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A. Readings
After learning the tools, materials and equipment used in nursery work, it is necessary
that you’ll be oriented on how different activities in the nursery is done. Practices
follow proper guidelines based on authority requirements and workplace procedures.
Interpersonal relationships between and among co-workers and possible customers are
also assessed in this lesson to make the venturenot only a success but socially
stimulating as well.

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 B. Exercises

Exercise 1: Answer the question and fill in the table below.

What are some ways to keep the nursery site clean and tidy?

Do these at the end of the Do these always:

Do these at the end of each
day:
week activity:

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 Exercise 2: List the guidelines/requirements for the safe use of the nursery tools and

equipment.

C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)

Test I: Tick the box if the sentence is correct.

1. An adequate source of water is one factor in selecting a site for nursery work.

2. Do not return tools and equipment to the designated safe storage areas after use.

3. Keeping the nursery clean and tidy helps to reduce the emergence of weeds, infection,

fungus and pests.

4. The nursery site should be far from a natural source of water.

5. Sorting, weeding, and pruning of potted and newly propagated seedlings should be

done regularly.

Test II. Enumerate the different factors to consider when selecting the best site for a

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1. _______________________

2. _______________________

3. _______________________

4. ______________________

5. _______________________

D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies:

Visit a nearby plant nursery in the area be it backyard or commercial. Inspect the availability
of water, the location of the area and other factors considered in choosing the site. Take a
picture of the nursery and write your observation. Do this on a bond paper.

References:
 AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION NC 1, Competency Based Learning Material

Prepared by: ___________________ Reviewed by: _________________

Teacher Subject
Coordinator

Approved by:

JOEL C. ROJAS
School Head

GUIDE

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For the Teacher:

Advise the students to read the Reading and Discussion portion before they attempt to answer the
practice exercises. Let the students go through the parts sequentially to help them understand the
topic easily. The Key Answers are for you to answer during the checking. Don’t include it in the
printing.

For the Learner:

Read thoroughly and understand the Self-Learning Home Task from the first part to the last part.
By doing so, will help you understand better the topic. If you still have enough time, do it twice
for more understanding. You can use a dictionary, if you find it hard to comprehend the science
terms. Use a separate sheet for your answers. For the Parent/Home TutorAssist your child and
make sure that he/she reads the Self-Learning Home Task from the beginning up to end, to
ensure better understanding of the concepts. Don’t feed the answers to your child. Let him/her do
it of his own.

(Note: For the Teacher only)

ANSWER KEY

Exercise 1 Exercise 2

Answers may vary Answer may vary