This document provides information on trends, networks, and critical thinking in the 21st century. It discusses the elements and characteristics of trends and fads. There are six main elements: appeal, result, scope, support, sustainability, and value. Trends have wide appeal and influence, last a long time with various support systems, while fads have limited appeal and influence and are short-lived relying on marketing. The document includes activities to help understand the differences between trends and fads and identify emerging patterns from data.

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Department of Education
SDO- City of San Fernando (LU)
Region 1
TRENDS, NETWORKS,
AND CRITICAL
THINKING IN THE 21ST
CENTURY
(Quarter 1- Module 2/Week 2)
MODULE 2 – Emergence of Trends and Patterns

2. What I Need to Know
From your previous module, you have learned the definitions of trend and fad as
well as their differences. You have had a basic understanding of trendspotting and how you
can apply this to different fields and situations. This module will provide further information
to deepen your knowledge and understanding about trend and fad.
At the end of this module, you shall be able to:
1. Point out the elements that make up a trend (HUMSS_MCT12-Ia-b-4)
2. Describe the different characteristics of a trend (HUMSS_MCT12-Ia-b-5)
3. Identify parts from a whole (HUMSS_MCT12-Ia-b-6)
4. Identify emerging patterns (HUMSS_MCT12-Ia-b-7)
What I Know
ACTIVITY 1- UNSCRAMBLE JUMBBLED LETTERS
I. Arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct word.
_______________1. SCPEO- extent of influence
_______________2. TOSUPPR- structure that enables a fad or a trend to be sustainable
_______________3. EVUAL- utility or usefulness
_______________4. SLREUT- ability to produce a sustainable movement change
_______________5. INSUSTYAIABILT-Length of time of continuous existence
What’s In
ELEMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF TREND
1. APPEAL- Degree of attraction
LESSON
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ELEMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS
OF TREND AND FAD
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3.  Easy to get
 Makes people look or feel better
 Does not deviate much from the general norm or status quo
2. RESULT OR IMPACT- Ability to produce a sustainable movement or change
 Endures with or without publicity
 Continues for a long period of time with or without the aid of advertisements
3. SCOPE- extent of influence
 Caters to and accepted by a wide audience or a large group of consumers
4. SUPPORT- structure that enables a fad or a trend to be sustainable
 Supported by a number of fads, existing trends and prevalent socio-economic,
political and religious-cultural factors, etc.
 Efforts are conducted to bolster the longevity of the lifeline of a desired trend
5. SUSTAINABILITY- length of time of continuous existence
 Long period of time
 Months and years
6. VALUE- utility or usefulness
 Different areas which may or may not be related
What’s New
ELEMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF FAD
1. APPEAL- Degree of attraction
 Easy to get
 Makes people look or feel better
 Does not deviate much from the general norm or status quo
2. RESULT OR IMPACT- Ability to produce a sustainable movement or change
 Hyped or advertised (usually by media)
 Dependent on marketing
 People tend to forget about it
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4. 3. SCOPE- extent of influence
 Caters to and accepted by a limited group of people
4. SUPPORT- structure that enables a fad or a trend to be sustainable
 Support is almost inexistent and unclear
 Does not have a formidable support system
5. SUSTAINABILITY- length of time of continuous existence
 Relatively brief
 Few weeks up to a few months
6. VALUE- utility or usefulness
 Limited only to areas where it is directly related
What is It
ACTIVITY 2- TRUE OR FALSE
II. TRUE or FALSE. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false on the space provided
before each number.
____1. There are nine known elements of trend.
____2. Scope refers to a structure that enables a fad or a trend to be sustainable
____3. Result is the length of time of continuous existence
____4. Scope refers to the extent of influence
____Fad is relatively shorter than trend.
ACTIVITY 3- TREND OR FAD?
Put a check mark (/) if the statement describes the element of TREND and circle (O) if it
pertains to FAD on the space provided before each number. (11 pts)
RESULT
___1. Hyped or advertised (usually by media)
___2. Continues for a long period of time with or without the aid of advertisements
___3. Dependent on marketing
SCOPE
___4. Caters and accepted by limited number of people
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5. ___5. Caters to and accepted by a wide audience or a large group of consumers
SUPPORT
___6. Support is almost inexistent and unclear
___7. Efforts are conducted to bolster the longevity of the lifeline of a desired trend
SUSTAINABILITY
___8. Long period of time (Months and years)
___9. Relatively brief (Few weeks up to a few months)
VALUE
___10. Limited only to areas where it is directly related
___11. Different areas which may or may not be related
What’s More
ACTIVITY 3: TYPES OF GRAPH
III. Identification. Name the following graphs below. (2 pts each)
1.______________________________ 2._________________________________
3.______________________________ 4.______________________________
Graphs and charts can make it easier for people to interpret information. There are many
types of graphs and charts that organize data in different ways, and they are commonly used
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6. for business purposes. It is important to know the different types of graphs and charts so you
can choose the best one to display your information, especially when making professional
presentations. Graphs are also important in predicting trends as they reveal patterns of gradual
changes which may cause significant impacts on the society. A pattern is a broad concept that
describes something that happens in a predictable or logical sequence. Trends do tend to follow
a sort of pattern. In a broader sense, a trend is something that happens for a reason, while a
pattern is the observation of things happening in a specific sequence that is predictable in some
manner.
Here are some interesting population trends in the Philippines represented by graphs
1. As of 1 August 2015, the Philippines had a total population of 100,981,437 persons based
on the 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN 2015).
The total population based on the POPCEN 2015 is higher by 8,643,585 persons
compared with the 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH) count of 92,337,852
persons. Based on the 2007 Census of Population (POPCEN 2007), the total population was
88,548,366 persons
Image Source: https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/hsd/Total%20Pop.jpg
2. Population increased by 17 persons per year for every 1,000 persons
The increase in the Philippine population translated into an average population growth
rate (PGR) of 1.7 percent annually during the period 2010 to 2015. This means that there were
about 17 persons added per year for every 1,000 persons in the population.
The annual PGR was higher at 1.9 percent during the period 2000 to 2010 and at 2.3 percent
during the period 1990 to 2000.
Image Source: https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/hsd/pgr_2.jpg
3. Males outnumbered females
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7. Of the total population, 50.6 percent was male while 49.4 percent was female. This
resulted in a sex ratio of 102 males for every 100 females. The same sex ratio was reported in
2010.
Regions VIII, XI, and XIII posted the highest sex ratio of 106 each. Moreover, NCR
and ARMM were the only regions which reported more females than males, that is, with sex
ratios of less than 100.
Image Source: https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/hsd/sex%20ratio_0.jpg
4. Dependency ratio decreased to 58 dependents per 100 persons in the working-age group
Of the total population, 63.4 percent belonged to the working-age population (15 to
64 years). Children below 15 years of age comprised 31.8 percent while older persons (65
years and over) accounted for 4.7 percent.
The overall dependency ratio of the Philippines in 2015 was 58 dependents for every
100 persons in the working age group, down from 60 dependents in 2010. Of the 58
dependents, 50 were young dependents while eight were old dependents.
Image Source:https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/hsd/dependency_1.jpg
II. Interpret the bar graph below. Answer the following questions.
Image Source: https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/ird/popcen_graph_2.png
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8. 1. In what year did the Philippines reach its highest population?__________________
2. In what year did the Philippines reach its lowest population? __________________
3. In what year did the Philippines reach its second highest population? _____________
4. What is the population of the Philippines in the year 1995? __________________
5. What is the population of the Philippines during 2010? __________________
6. What trend or pattern in Philippine population can you observe? What will happen to the
Philippine population in the next years to come? __________________
What I Have Learned
ACTIVITY 5- ESSAY
Essay. Answer the questions below briefly but SUBSTANITALLY. (10 pts)
1. Choose one from among the six elements of trend and fad and point out their differences.
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2. Explain the importance of each element of trend and fad.
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What I can do
ACTIVITY 5- CONCEPT MAPPING
II. Make a concept map showing the relationship among the elements of a trend.
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9. Assessment
I. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Use the answer sheet provided for
you.
1. Which of the following elements and characteristics enables a fad or a trend to be
sustainable?
A. Scope B. Support C. Sustainability D. Value
2. Which is not a characteristic of Fad in terms of result or impact?
A. Endures without publicity
B. Hyped or advertised (usually by media)
C. Dependent on marketing
D. People tend to forget about it
3. Which element refers the degree of attraction?
A. Appeal B. Support C. Sustainability D. Value
4. Which among the six elements is also known as “utility” or “usefulness”?
A. Scope B. Support C. Sustainability D. Value
5. Which is not a characteristic of trend?
A. Caters to and accepted by a wide audience or a large group of consumers
B. Support is almost inexistent and unclear
C. Efforts are conducted to bolster the longevity of the lifeline of a desired trend
D. Long period of time
II. TRUE or FALSE. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false on the space provided
before each number.
____1. There are nine known elements of trend.
____2. Scope refers to a structure that enables a fad or a trend to be sustainable
____3. Result is the length of time of continuous existence
____4. Scope refers to the extent of influence
____Fad is relatively shorter than trend.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
Make a research about the other elements and characteristics of trend. (Note: Make sure that
these elements or characteristics are not found in this module) Name the element and beside
it, give a short description, examples and definition.
ELEMENTS OF TREND DESCITPTIONS/EXAMPLES/DEFINITIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
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10. References
Book References
Renato T. Dela Cruz and Ronel P. Dela Cruz. Wired! Trends Networks and Critical Thinking
Skills in the 21st Century: A textbook on Humanities and Social Sciences. The Phoenix
Publishing House Inc.; c2017.
Online Resources
 http://www.iadt.edu/student-life/iadt-buzz/february-2013/5-%20characteristics-of-
trending-fashion
 designs%20http://darrentnct.blogspot.com/2017/02/understanding-elements-
and.html
 https://www.coursehero.com/file/53139703/ELEMENTS-AND-
CHARACTERISTICS-OF-A-TRENDpptx/
 https://quizlet.com/236294351/elements-and-characteristics-of-trends-flash-cards/
Development Team of the Module
Writer/Illustrator/Layout Artist: Romel Christian Z. Miano, Special Science Teacher I
Editor/Evaluator/Reviewer: Krysna C. Milanes, Teacher II
Brenda A. Sabado, Principal IV - LUNHS
Thea Zonette S. Medrano, OIC-Assistant Principal
Pearl Frigillana Abat, EPS In-Charge
Management Team: Dr. Rowena C. Banzon, CESO V, SDS
Dr. Wilfredo E. Sindayen, ASDS
Dr. Agnes B. Cacap, Chief- CID
Dr. Jose Mari P. Almeida, Chief- SGOD
Genevieve B. Ugay, EPS- LRMS
Hazel B. Libatique, Librarian II
Aurelio C. Dayag, Jr., PDO II
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