Benefits Derived F rom P lanting T ress and Fruit bearing Trees to Families and Communities Joemarie S. Araneta Teacher I Salitran Elementary School TLE6G-Oa-1
Learning Competencies Applies knowledge and skills in planting trees and fruit trees. Content Standards Demonstrate an understanding of scientific practices in planting trees and fruit trees Benefits Derived From Planting Tress and Fruit Bearing Trees to Families and Communities
What have you learned about Agriculture when you are in Grade Five? Energizer Benefits Derived From Planting Tress and Fruit Bearing Trees to Families and Communities
Benefits Derived From Planting Tress and Fruit Bearing Trees to Families and Communities What can you say about the pictures?
VARIETIES - There are two types of papayas, the Hawaiian and Mexican. The Hawaiian varieties also known as Solo papayas, are found most often in supermarkets. These fruits are pear shaped, weigh about a pound each, and have yellow skin when ripe. The flesh is bright orange or pinkish, depending on the variety. The Mexican varieties are not as common but can be found in Latino supermarkets. Mexican papayas are much larger then the Hawaiian types and can weigh up to 20 pounds and be more than 15 inches long. Although the flavor is less intense than the Hawaiian varieties, they are still delicious and enjoyable . http ://www.foodreference.com/html/fpapaya.html Trivia about Papaya
A comparative study conducted by Bureau of Agricultural Research of the Department of Agriculture in 2003 found that the Sweet Elena of Zambales is the sweetest Carabao mango strain . https ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carabao_(mango) Trivia about Mango Considered Fruit of the Gods, Philippine Mango is well-known worldwide for its best qualities, which cannot be outshined by any variety of mangoes around the globe . http://www.philippine-trivia.com/trivias/other-miscellaneous/trivias-about-the-philippine-fruits.html
The Philippines is the world's second largest producer of coconut products, after Indonesia. About 25 percent of cultivated land is planted with coconut trees. Historically, the Southern Tagalog and Bicol regions of Luzon and the Eastern Visayas are the centers of coconut production. By 1980, Western Mindanao and Southern Mindanao also became important coconut-growing regions . http://www.philippine-trivia.com/trivias/other-miscellaneous/trivias-about-the-philippine-fruits.html Trivia about Coconut
Group 1 & 3 – List at least 5 benefits derived from planting tress and fruit bearing trees to families and communities. Group 2 & 4 – Make a slogan about benefits of a tree Group Activity
Group Reporting
Trees like animals are part of our ecosystem Help maintain ecological balance TREES A tree is an erect plant with a single, woody stem capable of reaching a height of 20-25 feet upon reaching maturity.
What are the benefits derived from planting trees and fruit bearing trees? Provide shade and an air of freshness Protect the soil from erosion Help maintain high quality water supply. The root system promotes soil stability. Serve as valuable wildlife habitats Serve as windbreakers during typhoons and storms Help reduce pollutions Contribute to the beautiful landscape Improve the atmosphere of a place Prevent river and lake sedimentation Prevent floods
Importance of Planting Trees and Fruit Trees to the Family and Community Sources of food Wood used as fuel for cooking and heating Construction materials which include lumber, plywood and board Fiber for paper Chemical product such as resin, rubber and turpentine.
Why it is necessary to plant trees?
Generalizations What have you learned? What are the benefits of planting trees?
Evaluation Why is it good to plant trees or fruit-bearing trees?
Evaluation True or False: Write T if the statement is true and F Trees are man’s source of food. Trees give off carbon dioxide. Man needs carbon dioxide to live. Resin is a chemical derived from trees. Too many trees causes pollution. A healthy environment is an environment full of trees. It is all right to cut trees for as long as they replenished. Reforestation is the planting new trees in place of old ones that have been cut down. When trees slow down the speed of a typhoon, they act as windbreakers. Roots of trees hold the soil and water, thus preventing soil erosion and flood. T T F T F T T T T T
Assignment Draw a fruit-bearing tree and explain the benefits of it.