GRADE 9
QUARTER 4 – MODULE 5: Social, Moral, and Economic Issues Affecting the Nation
Learning Objectives:
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
a.) differentiate social, moral, and economic issues;
b.) classify issues as either social, moral or economic;
c.) give possible solutions to community issues identified; and
d.) write an essay justifying how teenage pregnancy can become a social, moral, and economic issue.
Pre-Assessment:
Directions: To assess what you already know about the difference among social, moral, and economic issues, answer the pretest below.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following best describes a social issue?
a. It causes an increase in unemployment.
b. The people recognize the situation as a huge problem.
c. Only overseas workers consider the issue as a problem.
d. It involves a difference in beliefs and preferences of people.
2. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?
a. increasing population
b. cheating during exam
c. high prices of commodities
d. low agricultural production
3. What issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and needs?
a. social issue
b. moral issue
c. economic issue
d. public issue
4. Which of the following is a primary indicator of an economic issue?
a. increased crime rate
b. rising dropout cases
c. differences in beliefs
d. high unemployment rate
5. Which of these factors is NOT part of a moral issue?
a. difference in beliefs or preferences
b. poor regard of the common good
c. lack of compassion for others
d. price increase in basic commodities
6. This problem is related to the principles of what is wrong and right.
a. social c. moral
b. economic d. all of the above
7. Gambling is an example of ________ issue.
a. moral c. economic
b. social d. all of the above
8. Which of the following can be considered as a moral issue?
a. abortion
b. hunger
c. pollution
d. unemployment
9. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
Children die quietly in some of the poorest villages on earth because the families cannot afford medical services.
a. social issue
b. moral issue
c. economic issue
d. psychological issue
10. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
High fuel costs and soaring commodity prices, together with fears of global recession, are worries of all countries.
a. social issue
b. moral issue
c. economic issue
d. psychological issue
ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Identify the issues reflected in each image. Use the clues provided, copy the boxes there in your answer sheet, and supply
the missing letters to complete the words in the boxes.
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2.
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3. u e l o y t
4. u a n r f f k g
5.
u l y n
ACTIVITY 2
This part of the module will lead you to an initial understanding of the different social, moral, and economic issues. Read the text below
and answer the two questions that follow. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
“The government has intensified its fight against national problems such as illegal drugs, gender
inequality, corruption, and poverty. These are leeches that made the country bleeds.”
Processing Questions:
1. What do you think the author meant with the term “leech”?
2. What kind of issue do you think illegal drugs, gender inequality, corruption, and poverty are?
LESSON PROPER
Social, Moral, and Economic Issues
If we try to dig deeper, the quote mentioned above points out three of the most prevalent issues in society nowadays, which the
speaker has compared to “leech,” which made the country bleeds. On the other hand, if we are to classify these issues, illegal drugs and
gender inequality fall under social issues, corruption belongs to the moral issue. At the same time, poverty is an example of an economic
issue.
These issues may be interpreted differently by different people, but in general, they all contribute to one complex web of
interrelated points of concern that every country is experiencing. For you to understand more, read the definition and examples of the
three issues.
What is a Social Issue?
Social issues prevent the society from functioning at the most desirable level. An issue becomes a social issue under the following
circumstances:
• The issue involves people in the society.
• The public, as a whole, recognizes the situation as a problem.
• A large segment of the population sees the situation as a valid concern.
• The situation can be alleviated through the joint actions of the citizens.
Common examples of Social Issues in the Philippines:
1. Poverty – is the state of not having enough material possessions
or income for a person’s basic needs
2. Crime – the intentional commission of an act usually deemed socially harmful or
dangerous and specifically defined, prohibited, and punishable under criminal law.
3. Drug Dependency – is defined as a psychic
and physical state of the person characterized by
behavioral and other responses resulting in
compulsions to take a drug, on a continuous
or periodic basis in order to experience its
psychic effect and at times to avoid
the discomfort of its absence.
4. Overpopulation – refers to a population which exceeds its sustainable size
within a particular environment or habitat.
What is a Moral Issue?
Moral issues are situations or actions that do not conform to the shared norms and values, culture, and beliefs distinguished by
a certain community or social setting. An issue becomes a moral issue under the following circumstances:
• It is against the values, beliefs, and preferences of the people in the society.
• It involves behavior patterns that bring the individual repeatedly into conflict with the society.
• It involves actions which have the potential to harm others or the persons themselves.
Common Examples of Moral Issues in the Philippines:
1. Abortion – involves the termination of pregnancy. While other countries consider abortion as legal, it is a moral issue in the Philippines
and is regarded a grievous sin. This action is against the norms and values of the people, the church, and the society. It is illegal under
the law of the land and is highly condemned.
2. Prostitution – the practice of engaging in relatively indiscriminate sexual activity, in general with someone who is not a spouse or a
friend, in exchange for immediate payment in money or other valuables.
3. Stealing – is an act of taking away someone else’s possession without permission. It is morally and illegally wrong as it is against the
ethical standard of the society and it also violates the law of the land.
4. Corruption – is a criminal offence that constitutes the illegal use of public power to gain private interest. This may be done by a person,
a group of people or an organization entrusted with authority.
What is an Economic Issue?
All societies face the economic problem, which is the problem of how to make the best use of limited, or scarce, resources. The
economic problem exists because, although the needs and wants of people are endless, the resources available to satisfy needs and
wants are limited.
In other words, economic issues are situations that reflect the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy
human wants and needs.
Common examples of Economic Issues in the Philippines:
1. Monopoly of companies and firms – refers to when a company and its product offerings dominate one sector or industry. Monopolies
can be considered an extreme result of free-market capitalism and are often used to describe an entity that has total or near-total control
of a market.
2. Poverty – aside from being a social issue, poverty is also an economic issue making it a socio-economic issue. Poverty becomes an
economic issue when it affects the people’s economic activities. It means people can hardly provide for their food, shelter, education,
and health.
3. Inflation - Inflation rate refers to the rise and fall of prices of commodities at a specific time or period. Inflation becomes an issue when
there is an abrupt increase of price of basic commodities and services making people unable to have the capacity to provide for their
needs and wants.
4. Unemployment – is a term referring to individuals who are employable and actively seeking job but are unable to find a job.
ACTIVITY 3
Directions: Copy the puzzle below and encircle the different examples of social, moral, and economic issues. Do this on a separate
sheet of paper.
B T U L M C D R S L M F G C D A
A U V K S T E A L I N G H B E B
B S L J N B E Q T K N E I A F O
C R W L O A F P U J O D J Z G R
D Q X I Y Z G O V I P C K Y H T
E P R A C I S M W H Q B Y X I I
F O Y H P Y N N X G R T L W J O
G A M B L I N G Y F R A M V K N
G N Z G Q X H M Z E S Z N U L S
H M A F R W I L V E T Y O T M R
I L B E S V J O A D U X P S N Q
J K C D T U P K B C V W Q R O P
ACTIVITY 4
A. Directions: Copy and answer. Put a check mark ( ) on the issue to which the given situation belongs.
SITUATION SOCIAL MORAL ECONOMIC
ISSUE ISSUE ISSUE
1. The river is polluted due to constant throwing of garbage.
2. A town mayor was suspended after receiving money from
a government project.
3. A candidate for senator paid an advertisement that
highlights his opponent’s wrongdoings.
4. Ten years ago, oil prices per liter were P40. Today, it is
P52 per liter.
5. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of Filipinos lost their
jobs.
B. Directions: Apply what you have learned by completing the table below. Write the various problems observed in your community,
identify the type of issue and give some suggestions in solving the problems. Copy the chart and write your answers on a separate
sheet.
Type of Issue What problems are Why is it an issue? What suggestions can
observed in your you give to solve the
community? issue?
Social 1.
2.
Moral 3.
4.
Economic 5.
6.
ASSESSMENT:
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and answer the questions that follow. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following best describes a social issue?
a. It causes an increase in unemployment.
b. The people recognize the situation as a huge problem.
c. Only overseas workers consider the issue as a problem.
d. It involves a difference in beliefs and preferences of people.
2. Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?
a. increasing population
b. cheating during exam
c. high prices of commodities
d. low agricultural production
3. What issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and needs?
a. social issue
b. moral issue
c. economic issue
d. public issue
4. Which of the following is a primary indicator of an economic issue?
a. increased crime rate
b. rising dropout cases
c. differences in beliefs
d. high unemployment rate
5. Which of these factors is NOT part of a moral issue?
a. difference in beliefs or preferences
b. poor regard of the common good
c. lack of compassion for others
d. price increase in basic commodities
6. This problem is related to the principles of what is wrong and right.
a. social c. moral
b. economic d. all of the above
7. Gambling is an example of ________ issue.
a. moral c. economic
b. social d. all of the above
8. Which of the following can be considered as a moral issue?
a. abortion
b. hunger
c. pollution
d. unemployment
9. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
Children die quietly in some of the poorest villages on earth because the families cannot afford medical services.
a. social issue
b. moral issue
c. economic issue
d. psychological issue
10. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
High fuel costs and soaring commodity prices, together with fears of global recession, are worries of all countries.
a. social issue
b. moral issue
c. economic issue
d. psychological issue
II. ESSAY WRITING
Teenage pregnancy has been a very significant issue in the Philippines affecting girls between the ages of 15 to 19. In 2016,
our country was reported to have the highest number of teen pregnancies across Asia.
With the aforementioned scenario, how do you think teenage pregnancy can become a social, moral, and economic issue in
our country?
Directions: Write an essay justifying your answer according to each area of concern and give possible solution to lessen,
if not eradicate, the growing number of adolescent pregnancy.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Directions: Create a slogan that suggests solutions to any relevant issue in the country today. Use a short bond paper for your
answer. Below is the rubric in rating your work.
Category 5 3 1
Ideas used on the One or two of the No ideas used/made
slogan reflect an slogan’s ideas reflect by the student are
Originality of Ideas exceptional degree of student creativity in included.
student creativity in their creation and/or
their creation and/or display.
display.
The output includes All but 1 of the Several required
all required elements required elements are elements were
Required Elements as well as additional included in the output. missing.
information.
The output is The output is The output is
Attractiveness exceptionally acceptably attractive distractingly messy or
attractive in terms of though it may be a bit very poorly designed.
design, layout, and messy. It is not attractive.
neatness.
TO GOD BE THE GREATEST GLORY!
