AGRICROPS Maintain Farm Facility
AGRICROPS Maintain Farm Facility
AGRICROPS Maintain Farm Facility
Livelihood Education
Maintain Farm Facility
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Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1_ – Maintaning Farm facility
First Edition, 2020
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Management Team:
Glenda S. Constantino
Project Development Officer II
Joannarie C. Garcia
Librarian II
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Maintain Farm Facility
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Introductory Message
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore,
this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module: Maintain Farm facility
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. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
Maintain Farm facility
For the Learner:
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource
while being an active learner.
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This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
This part includes an activity that aims to
check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correctly (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.
This is a brief drill or review to help you
link the current lesson with the
previous one.
In this portion, the new lesson will be
introduced to you in various ways; a
story, a song, a poem, a problem
opener, an activity
or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion
of the lesson. This aims to help you
discover and understand new
concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for
independent practice to solidify your
understanding and skills of the topic.
You may check the answers to the
exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.
This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the
lesson.
This section provides an activity which
will help you transfer your new
knowledge or skill into real life
situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate
your level of mastery in achieving the
learning competency.
In this portion, another activity will be
given to you to enrich your
knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned.
This contains answers to all activities
in the module.
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 What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction 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 through
with it.
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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Direction: Identify the words being described by each of the following
sentences. Choose your answer from the given choices in the box.
Write the letter of your answer in your quiz notebook.
Directions: Look at the following pictures. Identify what kind of facility used
in agriculture. Choose from the list below and write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.
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1. 2.
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3. 4.
____________________________ ____________________________
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__________1. It is a building where agricultural chemicals are being stored.
__________2. Is a light structure where seedlings are cared for before
planting. The shed also provides shade to growers while raising seedling.
__________3. It is more sophisticated building in which seedlings is being
started before bringing to the nursery shed. In most green houses,
environmental conditions are controlled.
__________4.The process of keeping the nursery clean, safe and ready to
use.
__________5. It is a building where hand tools are being stored and
repaired.
1. Nursery shed - is a light structure where seedlings are cared for before
planting. The shed also provides shade to growers while raising seedling
4. Shop Building – a building where hand tools are being stored and
repaired
Schedule a regular clean up at least twice a year. This is also the time
to
Schedule clean-up activities twice a month, including wiping lighting
For regular clean-up chores, give workers about five minutes daily to
tidy the work station
Cultivate the habit of collecting waste even before it touches the floor.
INSTALLATION OF PREVENTIVE STRUCTURE
For proper care and maintenance of farm hand tools and equipment, the
following guidelines should be observed:
1. Hand tools must always be kept dry in a tool rack when they are not
being used.
2. Tools should be washed or cleaned before keeping them in the tool
rack.
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3. The iron parts of tools should be oiled, greased or painted with coal tar
when they are to be stored for a long time.
4. Defective tools should be repaired immediately. Those tools,
implements, and equipment which are beyond repair should be
disposed properly.
5. Cutting and digging tools (bolos, scythe, hoes and axes) should be
frequently sharpened.
LET US REMEMBER
Using the appropriate and in good condition tools will make the work
easier, faster, less prone to accidents and minimize their wear and tear.
Proper care and safekeeping of tools, implements and equipment in
accordance with the standard practices shall be done to ensure longer
usability of facilities.
OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL FARM OPERATIONS
RISK MANAGEMENT
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Risk management is a four step process
CLASSES OF HAZARD
LET US REMEMBER
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“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure,” a saying
which always reminds us of our safety in everything we do. Take the
necessary safety measures in any work we perform.
In every farm operation we undertake, we expose ourselves to risk or
hazards. To be safe in performing such job, we see to it that our workplace
complies with OHS standards. Always maintain a workplace free from work
hazards. Apply the principles of good housekeeping.
Independent Activity 1
Direction : Arrange the jumbled words. The following words have something
to do with facilities, safety and safety practices in the farm.
Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Name the following pictures by writing your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. 2.
___________________________ __________________________
3. 4.
_____________________________ __________________________
Independent Activity 2
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Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word/words. Choose your
answers on the box and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
Independent Assessment 2
Direction: Identify what class of hazards are the following. Write your answer
on the space provided before each number.
Independent Activity 3
Directions: Read the following statements carefully. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.
Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Fill in the blacks with the correct answer. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
Direction: Answer the question briefly. Write your answer in a separate sheet
of paper.
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Direction: As a student of agriculture how can you help maintain different
agricultural facilities in school such as the tool room and laboratory room.
Directions: Read each statement carefully and select the best possible
answer of the given options. Write the letter of your choice on a
separate sheet of paper.
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a. risk c. hard
b. exposure d. safety
8. Work that is done regularly to keep a machine, building, or piece of
equipment in good condition and working order
a. maintenance c. safety
b. hazard d. schedule
9. Includes bacteria, viruses, molds, mildew, insects and animals
a. physical hazard c. biological hazard
b. mechanical hazard d. Chemical
10. Includes workplace stressors arising from a variety of sources
a. psychosocial environment c. physical hazard
b. chemical hazard d. electrical hazard
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What I Know Independent Activity 2
1. C 11. H 1. Mechanical/ Electrical
2. N 12. Q 2 .Biological
3. B 13. E 3. Psychosocial Environment
4. A 14. P 4. Physical
http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/safe@work/workplace_hazards.asp
5. C 15. L 5. Chemical
http://www.farm-garden.com/growing-vegetables/artichokes
6. D
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc165.pdf
7. Q Independent Assessment 2
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/iacl102.pdf
8. Ghttp://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/safe@work/workplace_hazards.asp
9. F 1. Physical
http://www.ebc.com.au 6. Biological
10.D 2. Chemical
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/01-111b 7. Mechanical
3. Biological
http://www.antiquefarmtoolsinfo 8. Mechanical
What’s In 4. Mechanical 9. Physical
A Practical Safety Guide for the Horticulture Industry in the Murray Valley
5. Physical
Haunte-Lyds Quileste Van Haunte p.117-120 10. Chemical
1. Green House
2. Farm building Independent Activity 3
Growing Rich, Tasty Veggies in Harmony with Nature, vol. 1 by Jef Van
3. Storage barn
Growing Vegetables by Tony Biggs p.6 – 7
4. Nursery 1. Weak Post
Farm Mechanics Textbook by Phipps, McColly, Scranton, & Cook p.393 – 689
2. Put water sealant
Agricultural Arts (T.H.E., SEDP, NSEC series) by Ramon G. Asuncion et.al.
Independent Activity 1 3. Thief/ burglars
Agricultural Arts for Secondary
4. Construction of drainage
1. Hazard REFERENCES 5. Astray animals
2. Risk
3. Safety Independent Assessment 3
4. Facility Answers vary
5. Nursery shed
6. Occupational safety What I Have Learned
7. Biological Answers vary
8. Storage barn
9. Green house Assessment
10. Schedule
1. B 6. A
Independent Assessment I 2. D 7. B
1. Storage bard 3. A 8. A
2. Nursery 4. C 9. C
3. Shop building 5. A 10. A
4. Green house
Additional Activity
Answers vary
REFERENCES
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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
Balagtas National Agricultural High School
Learning Area: Agricultural Crops Production Week: 2 Date: October 12-16, 2020
MELCs / CG:
MAINTAINING FARM FACILITY
Objectives:
Perform maintenance of nursery cleanliness and sanitation
according to Phil GAP standard
Perform repair and maintenance of nursery facilities to maximize
their efficiency and effectiveness
Apply preventive measures for inclement weather
Practice safety measures according to OSHS
Day and
LEARNING TASKS
Time
Wake up, make up your bed, eat breakfast, and get ready for an awesome
day!
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WHAT IS IT
In this part of the lesson, the students will read and study about
maintaining farm facility on page 22-26 on this module.
WHAT’S MORE
Students will be given activities and assessments to assess their
knowledge about the lesson. Independent activity 1-3 and Independent
assessment 1-3 on page 26-29 on this module.
Reminder: The students will follow the direction from the given activities and
assessments and make sure that they will answer it carefully.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
The students will generalize the topic by answering the questions briefly
and write their answer in a separate sheet of paper on page 29 on this
module.
Reminder: Guide the student upon answering the given questions. You may
answer the questions in your words or search form the internet.
WHAT I CAN DO
The students will give the proper maintenance from the given farm facility in the
designated table.
ASSESSMENT
In this part of the module, the students will be evaluate based on their
learning about the lesson maintaining farm facility on page 22-26 on this
module.
Reminder: Guide the students in answering the post-test on their own.
ADITIONAL ACTIVITY
In this part of the module, the student will answer the additional activity on their
own words on page 30 on this module.
Reminder: At the end of this lesson, greet the students with smile on your
face and give appreciation for motivation in preparation for the next topic.
Mode of Delivery
Personal submission by the parent/guardian/authorize representative to the designated
barangay hall to be placed inside the storage box for pick-up.
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Direction: As a student of agriculture how can you
Republic of the Philippines
help maintain different agricultural facilities in
Directions: Read each statement carefully and Department of Education
school such as the tool room and laboratory room. select the best possible answer of the given
options. Write the letter of your choice on a
Farm Facility Maintenance separate sheet of paper.
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