PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

SY 2023- 2024
1-1

Name: Grade: Nine Scores:

Lars Morada
Social Studies:
English: 55.5/60
Math: 58/60

Project Name: Collaborating Subjects: Date of Submission:

CARBON FOOTPRINT AND Social Studies Introduction/Research/Planni

ECONOMIC GROWTH: A STUDY English ng
OF THE PHILIPPINES CO2 Math Draft Writing/Groupings
EMISSION Mathematical Modeling
Integrated Lessons: Submission
Economic Resources
Cause and Effect Essay
Quadratic Functions
INTRODUCTION

In the Philippines, the escalating issue of carbon emissions has garnered significant
attention as it casts a growing shadow over the country's environmental and socio-economic
landscape. As one of the most vulnerable nations to the impacts of climate change, the
Philippines faces a critical challenge in addressing the sources and consequences of carbon
emissions. Amidst this backdrop, your task is to delve into the intricacies of this multifaceted
problem by crafting a cause and effect paper. By exploring the underlying factors driving carbon
emissions and their far-reaching effects on the environment, society, and economy, our aim is to
shed light on the urgency of sustainable practices and policies to pave the way for a greener and
more resilient future.

OBJECTIVES

Social Studies
● Determine the components of an economy that are affected by the CO2 emission;
● Explain the impacts of the CO2 emission on resources, production, and consumption;
● Propose strategic plans to mitigate the negative effects of CO2 emission.

English
● Generate an effective thesis statement from the given situation;
● Identify the cause and effect relationships from the given text;
● Create an outline that models the relationship between the causes and effects.

Mathematics
● Formulate and investigate mathematical models representing real-life situations using
quadratic functions;
● Represent a quadratic function using (a) table of values, (b) graph, and (c) equation; and,

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Strand Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Conceptual Understanding, Procedural

Fluency, Strategic Competence, Adaptive Reasoning

Transdisciplinary Skills: Communication, Creativity, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking

Technological Skills: Building and Designing a Website, Digital Literacy, and Productivity
OVERVIEW OF THE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT

Analyze the impacts of CO2 emission to the circular economy. Use the following parts as your
pages.

I. Introduction (Social Studies, English)

II. Discussion (Social Studies, English)
III. Mathematical Models (Math)
IV. Recommendations (Social Studies, English, Math)

CRITERIA
Social Studies

Economic Resources: CO2 Emission Impact Analysis

● Background
○ shows the factors that affect the economy; and
○ analyzes relevant points about the multiple factors that affect 20
the economy

● Scope of Economics
○ presents relative information on the effects of CO2 emission to 25
macroeconomics and microeconomics

● Evidence of Creative, Reflective, and Collaborative Thinking

○ recommends the most feasible and well-thought plans for the
problem presented;
○ answers all reflection questions meaningfully; and 15
○ shows the understanding of production, and consumption with
the relevance and connection to the impacts of the pandemic

English

Cause and Effect Essay

● Cause and Effect
○ highlights information that shows the relationship between two
ideas namely, the reasons for the situations and its respective
results 20
○ verbally presents important ideas shown with the relationship
of the causes and effects
 ● Thesis Statement and Paraphrasing
○ expresses one’s own understanding of a given situation by
using appropriate words to also achieve clarity of the topic; and
○ establishes a concrete and supported statement that holds 10
the personal understanding of the journal to the over-all
content

● Conventionality
○ the purpose and the intent of the paper is CLEAR;
○ necessary information is COMPLETE;
○ ideas are presented in a CONCISE manner; and 10
○ the policy (sentences and paragraphs) is written in the
CORRECT format

● Evidence of Creative, Reflective, and Critical Thinking

○ recommends the most feasible and well-thought plans for the
problem presented; 20
○ answers all reflection questions meaningfully; and
○ establishes clear presentation of the objectives set

Mathematics

Mathematical Modelling and Recommendation

● Evidence of Critical Thinking
○ investigates one impact of CO2 emission to one resource or
sector involving quadratic functions using a table, a 30
scatterplot, a graph, and a mathematical model;

● Evidence of Creative Thinking

○ enumerates some ways or plans a country can do to boost the
economy;
○ predicts some values using the model and discuss the 20
significance of the intercepts or vertex;
○ presents output creatively and complete

● Evidence of Communication and Collaboration

○ recommends the most feasible policy after mathematical
investigation and evaluation of proposed policies against a set 10
of criteria;
○ answers all reflection questions meaningfully; and,
 ○ collaborates with and supports partners by asking and
answering questions, sharing relevant resources, offering and
providing assistance during solving, etc.

REFLECTION

1. What did you personally learn or realize about yourself and about our lessons through this
activity?

I personally learned more about raising awareness about what is happening to the world due
to the CO2 emissions.

2. If you are to rate your level of involvement or participation in this activity, with 1 being the lowest
and 5 being the highest, what score will you give yourself and why? Explain by citing your
contributions.

I would rate myself a 5 because during this activity I really tried to understand more about the
CO2 emissions.

3. If you are to rate the level of involvement or participation of your partner in this activity, with 1
being the lowest and 5 being the highest, what score will you give each of them and why? Explain
by citing his/her contributions.

TASKS

Create a report/ impact analysis paper to analyze the impacts of CO2 emission on the circular
economy. Use the following parts as your pages.

I. Introduction (Social Studies, English)

○ After going through the impact analysis paper and creating a draft of the thesis
statement, causes, effects, and recommendations, generate the best thesis
statement that supports your understanding of what the paper talks about.
○ Summarize and paraphrase the origin of the statement’s relevance or a background
of the topic.

Carbon emissions, mostly known as carbon dioxide(CO2), are the release of carbon dioxide to
the atmosphere. The primary cause of this is human activity. As a developing nation, the
Philippines needs to build additional infrastructure, which will have significant effects on its
 CO2 emissions. The nation’s buildings, particularly its factories, generate greenhouse gasses
that would raise CO2 [Link] the fact that some living organisms, such as plants
and trees may require carbon dioxide to survive. But they, along with us humans and our
economy, could be harmed by too much carbon dioxide. The main causes of carbon emissions
in the Philippines are usually agriculture, deforestation,fossil fuels, etc. This affects the
economy of the Philippines in a number of ways, including by diminishing industrial output,
worker productivity, and agricultural yields.

II. Discussion (Social Studies, English)

○ Use the given data from the journal “Carbon Footprints and Economic Growth: A
Study of The Philippines Co2 Emissions” and gather important information
regarding economic resources, utilities, and products that contribute to the
development of the circular economy.
○ After gathering the necessary information, elaborate on how CO2 emission affected
a particular industry and/or resource.
○ Explain the connection between each cause and its relative effect/s with the help of
flow charts/visual aids.

Agriculture involves growing plants and raising animals for food, materials like fiber, medicinal
plants, and various products that support and improve human life. While vital, agriculture can
also add to CO2 emissions in the Philippines. This happens when practices like burning
biomass and mishandling agricultural waste, such as crop residues and manure, release CO2
and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Deforestation means clearing or changing large areas of forested land. It includes cutting
down trees and plants, which turns forested areas into open spaces. This leads to more
carbon in the air because forests normally store carbon. When they're cut down, that stored
carbon is released into the atmosphere. Based on a study from the Global Forest Watch, the
Philippines saw a loss of 158,000 hectares (610 sq mi) of original forest between 2002 and
2021. In that same period, the overall loss of tree cover amounted to 1.34 million hectares,
resulting in about 788 metric tons of carbon emissions.

Fossil fuels like coal and gas release CO2 and other gases when burned for energy,
transportation, and industry in the Philippines. This is a major reason for the high CO2
emissions in the country. Fossil fuels affect CO2 emissions in the Philippines through
examples like electricity generation, transportation, etc. Electricity generation relies on fossil
fuels, specifically coal and natural gas, which release large amounts of CO2 into the
atmosphere. Next is transportation, a significant contributor to CO2 emissions because a
large portion of the vehicles used by Filipinos run on gasoline or diesel, both of which come
from fossil fuels.

Workers from the Philippines can be less productive due to carbon emissions. This happens
because it can cause health problems, affect mental well-being, and make it too hot to work
comfortably. Breathing in the pollutants from CO2 emissions can lead to issues with breathing
and heart health. When workers are exposed to bad air, they might not be able to work as well.
Also, because of climate change caused by CO2 emissions, it can get really hot, especially in
places like the Philippines. This can be tough for workers outside, making them feel tired and
not able to do their job as well. Lastly, climate change from carbon emissions can make
workers feel more stressed and anxious. This can make it harder for them to concentrate and
do their work properly.

CO2 emissions can indirectly affect the industries in the Philippines. This happens in a few
ways, like making energy more expensive, causing problems in the supply chain, and making it
harder to find natural resources. Industries use a lot of energy, usually from fossil fuels. If CO2
emissions go up, energy costs might go up too. This can make it more expensive to make
things, especially for industries that use a lot of energy, like manufacturing. Bad weather can
also cause problems in getting materials and parts on time. Industries that rely on things like
water, trees, and fish might have a hard time if the climate keeps changing. For example, if
there's not enough rain, it can be tough for factories to get the water they need. And if forests
are cut down or damaged, it can hurt industries that use wood and other forest products.

Carbon emissions, which come from things like cars and factories, can make the economy go
up or down because they affect how well we grow food. This happens because of things like
really bad weather, higher ocean levels, and not-so-good quality crops. When the ocean gets
higher, it can push salty water into places where we need fresh water for growing food. This
can make the soil too salty for many crops. Also, because of carbon emissions, the weather
can get really wild, with strong storms and heavy rain. When it's really hot, the food we grow
might not be as good for us. It can have less of the good stuff our bodies need. All these things
can change depending on where you are, what kind of food you grow, and how you try to make
things better for the environment.

Sources:
Construction industry is fueling deforestation in the Philippines.
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Philippines: Solid Waste Management Program | CPF.

III. Mathematical Models (Math)

○ Use this data set for the following tasks.
○ Create a scatterplot of your data and formulate the model. Your output must contain
the following:
■ data in table form
■ the mathematical model
■ reason why such model is applicable
○ Predict some values using the model and discuss the significance of the intercepts
or vertex. Based on the derived formulation, state possible solutions or problems that
can be solved. Your output must include the following:
■ x-intercept/s and their significance
■ y-intercept and its significance;../
■ vertex and its significance
■ prediction of at least two more values from the model
■ statement of possible solutions or problems that can be solved with the
formulated model

Lars Morada_Data Set for PT 1-1 Part III (Math)

IV. Recommendations (Social Studies, English, Math)

○ In order to help bounce back from the negative effects of CO2 emission, enumerate
some ways or plans a country can do to boost the economy. Plans proposed must
include the elements of production, consumption, business organizations, and the
scope of economics.

Carbon emissions' effect on the economy is becoming more and more obvious. As
urbanization and industry grow, more greenhouse gases are being released into the
environment. This has had a variety of negative economic effects, from rising healthcare costs
due to air pollution-related illnesses to the staggering costs associated with natural disasters
intensified by climate change.

To work on a greener future, it is highly recommended to prioritize energy efficiency in our

homes. Start by installing appliances that lessens energy and lighting systems, such as solar
panels, which not only reduce energy consumption but also harness the power of renewable
resources. Embracing the "reduce, reuse, recycle" mantra is another impactful way to
contribute. Choose products with minimal packaging and choose reusable items whenever
possible. Engage in recycling practices for paper, plastic, glass, and metal, a move that not
only reduces waste but also lessens the strain on our planet's resources. Furthermore,
prioritize water conservation by immediately fixing leaks and integrating water-saving fixtures,
effectively reducing overall consumption. Consider collecting rainwater for outdoor use, such
as watering plants and gardens, as an additional eco-friendly practice. By following these
recommendations, we move closer to a greener and more eco-friendly lifestyle.

In conclusion, carbon emissions, primarily in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2), result from
human activities and have far-reaching implications on the economy and environment. The
Philippines, as a developing nation, faces challenges in balancing infrastructural development
with CO2 reduction efforts. Key contributors to emissions include industrial activities,
transportation, and agricultural practices. Fossil fuel consumption, deforestation, and poor
waste management further worsen the issue. These emissions have domino effects on
industries, worker productivity, and agricultural output. Addressing this issue involves a
concerted effort towards sustainable practices, such as energy-efficient technologies and
responsible waste management. By implementing these measures, we can collectively work
towards a more environmentally conscious and economically sustainable future.