De La Salle Santiago Zobel School

High School Social Studies Unit

Academic Year 2015-2016

Second Term
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
CULMINATING UNIT ASSESSMENT (KPU)

CN:
Name: _______________________________________
Section: G10- ____ Date: _____ Teacher: Ms. Gavan/
Ms. Lubuguin

K= ___
5

P= ___
10

U= ___
10

I. KNOWLEDGE. A. Write the CAPITAL LETTER of the correct answer on the space provided
before each number.
_____ 1. It refers to the written order issued by a judge and directed to the peace officer commanding
him to search for personal property therein and present it to the court.
A. Bail
B. Due Process

C. Search Warrant
D. Warrant of Arrest

_____ 2. This refers to the enjoyment of rights and opportunities for both men and women.
A. Sex
B. Discrimination

C. Gender Equality
D. Human Sexuality

_____ 3. Which of the following statements best describes annulment?

A. a marriage existed but has been proven null and void.
B. a marriage took place and the couple continued to cohabit in the
same abode.
C. a marriage has existed however by the decision of the courts, it has
been dissolved
D. a marriage has existed however the couple decided to live apart
from their conjugal home.
_____ 4. The rights that belong to the individual by virtue of his citizenship is
known as _______________.
A. civil rights
B. social rights

C. natural rights
D. political rights

_____ 5. The following are factors that affect the sexual behaviour and attitudes
of an individual.
A. family
B. media

C. school
D. culture

B. Complete the statement below by writing your answer on the space provided.
6-7. China and the Philippines are disputing over the West Philippine Sea because
______________________________________________________________________________.
8-9. The Church strongly opposes the Reproductive Health Law because
______________________________________________________________________________.
10-11. One of the legal impediments of marriage is
______________________________________________________________________________.

12-13. Cultural gender discrimination can be seen when

______________________________________________________________________________.
14-15. The diplomatic move that the Philippines did to protect its sovereignty over the West Philippine
Sea is when
_____________________________________________________________________________.
B.1 PROCESS. Cite at least two concrete example on how the following factors affect an individuals
sexual attitude and behavior.
6-7. Family
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

8-9. Peers
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

10-11. Media
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

Rubric for Sentence Completion

2 Answer is correct and clear. Two examples are given as supporting details.
1 Answer is correct but no supporting details are given.
0 No answer is given.

II. PROCESS: Explain in not more than 5 sentences how these social issues
affect the lives of the Filipino people today by writing your
answer on the space provided.
16-17. Increasing pressure to legalize divorce in the Philippines
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
18-19.. Slow due process on cases of violation of human rights in the Philippines
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
20-21. Use of social media in disseminating information to the general public.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
2

22-23. Better access to artificial methods of family planning due to the Reproductive Health Law.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

24-25. The Philippines as host country of the recently concluded 2015 APEC Summit.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Rubric for Sentence Completion
2 Answer is correct and clear. Two examples are given as supporting details.
1 Answer is correct but no supporting details are given.
0 No answer is given.

III. UNDERSTANDING: Pick one of the following social issues in the Philippines and create a
Five-Point Agenda on how to effectively address this issue by the next
leaders in government after the 2016 National Elections. Explain how
each point in the agenda.
A. Extra-judicial killings of journalists
B. Philippines-China territorial dispute

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ACCURACY OF CONTENT
5 The answer presents cohesive standpoints. All concepts presented are accurately used.
4 The answer presents coherent standpoints. Most of the important concepts presents are accuracy used.
3 Most of the answer show valid standpoints. Most concepts learned in class are applied.
2 There are some relevant standpoints present. Some concepts learned in class are applied
1 - Most standpoints and concepts used to support the answers are unclear
0 The answer does not show coherent and substantial standpoints. Vital concepts on the topic are stated.
ORGANIZATION OF IDEAS:
5 All ideas presented are organized and coherent.
4 The ideas presented are substantially organized.
3 The ideas presented are adequately organized
2 Some ideas presented are organized
1 Most of the ideas presented are somewhat disorganized
0 all ideas presented are disorganized