Grade 6

Activity Sheets
Quarter 1 Week 5
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Propagating Trees and Fruit – Bearing

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Trees Using Scientific Processes
Learning Competency:
 Propagates trees and fruit-bearing trees using scientific process

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 Identifies the appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation and
their uses
 Demonstrates scientific ways of propagating fruit bearing tree
 Observes health and safety measures in propagating fruit bearing trees
(TLE6AG-0d–5)
Objectives:
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1. Identify the appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation
and their uses.
2. The scientific ways for propagating fruit-bearing trees.
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3. Healthy and safety measures in propagating fruit-bearing trees.

Some tools and equipment in plant

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propagation
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Orchard tools and equipment play a very important role in systematic

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

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

It has a thin blade across the end of a long handle.

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 2. Rake – a long handled tool having a bar at one end
with teeth in. It is used for smoothening the soil and
gathering loose leaves, hay, or straw.
3. Trowel – a tool with a curved blade. It is used for
loosening the ground and taking up small plants.

4. Axe – a tool with a flat, sharp blade

fastened to a handle. It is used for cutting trunk of trees and

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their branches.

5. Crowbar – a straight, heavy iron bar pointed at one end,

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about 4 feet in length. It is used for digging holes and for
planting seeds.

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

blade is attached. It is used for cutting tall grasses and
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branches of trees.
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7. Shovel – a broad scoop attached to a handle. It is used to

dig, lift, and throw loose matter.

8. Fork – a tool resembling a table fork but much

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bigger in size. It is used in digging and preparing the

soil for the plants.
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9. Water Sprinkler – a can with a spout to sprinkle water on

the plants. It is often used to water the newly transplanted
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plants.

10. Wheelbarrow – is a small hand-propelled vehicle, usually

with just one wheel. It is used to transfer soil plants and
other materials from one place to another.

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11. Garden hose – used for watering seedlings arranged in
mass.

12. Sprayer – used for spraying chemicals to eliminate plant seeds.

13. Weighing Scale- Used for weighing plants, seeds, and

fertilizers.

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14. Pieces of wood or bamboo – used as fences of
seed boxes and plots to protect plants from being

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destroyed by animals.
15. Pruning Shears – used for cutting small branches
including the unnecessary branches
16. Garden gloves – used while working in the garden, made of
strong rubber to protect from thorns and withstand punctures.
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Tips in performing scientific way of propagating fruit-bearing
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trees
1. Select a stem which is not too young or too old.
2. Be sure the propagating materials are of the same species.
3. See to it that the stock and the scion are fitted with each other.
4. Do the propagation at the right time.
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Scientific ways of propagating trees and fruit trees

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Cutting - The leaves are removed, and the stems are cut 10 inches long.
One—half of the cutting is inserted into the soil. Example: Sinigwelas,
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cassava or Kamotengkahoy.
Marcotting or Air layering- a process where a ring of bark on a large
branch is removed, the inner surface scraped lightly and then wrapped with
moist soil or moss covered with plastic sheets or coco husk and secured
tightly on both ends of twine. The marcot is kept moist by watering
regularly. When roots have developed (after a month or so) the marcot is cut
and transplanted in a pot or plastic bag.

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Grafting – a process in which the
stem of one plant (mother plant) is inserted into another plant(a seedling).
The two units are formed into another plant. Examples are mango, guava,
santol.

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Layering- a process wherein an uncut branch r a shoot touches the ground
or soil, develops roots and becomes an independent plant.
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Budding- the process of transferring the lateral bud taken from the scion to
the stock of the same family.
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Inarching- a process where the scion is united with its rootstock. This is
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done by selecting a growing rootstock and fitting it with a branch that will
be grafted by means of a longitudinal cut. Both cuts are then fitted together
and securely tied with twine.

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Healthy and Safety Measures in Propagating Fruit-Bearing Trees
1. Before working make sure you have refresh yourself (like taking a bath) in
order to work well.
2. Always wear complete personal protective equipment which includes
hairnet, hand gloves, apron, boots if needed, protective eyeglass, and face
mask.
3. Make sure tools and equipment are working properly before using them.
4. Always follow instructions for use of equipment.

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5. Focus on the work at hand. Do not allow yourself to get distracted.
6. Know your limits in working, seek help whenever necessary.
7. Work in proper position. Make sure you do not strain your back while

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working
Activity 1:
Identifying the tools, equipment in plant propagation, and their Uses
Complete the table by identifying tools and equipment and their uses.
Tools Name of tools Uses
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4.
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5.
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6.

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Activity 2: Scientific Ways Propagating Trees
Identify and label the scientific ways of propagating trees and fruit-
bearing trees. Choose your answer in the box below.

tost.unesi.org ndsu.edu

1.___________________________ 2. ___________________________

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content.ces.ncsu.edu

3. ___________________________

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4. ___________________________
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wpclipart.com
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5. ___________________________

Inarching Air layering Budding Grafting Layering

Activity 3:
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Choose and encircle the letter of the best answer

1. Your EPP class went to the garden site to do soil cultivation in your plot.
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What tool is appropriate in doing the task?

A. rake B. pruning shear C. trowel D. hoe
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2. You want to water the plant, and there is no water sprinkler, what will
you do instead?
A. use pail and dipper in watering the plant
B. wait for the rain to come to water the plant
C. do nothing since there is no equipment
D. tell my father to water the plant the following day

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3. Sharp and pointed tools and equipment use in propagating trees are
stored in the _____________.
A. Close cabinet and out of reach of children
B. Close cabinet together with fertilizer and pesticides
C. Can easily be get even by children
D. Leave them after doing the work
4. The following are the health and safety measures in propagating trees and
fruit- bearing trees EXCEPT_________

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A. Make sure working tools are in good condition
B. Wearing of protective equipment is unnecessary when
propagating trees.

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C. Make sure equipment is working properly.
D. Gear up to protect yourself from lawn and garden pests,
harmful chemicals
5. Why should you observe healthy and safety measures in propagating
plants?
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A. to avoid accident and harm
B. To prevent plants from damage
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C. Prevention is better than cure

D. all the above
6. You want to water the plant, and there is no water sprinkler, what will
you do instead?
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A. use pail and dipper in watering the plant

B. wait for the rain to come to water the plant
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C. do nothing since there is no equipment

D. tell my father to water the plant the following day
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References:
Leonor David-Basbas, Ph.D., Learning and Living in the 21st Century 6 pp.
125-133
enzoy2013. 2021. TLE 6 - Proper Way of Planting and Propagating Trees.
Accessed July 23.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps9Cm2LGt2Y&t=118s.
EZ Link. 2021. TLE 6 - Tools and Equipment Used in Plant Propagation.
Accessed July 23.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPqkNGM9Obw.

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Sherwin D. Alonzo Alexis J. Linao

Writer Layout Artist
Dawis Elementary School Igpit National High School

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Igpit National High School Dawis Elementary School
Layout Artist Writer
Alexis J. Linao Sherwin D. Alonzo
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Activity 1
1. trowel – used to loosen the ground and taking up the small plants
2. fork – used in digging and preparing the soil for the plants
3. bolo – used for cutting tall grasses and branches of trees
4. hoe – used in digging and loosening hard, dry soil
5. water sprinkler – used to water the newly transplanted plants
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6. pruning shear – used for cutting small branches including the unnecessary branches
Activity 2
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1. Air layering
2. Budding
3. Grafting
4. Layering
5. Inarching

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Activity 3
1. D
2. A
3. A

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4. B
5. D
6. A
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Answer Key
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