Lesson Objectives: Trends and Fads

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: Differentiate a trend from a fad.

• A trend lasts longer and has a more lasting impact than a fad.

• A fad is more sustainable than a trend.

• A trend is always short-lived compared to a fad.

• A fad influences society for a longer period than a trend.

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: Give examples of a trend and a fad.

• A trend is the use of smartphones over time; a fad is the popularity of fidget spinners for a short period.

• A trend is eating only junk food; a fad is reading books regularly.

• A trend is wearing mismatched socks for one day; a fad is using computers for decades.

• A trend is playing video games for a week; a fad is exercising daily for years.

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: Explain the process on how to spot a trend.

• Identify patterns and analyze data over time.

• Ignore data and rely on intuition.

• Focus only on current events without historical context.

• Make assumptions without evidence.

Some factors that have contributed to the emergence of enormous trends in the 21st century include:

• Technological advancements and globalization

• Decline in education and literacy

• Reduction in communication channels

• Decrease in international cooperation

Global trends have been anchored in what ways according to the passage?

• Through international cooperation and shared policies.

• By ignoring local cultures and traditions.

• By focusing solely on technological advancements.

• Through isolationist policies and minimal interaction.

What is a trend? Fill in the blank: A trend is something that covers almost all of human activities such as but not limited to politics, beliefs, economics, lifestyle, social life and the like whether the individuals or groups of people are aware of it or not.

• A trend is something that covers almost all of human activities such as but not limited to politics, beliefs, economics, lifestyle, social life and the like whether the individuals or groups of people are aware of it or not.

• A trend is something that only affects fashion and entertainment, and is always noticed by everyone.

• A trend is a temporary event that only influences a small group of people in a specific location.

• A trend is a scientific phenomenon that does not relate to human activities or social life.

Which of the following areas can trends cover?

• Politics

• Beliefs

• Economics

• All of the above

In the fields of arts, which movement is mentioned as a prevailing style or preference in art?

• Impressionism

• Realism

• Cubism

• Surrealism

In the fields of arts, what is mentioned as an example of a fashion emergence?

• Jeans

• Miniskirt

• T-shirt

• Sneakers

In the fields of arts, which genres of music are mentioned as popular?

• Jazz, Classical, Rock

• Pop, Hip-hop, Country

• Blues, Folk, Metal

• Opera, Reggae, Disco