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Health
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Let’s Practice Proper Waste
Management
Health – Grade 6
Quarter 2 – Module 4: Let’s Practice Proper Waste Management
First Edition, 2020

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Health
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Let’s Practice Proper Waste
Management
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on
any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this
material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

Proper waste management is important in our environment. This

provides us the ways and means on how to regulate our trashes. In this
module, you will be able to:

a. Practice proper waste management at home, in school, and in the

community. H6CMH-IIh-8

Let Us Try
YES or NO: Put the trash in the YES CAN if it can be recycled and
put the trash in the NO CAN if it cannot be recycled.

YES NO

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Let Us Study
The Recycle Song: Sing the song using the tune of Row, Row, Row
Your Boat.

Save, save, save the cans.

throw them in the bin.
We can help to save the Earth
if we all pitch in.

Save, save, save the paper.

throw them in the bin.
We can help to save the Earth
if we all pitch in.

Save, save, save the bottles.

throw them in the bin.
We can help to save the Earth
if we all pitch in.

Save, save, save the plastics.

throw them in the bin.
We can help to save the Earth
if we all pitch in.

Proper waste management can be done by

applying the 3R-Redece, Reuse and
Recycle. Reducing means lessening the
amount of trash/garbage produced.
Reusing refers to using materials more
than once while recycling means creating
new material or product out of
trash/garbage.

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How to practice Proper Waste Management at:

HOME

1. Avoid using plastic bags instead use reusable cloth bags.

2. Segregate the garbage into biodegradabe and non

biodegradable collection bins. Do not put them in the same
bin.

4. Reuse plastic and glass containers

5. Create a compose site.

SCHOOL

1. Reduce your paper usage

2. Throw your garbage on its proper trash bin.

3. Avoid using bottled drinks. Bring your own water container.

4. Minimize using disposable eating utensils.

5. Use recycled materials in making your projects.

COMMUNITY
1. Get involved in the proper waste management program in your
community.

2. Follow your city's/barangay's recycling policies.

3. Throw your garbage to its designated places.

4. Always maintain your backyard clean.

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 Let Us Practice

TRUE or FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement

promotes proper waste management and FALSE if
not.
___________ 1. Use reusable grocery bags.

___________ 2. Turn the water on when brushing your teeth.

___________ 3. Throw cardboard boxes in the trash bin.

___________ 4. Use reusable lunch boxes.

___________ 5. Use energy efficient bulbs and appliances.

___________ 6. Compost leaves and yard waste.

___________ 7. Recycle plastic containers.

___________ 8. Use refillable water bottles.

___________ 9. Do not write the backside of the paper.

___________ 10. Reuse materials for crafts.

Let Us Practice More

Match the following words with its correct definitions. Write only
letter of the correct answer before each number.

A B

_____ 1. waste a. materials made by nature that are necessary or

life (also called raw materials)

_____ 2. resources b. a specially constructed site for disposing of

Garbage

_____ 3. conserve c made from raw or recycled materials

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_____ 4. products
_____ 5. recyclable
_____ 6. composting
_____ 7. landfill
_____ 8. toxic
_____ 9. packaging
_____ 10. reduce
Let Us Remember
In this section, complete the statement below.
1. What Iearned in this module ............
2. I realized that .........
3. As a student, I will......
d. Although it protects products before they are
bought, some products, like fresh produce, don’t
need any. Look for products with less if this.
e. This can be collected in your community and
made a new product.
f. nature’s way of recycling food scraps and yard
trimmings
g. something that can harm people or the
environment if not disposed of properly is called
this
h. to use wisely, avoiding waste
i. make smaller or less in amount
j. food scraps, soiled paper, and other things you
throw away
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 Let Us Assess

MULTIPLE CHOICE : Read the statements below and choose the correct
answer. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. This includes the activities and actions required to manage waste from its
inception to its final disposal.

a. composting
b. recycle
c. waste
d. proper waste management

2. It is an organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow.

a. reduce
b. compost
c. toxic
d. waste

3. The following can be used for composting except

a. food scraps
b. yard waste
c. fruit peel
d. plastic bags

4. This process involves converting waste into reusable material.

a. recycle
d. reuse
c. reduce
d. manufacture

5. Instead of throwing plastic containers, Jenny use it again. This is what we

called?

a. recycling
b. reducing
c. reusing
d. wasting

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6. Robert made a robot out from empty plastic bottles. This is what we
called?

a. recycling
b. reducing
c. reusing
d. wasting

7. Anna limits her plastic bag consumption. Instead, she uses cloth bags
whenever she goes shopping. This is what we called?

a. recycling
b. reducing
c. reusing
d. wasting

8. This kind of trash is capable of being decomposed by bacteria of other

living organisms.

a. biodegradable
b. non-Biodegradable
c. recyclable materials
d. waste product

9. A material that is not wanted, remains or byproducts of something

a. trash bin
c. proper waste management
d. biodegradable
c. waste

10. This is the process where waste materials are identified and classified
such as paper, glass, plastic, metal, compost, special or hazardous waste,
and residual waste.

a. recycling
b. segregation
c. reducing
d. reusing

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 Let Us Enhance
CRACK THE CODE: Decode the secret message. These are all helpful tips
for things you can do in your home to reduce, reuse and recycle.

A–I G–J M–T S–H Y-N

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

1. Don’t PQVMX by taking more than you will XQM.

2. Use ZXIVQTWX NWQMXV and KINV at picnics.

3. ZXIVX bags instead of MSZUPAYF them QPQL.

4. VSQZX you old RQFQEAYXV with friends

5. Try to buy items that are ZXKLKWQTWX in your KURRIYAML.

6. TIL NZUOIKMV that are made with ZXKLKWXO materias.

7. Learn about different types of KURNUVMAYF.

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 Let Us Reflect
Disposing our waste has become a challenge to all of us. Thus, segregation
of waste into plastic waste, organic waste, inorganic waste and liquid waste
is essential. Furthermore, recycling and reusing of materials is a must. With
the use of such alternatives we can minimize plastic materials in our home,
in our school and in the community. Indeed, awareness in proper waste
management should be conducted to make people aware of a safe waste
disposal system.

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Let us enhance
1. Don’t waste food by taking more than you
will eat. MULTIPL LET US
2. Use reusable plates and cups at picnics. E CHOICE PRACTICE
3.Reuse bags instead of throwing them away. MORE
4. Share your old magazines with friends. 1. D
5. Try to buy items that are recyclable in your 1. J.
2. B
community. 2. A
6. Buy products that are made with recycled 3. D
materials. 3. H
7. Learn about different types of composting. 4. A
4. C
5. C
5. E
TRUE OR 6. A
FALSE 6. F
7. B
1. TRUE 7. B
8. A
2. FALSE 8. G
9. C
3. FALSE 9. D
10. B
4. TRUE 10. I
Let us try
5. TRUE
NO
6. TRUE Let us try
Tissue paper
7. TRUE Scrap metal YES
Fruit peel
8. TRUE 1. PAPER
Candy
2. GLASS 3.
9.FALSE wrappers BOTTLES
Used tea bag ALUMINUM
10. TRUE
Food waste CANS
Answer Key
 References

Most Essential Learning Competencies With corresponding CG

Codes/Suggested LRs

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DepEd Davao City, Elpidio Quirino Ave., Davao City

Telefax: 224-3274

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