Elementary

Social Studies
Curriculum
 Describe the features of the
elementary Araling Panlipunan
Curriculum

Enumerate and explain the

themes in the Araling Panlipunan
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Curriculum.

Critique the elementary Araling

Panlipunan Curriculum.
 Introduction
This lesson is a continuation of the preceding topic
focusing on the nature, intention, and scope of the
elementary Social Studies Curriculum. It is hoped that
significant insights will be acquired by education
students as they face the challenges of teaching
elementary students.
 Seven (7) Themes Explained
The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum in the
Philippine Basic Education is divided into 2 key stages,
namely the Key Stage 1 (Araling Panlipunan 1- Araling
Panlipunan 3) and Key Stage 2 (Araling Panlipunan 4 -
Araling Panlipunan 6).

Each key stage has a corresponding standard addressing

vital competencies needed to be achieved.
Key Stage 1 Standard K—3
Naipamamalas ang panimulang pag-unawa at
pagpapahalaga sa sarili, pamilya, paaralan, at
komunidad, at sa mga batayang konsepto ng
pagpapatuloy at pagbabago, distansya at direksyon
gamit ang mga kasanayan tungo sa malalim na
pag-unawa tungkol sa sarili at kapaligirang pisikal
at sosyo-kultural, bilang kasapi ng sariling
The above image is the key stage standard foratKindergarten
komunidad ng mas malawakto na Grade
lipunan. 3.
Here, the standard is articulated in the vernacular since the medium of
instruction used in teaching Araling Panlipunan is Filipino. Experts
and educators believe that the use of Filipino is imperative if one is to
examine and eventually understand the historical narrative and cultural
identity of an evolving nation. It is clearly stipulated that Filipino learners in
key stage 1 are expected to demonstrate basic understanding and values of
self, family, school and community including fundamental concepts
on continuity, change, distance, and direction, employing
significant and related skills toward the attainment of an in-depth
understanding of one’s self in the context of his physical and socio-
cultural environment while being a member of a community and a
 Baitang Pamantayan sa Pagkatuto
K Naipamamalas ang panimulang pag-unawa at
pagpapahalaga sa sarili at pakikipagugnayan sa kapwa
bilang pundasyon sa paglinang ng kamalayan sa
kapaligirang sosyal.

As early as Kindergarten, learners are expected to demonstrate a basic

understanding of one9s self and of others being the foundation of social
consciousness’ development. On the other hand, Grade 1 pupils are
required to demonstrate an understanding of self as a member of the
family and the school who values physical environment, employing
concepts on continuity, change, distance and direction in establishing
personal and cultural identity.
 BAITANG 1
Pamantayang Pagkatuto: Naipamamalas ang
kamalayan, pag-unawa sa sarili bilang Pilipino at kasapi
ng pamilya at paaralan at pagpapahalaga sa
kapaligirang pisikal gamit ang konsepto ng
pagpapatuloy at pagbabago, interaksyon, distansya at
direksyon tungo sa pagkakakilanlan bilang indibidwal at
In order for kasapi
learners tongattain
komunidad.
the desired goal, students in Grade
1 learn
experiences and opportunities designed for them to communicate basic
personal information such as name, parents, birthday, age, address, school
and other relevant data. Moreover, learning content includes:
Understanding Myself, The Story of Myself, Valuing Oneself, Knowing the
Members of My Family, The Story of My Family, Responsibilities in My
Family, Valuing My Family, Knowing My School, The Story of My School,
Valuing My School, Me and My Home, Me and School, and Valuing the
Environment.
 BAITANG 2
Pamantayang Pagkatuto: Naipamamalas ang kamalayan, pag-unawa at
pagpapahalaga sa kasalukuyan at nakaraan ng kinabibilangang
komunidad, gamit ang konsepto ng pagpapatuloy at pagbabago,
interaksyon, pagkakasuno-sunod ng pangyayari, mga simpleng
konseptong heograpikal tulad ng lokasyon at pinagkukunang yaman at
bukal ng yamang lahi, at konsepto ng mga saksi ng kasaysayan tulad ng
Grade 2 Social Studiestradisyong
intendsorallearners tongdemonstrate
at mga bakas kasaysayan.

awareness, understanding and appreciation toward the

community’s history using relevant concepts on continuity and
change, power and authority, leadership and responsibility,
needs and wants, identity, geography, and primary historical
resources like oral traditions, artifacts, and relics.

This grade level standard is seen in the learning content that

includes: Knowing My Community, The Story of My Community,
The Culture of My Community, The Livelihood in My Community,
 BAITANG 3
Pamantayang Pagkatuto: Naipamamalas ang malawak na pag-unawa at
pagpapahalaga ng mga komunidad ng Pilipinas bilang bahagi ng mga
lalawigan at rehiyon ng bansa batay sa (a) katangiang pisikal, (b)
kultura, (c) kabuhayan, at (d) pulitikal, gamit ang konsepto ng
pagpapatuloy at pagbabago, interaksyon ng tao at kapaligirang pisikal at
sosyal.
Grade 3 learners are expected to demonstrate broad
understanding of Philippine communities as part of provinces and
regions based on its bio-geographical features, socio-cultural
attributes, livelihood, and political institutions using concepts of
continuity and change, and human environmental interactions.

This standard is manifested in the following content-focus: The

Location of My Province, Geographical Basis and Instruments,
The Stories of My Region, Valuing the Heroes, Historical Places,
and Symbols of My Region, The Rich Culture of My Province,
Key Stage 2 Standard
4—6
Naipamamalas ang mga kakayahan bilang batang produktibo,
mapanagutan at makabansang mamamayang Pilipino gamit ang
kasanayan sa pagsasaliksik, pagsisiyasat, mapanuring pag-iisip,
matalinong pagpapasya, pagkamalikhain, pakikipagkapwa,
likaskayang paggamit ng pinagkukunang-yaman at
pakikipagtalastasan at pag-unawa sa mga batayang konsepto ng
heograpiya, kasaysayan, ekonomiya, pamamahala, sibika at kultura
tungo sa pagpapanday ng maunlad ng kinabukasan para sa bansa.

The Key Stage 2 standard highlights learners9 productivity in being a

member of Philippine society. Specifically, this stage intends learners to
demonstrate knowledge and skills as a productive, responsible, and
patriotic Filipino, employing skills such as critical thinking, sound decision-
making, creativity, sustainable use of resources, and effective
communication, among others, toward national development. This standard
is unpacked in each grade level where specific skills and content-focus are
specified:
 BAITANG 5
Pamantayang Pagkatuto: Naipamamalas ang pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga sa
pagkakabuo ng kapuluan ng Pilipinas at mga sinaunang lipunan hanggang sa malalaking
pagbabagong pang-ekonomiya at ang implikasyon nito sa lipunan sa simula ng ika-labing
siyam na siglo, gamit ang batayang konsepto tulad ng kahalagahang pangkasaysayan
(historical significance), pagpapatuloy at pagbabago, ugnayang sarili at epekto tungo sa
paglinang ng isang batang mamamayang mapanuri, mapagmuni, responsible,
produktibo, makakalikasan, makatao at makabansa at may pagpapahalaga sa mga
usapin sa lipunan sa nakaraan at kasalukuyan tungo sa pagpanday ng maunlad na
Grade 5 Araling Panlipunan requires
kinabukasan para learners
sa bansa. to manifest
understanding and appreciation of the formation of the Philippine
archipelago, including the development of Philippine civilization
until the 19th century.

Its content examines the following: Emergence of Philippine

Civilization, Ancient Philippine Culture and Society, Spanish
Colonization, Policies and Impacts of Spanish Colonization, The
Transformation of Philippine Society, and The Development of
Filipino Nationalism.
 BAITANG 6
Pamantayang Pagkatuto: Naipamamalas ang patuloy na pag-unawa pagpapahalaga sa
kasanayan ng Pilipinas mula sa ika-20 siglo hanggang sa kasalukuyan, tungo sa pagbuo
ng tiyak na pagkakakilanlan bilang Pilipino at mamamayan ng Pilipinas. Naipamamalas
ang malalim na pag-unawa sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas base sa pagsusuri ng sipi ng mga
pining primarying sangguniang nakasulat, pasalita, awdo-biswal at kumbinasyon ng mga
ito, mula sa iba-ibang panahon, tungo sa pagbuo ng makabansang kaisipan na siyang
magsilbing basehan ng mas malawak na pananaw tungkol sa mundo.
Finally, Araling Panlipunan Grade 6 intends that Filipino learners
demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the nation9s
history from the 20th century until the contemporary period
toward the development of Filipino identity and nationhood. The
following content-focus ensures the development of the said
standard: Propaganda and Independence Movement, The
Emergence and Struggles of the Philippine Republic, The Filipino-
American War, American Colonization, American Policies and
Their Impact, The Commonwealth Period, The Japanese
Occupation, The Philippine Independence, The Philippines After
This curriculum content of elementary Social
Studies expects learners to develop the
desired learning attributes of a civic
competent and nationalist citizens of the
country.
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