Matrix of Curriculum Standards (Competencies),

with Corresponding Recommended Flexible Learning Delivery Mode and Materials per Grading Period

MUSIC, ARTS, PE & HEALTH

GRADE 8 HEALTH

Week of Learning competencies Lesson LR Link (if Assessment

the (Grade 8 Health) Exemplar/ develope available (provide a
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Period resources
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identifies basic terms in sexuality (sex, sexuality, gender, etc.)
Week 1/
discusses sexuality as an important component of one’s personality
1st Q
explains the dimensions of human sexuality
Week analyzes the factors that affect one’s attitudes and practices related to
2 / 1st Q sexuality and sexual behaviors
Week 3- assesses personal health attitudes that may influence sexual behavior
4 / 1st Q relates the importance of sexuality to family health
Week 5- identifies the different issues/concerns of teenagers (i.e., identity crisis)
7 / 1st Q and the need for support and understanding of the family
Week
applies decision-making skills in managing sexuality-related issues
8 / 1st Q
explains the definition and importance of courtship and dating in
choosing a lifelong partner
Week
identifies marital practices and setup across cultures
1 / 2nd Q
analyzes behaviors that promote healthy relationship in marriage and
family life
Week
describes the factors that contribute to a successful marriage
2 / 2nd Q
Week 3- discusses various maternal health concerns (pre-during-post pregnancy)
4 / 2nd Q discusses pregnancy-related concerns
Week 5 explains the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy
to Week discusses the importance of newborn screening, and the APGAR scoring
system for newborns
Week of Learning competencies Lesson LR Link (if Assessment
the (Grade 8 Health) Exemplar/ develope available (provide a
Quarter/
Grading
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Period resources
available
6 / 2nd Q explains the importance of prenatal care and post-natal care
discusses the essential newborn protocol (Unang Yakap) and initiation of
breastfeeding
recognizes the importance of immunization in protecting children’s health
analyzes the importance of responsible parenthood
explains the effects of family size on family health
Week 7
examines the important roles and responsibilities of parents in child
to Week rearing and care
8 / 2nd Q explains the effects of rapid population growth on the health of the nation
enumerates modern family planning methods (natural and artificial)
Week discusses the stages of infection
1 / 3rd Q analyzes the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines
discusses the signs, symptoms, and effects of common communicable
Week 2 diseases
corrects misconceptions, myths, and beliefs about common communicable
to Week diseases
3 / 3rd Q enumerates steps in the prevention and control of common communicable
diseases
Week 4-
analyzes the nature of emerging and re-emerging diseases
5 / 3rd Q
Week 6 demonstrates self-monitoring skills to prevent communicable diseases
to Week promotes programs and policies to prevent and control communicable
8 / 3rd Q diseases
identifies agencies responsible for communicable disease prevention and
control
Week
discusses gateway drugs
1 / 4th Q
Week 2 analyzes the negative health impact of cigarette smoking
to Week  describes the harmful short- and long-term effects of cigarette smoking
on the different parts of the body
3 / 4th Q  discusses the dangers of mainstream, second hand and third hand
smoke;
 explain the impact of cigarette smoking on the family, environment,
and community
Week of Learning competencies Lesson LR Link (if Assessment
the (Grade 8 Health) Exemplar/ develope available (provide a
Quarter/
Grading
Learning r online) link if online)
Period resources
available
Week 4 analyzes the negative health impact of drinking alcohol
to Week  describes the harmful short- and long-term effects of drinking
alcohol
5 /4th Q  interprets blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in terms of
physiological changes in the body
explains the impact of drinking alcohol on the family, and community
discusses strategies in the prevention and control of cigarette smoking
and drinking alcoholic beverages
Week 6  apply resistance skills in situations related to cigarette and alcohol
to Week use
8 / 4th Q  follows policies and laws in the family, school and community
related to cigarette and alcohol use
suggests healthy alternatives to cigarettes and alcohol to promote healthy
lifestyle (self, family, community)