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Technology
and Livelihood
Education
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Trees and- Fruit
using Scientific Process
P GRICULTURE
(Grade 6)
bearing Trees
Subject Area -TLE AGRICULTURE GRADE 6
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1– Module 4: PROPAGATES TREES AND FRUIT- BEARING TREES
USING SCIENTIFIC PROCESSES.
First Edition, 2020

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What I Need To Know

Hello! Do you know that planting , just like cooking requires

systematic way of doing things. It requires a step by step procedure
on how to select and prepare the soil, the seedlings, the tools, and
the location for planting. However, caring for fruit trees is the same
as caring for other trees. Orchard tools and equipment play a very
important role in systematic process of plant preparation. Their
availability makes the work easier and helps in the proper
execution of the different procedures.

With these requirements, all that is needed is a thorough

knowledge and skills on how to do the planting process and the
manner on how plants are to be taken care of.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

Demonstrate Scientific Processes of trees and fruit- bearing

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What I Know

Before we start our lesson, may I know what you learned about
different types of an orchard farms, fruits and their location,
climate and market demands by answering the following questions.

1. A type of an orchard wherein it includes any facility focused on

growing tree-bearing fruits.

A. nut orchards B. fruit orchards C. seed orchards

D. home or backyard orchards

2. Orchards that focus on primarily on growing trees that produce

seeds rather than nuts or fruit.

A. seed orchards B. nut orchards C. fruit orchards

D. home or backyard orchards

3. These are small gardens where grafted trees are needed and
small enough to fit in the garden.

A. nut orchards B. seed orchards C. home or backyard

orchards D. fruit orchards

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 4. Include a large variety of facilities that produce nut- bearing
trees.
A. home or backyard orchards B. nut orchards C. seed
orchards D. fruit orchards

5. Most trees like coconut, mango, and santol tree are mostly
planted in.

A. slope area B. hill side area C. valley area

D.plain area

B. Directions: Match Column A with column B. Write the letter of

the correct answer in your TLE notebook.

___ 1. Crowbar

____2. Trowel

____3. Knife

____4.Scissor

____5. Rake

a. for digging holes and for planting seeds

b. used for loosening the ground and taking up small plants

c.use for smoothening the soil and gathering dry leaves,or hay

d. useful in making cuttings of soft or thin stems

e. to divide plants and cutting tubers into pieces

C.Read and answer it carefully.

1. These refers to stems or shoots emerging from portions of

plants or trees.

A. runners B. suckers C. rhizomes D. seeds

2. A sexual type of propagation, the most common as it is
easiest.

A. seeds B. runners C. suckers D. cuttings

3. A type of propagation which refers to a part of a plant that is
cut and propagated.

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 A. seeds B. runners C. marcotting D. cuttings
4. Roots emerged from the surface from which new plant
develops from buds .

A. rhizomes B. runners C. suckers D. cuttings

5. Used for cutting wood, trees, and grass.

A. bolo B. rake C. hoe D. water sprinkler

Trees and Fruit- Bearing

Lesson
Trees Using Scientific
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Processes

What’s In

Where ever to look, there are so many trees and fruit trees that can be found
anywhere in our home, school or even in streets. Can you name it? Do you know
that there are different scientific ways in propagating trees and fruit trees?
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What’s New

Modern technology and research have gone a long way especially in the field
of Agriculture. There are different agricultural products today that did not exist
long ago. We now have seedless grapes, oranges, and watermelons. There are also
various plants with leaves and flowers of different colors that come from just one
plant. Fruit bearing trees are able to bear fruits within a very short span of time.
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Some can bear fruits all year round. These advancements are possible because of
an agricultural technology called plant propagation
Are you excited to know our lesson today ? I know that you are curious
about the activities that we are going to discuss.

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Activity 1: Where do I belong?

In this activity, you will show pictures of scientific ways of propagating trees and
fruit trees.

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en.wikipedia.org

https:// www.google.com/plant propagation.com

wikihow.com

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1.What are the different scientific ways of propagating trees and fruit trees that
are shown in the above pictures?
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Activity 2

In this activity, you will

Learn the different scientific ways of propagating trees and fruit trees and
know the following steps.
1. Cutting- the leaves are removed and the stems are cut 10 inches long.
One- half of the cutting is inserted into the soil. Example is sinigwelas and
kamoteng kahoy

2. Marcotting or Air Layering- induces the stem to develop roots while it’s
still growing on the mother plant. The steps are as follows;

a. Select a healthy branch

b. Remove a ring- like layer of soft bark about 2 to 3 inches long until you
reach the bark..
c. Apply sphagnum moss around the cut surface..
d. Cover securely with a piece of plastic sheet
e. Tie both ends to prevent drying of the rooting medium. Keep it moist
f. Cut the marcot just below the ball of sphagnum moss when sufficient roots
develop
g. Remove and place the potted in a cool and shady place.

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 3. Grafting- a plant propagation method that involves inserting a scion into a
stock so that they will for a union and grow together.

Steps in Grafting:
a. Preparing the stocks
b. Preparing the scion
c. Inserting the scion
d. Securing the graft

4. Budding – the process of transferring a lateral bud taken from the scion to
the stocks of the same family.

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 After doing the activities, ask the learners how did they feel about the
demonstration?

After knowing the different ways of scientific ways of propagation,

What do you think is the easiest way of trees and fruit propagation?

What is it?

What are the scientific ways of propagating trees and fruit trees?

The major methods or scientific way of a propagation are cuttings, layering,

division , budding and grafting. Cuttings involve rooting a severed piece of the
parent plant, layering involves rooting a part of the parent and then severing it; and
budding and grafting is joining two plant parts from different varieties. Marcotting
which is a type of vegetative plant propagation is commonly known as air layering
that involves rooting of a part of the stem while it is still attached to the parent
plant.
Propagation of fruit bearing trees by Air Layering or marcotting:

. Step 1: Tools and Materials required. The following tools and materials are
required to do layering
.Step 2: Selecting the right branch
.Step 3: Make deep cuts… Wrap with ball of soil…..
.Step 4: Wrap with plastic sheet….
.Step 5: Tie the ends……
.Step 6: See the roots through the plastic sheets

Propagate plants from cuttings

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 1. Cut a 4-to 5 inch long (10 to 12 cm) stem just below a leaf, and remove all
but two or three leaves at the top.
2. Dip the cut end into rooting hormone.

3. Insert the cuttings into a box or container, filled with about 3 inches of
moistened pure builders sand, vermiculite or perlite.
4. Slip the container into a self- sealing plastic bag.

5. Place the covered container in indirect light.

Day 2 @ 3

Appropriate Tools and Equipment and their Uses

In this activity, the teacher shows pictures of tools and some equipment used in

plant propagation.

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What are the appropriate uses of tools that you shown in this pictures?

Activity 2:
In this activity, you will match the pictures with the phrase.

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 _______ 1. Water container with small holes on the spout and used for water
the plants.
________ 2. Used to transfer soil plants and other materials from one place to
another.

_______ 3. Used for loosening the ground and taking up small plants.

_______ 4. Used for cutting tools suitable for making cutting from all plant
material.

_______ 5 Used for budding, grafting and fine cutting work.

Caring for fruit trees is the same as caring for other trees. Orchard tools and
equipment play a very important role in systematic process of plant preparation

Their availability makes the work easier and helps in the proper execution of the
different procedures.

1. Hoe – a tool used in digging and loosening hard, dry soil.

2. Rake- is used for smoothening the soil and gathering loose leaves or hay.

3. Trowel- a tool with a curved blade used for loosening the ground and taking
up small plants.

4. Axe- a tool with a flat, sharp blade fastened to a handle used for cutting

trunk of trees and their branches.

5. Crowbar – a straight, heavy iron pointed at one end, about 4 feet in length,
used for digging holes and for planting seeds.

6. Bolo – a tool with a wooden or metal handle in which a long blades is

attached. It is used for cutting tall grasses and branches of trees.

7. Shovel- it is used to dig, lift and throw loose matter.

8. Fork- it is used in digging and preparing the soil for the plants.

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9.Water Can- used for watering the plants.

10. Wheelbarrow- used to transfer soil plants and other materials from one
place to another.

11. Pieces of wood or bamboo- used as fences of seeds boxes and plots to
protect plants from being destroyed by animals.

12. Secateurs- the main cutting tools suitable for making cuttings from all plant
material.

13.Knife- used to divide plants and cutting tubers into pieces.

14.Grafting and budding knife- is used for budding, grafting and fine cutting
work.

15. Scissor- useful in making cuttings of soft or thin stems.

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Day 4

Healthy and safety measures in propagating trees and fruit- bearing trees.

Activity 3

In this activity, the learner will…

Read the phrases of what is written on a cartolina strips. Write the

letter of the correct answer in the appropriate column.

HEALTHY/ SAFETY UNHEALTHY/ SAFETY

PRACTICES IN PRACTICES IN PROPAGATING
PROPAGATING TREES AND TREES AND FRUIT TREES
FRUIT TREES

1. _____ 1._____
2. _____ 2._____
3.______ 3._____
4.______
5.______

A C
Wear your gown/barong tagalog
Wear a hat to protect you from the extreme when you are practicing
heat of the sun. healthy/safety measures in
propagating fruit trees.
B
D
Have the right
tool for planting Don’t wear a
trees and fruit mask when
trees. spraying
insecticides.
E Always follow
instruction for
use of
equipment.

G Have a place for everything, tools,

equipment, pesticides, fertilizers and comfort
should be placed where they should be.

F
Play while you work.
H

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Always wear complete personal protective equipment which includes hairnet, hand
gloves, boots, eyeglass and face mask.

After doing this activity, how did you feel? If you plant/ propagate fruit- bearing
trees like mango, guava etc…. do you know the healthy and safety practices? Is
it good to practice safety measures in propagating plants?

In observing healthy and safety measures in propagating trees and fruit

trees we have to follow the practices.
1. Have all the needed tools and materials ready before starting to work.

2. Use the right tools for the right purpose. This ensures efficiency of work and
safety for the user
3. Read labels of pesticides and insecticides carefully before using. Follow
instruction as indicated.
4. Wear the proper attire when planting, loose, comfortable and absorbent
clothing gives freedom of movement and a feeling of comfort and freshness.
Wearing a hat protects you from the extreme heat of the sun. Wear a mask
when spraying insecticides. Wear gloves when handling plants, soil and
compost.

5. Use organic fertilizer instead of the commercial fertilizer .It is economical and
safer to use.
6. Get rid of insect and pests that invade the tree or seedlings.

7. Take care of tools and equipment to last long and maintain their efficiency.

- After using, clean or wash the tools before keeping. Oil the metal part of
tools.
- Provide a place for the tools; the place must be out of reach of children.

- Sharp-edge tools should be place in a cabinet to prevent anyone from

getting hurt.

- If the tools will not be used for a long time, wipe the metal with oil.

- Broken or damaged tools should be repaired immediately.

- Sharpen the tools so that they will be in good condition.

8. Focus on the work at hand. Do not allow yourself to get distracted.

9. Know your limits in working, seek help whenever necessary.

10. Work in proper position. Make sure you do not strain your back while
working.

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 What’s More

A.Directions. Read carefully and understand what is asked. Write the letter of
the correct answer on your TLE notebook/paper.

1. A type of propagation which refers to a part that is cut and propagated.

A. seeds B. runners C. marcotting D. cutting

2. A process wherein a branch or shoots touches the ground, develop roots and
becomes an independent plant.
A. marcotting B. grafting C. layering D. budding

3. A process by which a scion is inserted into the rootstock to unite and grow as
one plant.
A. marcotting B.grafting C. layering D. budding
4. This is also a form of grafting using a single bud.

A. marcotting B. inarching C. budding D. layering

5. It is a process herein the scion is united with the rootstock.

A. marcotting B. inarching C. budding D. layering

B. Directions: Draw a happy face on practices that are good and sad face

on practices that are not good.

1.I join community projects like planting. ______________
2. I wear the appropriate working clothes when planting. ______________

3. Choose good quality seeds coming from a good quality mother_________

4. Plant all types with equal distances from one another. ______________
5. I don’t want to wear mask when planting. ___________

C. Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is
wrong. Write your answer on the space provided before the number.
_____ 1. An axe is used for digging holes and for planting seeds.
_____ 2. A shovel is used to dig, lift and throw loose matter.

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_____ 3. A crowbar is used for digging holes and for planting seeds.
______ 4. A knife is used for watering the plants.
______ 5. A scissor is used for cutting of soft or thin stems.

What I Have Learned

Now that you’ve learned a lot from this module, let’s find out if you still
remembered our lesson by answering the following questions.

1. What are the scientific way of propagating trees and fruit bearing trees?

________________________________________________________________________
2. What are the different kinds of tools and equipment in plant propagation?
_______________________________________________________________________

3. What are healthy and safety measures in propagating trees and fruit-bearing
trees?

_______________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

A. Analyze the puzzle and try to find the five terms in plant propagation.

A E I O U R P H R H
M A R C O T T I N G
R W G R N E G G E N
G S C I O N R B S I
H D B J I S A N W T
M Z J D W A F M A T
N T D X T Q T R E U
L U V C U W I L K C
B L C Z O Y N K H A
S R X A F K G P G W

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Write your answers.

1. _____________
2. _____________

3.______________

4.______________
5.______________

B. How Well Did You Perform

How much do you perform the Healthy and Safety measures in Propagating trees
and fruit –bearing trees in your sorroundings?

Find out by accomplishing the scoring rubric honestly and sincerely.Remember it

is your learning at stake.

Criteria Score
5-Very Good 3-Good 1-Poor
1.Taking a bath before
working in order to work
well.
2. Always follow instructions
for use equipment.
3.Always wear complete
personal protected
protection equipment.
4.Know your limits in
working,seek help whenever
necessary.
5.Work in proper position.

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 Assessment

A. Directions: Enumerate and describe the different scientific way of propagating

trees and fruit trees.
Using Rubrics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Scores Description
5 Very Good
4 Good
3 Fair
2 Poor
1 Poor

B. Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Identify what tools best described
the sentence.
1. It is used for making cuttings of soft or thin stems.

A. Wheelbarrow B.Scissor C. Knife D. Shovel

2. It is used for dividing plants and cutting tubers into pieces.

A. Knife B. Trowel C. Scissor D. Secateurs

3. It is used for loosening the ground and taking up small plants

A. Trowel B. Fork C. Hose D. Sprayer

4. It is used for cutting trunk of trees and branches.

A. Axe B. Water Sprinkler C. Shovel D. Hoe

5. It is used for watering the plants.

A. Rake B. Crowbar C. Water Sprinkle D. Bolo

C. Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Put a (✓) if the statement is

correct and ( x ) if the statement is wrong

1. Wear sleeveless clothes when spraying insecticides.

______
2. Wear a hat to protect you from the extreme heat from the sun.
______

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 3. Use any tools for planting trees and fruit trees.
______
4. Use the right tool for the right purpose.
______

5. Place pesticides, tools, fertilizers in one place.

______

Additional Activities

Draw the different tools and equipment used in plant propagation and know what
are the healthy and safety measures in propagating trees and fruit- bearing trees.

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 Answer Key

References

➢ Learning and Living in the 21st Century

➢ Home Economics and Livelihood Ed.
https://images.app.goo.gl- pinterest.com
en.wikipedia.org

https://images.app.goo.gl

elitechdrip.com

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