Lesson Plan in Philippine Politics and Governance

LESSON PLAN IN SOCIAL STUDIES (Grade 11)
I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

 Identify the three branches of Philippine Government;
 Describe the powers and structures of each branch;
 Interact actively with their group mates during group work.
II. Subject Matter
Topic : Three Branches of Philippine Government: The Structures and Powers

References : The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. (1987). Retrieved May 15,
2020, from https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution/
Materials : Cartolina, Activity Sheet (Sun Diagram), White Board Marker
Visual Aids : Powerpoint Presentation
Printed visual aids (in lieu of PPT)
Values : Nationalism and Patriotism
III. Presentation/Procedure:
A. Routine Activity
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity Duration
1. Classroom (60 minutes)
Management/Preparation
2. Greetings and Opening Prayer

“Good morning Sir!”
“Good morning class!” (The students stand for a prayer.)
“Please stand for a prayer.”
“Thank you, you may now take your
seats.”
3. Cleanliness and orderliness

(The students pick up the pieces of
“Before we start, kindly pick up the papers under their chairs and throw to
pieces of papers under your chairs the garbage bin.)
and throw it to the garbage bin.”
“Please arrange also your chairs and
make sure that you’re on your
proper seats.”
4. Checking of Attendance
“None Sir.”
“Class Beadle, may I know who is
absent today?”
“We’re fine Sir.”
“How are you feeling today class?”
5. Motivation
“Okay, that’s good to hear. I hope our

day will good all throughout. Before
we start with our lesson, We will have
a simple game. Are you familiar with
4pics and 1 word?” “Yes, Sir!”
(Shows them 4 pictures with random

letters below that is related to the
word)
“Okay, guess the first word. Do you

know what the word is? E_ _ _ _T_ “Executive, Sir.”
_E”
“Very good.”
“How about this one. The clue is L_G_ “Legislative, Sir.”
_ _AT_ _E”
“Correct.” “Judicial, sir”

“The last one. The clue is _U_ _C_ _L”
“Correct.”
“Now, take a look at the following
pictures and tell me what are their
duties.” “Cures the sick, sir.”
(Shows a picture of a Medical Doctor)
“Very good.”
“What about this?” “Leads the teachers in the school,
(Show the picture of the Principal) Sir.”
“Finally.” “The person who teaches lesson

(Shows the picture of a teacher) to students, Sir."
“The images that I have shown you

are some of the professionals and the
things that they do. All of us has a
purpose in this world. Every person is
special and has something to do in
this world. No one is created useless”
6. Presentation of the Topic
“With great power comes great

responsibility. This means that if
you’re a great person with given
powers, you also have many
responsibilities.”
“The Executive, Legislative and
Judiciary plays a vital role in running a
country and that gives them a great Answers may vary.
power with so many responsibilities,
right?”
“Now, if these three branches are Answers may vary.

great people, then do you know their
duties and responsibilities?”
“Today, we will discuss the structure “Yes, Sir.”

and powers of the three branches of
the Republic of the Philippines. Are
you ready?”
7. Application
“Let’s go over our lesson proper.

Class, what is power?”
“Power is the ability to do something
or act in a particular way.”
“Who do you think is the most
powerful among the three branches?”
“Is it the Executive? The Legislative?
Or the Judicial?”
“To better understand our lesson, let’s

have a group activity. I will divide the
class into three groups. In each group,
kindly select your leader, secretary
and presenter. Now open your books
on the different sections of Article VI,
VII, VIII of the Philippine Constitution
and identify and discuss among
yourselves the different powers and
structures of these three branches
mentioned in those sections. For
Group 1 focus on Article VI-
Legislative, Group 2 focus on Article
VII – Executive, Group 3 focus on
Article VIII- Judicial. You do not need
to write everything. What you need to
search is the structure or positions it
consist, terms and its power. After
which, kindly develop a graphic
organizer of the branch you are
assigned on the piece of cartolina
provided to you. Write the names of
the group members at the back part
of the paper.”
“Yes sir.”
“Make it brief for I will only give (Everyone will follow the teacher’s
you 10 minutes to finish your work. instructions.)
After 10 minutes, the reporter from
each group will come forward and
present their work in front of the
class.” (The students will work quietly)
“Did you understand the

instructions, class?”
“Please take note of the following

rubrics/score criteria for your activity:
Reporter of each group will
Promptness ----- 60% present their output.
Delivery ---------- 20%
Neatness--------- 10%
Creativity -------- 10%
Total - - - - - 100%
“Class be ready with your

presentation. Each group will be given
2 minutes to present their output.”
“Thank you so much for a very nice

presentation. Now, let us check your
work.”
8. Discussion
a. Checks and Balances – These three

branches are created by the
Constitution in order to create a
balance of power. The Executive
Branch is the head of these
branches. That being said, Each
branch has separate duties.
Example: Passing, approving, and
interpreting laws. It is the
legislative branch who drafts a bill
and submits the final copy to the
President, the head of the
Executive Branch, for approval.
Now, the President can exercise
check and balance through his veto
power like the top management in
private companies. It is the
Executive, specifically, the
President who approves and
implements laws. The Judicial
branch, Supreme Court decides the
constitutionality of the approved
laws and exercise of powers by the
president. They work together in
order to prevent abuse of power. “Make laws.”
To make it simpler, The Legislative “Execute laws.”
branch makes laws. The Executive “Interpret laws.”
branch executes the laws. The
Judiciary interprets the laws. Keep
that in mind class. Again, The
Legislative Branch?
The Executive Branch?
The Judiciary?
b. Legislative Branch (Art. 6) – The
Legislative Branch headed by the
congress which consist of 24
Senators, 292 House of
Representatives. The House of
Representatives is consist of 235
district representatives and 57
Part-List representatives. The
senate is allowed to have two
consecutive terms with 6 years per
term. For the representatives, 3
consecutive terms with 3 years per
term. The Legislative Branch are
our Lawmakers.
c. Executive Department (Art. 7) –
The Executive Branch is headed by
the President followed by the Vice
President and Cabinet Members,
respectively. The President has
only 1 term of 6 years without re-
election. As for the vice president,
2 consecutive terms allowed with 6
years per term. General Rule: This
power is implied from the power
to appoint. Exception – Those
appointed by the President where
the Constitution prescribes certain
methods for separation from
public service. The Executive
Branch is the head among the
three branches and executes the
law.
d. Judiciary Branch (Art. 8) – The
judicial department is consist of a
Chief Justice and 14 associate
Justice. They have no term limit
but they are mandated to hold
office during good behavior until
they reach the age of 70 or
become incapacitated to discharge
the duties of their office. The
judicial power includes the duty of
the courts of justice to settle actual
controversies involving rights
which are legally demandable and
enforceable, and to determine
whether or not there has been a
grave abuse of power on part of
any branch of the government.
9. Generalization
“Now based on our lesson class, what

do you think is the importance of
knowing the different powers and
structure of the three branches of the
government?”
“Having knowledge of the different

powers of the president is very
important. As a Filipino citizen, you
have to know the different powers Answers may vary.
and structures of the three branches
to prevent possible abuses that may
be committed by any of these
branches in the exercise of their
functions or duties. “Execute the laws, Sir.”
“Do you have any questions about our

lesson for today?” “Chief Justice, Sir.”
“Let us have a recap. Raise your right

hand if you know the answer. The “24 senators, Sir.”
Executive branch ________ the laws.”
“Very good.”
“The head of the Judiciary Branch is
______.”
“Very good.”
“Last, How many senators do we have
in the Legislative branch?”
“Let us give ourselves a round of

applause.”
“It seems that you all understand the

lesson. Now be ready for an activity.
Prepare your ball pens and answer
the sun diagram I will be giving you.”
IV. Evaluation.
Fill in the missing words in the sun diagram. (5 minutes)
_____________ Branch
________ the Laws
_______ is the Head of
Branch
_____________ Branch _____________ Branch

________ the Laws ________ the Laws
_______ is the Head of _______ is the Head of
Branch Branch
V. Assignment
In a one whole sheet of paper, Research about term of office and qualifications in the Legislative
Branch.
Prepared by:
KING MARK LESTER B. SARDIDO

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LESSON PLAN IN SOCIAL STUDIES (Grade 11)

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

II. Subject Matter

Topic : Three Branches of Philippine Government: The Structures and Powers

2. Greetings and Opening Prayer

3. Cleanliness and orderliness

“Okay, that’s good to hear. I hope our

(Shows them 4 pictures with random

“Okay, guess the first word. Do you

“Correct.” “Judicial, sir”

“Finally.” “The person who teaches lesson

“The images that I have shown you

“With great power comes great

“Now, if these three branches are Answers may vary.

“Today, we will discuss the structure “Yes, Sir.”

“Let’s go over our lesson proper.

“To better understand our lesson, let’s

“Did you understand the

“Please take note of the following

“Class be ready with your

“Thank you so much for a very nice

a. Checks and Balances – These three

“Now based on our lesson class, what

“Having knowledge of the different

“Do you have any questions about our

“Let us have a recap. Raise your right

“Let us give ourselves a round of

“It seems that you all understand the

_____________ Branch _____________ Branch

KING MARK LESTER B. SARDIDO

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