Subject: MAPEH (Music)

Grade Level: 7

Quarter: 4th

Week: 1

Topic: African Music

Objectives: At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify the different African musical instruments and their unique sounds.
2. Describe the different genres of African music.
3. Appreciate the importance of African music in cultural and historical contexts.

Materials:

 Audio and video recordings of African music

 Visual aids (charts, maps, and pictures)
 Handouts
 Whiteboard and markers

Procedures:

I. Preparation A. Greetings and checking of attendance B. Brief review of the previous

lesson on the basic elements of music

II. Discussion A. Introduction to African music and its cultural significance B. Discussion
of the different African musical instruments and their unique sounds C. Description of
the different genres of African music D. Use of audio and video recordings to support
the discussion E. Use of visual aids to help students understand the discussion better

III. Activity A. Group activity: Students will form groups and choose a genre of African
music to research and present to the class. B. Individual activity: Students will create a
reflection paper about the importance of African music in cultural and historical
contexts.

IV. Assessment A. Group presentation of their research about a genre of African music B.
Checking of the reflection papers
V. Closure A. Recap of the important points discussed in the lesson B. Assignment:
Students will choose a musical instrument used in African music and create a short
composition that features its unique sound.