CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

This chapter contains the Background of the Study, the Significance of the

Study, Scope and Delimitation, Significance of the Study, Legal Basis

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

One of the problems of San Isidro National High School is the plants and

vegetables that are planted to the garden. The soil in the garden is lack of the nutrients

that the plant needs that’s why the plants and vegetables that are planted in the garden

can’t gain enough the right nutrients that it needs.

Every year there is a program called “Gulayan sa Paaralan” that San Isidro

National High School was one of the constant, the school garden is having a hard time to

produce a healthy vegetables and plants because of the problem. Then the researcher’s

finds out that the rabbit manure is an easy process and ideal organic fertilizer for garden

plants and crops, Then the researcher came up with the idea of creating something that

will help school on this problem. The idea of designing a rabbit hutch with effective

collector of manure is build up to researcher’s mind.

As the researcher’s belong to Drafting class which involves in making technical

drawings for architecture, engineering, or manufacturing and of one the skills that they

have is designing. The Design is a creation of a plan or convention for the construction of

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an object system or measurable human interaction. Designing often necessitates

considering the aesthetic, functional, economic and socio-political dimensions of both the

design object and design process. It may involve considerable research, thought,

modelling, interactive adjustment, and re-design.

As a drafting students we will integrate our skills in making Designed Rabbit Hutch

with Effective Collector of Manure that will make easy or fastest way of collecting the

manure of rabbit that will produce organic fertilizer for school.

Organic fertilizers differ from chemical fertilizers in that they feed your plants while

building a healthy soil. They are considered the more environmentally friendly option.

Soils with plenty of organic material remain loose and light, retain more moisture and

nutrients, and foster growth of soil micro-organisms that promote healthier plants and root

development.

Rabbit manure is one of the qualities to make an organic fertilizer because the

fresh rabbit manure is approximately 2% nitrogen, 1 % phosphorus and 1 % potassium.

Use it fresh, straight from under the hutch. It does not burn plants. And also Rabbit

manure has four times more nutrients than cow or horse manure and is twice as rich as

chicken manure. Cow, horse and chicken manure are considered “hot” and need to be

composted (well-rotted) to use as fertilizers. And It improves the life cycle of

microorganisms in the soil.

Developing a designed rabbit hutch with effective collector of manure will help to

easily get, and fast accumulate of the manure of rabbit, for the organic fertilizer that will

help the school on having a source of organic fertilizer.

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LEGAL BASIS

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10068 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT

AND PROMOTION OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND OTHER

PURPOSES. This act shall be known as the “Organic Agriculture Act of 2010”. It is

hereby declared the policy of the State to promote, propagate, develop further and

implement the practice of organic agriculture in the Philippines that will cumulatively

condition and enrich the fertility of the soil, increase farm productivity, reduce pollution

and destruction of the environment, prevent the depletion of natural resources, further

protect the health of farmers, consumers, and the general public, and save one imported

farm inputs. Towards this end, a comprehensive program for the promotion of community-

based organic fertilizers such as compost, pesticides, and other farm inputs, together with

a nationwide educational and promotional campaign for their use and processing as well

as adoption of organic agriculture system as a viable alternative shall be undertaken. The

State recognizes and support the central role of the farmers, indigenous people and other

stakeholders at the grassroots in this program.

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to determine how the designed rabbit hutch with effective collector

of manure will help San Isidro National High School in providing a source of organic

fertilizer. This study sought to answer the following questions:

1. How effective is the Designed Rabbit Hutch with Effective Collector of manure

in providing a source of organic fertilizer in San Isidro National High School?

2. What is the level of acceptability of the respondents to Designed Rabbit Hutch

with Effective Collector of Manure in terms of:

1.1 Function

1.2 Design

1.3 Durability

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

The main purpose of this study is to Designed Rabbit Hutch with effective collector

of manure, that will provide a source of organic fertilizer for San Isidro National High

School. The intent of the study is to see how the Designed Rabbit Hutch with Effective

Collector of manure will help San Isidro National High School for providing a source of

organic fertilizer.

The researchers limited the study to 15 Technical and Livelihood Education

teachers in San Isidro National High school. Each of the respondents was given a

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questionnaire to answer. The teachers selected came from different department to

prevent bias and get objective perceptions.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study aims to Design Rabbit Hutch with effective collector of manure that will

help San Isidro National High School on having a source of organic fertilizer for garden.

This study will also be beneficial to the following:

To Technical and Livelihood Education Teachers, the designed rabbit hutch will

help them on solving the problem in the garden of the school.

To students, this study opens the opportunity to them on having a knowledge for

composting an organic fertilizer. If they have a pet in the house it can be a big help on

composting the manure. It can also widen their ideas when it comes to designing an

effective collector of rabbit manure.

To future researchers, this study can serve as a guide if their study was related

to their research. It can also serve as their basis on choosing a topic. And help them to

have more proof in their study.

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 CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents the review of related literature, which includes the

conceptual framework and the definition of terms used in the study.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

 Tools and  Designing

Equipment a. Sketching
needed  Design Designed Rabbit
 Supplies b. Drawing Hutch with Effective
and details
Collector of Manure
Materials  Testing
Needed a. Observation

The figure above explains how Design Rabbit Hutch with Effective Collector of

manure the research will process. The input includes the tool and equipment needed

supplies and also the materials are the primary requirement during development. The

process includes the live or the actual operation of developing and the retrieval of the

questionnaire for the observation of laboratory teacher, statistical treatment of data and

interpretation of the data. The Output is the complete designed rabbit hutch with effective

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collector of manure. Observation of designed hutch will see how the hutch will be an

effective collector of manure.

Review of related literature

Alexander Slocum (2008) in the “Fundamentals of Design” stated that “Planning a

design can be like planning a party. You have to start by making some broad assumptions

that enable you to then plan the next level of detail. Finally, you can order all the stuff and

then start setting up and preparing. You must make some initial estimates based on what

you think is a reasonable level of detail. As time moves along, you get more and more

detailed information which allows you to refine and better execute your plan.”

Savannah Beckler-Jones (2018) in the “Why is a Design Process Important?”

stated that “Having a design process allows us to be more efficient and transparent when

we are designing an app. Since we have a plan laid out that has been tested and refined,

we can make sure we’re always moving forward and not having to retrace our steps, and

the client will trust the decisions and suggestions that we are making.”

Colin gray (2018) in the “My Design Philosophy” stated that “Every individual brings

a unique approach to the act of designing, which binds together the ethics, values, beliefs,

experiences, culture, and other hegemonic assumptions of that individual in the process

of design and is infused in the final designed artifact. This brief statement structures some

of my core beliefs about design and the design process, which encapsulates my design

philosophy or design identity.”

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 Jesse Weaver (2018) in the “What is Your Design Philosophy?” said that “For

something to be “well designed” it could be simple, or it could be complex. It could be

considered aesthetically pleasing, or it could be considered gaudy. Aesthetics and

simplicity are not requirements. For something to be well designed, the key requirement is

that its function must be obvious. A person should be able to easily determine how to use

and interact with it.”

Charles Fulhage (2012) in the “Manure Collection and Handling Equipment” it is

all about how Manure storage and handling systems enable livestock producers to

efficiently utilize all the components in their manure management system. Where the type

of equipment and procedures used to collect and handle manure depends primarily upon

the consistency or “thickness” of the manure. The term “solids content” or “per cent solids”

is often used to describe this characteristic in manure. Different species of livestock

excrete manure with different per cent solids.

Alvalyn Lundgren (2018) in the “Why the Design Process Is Important” The

strength of a design lies as much in the steps taken to create it as in the final result. The

process the totality of time, effort and attempt at solving the given design problem

demonstrates the care a designer is willing to take and the depth to which he is willing to

go on behalf of the client. A good process will pretty much guarantee a good result.

Tim Skene (2018) stated that “Good design is innovative”. The possibilities for

innovation are not, by any means, exhausted. Technological development is always

offering new opportunities for innovative design. But innovative design always develops

in tandem with innovative technology, and can never be an end in itself.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

The following are operationally defined.

COMPOSTING - a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used

for fertilizing and conditioning land

DESIGN - create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan

DRAFTING – A course which involve in making technical drawings for architecture,

engineering, and designing.

GARDEN – A place where the plants and vegetables in school are planted.

“GULAYAN SA PAARLAN” - A program, that all schools are asked to establish and

maintain the “Gulayan sa Paaralan Program” (GPP) as a source of ingredients for the

SBFP and encourage the families of beneficiaries to have their own home garden for the

continuous nutritional improvement at home.

HUTCH - A designed cage that can contain.

INTEGRATE - Applying the skills that you have on making something.

MANURE -material that fertilizes land.

ORGANIC FERTILIZER - organic fertilizer is a plant fertilizer that is derived from

organic sources.

RABBIT – A animal which the manure is one of the qualities on having a source of

organic fertilizer.

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PLAN OF ACTION

Cost Estimate

Bill of Supplies and Materials for the Project

QTY UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT COST TOTAL COST
18 Pcs Mesh Wire 1m x 3' 300.00 5400.00
8 Pcs Angle Bar 250.00 2000.00
2 Pcs Corrugated roof 200.00 400.00
4 Pcs PVC Pipe 3" 845.00 3380.00
1 Pc PVC Sanitary Fitting Wye 3" 18.00 18.00
PVC Sanitary Fitting
1 Pc Elbow 90 Degrees 3" 24.00 24.00
PVC Pipe Solvent
2 Pcs Cement 100cc 85.00 170.00
1/8" Nippon Welding
1 kg Rod 120.00 120.00
TOTAL 11,512.00
Material Cost………………………………………………… 11,512.00
Labor Cost…………………………………………………….. 4,557.00
Misc. Expenses……………………………………………..1,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST……………………………………. 17,069.00

Tools, Equipment Specification and Function

SPECIFICATION FUNCTION
1.Tools 5M English-Metric Rule -measures dimension of the given work
a. Pull- Push prior to the cutting or joining
Rule 3/4” x 10” Fine Metal File -use for smoothing sharp edges
b. Flat File 24T per inch Hawk saw -cutting pieces of plastic or metal
c. Hawk saw Blade12 oz.
30” long Butterfly -to keep the work plumb
d. Level Bar
2. Equipment

a. Welding 20-200A MMA Arc -use to join metal (Electric Arc Weld)
Machine Welding Machine
b. Portable 1500w in 3500 rpm Use to grinding and polishing surface
Grinder 3500w

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GANTT CHART

JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

ACTIVITY 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd

1.Conceptualization
and planning of the
project

2.making title research

Revising title research

3.Making Research
Question

4.Starting to edit parts

of research

5.Planning for making a

product

6.Gathering tools and

materials
needed/making the
product

7.First testing/trial

8.Survey
9. Editing of the
research paper

10.Revision of the paper

11.Printing the
study/doing the
powerpoint presentation

12. Defense with panel

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 CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURES

This chapter includes the methodology and procedures use by the researchers in

conducting the study. It also contains the information about the respondents, the

population frame and sampling scheme, instrument use.

Research Design

Aliaga and Gunderson define the quantitative research that is an inquiry into a

social problem, explain phenomena by gathering numerical data that are analyzed using

mathematically based methods e.g. in particular statistics. The researcher used the

quantitative research method since the information gathered by the observation of

laboratory teachers to gathered data from the instruments used in the research.

Description of the Respondents

The researcher considered a total of 15 laboratory teachers in San Isidro National

High School were the respondent of the study both men and women teachers. They were

chosen respondents because their profession is something to do with our research.

Instrument used

The instrument used in this study was observation guide checklist. The

researchers made an observation guide to evaluate the functionality, design and durability

of Design Rabbit Hutch with Effective Collector of Manure.

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Sampling Procedure

The researcher used purposive random sampling for selecting participants in this

study. This technique fits to our research because the researcher only select the

laboratory teachers.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The researcher used the “Data Reaction with Random Error” technique as a

statistical treatment of the data to assess the degree of knowledge and understanding of

concept, principles and process. The researcher used the following scale to describe the

effectiveness of Designed Rabbit Hutch with Effective Collector of Manure.

Scale: (3) Very High

(2) High

(1) Low

The Weighted point mean was used to determine the acceptability results towards the

effectiveness of Designed Rabbit Hutch with Effective Collector of Manure. There were 3

numerical ratings, which represents each acceptability among respondents in terms of

functionality, design and durability the numerical rating are the following:

Numerical rating

2.10 – 3.00 = Very High

1.10 – 2.00 = High

0.10 – 1.00 = Low

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 3n + 2n + n
WPM =
N

Equivalent percentage (%) of WPM

WPN
%= × 100
3

Where:

WPM = weighted point mean

n = frequency of respondents

N = total number of respondents

3 = highest variable

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 CHAPTER IV

RESULT AND DISCUSSION

In this chapter presents the result and discussion of the research.

Presentation and Interpretation of data

Table 1

WPM
(weighted % (for
Question 1. Agree Undecided Disagree Interpretation
point agree)
mean)
Does the
designed
rabbit
hutch with
effective
collector of
11 4 0 2.73 Very High 73%
manure
helps San
Isidro
National
High
School?

Based on the data above the WPM or weighted pointed mean shows 2.73, has a

very high interpretation. Therefore, having a designed rabbit hutch with effective collector

of manure is acceptable and useful for San Isidro National High School.

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Table 2. Level of Acceptability of Designed Rabbit Hutch with Effective Collector of
Manure

MEAN INTERPRETATION Percentage (%)

FUNCTION 2.71 Very High 90%

DESIGN 2.67 Very High 89%

DURABILITY 2.31 Very High 77%

OVERALL 2.56 Very High 85%

Based on the data above, the first data shows that the mean of the variable

function has an 90% equivalent to 2.71 with a very high interpretation. The second data

show that the mean of the variable design has an 89% equivalent to 2.67 with a very high

interpretation. The last data shows that the mean of variable durability has a 77%

equivalent to 2.31 with a very high interpretation. The mean of entire the variable has

85% equivalent to 2.56 with a very high interpretation.

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FINDINGS

TABLE 1:

Based on the findings in table 1, 73% or equivalent to 11 out of 15 laboratories

teachers’ respondents who agreed that having a designed rabbit hutch with effective

collector of manure is helpful or useful for the San Isidro National High School.

TABLE 2:

Based on the finding in table 2, all of the entire variable has very high interpretation,

means that all of the laboratory teachers observes that through function, design and

durability, the designed rabbit hutch with effective collector of manure is a good for the

school garden of San Isidro National High School.

CHAPTER V

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 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSION

The level of acceptance of having a Designed Rabbit Hutch with Effective Collector

of Manure is Highly acceptable. Therefore, the researchers conclude that the level of

acceptance regarding to the Designed Rabbit Hutch with Effective Collector in San Isidro

National High School on providing a source of organic fertilizer for the garden.

RECOMMENDATION

Overall, the survey findings suggest that the rabbit hutch has acceptable

and useful effect for collecting the rabbit manure. The study recommend that this rabbit

hutch gain positive outcomes for San Isidro National High school on having a source of

organic fertilizer for the school garden. And helps students on having a knowledge for

composting an organic fertilizer.

APPENDIX I

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 DESIGNED RABBIT HUTCH WITH EFFECTIVE COLLECTOR OF MANURE

Direction: Put a check in a line of your chosen answer.

1.Does the designed rabbit hutch with effective collector of manure helps San Isidro
National High School?
___Agree ___Undecided ___Disagree

2.What is the level of acceptability of Designed Rabbit Hutch with Effective Collector of
Manure?
APPENDIX II
FUNCTION Agree Undecided Dis-
agree
(3) (2)
(1)
1. Does the designed rabbit hutch with effective
collector of manure working fine?
2. Does the designed rabbit hutch with effective
collector of manure if easy to use?
3. Does the designed rabbit hutch with effective
collector of manure is help to work faster?
DESIGN
1. Does the design of rabbit hutch will affect the
collecting of manure?
2. Do you think, design of the hutch can make a
rabbit live longer?
3. Does the design of rabbit hutch helps to be
clean in garden of the school?
DURABILITY
1. Do you think designed rabbit hutch with
effective collector of manure will last long?
2. Do you think designed rabbit hutch with
effective collector of manure can carry lots of
rabbit?
3. Do you think the materials that are using in
rabbit hutch is durable.

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