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6TLE
Technology and Livelihood Education
Agriculture
First Grading Period: Self Learning Kit 3
Appropriate Tools and Equipment in Plant Propagation

(Adopted from Division of Negros Oriental)

Technology and Livelihood Education- Grade 6
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Unit I – Module 3: Appropriate Tools and Equipment in Plant Propagation

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Technology and
Livelihood Education

Unit I – Module 3:
Appropriate Tools and Equipment
in Plan Propagation
Introductory Message

This is a two-way flow module between the teacher and the learner
which is designed to meet the needs of the 21st century learners. It is tied up on a
holistic approach in developing hands-on, minds-on learners. The lessons are
presented in spiral progression to achieve proficiency in basic life skills. The activities
are fun, simple and are carefully chosen to tailor fit the interests of the learners and
to instill in them the sense of diversity, adaptability and sensitivity.

With this module, the writers hope that the learner would be ready
with the essential basic life skills and concepts through learning by doing.

The module is all about Lesson 4: Appropriate Tools and Equipment

in Plant Propagation.

With the guidance of the teachers, the activities in this learning

module will support the learners to be proficient in their own understanding of the
basics of life. The knowledge they will gain as they do the activities will further
enhance their skills to prepare themselves as they compete in this global arena.

THE TLE-AFA 6 WRITING TEAM

 Table of Contents

Table of Contents ....................................................................................i

Learning Outcome .................................................................................. 1
Performance Standards .......................................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
What I Need to Know ................................................................................ 1
What I Know… .......................................................................................2
What’s In ..............................................................................................3
What’s New .......................................................................................... 3
What Is It ............................................................................................ 4-7
What’s More ........................................................................................ 7-10
What I Have Learned .......................................................................... 10
What I Can Do ......................................................................................11
Assessment .......................................................................................... 12
Glossary ............................................................................................. 13
Answer Key .......................................................................................... 14
References ........................................................................................... 15-16
About the Author .................................................................................. 16

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 Appropriate Tools and Equipment
in Plant Propagation

LEARNING OUTCOME:
TLE6AG-0d-5: Identifies the appropriate tools and equipment
in plant propagation and their uses

PERFORMANCE STANDARS:
The learner applies knowledge and skills in
planting trees and fruit trees

INTRODUCTION

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand and identify the appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation
and their uses. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.

The module covers the Introduction/Learning Objectives, Pre-assessment,

Lesson Proper, Generalization, Application, Post Assessment, and Additional
Activity.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Identify the appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation
2. Discuss the use of appropriate tools and equipment in plant
propagation
3. Share insights on the importance of using appropriate tools and
equipment in plant propagation through scrapbooking

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 WHAT I KNOW

Let us find out how much you already know about this lesson. Answer
each item in the following test.

A. Match the tools and equipment in Column A with their uses in Column B. Write
the letter of the correct answer on the space before each number

Column A Column B

1. trowel a. a tool used in digging and loosening

hard and dry soil.
2. bolo
b. a tool with a curved blade used for
3. axe
loosening ground and taking up small
4. crowbar plants
c. a can with a spout to sprinkle water
5. rake
on plants
6. water sprinkler
d. a long handled tool having a bar at
7. hoe one end with teeth in it
e. a tool with a wooden or metal
8. fork
handle from which a long blade is
9. sprayer
attached
10. shovel f. for spraying chemicals to eliminate
plant insects
g. a tool with a flat, sharp blade
fastened to a handle used for cutting
trunk of trees and their branches
h. a tool resembling a table fork but
much bigger in size
i. a straight, heavy iron bar pointed at
one end about 4 feet in length
j. a tool used to dig, lift, and throw
loose matter

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 WHAT’S IN
Find out how much you remember from the past module that you
have answered.

 What are the types of orchard farms?

 Name some famous orchard farms in the country?

WHAT’S NEW

Lesso Appropriate Tools and Equipment in

n4 Plant Propagation
Study the pictures below and answer the questions that follow.
A

http://dingdingletsride.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/KM_kid_and_bike_and_garden.jpg
B

https://schoolnutritionphils.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/dscf2806.jpg?w=640

 Which pictures shows a messy or a dirty garden?

 How can you make Picture A look like Picture B? What tools are you going to
use?

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WHAT IS IT

Plant propagation is a process of producing new plants from existing plants

that can be found in your garden. It can be done through a number of methods.
Plants can be propagated from cuttings or from seeds or even through layering a
branch.

You might be thinking that plant propagation is just all about soil, seeds,
water and sunlight. But what you didn’t know is that it is lot of hard work made
easier when you use the appropriate tools and equipment.

For you to become a successful propagator, there is a need of great knowledge

about the usage appropriate tools and equipment to be used in plant propagation.
Using the appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation yields best
outcomes.

Here are some of the tools that you will help you make your task faster and
easier:

1. Hoe
It is a tool used for digging and loosening hard
and dry soil. It has a thin blade through the end
of a long handle.

https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/hoe-or-
digging-tool-gm461766963-32091542

2. Rake
It is a long handled tool having a bar at one
end with prongs in it. It is used to
smoothen soil and gather loose leaves, hay,
or straw.

https://clipartstation.com/clipart-rake-2/
https://clipartstation.com/clipart-rake-2/

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3. Trowel
It is a tool with a curved blade used for
loosening ground and taking up small plants.
http://clipart-library.com/clipart/8TG678yzc.htm

4. Axe
It is a tool with a flat, sharp blade fastened to a
handlebar used for cutting trunk of trees and
their branches

https://www.pinclipart.com/maxpin/iiThTmx/

5. Crowbar
It is a straight, heavy iron bar pointed at one
end about 4 feet in length. It is used for
digging holes for planting seedlings.

https://www.kindpng.com/imgv/iThhiom_tools-
border-divider-crowbar-clipart-hd-png-download/

6. Bolo
It is a tool with a wooden or metal handle from
which a long blade is attached. It is used for
cutting tall grasses and branches of trees.

http://clipart-library.com/clipart/786072.htm

7. Shovel
It is a tool with a broad scoop attached to a handle.
It is used for digging, lifting, and throwing loose
matter.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/22419488768496
8252/

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8. Fork
It is a tool that looks like a table fork but much bigger
in size. It is used to dig and prepare the soil for the
plants.

https://www.pngguru.com/free-transparent-
background-png-clipart-ktwzj

9. Water Sprinkler
It is a can with a spout to sprinkle water on
plants.

https://www.kindpng.com/imgv/ixoJxib_transpar
ent-pouring-water-clipart-garden-watering-can-
clipart/

10. Other tools and equipment:

a. Hose
It is used for watering seedlings arranged in
mass.

http://clipart-library.com/clipart/1683885.htm

b. Sprayer
It is used for spraying chemicals to remove plant
insects.

https://www.pngguru.com/free-transparent-
background-png-clipart-ntjry

c. Weighing Scale
It is used for weighing plants, seeds, and
fertilizers.

https://favpng.com/png_view/weight-scale-
cliparts-weighing-scale-clip-art-png/8Afmp3jh

d. Pieces of wood or bamboo

It is used as fences of seed boxes and
plots to protect plants from being
destroyed by animals

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tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AAN https://www.pinterest.ph/pi
d9GcRCQTykMhvk8R_VYi8EOfm6v3TU n/196821446202636555/
upfsm4jjGg&usqp=CAU

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 WHAT’S MORE

Independent Activity 1

Come and let us solve this crossword puzzle…

Identify the different tools and equipment in plant propagation using the clues.
Place each letter in the box.

Across: Down:

1. a tool with a curved blade 2. a long handled tool having a bar at

3. a tool with a scoop attached to a
handle
4. a tool resembling a table fork
5. a straight heavy iron bar pointed at
one end
7. a tool with a thin blade
one end with prongs in it
3. a tool for spraying chemicals to
remove plant insects
6. a tool with a flat, sharp blade

Independent Assessment 1

Determine which tool should be used in the following situation and why.

1. Rita is planning to transplant her tomato seedlings in the garden plot that she had
prepared. What tool should she use? Why?

2. Cardo decided to transplant his pechay seedlings but noticed that his garden has
a lot of tall grasses and loose leaves. Before he could transplant his pechay seedling
he has to clean his garden. What tools does he need to use? Why?

3. Anna has collected 5 mango seedlings from a nursery near her school. She is very
excited to plant these seedlings in her backyard. What tools should Anna use to
transplant her mango seedling? Give a reason for your answer.
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4. Jose always visits his garden every morning. He always tills the soils and take out
the weeds. What tool does Jose use in tilling the soil? Why?

5. Danna bought some vegetable seeds from the market. She plans to plant these
seeds in the seed boxes that she has prepared. What tools should she use? Give your
reason.

Independent Activity 2

Direction: Draw the following tools in plant propagation.

1. axe
2. water sprinkler
3. hoe
4. rake
5. shovel
6. trowel
7. bolo
8. fork
9. hose
10. crowbar

Independent Assessment 2

Direction: Fill in the chart with the needed information.

Name Picture Use

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

 It is essential to have knowledge about the uses of appropriate tools and

equipment in plant propagation.
 Using appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation will make your
work easier and faster.
 Using the appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation yields best
outcomes.

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 WHAT I CAN DO

Direction: Make a scrapbook about the appropriate tools and equipment in plant
propagation and their uses. Share your insights about the importance using
appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation.

Find out by accomplishing the Scoring Rubric honestly and sincerely.

Remember it is your learning at stake!

Scorecard for Scrapbooking

CATEGORY Very Satisfactory Poor Needs Score
Satisfactory Improvement
(20 pts) (15 pts) (10 points) (5 points)
Content and Information Information Information Information
Organization is very is organized is organized appears to be
organized with well- but ideas disorganized
with well- constructed are not
constructed ideas well-
ideas organized
Accuracy All facts in Most of the 50% of the Less than
the facts in the facts in the 50% of the
scrapbook scrapbook scrapbook facts in the
are accurate are accurate are scrapbook are
accurate accurate
Design and The The The The
Attractiveness scrapbook scrapbook scrapbook scrapbook’s
has an has an has a well- structure and
outstandingly attractive organized information
attractive structure information are confusing
structure and well-
and well- organized
organized information
information

Total Score

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 ASSESSMENT

A. Match the tools and equipment in Column A with their uses in Column B. Write
the letter of the correct answer on the space before each number

Column A Column B

1. trowel a. a tool used in digging and loosening

hard and dry soil.
2. bolo
b. a tool with a curved blade used for
3. axe
loosening ground and taking up small
4. crowbar plants
c. a can with a spout to sprinkle water
5. rake
on plants
6. water sprinkler
d. a long-handled tool having a bar at
7. hoe one end with teeth in it
e. a tool with a wooden or metal
8. fork
handle from which a long blade is
9. sprayer
attached
10. shovel f. for spraying chemicals to eliminate
plant insects
g. a tool with a flat, sharp blade
fastened to a handle used for cutting
trunk of trees and their branches
h. a tool resembling a table fork but
much bigger in size
i. a straight, heavy iron bar pointed at
one end about 4 feet in length
j. a tool used to dig, lift, and throw
loose matter

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GLOSSARY
Blade- the flat cutting edge of a tool

Digging- breaking up or moving soil with a tool or machine

Loosening- making the soil less tight or firm

Plant propagation- a process of increasing the number of plants.

Prongs- the projecting pointed parts at the end of a fork.

Spout- a tube projecting from a container where water can be poured out

Tilling- a process of preparing or cultivating soil for planting

Tool- any device used to perform mechanical purposes whether manually or by a

machine

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REFERENCES
A. Book

Basbas, Leonora David. Learning and Living in the 21st Century 6. Rex
Bookstore Inc., 2017.

B. Images

https://www.123rf.com/clipart-
vector/tree_planting.html?sti=nrth0i0e8smhdj3pw7|&mediapopup=100068832

https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/hoe-or-digging-tool-gm461766963-32091542

https://clipartstation.com/clipart-rake-2/

http://clipart-library.com/clipart/8TG678yzc.htm

https://www.pinclipart.com/maxpin/iiThTmx/

https://www.kindpng.com/imgv/iThhiom_tools-border-divider-crowbar-clipart-hd-
png-download/

http://clipart-library.com/clipart/786072.htm

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/224194887684968252/

https://www.pngguru.com/free-transparent-background-png-clipart-ktwzj

https://www.kindpng.com/imgv/ixoJxib_transparent-pouring-water-clipart-garden-
watering-can-clipart/

http://clipart-library.com/clipart/1683885.htm

https://www.pngguru.com/free-transparent-background-png-clipart-ntjry

https://favpng.com/png_view/weight-scale-cliparts-weighing-scale-clip-art-
png/8Afmp3jh

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRCQTykMhvk8R_
VYi8EOfm6v3TUupfsm4jjGg&usqp=CAU

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/196821446202636555/

http://dingdingletsride.com/wp-
content/uploads/2011/08/KM_kid_and_bike_and_garden.jpg

https://schoolnutritionphils.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/dscf2806.jpg?w=640

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C. Websites

Tee, Oharra. “Farm Tools in Agricultural Crop Production”. Slideshare.

Accessed June 21, 2020. https://www.slideshare.net/oharratee/farm-
tools-and-implement?qid=3f414aeb-4385-461f-af8e-
312f1ef7edcc&v=&b=&from_search=7

Nato, Rochelle. “Lesson 1 Use of Farm Tools and Equipment”.

Slideshare. Accessed June 21, 2020.
https://www.slideshare.net/RochelleNato/lesson-1-use-of-farm-tools-
and-equipment?qid=f8fa40ed-d318-45ac-8716-
e09064f0ba10&v=&b=&from_search=2

Prepared by:

APRIL MARIE G. ZERNA

Teacher III
Schools Division of Negros Oriental
Region VII

About the Author

She is a graduate of Bachelor in Elementary Education

Major in General Education at Negros Oriental State
University on March 2013 as Magna Cum Luade. She has
received various distinctions, awards and scholarships. She
joined the Department of Education on 2014. She is a Teacher
III assigned at Martin C. Benjamin Memorial Elementary
School, Amlan District. She serves as the School Math
Coordinator and School DRRM Focal Person.
APRIL MARIE G. ZERNA

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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Region VII, Division of Negros Oriental

Kagawasan Ave., Capitol Area, Dumaguete City

Telefax: (035) 225-2838/225-2376/422-7644

Email Address: negros.oriental@deped.gov.ph

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