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Grade 12 – Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the

21st Century
Name: _____________________Date: ________ Rating Score_____________

Lesson 1:
Understanding the Definition, Elements
and Characteristics of Trends

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs)

 Differentiate a trend from a fad.
 Point out the elements that make up a trend.
 Describe the different characteristics of a trend.
 Explain the process on how to spot a trend.

Activity 1 Trend Or Fad

Directions: Identify whether each word or phrase is a trend or a fad.

____1. Angry Bird ____6. Instagram

____2. Ice Bucket challenge ____7. 3D printing

____3. Hair rebond ____8. Kalyeserye
____4. Medical tourism ____9. Distance learning
____5. Milk Tea ____10. Rap
Activity 2 Venn Diagram
Directions: Compare and contrast a trend from a fad by using the Venn
Diagram below.

Trend
Fad
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Activity 3 Identifying a Trend and a Fad.
Directions: Give at least two examples to both fad and trend. Explain how these
examples

Tren
d

Fad

Activity 4. What’s My Future?

Directions: Identify whether the following is a trend or a fad. Write your
prediction about whether it will remain a trend or a fad in the next
five (5) years. Give a short explanation.

PREDICTION &
PHENOMENON TREND OR FAD?
EXPLANATION

Mobile Legends

Online Delivery
Services

Distance
Learning

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Activity 5. Collage Making
Directions: On a construction paper, make a collage showing the concept of
elements and characteristics of a trend. Provide a concise
explanation of your work.
(Materials needed: old newspaper, magazine, paste/glue, scissor,
construction paper)
COLLAGE RUBRIC
Category 3.5 – 4.0 2.5 – 3.0 1.5 – 2.0 0.5 – 1.0
All of the graphics used in Most of the graphics Only a few graphics None of the graphics
the collage reflect a degree used in the collage reflect student reflects student
Creativity of student creativity in the reflect student creativity but the creativity.
display. creativity in the ideas were typical
display. rather than creative.
Graphics are cut to an 1-2 graphics are 3-4 graphics are Graphics are not an
appropriate size and shape lacking in design or lacking in design or appropriate size and
and are arranged neatly. placement. There placement. Too much shape. Glue marks
Care has been taken to may be a few background is are evident. Most of
Design balance the pictures across smudges or glue showing. There are the background is
the area. Items are glued marks. noticeable smudges showing. It appears
neatly and securely. or glue marks. little attention was
given to designing the
collage.
The collage includes 8 or The collage includes The collage includes The collage contains
more items each different. 7 different items; 5 different items; fewer than 5 different
Number of Is properly and correctly Lacks 1-2 items of Lacks 3-4 elements items; Lacks more
Items labeled. Complete elements elements and and characteristics of than 4 elements and
characteristics of trends. characteristics of trends. characteristics of
trends trends.
Much time and effort went Some time and effort Minimal time and Student put it no
Time and into the planning and went into the planning effort went into the additional effort in
Effort design of the collage and design of the planning and design planning and
collage. of the collage. designing the collage.
The title is catchy, creative A title is provided that Title and labels are No title or explanation
and is related to the relates to the collage. incomplete and was given
Title and collage. The labels are The labels describe partially related to the
Explanation correct and provides insight the purpose and collage.
to the purpose, meaning process of creating
and design of the collage the collage.
OVERALL SCORE: ______/20 points

Activity 6 Self-Test
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write your answer on the
space provided before the number.

____ 1. Which of the following statements best defines a trend?

a. It is a recurrent phenomenon that takes place over time and gives rise
to speculation on the future.
b. It is a change evidenced by a rise or fall of variables when measured
between at least two points over time.
c. It is a pattern or a conceptualized idea that has the prospect of
providing or having a continuing influence for a longer period of time.
d. All of the above

____ 2. Which of the following statements best defines a fad?

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a. It is something that is very popular for a short time.
b. It is a product that has little utility but is characterized by a quick rise in
sales or popularity.
c. It is commonly referred to as craze.
d. All of the above.

____ 3. Which of the following involves the widespread practice of collecting

information and attempting to spot a pattern in the information?
a. Trend analysis c. Trend spotting
b. Trend setting d. Trend synthesis
____ 4. Which type of trends are larger patterns of broad trends that reshape
and transform our lives?
a. Gigatrends c. Megatrends
b. Macrotrends d. Microtrends

____ 5. Which of the following is NOT an element of trend?

a. basic needs c. expectation
b. drivers of change d. innovation

____ 6. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the

characteristics of a trend? A trend ______.
a. is an isolated event.
b. emerges as a result of real needs.
c. can revert back on themselves becoming cyclical.
d. create a change that affects a wide range of people.

____ 7. In which stage of development do the “conservative consumers” join

the trends’ and the ideas’ popularity continues to increase?
a. Classic Stage c. Mainstream Stage
b. Fringe Stage d. Trendy Stage

____ 8. Which of the following phrases is NOT a fundamental element that

drives all trends?
a. Basic Needs c. Innovation
b. Drivers of Change d. Segregation

____ 9. What do you call the startups, new products, services, etc, that are
resolving points of tension, and creating new levels of expectation?
a. Basic Needs c. Innovation
b. Drivers of Change d. Segregation

____ 10. Which characteristic of a trend is described as encompassing almost

an entire area of society and not just a single sector or group?
a. Acceptability c. Duration of Time
b. Cultural Basis d. Transitory increase/decrease

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