Republic of the Philippines

Quirino General High School

Zamora, Cabarroguis, Quirino

A Detailed Lesson Plan in Technology and Livelihood Education

Horticulture – Grade 10
September 26, 2017

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:
a. identify the characteristics of a good growing media,
b. determine the difference between physical and chemical properties of a
growing media; and
c. assimilate the importance of growing media

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: characteristics of a good growing media
Reference: TLE – Agricultural crops production Grade 10 module
Materials: cartolina and manila paper

III. PROCEDURE

A. Preliminary Activities
Teachers’ Activity Student’s Activity
1. Prayer
“Let us pray, please lead the “good morning sir”
prayer”

2. Greetings (one student will lead the prayer)

“Good morning class”

3. Checking of Attendance “students raise their right hand as I called their

“please raise your right hand and names)
say present as I call your name”

B. Motivation (write and reveal)

I have with me an illustration of a plant which
I’m going to post in front. Now I want you to
write something in the board which answers
the question “what is the secret behind the
healthy growth of the plant?”

Here is the illustration class. I will give you 3 Yes, sir

minutes to write something on the board. (the students wrote on the board)
 C. Lesson Proper
Our lesson for today is all about the
characteristics and properties of a good
growing media.

What do you think is the contribution of these Sir it helps in the development of a healthy fibrous
characteristics to a growing plant? root system for faster and healthy growth.

Class what do you think are the characteristics Sir to achieve its function. A growing media
of a growing media?
The development of a healthy, fibrous root
system needs a media with these good
physical properties. Any nutrient or chemical
deficiencies can be compensated for with
additions of fertilizers and amendments.
should be.
1. Lightweight
2. Has good porosity
3. Well-drained with good water holding
capacity
4. Slightly acidic with good CEC
5. Free of insects, diseases, and weed seeds.
6. Low in silt, ash, and clay content.
7. Easily stored for long periods of time
without changes in physical and chemical
properties; and
8. Easily handled and blended

Let us proceed to the properties of a good Sir, porosity is one of the most important physical
growing media. The first one is the physical properties in a growing because it determines the
properties. What are the physical properties of space available in a container for air, water, and
a growing media class? root growth.

What other physical property of a growing
media can you give class?
The growing media must also allow adequate
drainage from macro pores so that water does
not remain at the bottom of the container
where it would inhibit root respiration.
Another physical property of a good growing
media sir is aeration. It is important because the
root system “breathes” in the large, air-filled
pores. Poor aeration will adversely affect root
form and structure and will lead to decreased
seedling vigor.

Let us now move on to the chemical It determines suitability of a growing media. Ii

properties of a growing media. What do we includes pH, CEC, and fertility.
mean by chemical properties?

What is pH class? Sir, pH is a measure of hydrogen ion concentration

of a solution.

The desired pH of most growing media is

slightly acidic, ranging from 5.5-6.5. When
pH levels are not within the desired range,
nutrients in the growing media will be
affected.
How about CEC class? What is CEC? CEC is the measure of a soil or potting medias
ability to hold nutrients.

A low CEC means that nutrients will not be

retained compared to a high CEC which
results in nutrients being held to the mix and
available to the plants.

D. Enrichment Activity
I will group you into four, please count from (the students counted from 1 to 4)
1 to 4 starting here. All 1s please stand. You
are group 1, 2 is group 2, 3 is group 3, and 4
is group 4. Group 1 will stay here, 2 will stay
beside group 1, group 3 will stay at the back
of group 1, and 4 will stay there. Please go to
your groups quietly and form a circle. Yes, sir.

Each group must determine the difference

between physical and chemical properties of a
growing media and later you will present it to
class. Write it in a ½ sheet crosswise. You are
given only 5 minutes to finish the task. You
may start, your time starts now.

E. Generalization
It seems that you have understood our lesson
for today class. I’m going to ask some
questions to confirm if you really understood
our topic for today.

Why is it important to learn the characteristics It is important sir because . . . . . . . . .

of a good growing media?

What are the physical characteristics of a Porosity, aeration, and adequate drainage sir
growing media again class?
Slightly acidic, high CEC, and fertile.
Very good, how about the chemical property
of a growing media?

Very good class, I think you are ready for a

short quiz.

IV. EVALUATION
On a 1/4 sheet of paper answer the following. Identify what is being asked.
1. Poor _____ will adversely affect root form and structure and will lead to decreased
vigor.
2. It determines the space available in a container for air, water, and root growth.
3. The growing media must also allow ________ from macro pores.
4. The desired pH of most growing media is _____________.
5. High ____ results in nutrients being held to the mix and available to the plants.
 V. ASSIGNMENT
I will group you into three and each group will bring the following next meeting.
 Loam soil
 Manure
 Rice hull

Prepared by:

Ren Denver Renato L. Dequina II

Student Teacher

Checked by:

Marites S. Cadiz
Teacher III