati,
(CLM6NP4QSJTV ) *** Muntinlupa, Malabon, Navotas, Pasay, Pasig, Paranaque, Pateros,
Quezon, San Juan, Taguig and Valenzuela.

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Activity 3: Skill-building Activities (20 min)

Directions: In this activity, you need to answer the questions per number.

1. Frayer Model
Directions: In this activity, you need to fill up your Frayer Model based on the discussion.

DEFINITION – FACTS/CHARACTERISTICS

Philippine
Geographical
Regions
EXAMPLES Llkjjh NON-EXAMPLES

2. Why these Special Regions have to be created? What are their main characteristics? Explain below.
a. CAMANAVA ___________________________________________________________________________

b. BARMM_______________________________________________________________________________

c. CAR _________________________________________________________________________________

3. Describe your region? What are the main crops or culture in your region? Explain your answer.
________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Check your answers against the Key to Corrections found at the end of this SAS. Write your score on your
paper.

Activity 4: What I Know Chart, Part 2 (2 min)

Directions: In this activity, you need to go back to Activity 1. In the What I Know Chart, write your answer in
column 3 based on the topics that you finished reading.

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Activity 5: Check for Understanding (5 min)

Directions: Read each questions carefully. On the space provided before the number write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect

_____ 1. The Philippines has 3 main island group.

_____ 2. Philippines is a melting pot of culture.

_____ 3. Tourists in the Philippines are enjoying the weather and local cuisine.

_____ 4. The country is located in Pacific Ring of Fire so volcanoes are very active.

_____ 5. Filipinos are the best people in the planet Earth

C. LESSON WRAP-UP

Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 min)

A). Progress Tracker

Directions: In this activity, mark your work tracker and see how much work you have accomplished and how
much work there is left to do. This tracker will be part of your student activity sheet. Try to make room for your
scores as well.

B). My Learning Tracker

What contributed to the
quality of your
What module# did you
performance today?
do? What were the What were your scores
What’s the date today? What will you do next
learning targets? What in the activities?
session to maintain your
activities did you do?
performance or improve
it?

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C). Directions: Since you are done with today’s lesson, please carefully read the question below and give your
honest answer to it.

Did you find this lesson easy/difficult/important? Were you able to meet the learning objectives?
Yes/No/Why? Explain in your own words.
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Did you have challenges in today’s learning? How did you overcome those challenges??

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FAQs (Frequently Asked questions)

Since we know you have questions about this lesson, we write 2 items and answer it on your behalf so
it will be clear to you. Please read the following questions and the corresponding answers to it.

Question 1. Where did the Philippines originate from?

Answer: The Philippines were claimed in the name of Spain in 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese
explorer sailing for Spain, who named the islands after King Philip II of Spain. They were then called Las
Felipinas.

Question 2. What is the Filipino race considered?

Answer: Officially, of course, Filipinos are categorized as Asians and the Philippines as part of Southeast Asia.
But describing Filipinos as Pacific Islanders isn't necessarily wrong either. In fact, for a long
time, Filipinos were known as Pacific Islanders

Job well done! You have reached the end of this lesson.

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KEY TO CORRECTIONS

Activity 3. Skill Building Activities

1. Frayer Model (5 min)

DEFINITION – FACTS/CHARACTERISTICS

In geography, regions are areas that are broadly Division primarily served to coordinate
divided by physical characteristics, human planning and organize national government
impact characteristics, and the interaction of social services across multiple local government
humanity and the environment.. units.

Philippine
Geographic
Llkjjh NON-EXAMPLES
EXAMPLES
Regions
Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR)
Region 3 Central Luzon
Cities and Municipalities
Region 1 Ilocos Region

2. Why these Special Regions have to be created? What are their main characteristics? Explain below.

a. CAMANAVA: Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela: These cities are lying near the bay and are
usually flooded during rainy seasons or simply submerged in floods due to high tides.
b. BARMM: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, this region has a dominant Muslim with
Islamic culture so they need a certain level of autonomy to enforce their culture and punish violators
according to their laws.
c. CAR: Cordillera Autonomous Region, is a mountainous region of indigenous people of Cordillera, they have
different culture from the people of the lowlands.
3. Describe your region? What are the main crops or culture in your region? Explain your answer. No wrong
answer here, depends on where you live.

Activity 5:

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True

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