EMBRACING FAITH- GR 4 MATATAG CURRICULUM

gmrc grade 4

1. OUR ROLE AS PROTECTORS OF TREES AND PLANTS UNIT 1 LESSON 5 GOOD MORAL & RIGHT CONDUCT 4

2. LESSON 5: OUR ROLE AS PROTECTORS OF TREES AND PLANTS GOOD MORAL & RIGHT CONDUCT 4

3. LET’S PONDER

4. LET’S PONDER Roots Roots are the underground part of a tree. The primary root or taproots grow horizontally downwards, with lateral roots arising from the taproot. Each root is surrounded by many, tiny root hairs that increase their area of absorption. Functions Anchoring the tree to the soil Absorbing water and minerals from the soil Storing of reserve food Preventing soil erosion

5. LET’S PONDER Crown They are the topmost portion of a tree that may vary widely based on their shapes and sizes. The crown is made up of the following parts: Leaves: Usually the green part of a plant that remains attached to the crown. Leaves are also known as the factories of a tree. A collection of green leaves is called foliage. ii) Branches: The first thick branches of a tree arising from the central wooden axis are called boughs while the smallest terminal branches of a tree are known as twigs. Flowers: The most colorful and attractive part of the plant that remains attached to the terminal branches. It later develops into a fruit. Fruit: The edible part of the plant that develops from the flowers. It contains the seed that gives rise to a new plant. Functions Leaves produce food for the plant Leaves help to filter dust and other particles present in the air, thus keep the air clean Leaves keep the plant cool through the loss of water by evaporation Twigs help to give rise to new plants Boughs and branches store food materials in the form of sugar that are required by the plant for their growth and metabolism Boughs and branches provide strength and support to the plant

6. LET’S PONDER Trunk or Bole The trunk is the central wooden axis of the crown that is typically brownish. They contain a network of small tubes that runs between the roots and the leaves, thus acting as the plumbing system in the plant. Functions Bark protects the delicate inside wood of the tree. Cambium helps in making new cells thus allowing the tree to grow in diameter. Outer bark and sapwood helps in supporting the crown and providing the tree its shape. Pith and sapwood conducts water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. Inner bark transports the foods prepared by the leaves to all parts of a plant. Outer bark and cambium provides mechanical strength to the plant.

7. LET’S PONDER Trees act as natural air filters.

8. LET’S PONDER Trees and plants provide habitats for wildlife, including birds and insects.

9. LET’S PONDER Trees and plants help in regulating the climate.

10. LET’S PONDER The presence of trees and plants calms the people.

11. LET’S PONDER Trees and plants provide valuable things like paper, vegetables, fruits, wood and others.

12. LET’S PONDER Trees and plants play an important role in reducing floods. They absorb excess rainfall.

13. LET’S PONDER HERE ARE SOME WAYS ON HOW WE CAN DEVELOP THE VALUE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AS PROTECTORS OF TREES AND PLANTS.

14. LET’S PONDER

15. LET’S PONDER PLANT TREES.

16. LET’S PONDER RAISE AWARENESS

17. LET’S PONDER PRACTICE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION.

18. LET’S PONDER RESPECT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

19. LET’S DECIDE AND ACT ANSWER ACTIVITY 1: Identify the parts of a tree and write what you appreciate about that part of the tree. PREPARE FOR A QUIZ TOMORROW, September 24, 2024 (Lessons 4 and 5) Reference: GMRC Book