Philippine National Symbols

The Philippines has many national symbols that represent our history, culture, and identity. In this WebQuest, you will learn about these symbols and understand why they are important. By the end of this activity, you will appreciate the values and traditions they represent.
 

Create a 5-slide PowerPoint presentation or a one-page infographic about five Philippine national symbols. Include a picture, the name of each symbol, and a short explanation of its importance.

1. Visit the following websites to gather information about Philippine national symbols.

   • Official Gazette

     https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

   • Department of Education (DepEd)

     https://www.deped.gov.ph

   • National Museum of the Philippines

     https://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph

2. Read about the Philippine national symbols using the websites above.

3. Choose five Philippine national symbols.

4. Write 2–3 sentences explaining the importance of each symbol.

5. Add appropriate pictures for each national symbol.

6. Create a 5-slide PowerPoint presentation or a one-page infographic.

7. Review your work carefully before submitting it.

Accuracy of Information - 40 points

Organization - 20 points

Creativity - 20 points

Completeness - 20 points

Total: 100 points

Congratulations! You have completed this WebQuest. You have learned about the Philippine national symbols and their importance. These symbols represent the history, culture, and identity of the Philippines. Continue to appreciate and respect them as a responsible Filipino citizen.

This WebQuest was created by Janet Aguli for educational purposes.

Information and references were taken from the following websites:

• Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines – https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph

• Department of Education (DepEd) – https://www.deped.gov.ph

• National Museum of the Philippines – https://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph

Images used in the activity should be properly credited to their original sources.

Grade Level: Grade 6

Subject: Araling Panlipunan

Topic: Philippine National Symbols

Objectives:

At the end of this WebQuest, students should be able to:

• Identify at least five Philippine national symbols.

• Explain the importance of each national symbol.

• Show appreciation for the history, culture, and identity of the Philippines.

Prerequisite Knowledge:

Students should have basic knowledge of the Philippines and its national symbols.

Time Required:

45–60 minutes

Materials Needed:

• Computer, tablet, or smartphone

• Internet connection

• PowerPoint or Canva

Assessment:

Students will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Accuracy of Information – 40 points

• Organization – 20 points

• Creativity – 20 points

• Completeness – 20 points