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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila
Disaster Readiness
and Risk Reduction
Point of Views
Quarter 1 Week 2 Module 2
Learning Competency:
Analyze disaster from the different
perspectives (physical, psychological,
socio-cultural, economic, political, and
biological).
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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you while
enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the
objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of
this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!
PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the
concepts to be mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what
learnings and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and
applications of the lessons.
• Check your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire module.
LESSON 4: PERSPECTIVES OF DISASTER

EXPECTATIONS
This module will let you analyze disaster from the different perspectives.
Specifically, you will be able to learn the following:
a. demonstrate understanding how disaster is influenced through physical and
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psychological factors;
b. describe how impact of disaster is affected in terms of socio-cultural and economic
perspectives; and
c. state how politics and biological factors could affect impact of disaster.
You had learned from the previous module how disaster could affect one’s life
based on several factors. The impact of disaster could be felt in varied ways depending
on the type and impact of disaster, physical and mental coping capacity of person, as
well as their social status, age, and gender could be a factor in affecting lives after a
hazard. However, there are also some factors to consider in order lessen the impact of
disaster. Before learning that factors, kindly answer first the set of questions below to
assess how far you have learned about disaster.
PRETEST
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer from Column B that best describe the idea in
Column A.
Your answer Column A Column B

1. It associated with emotions such as fear and mental A. Biological
capacity of a person
2. It pertains to beliefs and traditions of a community B. Economic
living in an area
C. Physical
3. it describes living things in the environment.
4. It is related to government services in times of D. Political
disaster
E. Psychological
5. It is related to what you see or observe in the
environment. F. Socio-cultural
6. it pertains to the income, assets and liabilities of a
person.
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LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON
Tell me something!
Directions: Observe the pictures below and answer the question that follows.
Picture A Picture B
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What happened in picture A? _________________________________

How about in picture B? ___________________________________
If you are living in the community of Picture A, what do you think is the impact of the hazard
to you? __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________.
How about in the Picture B, describe how would people feel if the hazard happens and
explain briefly. ____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Disaster could come any time in our life when we are not ready to face the
effects of hazard. There are several perspectives that you could analyze before hazard strikes
and be cautious to avoid disaster or at least lessen its impact. It is imperative likewise to
understand each perspectives on how it contribute to the degree of disaster after hazard. It will
make us more confident in dealing with upcoming hazards whether it is natural or man-made.
Furthermore, analyzing the different perspectives of disaster will
orient us on the role of each one in the community in dealing with
disasters. It will give us the idea on the importance of
preparedness not only for yourself or for your family but for the
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disaster.
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ACTIVITY 1: PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY AFFECTED
Directions: Analyze the pictures shown below. Answer the questions that follow.
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1. What is the picture all about? _____________________________________________

2. Describe the picture briefly. ______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
3. Do you think the picture is safe to live in? Why or Why not? ___________________
____________________________________________________________________.
4. What hazard could make the building vulnerable to disaster? Why? _______________
____________________________________________________________________.
5. Who are probably living in the building? ___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
6. If the building will be exposed to earthquake, describe how the people living in the
building would react and feel. ____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
7. Recommend some tips for a safe building to live in.__________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
8. What can you suggest to the family or person living in the building? ____________
___________________________________________________________________.
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ACTIVITY 2: A PLACE LIKE HOME
Directions: Analyze the given pictures below and answer the questions that follow. Assume
that both picture will be devastated by strong typhoon
Mountain Province Manila
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How do people live in the area?
If there would be a strong typhoon, describe what could happen in both areas.
Which of the two area will be much better during rescue operations? Why?
Why do you think people chose to stay and live in the area?
What could be affected most in the area during a typhoon that would lead to disaster?
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ACTIVITY 3: LEAN ON WHO?
Directions: Analyze the given pictures below and answer the questions that follow.
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Describe what the picture is all about. Who or what are they?
In case of hazard, what could be the role of each picture for disaster?
How could each picture help you during disaster?
How could each picture harm you during disaster?
REMEMBER
• Physical perspectives – it describes observable objects in a building/infrastructure which
include durability of building, fire exits availability, and absence or presence of an
important objects that would help or harm you in any ways.1
• Psychological perspectives – it pertains to the mental capacity and health of an individual
to deal with disasters. Age, perception, and self-capacity are some of the point of
considerations.1
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• Socio-cultural perspectives – it involves people’s beliefs, religion, traditions, social status,
and perceptions within a community with respect to considering their response to disaster.1
• Economic perspectives – it involves income, assets and liabilities, and economic class of
an individual or a community in the society.1
• Political perspectives – it involves structure of the government, issues in diplomacy, etc.
in dealing with disasters.1
• Biological perspectives – it involves the role of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) in the
environment, diseases, health, etc.1
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Directions: Describe briefly the advantages and disadvantages of each perspectives of disaster. Provide
a one-liner idea for an ideal perspective in dealing with a disaster.
Perspectives of Advantage Disadvantage Ideal point of view in

Disaster dealing with disaster
Physical
Psychological
Socio-cultural
Economic
Political
Biological
Care and Concern for others:

As a Filipino citizen, in what ways can you show concern in lessening the impact of hazards
that will eventually contribute to disaster? Give 3.
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
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POSTTEST
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer that best describe the idea on perspectives of
disaster.
___1. The apartment collapsed during an earthquake due to substandard materials used in the
construction.
A. Biological C. Physical E. Psychological
B. Economic D. Political F. Socio-Cultural
___2. The death of these living things could set a community in famine and eventually expose
humans to diseases.
___3. The officials of a community have a concrete plan in facing the pandemic. They have
enough budget to give help among the people in their community
___4. People living in rural areas or far flung areas like in near mountains earn their living
from their surroundings. However, during a disaster, sometimes it is difficult to give
help due to their area.
___5. People in a community were able to cope with the disaster due to the amount of local
funds saved in addressing what is lost during the disaster. Coping with the disaster is a
problem however in a community with low income.
___6. Children and elderly are usually vulnerable during hazards or maybe rescue operations
due to their mental capacity to cope with fear and physical harm.
Reference:
1. Commission on Higher Education. Teaching Guide for Disaster Readiness and Risk
Reduction. 2016;(June).
Acknowledgements
Writer: JOEFREY R. CHAN – MTII

Editor / Reviewer: REBECCA M. ROXAS, EPS-Science
Management Team: MALCOLM S. GARMA, Regional Director
GENIA V. SANTOS, CLMD Chief
DENNIS M. MENDOZA, Regional EPS in Charge
of LRMS and Regional ADM Coordinator
MARIA MAGDALENA M. LIM, CESO V, Schools
Division Superintendent
AIDA H. RONDILLA, CID Chief
LUCKY S. CARPIO, Division EPS in Charge of
LRMS and Division ADM Coordinator
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ANSWER SHEETS
Name: Score:
Grade and Strand: Teacher: Date:
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature over printed name
PRETEST POSTTEST
1. ___ 1. ____
2. ___ 2. ____
3. ___ 3. ____
4. ___ 4. ____
5. ___ 5. ____
6. ___ 6. ____
TELL ME SOMETHING
Picture A Picture B
What happened in picture A? _________________________________

How about in picture B? ___________________________________
If you are living in the community of Picture A, what do you think is the impact of the hazard
to you? __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________.
How about in the Picture B, describe how would people feel if the hazard happens and
explain briefly. ____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________.
ACTIVITY 1 – PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY AFFECTED
1. What is the picture all about? _____________________________________________
2. Describe the picture briefly. ______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
3. Do you think the picture is safe to live in? Why or Why not? ___________________
____________________________________________________________________.
4. What hazard could make the building vulnerable to disaster? Why? _______________
____________________________________________________________________.
5. Who are probably living in the building? ___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
6. If the building will be exposed to earthquake, describe how the people living in the
building would react and feel. ____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
7. Recommend some tips for a safe building to live in.__________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
8. What can you suggest to the family or person living in the building? ____________
___________________________________________________________________.
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ACTIVITY 2 – A PLACE LIKE HOME
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Perspectives of Ideal point of view in
Advantage Disadvantage
Physical
Psychological
Socio-cultural
Economic
Political
Biological

1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
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ANSWER KEY
PRETEST POSTTEST
1. E 1. C
2. F 2. A
3. A 3. D
4. D 4. F
5. C 5. B
6. B 6. E
Tell me something!
Picture A Picture B
What happened in picture A? There was a strong typhoon that leads to great flooding in the area.
How about in picture B? Earthquake causes the building to collapse.
If you are living in the community of Picture A, what do you think is the impact of the hazard to you?
Our house will be devastated, properties are destroyed and wasted, and crops/agriculture is affected.
How about in the Picture B, describe how would people feel if the hazard happens and explain briefly.
Shocked and fear. Death is surely present in the area.
ACTIVITY 1: PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY AFFECTED
1. What is the picture all about? The picture is all about an old building.
2. Describe the picture briefly. There are some personal properties seen hanging so there would
be people and family living in the building.
3. Do you think the picture is safe to live in? Why or Why not? No, the building is too old, it might
collapse.
4. What hazard could make the building vulnerable to disaster? Why? Earthquakes. When there
is ground shaking, the building might collapse.
5. Who are probably living in the building? People with families and relatives.
6. If the building will be exposed to earthquake, describe how the people living in the building
would react and feel. There would be panic and fear.
7. Recommend some tips for a safe building to live in. The building should be made of standard
material and new. Fire exits should be present. Regular check-up of the building must be
conducted by authorities.
8. What can you suggest to the family or person living in the building? Locate some safe and new
building to live in.
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ACTIVITY 2: A PLACE LIKE HOME

People live by having small agriculture business People live as employee or owners of businesses and
condominiums.
The area might be devastated with the hazard causing The area will experience little to no effect on the properties
landslides or flooding. possess by people.
The second picture which is in Manila. Relief operations will be easily delivered due to convenience of the area in terms
of land transportation.
They choose to live with their relatives, and they earn their Opportunities for greener pasture.
living from crops and agricultures
Crops and agricultural source of living. Communication lines
Destruction of houses transportation
transportation
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The picture shows government officials The picture shows nature which involve plants and
animals.
Urban and Rural Planning and relief operations Source of food, sometimes also diseases
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Mitigation of hazards and disaster trough sustainable rural They are source of food
and urban planning
Lack of planning and skills will aggravate the degree of Widespread destruction of natural resources leads to
disaster. famine and diseases.
Directions: Describe briefly the advantages and disadvantages of each perspectives of disaster. Provide
a one-liner idea for an ideal perspective in dealing with a disaster.
Perspectives of Advantage Disadvantage Ideal point of view in

Free from hazards Prone to hazards Infrastructure must be
Physical earthquake proof and free
form fire hazards
Strong mental capacity Weak coping capacity Preparedness before
Psychological
hazard strikes
Earns living in the People are commonly People would exhibit
Socio-cultural environment (rural) strangers to each other ‘Bayanihan” during
(urban) disaster
High income Low income Budget and funds will be
Economic
properly distributed
Skilled politicians Corrupt politicians Sustainable planning and
Political service-oriented, honest
politicians
Rich source of food Destruction would lead Sustainable development
Biological
to famine for natural resources.

(Answers may vary)
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Quarter 1 Week 2 Module 2

PARTS OF THE MODULE

LESSON 4: PERSPECTIVES OF DISASTER

Your answer Column A Column B

What happened in picture A? _________________________________

ACTIVITY 1: PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY AFFECTED

1. What is the picture all about? _____________________________________________

ACTIVITY 2: A PLACE LIKE HOME

Mountain Province Manila

How do people live in the area?

ACTIVITY 3: LEAN ON WHO?

How could each picture help you during disaster?

How could each picture harm you during disaster?

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Perspectives of Advantage Disadvantage Ideal point of view in

Care and Concern for others:

Writer: JOEFREY R. CHAN – MTII

Grade and Strand: Teacher: Date:

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature over printed name

What happened in picture A? _________________________________

How do people live in the area?

ACTIVITY 3: LEAN ON WHO?

How could each picture help you during disaster?

How could each picture harm you during disaster?

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Care and Concern for others:

ACTIVITY 1: PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY AFFECTED

ACTIVITY 2: A PLACE LIKE HOME

Mountain Province Manila

How do people live in the area?

ACTIVITY 3: LEAN ON WHO?

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Perspectives of Advantage Disadvantage Ideal point of view in

Care and Concern for others:

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