Learning Area Horticulture Grade Level 9
W3 Quarter 4th Date
I. LESSON TITLE Maintenance activities of farm facilities
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Set up preventive structures during inclement weather
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Setting up preventive structures during inclement weather
IV LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
A. Introduction (Time Frame: 30 minutes)
This lesson deals with the safety of farm tools, implements, simple equipment, and farm facilities. It includes simple
repair, installation of preventive structures, and storage.
Reading Resources and Instructional:
Setting up preventive structures during inclement weather
It has been observed that as we go on with our agricultural crop production work we often experience the
occurrence of inclement weather. Before it is too late, we think of preventive measures we can take to safeguard our
crops, tools, and other facilities. We should not only focus our attention on the occurrence of inclement weather, but
we also have to consider other elements that may cause loss or damage to our property, such as stray animals, fire, and
thieves.
The Philippines is particularly prone to natural disasters due to its geographical location and physical environment.
The country experiences an average of 20 typhoons yearly, which trigger landslides, flashfloods, mudslides, widespread
flooding, and cause destruction and damages to homes, community buildings, communications, infrastructure, and
agriculture. To address these hazards and to slow down setting 7 climate change impacts, the integration of lemon trees
in vegetable farms can be a suitable option for slope protection. Planting of trees such as Calliandra reduces weed
growth, conserves soil moisture, and improves soil structure and fertility. It is planted in contour hedge-rows to decrease
erosion on steep slopes, acts as windbreaks and as an understory component.
To safeguard our agricultural crops and farm facilities from damage cause by strong winds and typhoons,
preventive structures should be installed beforehand.
Examples of preventive structures are windbreaks.
“Windbreaks could be linear plantings of trees and shrubs designed to enhance crop production, protect people
and livestock, and benefit soil and water conservation or buildings situated along vegetable areas or plantations”.
There are two types of windbreaks:
a. living (natural) and
b. non-living (artificial)
Each type serves to reduce wind, but there are economic tradeoffs associated with each. This will focus on the
advantages and disadvantages. Living windbreaks are mostly composed of trees and shrubs, and in some cases tall
grasses. Artificial windbreaks are vertical structures made from a variety of materials including metal and plastic cloth.
One of the primary economic advantages of a living windbreak is that it is a cheap and cost effective technology due
to low establishment and maintenance costs. The primary economic disadvantage is that a living windbreak may take
several years to develop; therefore, the economic benefit is not immediate.
Basic reasons why we plant windbreaks
• Reduce wind speed
• Windbreaks reduce heating and cooling cost to homes, and add value
• Provide a barrier from sound and site, smell
• Protect livestock
• Aesthetics -they look good
• Wildlife habitat -birds and little furry critters
Let’s take a look at our facilities, such as the nursery shed, storage house, and farm shops. Examine their physical
conditions, here are some suggested preventive structures to be undertaken.
1. Look for Leaks on your roofs and structures
➢ Consider hiring qualified people to Put water sealant. Otherwise, work with at least one other person.
2. Look for areas of your buildings and structures that are damaged or weak, particularly in the roof trusses and the truss
plates.
➢ Clean and reinforce or protect all truss plates that are showing signs of rust.
➢ Have an engineer complete a building assessment if you find an area of your building with significant
deterioration.
3. Assess your building's wind bracing components.
➢ Repair damaged or weakened components to help strengthen the overall building structure.
4. Make sure downspouts and other drainage components are able to direct water away from the structure.
5. Vicinity fence
➢ Reconstruct fences to protect into Astray animal.
Farm buildings and structures should be able to withstand a range of weather conditions. You can prevent damage
to your buildings, and the items inside them, by making sure your buildings are strong and stable.
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
B. Development (Time Frame: 40 minutes)
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Directions: Write the advantages and disadvantages of two types of windbreaks the living (natural) and non-living
(artificial). Using the T Chart.
LIVING
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
NON-LIVING
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
C. Engagement (Time Frame: 40 minutes)
HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
Directions:
• They will do the real-life tasks identified in Learner’s manual.
• Pretend that your house is a storage/shop building and do the suggested preventive structures,
• Do it with the help of your parents or guardian.
• Video or picture for this activity will be provided.
Rubrics:
Criteria Rating (%)
Cleanliness 30
Orderliness 35
Discipline 35
Student Name: Final rating:
Parent/Guardian: Signature:
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Checklist
Yes No Physical conditions of storage/shop building
Is the flooring clear of obstacles and spilled substances?
Did you spot Leakage when you inspect the roofs and structures?
Are the walls clear and clean?
Is the ceiling free from cobwebs?
Did you check areas of your buildings and structures that may have damage
or weak, particularly in the roof trusses and the truss plates?
Did you assess your building's wind bracing components?
Are you sure downspouts and other drainage components are able to direct
water away from the structure.?
Did you perform reconstructing of fences to protect your area into Astray
animal?
Is the flooring clear of obstacles and spilled substances?
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 20 minutes)
(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)
Directions: Match column A to column B
Column A Column B
1.Vicinity fence a. Is able to direct water away from the
2. Look for Leaks on your roofs and structure.
structures. b. Have an engineer complete a
building assessment if you find an area
3. Assess your building's wind bracing
of your building with significant
components. deterioration.
4. downspouts and other drainage c. Reconstruct fences to protect into
components Astray animal.
5. Look for areas of your buildings and d. Repair damaged or weakened
structures that are damaged or weak, components to help strengthen the
particularly in the roof trusses and the overall building structure.
truss plates. e. Consider hiring qualified people to
Put water sealant.
f. Lifting and supporting heavy loads.
VI. REFLECTION (Time Frame: 5 minutes)
• In your notebook, write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.
Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the column
for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
- I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
✓ - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this
task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
T button HANDS-ON Checklist Matching
ACTIVITY type
VII. REFERENCES References:
(TLE_AFHC9- 12AF-IVa-j-1 page 9)
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) – Grade 9. Module Title: HORTICULTURE Securing Farm
Tools, Implements, Equipment, and Facilities page 4-8)
Prepared by: Editha L. Edlagan Checked by: Marites A. Serrano
Catherine V. Mundas Lamberto C. Perolina
Rhoda M. Manual
Godofredo C. Mercado
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