Philippine Education

Grade 7 Subjects: DepEd MATATAG Curriculum

Get an overview of the subjects and specific topics under each subject that our Grade 7 students will be learning under the DepEd MATATAG Curriculum.

Grade 7 is one of the first few grade levels that are implementing the new DepEd MATATAG Curriculum, together with Kindergarten, Grade 4, and Grade 10. (If you would like more information about the contents of the new curriculum for each grade level, you can head over to our article: DepEd MATATAG Curriculum: Kindergarten to Grade 10 Subjects Grouped by Grade Level.) This page focuses on the subjects and topics that will be taught to students in Grade 7.

What are the Grade 7 subjects in the Philippines?

There may be some differences in subjects among different schools, but according to the Department of Education, these are the main subjects that Grade 7 learners will be undertaking:

Araling Panlipunan (AP) / Social Studies
English
Filipino
Mathematics
Music and Arts
Physical Education and Health
Science
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)
Values Education

The topics to be learned under each subject are listed below.

Araling Panlipunan (AP) / Social Studies

First Quarter - Geography and Ancient History

Geography of Southeast Asia

Physical Geography of Southeast Asia
- Location of Southeast Asia
- Physical Characteristics of the Region (mainland and insular)
- Impact of the Physical Characteristics of Southeast Asia in People’s Lives
- Southeast Asia’s Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
Human Geography of Southeast Asia
- Cultural Differences
  - Ethnolinguistic groups in insular Southeast Asia
  - Ethnolinguistic groups in continental Southeast Asia
  - Belief systems
- Social Structure
- Power Relationship

Ancient History of Southeast Asia

Proliferation of People in Southeast Asia
- Austronesians
- Mainland Origin Hypothesis (Bellwood)
- Island Origin Hypothesis (Solheim)
- “Peopling of Mainland SE Asia”
Ancient Civilizations in Southeast Asia
- Ancient Mainland (Continental) Civilizations
  - Funan
  - Angkor (Khmer)
  - Pagan
  - Toungoo
  - Lê
  - Ayutthaya
- Ancient Insular Civilizations
  - Srivijaya
  - Sailendra
  - Madjapahit
  - Malacca
- Relations of the Philippines with ancient civilizations in Southeast Asia
- Relations of civilizations in Southeast Asia with Chinese and Indian civilizations

Second Quarter - Colonialism and Imperialism in Southeast Asia

The Concept of Colonialism and Imperialism

The definition and difference of colonialism and imperialism
The difference between direct and indirect colonialism
The first and second stages of Western imperialism
The case of Thailand as an independent country in the era of Western imperialism in Southeast Asia

Colonialism and Western Imperialism in Insular Southeast Asia

Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia
Comparison of colonial procedures and policies in the three countries of insular Southeast Asia
Comparison of different responses to colonial structures (pag-alsa, pag-angkin at pag-angkop) in the three countries of insular Southeast Asia

Colonialism and Western Imperialism in Continental Southeast Asia

Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam
Comparison of colonial procedures and policies in the three countries of continental Southeast Asia
Comparison of different responses to colonial structures (pag-alsa, pag-angkin at pag-angkop) in the three countries of continental Southeast Asia

Emergence of Japanese Imperialism in the 20th Century

Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Vietnam
Comparison of colonial procedures and policies in four countries of Southeast Asia
Comparison of different responses to colonial structures (pag-alsa, pag-angkin at pag-angkop) in four countries of Southeast Asia

Third Quarter - Nationalism, Independence and Nationality

Explanation of Basic Concepts

The concept of Nationalism
The concept of Independence
The concept of Nationality

Nationalism and the Attainment of Independence by Selected Countries in Southeast Asia

Philippines
Burma
Indonesia
Vietnam

Challenges to Philippine Nationalism After the Second World War

Summary of political challenges (elite democracy, neocolonialism, dictatorship, widespread corruption)
Summary of economic challenges (growing gap between rich and poor, underdeveloped agricultural sector, lack of industrial base)
Summary of cultural and social challenges (issues regarding Filipino identity and lack of programs promoting the welfare and well-being of ethnic groups, rise of communist and Moro movements caused by social problems)

Challenges of Nationalism in Continental Southeast Asia After the Bandung Conference

Cambodia
Laos
Myanmar
Thailand
Vietnam
Comparison of challenges to nationalism of five countries in continental Southeast Asia

Challenges of Nationalism in Insular Southeast Asia After the Bandung Conference

Indonesia
Malaysia
Singapore
Brunei
Independence of Timor Leste (2002)
Comparison of challenges to nationalism of five countries in insular Southeast Asia

Fourth Quarter - Relations of Countries in the Region

The Establishment of ASEAN

Birth and Internal and External Development of Regional Relations of ASEAN (Rise and development of inter- and intra-regional relations of ASEAN)
- Purpose
- History
- Structure (Coordinating & Community Council)
ASEAN’s success in achieving prosperity and peace in the region
- Declaration on the Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN)
- Declaration of ASEAN Concord
- ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
- Southeast Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (SEANWFZ)
- ASEAN Vision 2020

The Philippines in ASEAN

Philippine Accession to ASEAN
Role of the Philippines in ASEAN
ASEAN as one of the bases of the foreign and trade policy of the Philippines

ASEAN and the Challenge of Sustainable Development in the Philippines and Southeast Asia

ASEAN Sustainable Goals
ASEAN Community 2015 (ACI15), (ASEAN Economic (AEC), Political-Security (APSC), Socio-Cultural (ASCC)
ASEAN COMMUNITY VISION 2025
Key challenges facing ASEAN

Human Rights Situation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia

Establishment of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)
ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD)
Issues faced by ASEAN in relation to human rights

English

First Quarter

Philippine poetry

lyric
narrative
dramatic

Second Quarter

Philippine prose

short story
novel

Third Quarter

Informational texts

Expository texts
Journalistic texts: news and press releases, and features

Fourth Quarter

Informational texts (expository essays)
Transactional texts (letter of request)

Filipino

First Quarter - Mga Tula sa Panahon ng Katutubo

Tula at karunungang bayan
- bugtong
- tanaga
- sawikain
- salawikain
- kasabihan
Awiting-bayan
- dalit
- oyayi
- kundiman
- diona
- dung-aw
- soliranin
- talindaw
Epikong bayan
- Alim
- Bantugan
- Biag ni Lam-ang
- Ibalon
- Kudaman
- Labaw Donggon

Second Quarter - Mga Tuluyan Sa Panahon ng Katutubo

Kuwentong-bayan
- alamat
- pabula
- kuwentong posong
Dula
- katutubong sayaw
- rituwal ng babaylan

Third Quarter - Mga Akda sa Panahon ng Pananakop ng Espanya

Mga akdang panrelihiyon
- pasyon
- dasal
Akdang pangkagandahang-asal
Dula
- senakulo
- tibag
- Flores de Mayo
- Santacruzan
Awit at korido

Fourth Quarter - Ibong Adarna

Mathematics

First Quarter

Regular and irregular polygons and their features/properties
Determination of measures of angles and number of sides of polygons
Application of percentages
Use of rates
Rational numbers

Second Quarter

Square roots of perfect squares, cube roots of perfect cubes, and irrational numbers
Conversion of units of measure
Volume of square and rectangular pyramids, and cylinders
Sets and subsets, and the union and intersection of sets using Venn diagrams
Subset of real numbers

Third Quarter

Data collection and sampling techniques, and the presentation of data in appropriate tables and graphs
Interpretation of statistical graphs
The set of integers, and comparing and ordering integers
The four operations with integers
Simplification of numerical expressions involving integers
Absolute value of an integer

Fourth Quarter

The solution of simple equations
The evaluation of algebraic expressions following substitution
The rearrangement of a formula to make a different variable the subject of the formula
Outcomes from experiments
Operations using scientific notation

Music and Arts

First Quarter

PERFORMING ARTS

Music: Popular Music
- Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music
Theater Arts
- Asian Theater Practices
- Relevant Principles of Theater Arts
Dance: Contemporary and Emerging Southeast Asian Dance Styles

VISUAL ARTS

Visual Art
- Comics
- Animation
- Architecture
- Weaving
Film
- Feature film
- Short film
- Historical film
- Biographical
- Documentary
- Animation

Second Quarter

PERFORMING ARTS

Music: Traditional or Local Folk Music Common to the Philippines and Southeast Asia
- Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music
Theater
- Puppetry
- Festivals
Dance
- Traditional Dance
- Festivals

VISUAL ARTS: Traditional or Folk Art

Embroidery
Brass Making
Prints and Patterns
Fabrics
Sculpture
Architecture
Paintings
Weaving
Needle Work
Pottery
Carving (Wood, Stone, Clay, Metal)

Third Quarter

PERFORMING ARTS

Music
- Philippine National Anthem
- Nationalistic Music
- Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music
Theater: Relevant Theater Forms
- Street Plays
- Advocacy Performances / Theater for Development
Dance: Relevant Dance Forms

VISUAL ARTS

Textile, Prints, Painting, Sculpture, Installation, Architecture
Films

Fourth Quarter

Southeast Asian Performing and Visual Art Forms/Festivals

Musical Plays/Traditional Epics
Puppetry
Dance
Theater
Attire

Physical Education and Health

First Quarter

Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Adolescent
Common Adolescents’ Concerns that can Affect Mental Health
Prevention and Management of Common Adolescents’ Concerns that Can Affect Mental Health
Ways to Safeguard One’s Mental Health
Various Physical Activities that Help Safeguard Mental Health
Benefits of Physical Activity Participation on Mental Health
Physical Activity Participation: Target Games
Suggested Activities:
- Unopposed – Golf, Archery, Bowling, Bocce Ball, Darts
- Opposed – Billiards, Croquet, Lawn Bowls
- Combative Sports – Arnis, Taekwondo, Boxing, Fencing, Pencat Silat, Wushu, Muay Thai, Karatedo and/or Sole Fighting/Rapandapanan

Second Quarter

Family’s Role in Managing Adolescent’s Concerns
Assertive Family Behavior in Preventing and Managing Conflicts
Physical Activities to Strengthen Relationship with Family Members
Physical Activity Participation: Invasion Games
Suggested Activities: Sports
Basketball, Football, Floorball, Futsal, Ultimate Frisbee, Handball, Tchoukball, and/or Water Polo/Swimming

Third Quarter

Importance of Healthy Eating During Adolescence
Common Adolescents’ Nutritional Concerns and Ways to Prevent Them
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Participation
Physical Activity Participation: Dances
Suggested Activities: Christian Dances with Western Roots
Ba-Ingles, Jota Batangueña, Purpuri, Alcamfor, Kuratsa, Lancero, Mazurka Boholana, Habanera Botolena

Fourth Quarter

First Aid Concepts, Objectives, and Principles
First Aid for Common Conditions
Road Safety
Water Safety
Self-Management Skills for Road and Water Safety
First Aid for Musculoskeletal Issues/Injuries
Physical Activity Participation: Dances
Suggested Activities
- ASEAN and ASIAN dances (e.g. joget or zapin of Malaysia, pon poo thai of Thailand, bon dance or parasol dance of Japan, fan dance of china and other ASEAN/ASIAN dances)
- American Dances (e.g. Red River Valley, Oh Susana, Grand March and other square dances)
- European Dances (e.g. Tarantela, Arkadsky, Minuet, La Cucaracha, Varsovienne, Rheilander for Three and other European dances)

Science

First Quarter - Science of Materials

Use of models
The Particle Model and changes of state
Planning, following, and recording scientific investigations
Solutions, solubility, and concentration

Second Quarter - Life Science

Science equipment: the compound microscope
Plant and animal cells
Cellular reproduction
Levels of biological organization
Trophic levels and the transfer of energy

Third Quarter - Force, Motion, and Energy

Balanced and unbalanced forces
Motion: displacement and velocity
Distance-time graphs
Identifying and controlling variables
Heat transfer

Fourth Quarter - Earth and Space Science

System models
Earthquakes
The Sun’s influence on Earth

Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)

First Quarter - Information and Communication Technology

Information and Communication Technology

Sectors of ICT and Its Career and Business Opportunities
Trends and Issues in ICT
Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs in the Field of ICT
Occupational Safety and Health (OHS) Standards in ICT
Computer Number Systems
Conversion of Computer Number Systems

Word Processing Software

page breaks
auto tables of contents
mail merge
references

Presentation Software

rules in creating presentations
master slide
animation (motion path)
animation pane
hyperlink
action buttons

Spreadsheet Software

conditional formatting functions
data analysis

Second Quarter - Agriculture and Fishery Arts (AFA)

Career Opportunities

agriculturist
farm technician
farm owner

Business Opportunities

traders
entrepreneurs

Agricultural Tools, Implements, and Equipment

agricultural tools, implements, and equipment and their uses
precautionary measures
safety procedures in using tools and equipment

Agricultural Hazards and Risks in Farm Operations

Agricultural Practices in Crop Production

site selection
land preparation
crop selection
planting
transplanting

Care and Maintenance of Crops

weeding and cultivating
irrigation/water supply
fertilizing
mulching using organic materials
natural prevention and control of common pests and diseases (using natural farming/organic farming

Farm Waste Processing

composting (basket composting)
fermentation (foliar fertilizer)

Agricultural Practices in Harvesting Crops

harvesting
post-harvesting

Breeds of Farm Animals

poultry animals
- poultry chicken (layer and broiler)
- quail
- ducks
livestock animals
- swine
- rabbit
- small ruminants (dairy and meat-type such as goat and sheep)
- large ruminants (dairy and meat type- such as cattle and buffalo)

Materials, Tools, and Equipment for Poultry and Livestock Animals

Housing Requirements for Poultry and Livestock Animals

site selection
types of housing
design and layout

Feeding Management for Poultry and Livestock Animals

types of feeds
feed ingredients
feed mensuration and calculation
feeding frequency
OSH in feeding operations

Farm Waste Management in Animal Production

Products and Byproducts of Poultry and Livestock Animals

raw products
processed products

Third Quarter - Family and Consumer Science

Fundamentals of Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Tourism

kinds of tourists
types and forms of tourism
- based on the point of origin
- based on the purpose of travel

Hospitality

scope of hospitality industry
- accommodation and lodging
- travel services
- food and beverage services
- recreation and entertainment
- clubs
- conventions and events management
- cruise
types of accommodations and their characteristics
hotel types and classification

Career Opportunities in Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Issues, Challenges, Trends and Innovations in Hospitality and Tourism

Fundamentals of Food Preparation and Service

different food service operations
- commercial
- institutional
basic rules in food preparation and service
kitchen layout

Seven Principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Tools and Equipment in Food Preparation

kitchen
food service
care and maintenance

Table Napkin Fold

uses of table napkin
table napkin sizes
basic table napkin fold

Food Selection, Preparation and Cooking

guidelines in food selection
guidelines in food preparation

Principles of Cooking

heat transfer
effects of heat

Kitchen Math

English and metric system

Fourth Quarter - Industrial Arts (IA)

Services in Industrial Arts

construction services (woodwork, metal works, masonry, construction painting, plumbing, tile setting)
electrical-electronics services (electronics product assembly and services, electrical installation and maintenance, domestic refrigeration and air condition services)
automotive and small engine (automotive servicing, motorcycle/ small engine servicing)

Career and Business Opportunities

Codes and Standards in Industrial Arts Services

National Building Code of the Philippines or Republic Act No 6451 (residential construction)
Philippine Electrical Code (residential wiring)
Philippine Electronics Code
traffic and road signs

Hand Tools, Power Tools, Instruments, and Equipment Used in Industrial Arts Services

power tools
- hydraulic tools
- pneumatic tools
instruments (analog, digital, and computer-based)
- measuring
- calibrating
- testing
equipment and accessories
- construction services
- electro-mechanical services
- electrical services
- automotive and small engine services

Preventive Maintenance

handling
storing

Scale Reading

volt-ohm-milliammeter
tachometer
oscilloscope
ampere meter

Mensuration and Calculations

linear measurement
ratio and proportion
Ohm’s Law
Power Law

Values Education

First Quarter

Maingat na paghuhusga (Prudence)
Magalang (Respect)
Matatag (Resilience)
Pananalig sa Diyos (Faith in God)
Mabuting katiwala (Good stewardship)
Kahandaan (Preparedness)
Mapanagutan (Accountability)

Second Quarter

Maingat na Paghuhusga (Prudence)
Matiyaga (Perseverance)
Mapagmahal (Loving)
Madasalin (Prayerful)
Maingat na paghuhusga (Prudence)
Mapagmalasakit (Concerned)
Nasyonalismo (Nationalism)

Third Quarter

Tiwala sa Sarili (Self-confidence)
Mapagkumbaba (Humility)
Matapat (Honest)
Magalang (Respect)
Mapagmalasakit (Compassion)
Matipid (Thrifty)
Maingat na Paghuhusga (Prudence)

Fourth Quarter

Mapagmalasakit (Compassion)
Karunungan (Wisdom)
Disiplina (Discipline)
Mapanagutan (Accountability)
Matiyaga (Perseverance)
Mabuting katiwala (Good stewardship)
Malikhain (Creativity)