Republic of the Philippines

TARLAC LIVING FAITH ACADEMY

School Year 2015-2016
MAPEH 8 Syllabus
I.

Rationale
This unit is for the grade 8 students, to gain knowledge on the basic information as the skills that
may be developed through the activities and experiences in a well-rounded program of Music, Arts, P.E.
and Health through Demonstration, Lecture, Role Play, Use of filmstrip, Music, Models, Oral
Questioning and discussion, Use of displays by instructor, Use of community or local resources, group
dynamics and cooperative learning. This unit is about the music, arts and craft of Asia and Southeast
Asia, the sports Swimming, Taekwondo, Badminton and Sakuting.

II.

Content

Overview
The grade 8 contains the vocal and instrumental music of Asia and Southeast Asia including its arts
and crafts their theatrical forms. The physical education will focus on Swimming, Taekwondo,
Badminton and Sakuting. Swimming and Taekwondo will be a big help for the students as a selfdefense and foundation for every accidents and situations they may encounter. While badminton
will strengthen their body which is based from the K to 12 curriculum.
MUSIC 8
UNIT 1- MUSIC OF SOUTHEAST ASIA- FIRST QUARTER
Geographical, historical and cultural background
A. Indonesia-Gamelan
Javanese;
Balinese.
B. Thailand-Piphat
C. Cambodia-Pinpeat
D. Myanmar-Saung Gauk

- Perform Southeast Asian

Song
-Musical piece
interpretation and reading.
-Song Analysis

UNIT II-MUSIC OF ASIA- SECOND QUARTER

Geographical, historical and cultural background
China
Japan
Korea
Traditional instruments (idiophones, aerophones,
membranophones, and chordophones)
Instrumental pieces (solo and ensemble)
Folksongs and ritual music
K-Pop and J-Pop

MUSIC GRADE 8 UNIT III- THIRD QUARTER

MUSIC OF ASIA
Cultural context (history and traditions ) of India , Pakistan,
Middle East and Israel
Vocal music of India, Pakistan, Middle East and Israel
Instruments of India, Pakistan, Middle East and Israel
composition of India, Pakistan, Middle East and Israel
social functions music of India, Pakistan, Middle East, and
Israel
MUSIC 8 UNIT IV- FOURTH QUARTER
TRADITIONAL ASIAN THEATER MUSIC
What is Kabuki as a form of music?
History of Kabuki
Description of Kabuki

- Song analysis
- Sing an East Asia Song
using elements of Music
- Each group will create or
improvise a musical
instrument from each
country assigned like
drums (taiko), metal bells,
pan pipes, cymbals, and
chimes, from found
objects in the environment
such as aluminum
containers, strings,
bamboo or plastic pipes.

- Song analysis
- Sing an East Asia Song
using elements of Music
properly.

-Face painting
-Make a shadow puppet
-Perform Wayang Kulit
-Differentiate Kabuki,

III.

Grading System
Written Work
Performance Task

Quarterly Assessment

20%
60%
20%

3. DepEd, Grade 8 Teachers Guide

IV.

References
1. The 21st Century MAPEH in
Action, Grade 8
2. Our World of MAPEH, Grade
8

Prepared by:

JOYCE S. DELA ROSA

MAPEH Teacher

Checked by:
_______________________
MAPEH Coordinator

Approved by:
Pastor JIMMY LAJARA
Acting Principal, Secondary Department

MARJORIE P. FELIPE
Curriculum and Research Coordination
Noted by:

MARIVI D. DAVID
School Director