Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
1) English - Analyzing political speeches and debates to understand the role of the
Senate and House of Representatives in shaping public policies.
2) Mathematics - Analyzing data on the number of bills passed by the Senate and
House of Representatives to assess their legislative productivity.
3) Economics - Studying the impact of the legislative agenda of the Senate and
House of Representatives on the country's economic development.
Review Motivation:
1) Quiz: "Guess the Legislation" - Show images or clues related to significant bills
passed by the Senate and House of Representatives. Students will guess the
legislation and discuss its impact.
Significance: Students will work in groups to create a Venn diagram comparing the
features and functions of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Instructions:
2) Using the chart paper, create a Venn diagram to compare their features (e.g.,
number of members, term length, qualifications) and functions (e.g., passing laws,
representing constituents).
3) Present the Venn diagram to the class and discuss the similarities and differences
between the two legislative bodies.
Rubric:
Assessment Questions:
1) What is the main difference between the Senate and House of Representatives in
terms of membership?
3) Can a bill become a law without the approval of both the Senate and House of
Representatives?
Materials: Data sets on the number of bills passed by the Senate and House of
Representatives
Significance: Students will analyze data to assess the legislative productivity of the
Senate and House of Representatives.
Instructions:
1) Provide students with data sets on the number of bills passed by the Senate and
House of Representatives over a specific period.
2) In pairs or small groups, students will analyze the data and identify trends and
patterns in the legislative productivity of each chamber.
3) Present their findings to the class and discuss the factors that may influence the
legislative productivity of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Rubric:
Assessment Questions:
2) How does legislative productivity impact the effectiveness of the Senate and
House of Representatives in representing the people?
3) Can the number of bills passed be used as the sole measure of the success of the
Senate and House of Representatives?
Materials: News articles on the legislative agenda and its impact on the economy
Significance: Students will analyze the legislative agenda of the Senate and House
of Representatives and its impact on the country's economic development.
Instructions:
1) Provide students with news articles on the legislative agenda and its impact on the
economy.
2) In groups, students will read and discuss the articles to identify the key legislative
priorities and their potential impact on economic development.
3) Present their findings to the class and engage in a class discussion on the role of
the Senate and House of Representatives in shaping economic policies.
Rubric:
- Accurate analysis of the legislative agenda and its impact on the economy: 15 pts
Assessment Questions:
1) How does the legislative agenda of the Senate and House of Representatives
influence economic development?
2) In your opinion, what should be the top legislative priorities of the Senate and
House of Representatives to promote economic growth?
3) Can the legislative agenda of the Senate and House of Representatives address
all the economic challenges facing the country?
ANALYSIS:
Activity 1 - The Venn diagram activity allowed students to compare and contrast the
features and functions of the Senate and House of Representatives, enhancing their
critical thinking skills and understanding of the legislative bodies' roles in
government.
Activity 2 - Analyzing the legislative productivity data helped students develop their
numeracy skills and encouraged them to think critically about the factors that affect
legislative output.
Activity 3 - Analyzing the legislative agenda and its on the economy promoted
students' literacy skills and critical thinking by connecting political decisions to real-
world economic consequences.
ABSTRACTION:
The objective of this lesson was for students to identify the features of the Philippine
Senate and House of Representatives while enhancing their literacy and numeracy
skills as well as critical order thinking skills. Through various activities, students were
able to analyze, compare, and evaluate the roles and functions of the legislative
bodies, understand legislative productivity, and recognize the impact of the
legislative agenda on economic development.
APPLICATION:
Task 1 - Students will research and create a visual presentation on a significant bill
passed by the Senate or House of Representatives, highlighting its features and
impact on society. They will present their findings to the class.
ASSESSMENT:
Question 1: How does the legislative process in the Philippines compare to other
countries?
Question 2: What are the challenges faced by the Senate and House of
Representatives in fulfilling their roles and functions?
Question 3: How can citizens actively participate in the legislative process in the
Philippines?
Assignment:
Assignment 1: Write a reflection paper on the significance of the legislative branch
in the Philippine government. Include examples of recent legislation and their impact
on society.
Note: The rubrics, discussion guidelines, and specific materials for the assessment
and assignment sections can be provided separately.