Includes bibliographical references and appendices.

Social studies grade 10: contemporary issues is a response to the need to open the eyes of the youth about the news they watch on television and read on print, social media, and internet. It is the goal of this book that students acquire a profound understanding of the issue and challenges in relation to the environment, economy, politics, human rights, education, and civic responsibilities currently faced by the Philippines. Students are expected to play active roles in searching for solutions to the problems, small or big, confronting the nation using their skills investigation, analysis of data and different sources, research, critical thinking, effective communication, objectivity, and wise decision making.