Republic of the PhilippinesI.

Department of Education
REGION XIII- CARAGA
SCHOOLS OF DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE
TUBOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tubod, Surigao Del Norte

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

GRADE 9- TLE-AGRICROP PRODUCTION
QUARTER 4- LAS 1

Learning Competency with code: LESSON 2: SUPPORT NURSERY WORK (NW)

LO 3. Store and stockpile materials
3.1. Store plant debris and waste material produced during
nursery activities according to nursery /OHS procedure
3.2. Prepare and process plant debris and waste materials
in an appropriate and safe manner according to accepted
recycling/composting practices and procedures
TLE_AFAC9-12NW IIIa-e-1

Waste Materials and Plant Debris Storage and

Disposition
Fourteen percent (14%) of our rubbish comes from the garden. If garden wastes like
plant debris and other waste materials are managed inappropriately, they can cause
contamination of the premises, livestock, inputs and food. The accumulation of garden waste
can also provide habitats and food for pests.

Biodegradable waste like fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, animals, water, paper and
more comprises nearly half of the farm solid waste. They can transform into simpler units and
then we use them as fertilizers, manure, compost, biogas and more. For this reason,
composting our biodegradable waste is highly encouraged under the law as it cuts by half the
trash that goes into our landfill.

Through composting, organic waste are turned into soil conditioner and even fertilizer for
our plants. In this lesson, you will learn the basics of composting together with innovative
composting techniques.
Procedures for Composting

Basically, composting involves the following procedures:

 Composting Techniques

Depending on the scale or the composting operation, there are several

technologies and/or techniques you can use for composting. Other large-scale
composting operations use the following composting methods:
 Other Composting Technologies

Aside from the composting procedures indicated above, technological advancements

allowed the development of composting technologies that enable easier and faster compost
production. The following are some composting technologies used now:
 Household Tumbling Composter

May problema ba kayo kung paano ima-manage ang biodegradable waste sa inyong
barangay, subdivision, o paaralan? May solusyon kami diyan!

Inihahandog ng Environment and Biotechnology Division -ITDI ang dual drum

composter!

Ang dual drum composter ay may kakayahang i-process ang biodegradable waste at
gawin itong compost. Kayang maglaman ng composter ng 50kg na nabubulok na basura sa
kada drum para sa kabuuang 100kg na capacity.
 Kailangan lamang na patakbuhin ang composter sa loob ng walong oras kada araw.
At sa loob ng apat o limang araw, may raw compost ka na for curing/maturing bago gamitin sa
mga alaga nating halaman.

Para sa karagdagan pang impormasyon tungkol sa dual-drum composter,

mangyaring mag-message lang sa page na ito: https://www.facebook.com/EBD.ITDI.DOST

Nabubulok na basura? Di na yan problema!

Recycling
Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would
otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can
benefit your community and the environment.
Recycling is vital because it decreases pollution, eliminates the need for new
raw materials, saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, saves money,
minimizes the amount of garbage that ends up in landfills, and allows items to be used
to their full potential.
The basic phases in recycling are the collection of waste materials, their
processing or manufacture into new products, and the purchase of those products,
which may then themselves be recycled.

How is garden waste recycled?

Garden waste that is collected will be delivered to a composting facility, where it is

converted into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner. When garden waste arrives at the composting
facility, any non-compostable materials are removed, and the remaining waste is shredded
before being set out in a long mound to decompose, usually outside.
A composting site's procedure is similar to that of a home compost bin, but it is
actively managed to speed up the process. However, the temperature achieved is much higher
than in a typical domestic compost bin due to the volume of material. The temperature can
reach 60°C. The enzymes and bacteria are swiftly put to work at this higher temperature,
resulting in completed compost in only a few weeks.
The material is turned on a regular basis to offer much-needed oxygen to
microorganisms that aid in decomposition. Any hazardous microorganisms, weeds, or plant
diseases are killed by high heat.
Screening the compost to eliminate any remaining impurities and grade the material
for various end purposes is the final step in the process. Any compost that is still too large or
hasn't decomposed enough can be placed back through the process until it has decomposed
enough. It takes between 8 and 16 weeks to complete the process, depending on the final use
for the compost.

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Store and dispose of farm wastes properly.

How to Do it?

General Farm Waste

Storage
a. Locate farm waste storage areas away from food handling, input storage and livestock
housing areas to prevent cross-contamination and avoid attracting pests.
b. Make sure farm waste storage areas and containers are adequate for the amount of
waste generated between disposal times.
c. Clean farm waste storage areas often enough to avoid creating conditions that can
cause cross-contamination or attract pests.
d. Where possible, use containers with lids for the storage of farm waste until removal.

Disposal
a. Remove farm waste often enough and in a manner to prevent cross-contamination and
avoid attracting pests.
b. Dispose of all materials according to municipal by-laws and provincial regulations.
c. If farm waste can be used by other sectors, store and ship them so as not to pose a food
safety hazard. Unless properly sanitized, vehicles used for transporting farm waste
should not be used to transport food products and farm inputs.
Note: Crops grown on-farm can be fed to livestock housed on the same farm. Follow
pesticide label instructions regarding grazing and feeding crops to livestock.

CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING

Sort Out the Trash!

Directions: Write the items found in the box to its appropriate bin. The first one has been done
for you.

Leftover food Plastic Pesticides

Used cooking oil Tarpaulins Fallen leaves
Paper Batteries Drinking straws
Tin cans Manures Face masks
Grocery bag Surgical gloves Glass

Recyclable Biodegradable Special Waste: Special Waste: Residual Waste

Waste Waste Hazardous Healthcare with Potential
Waste Waste for Recycling
Tin cans
Guide Questions:

1. What is composting and why is it important?

2. What is recycling and why is it important?
3. How is garden waste recycled?

PERFORMANCE TASK:

COMPOST IT!

Directions:
Make your own compost using the procedures presented in this Learning Activity
Sheets.
Present your output in a 1 whole sheet of bond paper using the following sample:
Rubric for scoring:

Category 5 4 3 2 1
Methodology Followed all Followed Followed Followed Did not follow
the some of few of the few of the the directions
directions the directions directions and did not
carefully, directions and and almost complete the
and and completed completed compost at
completed completed the the home
 the compost the compost at compost at
at home compost at home home
home
Use of facts Use of facts Use of facts Use of facts Use of facts
and the and the and the and the and the
quantity of quantity of quantity of quantity of quantity of
Content-
information is information information information information is
Accuracy/Quantity exceptional. is very good. is good but is present vague.
not but limited.
consistent.
No spelling No more No more No more More than 5
errors and no than 1 than 3 than 5 spelling errors
grammatical spelling spelling spelling and grammar
Writing-
mistakes in error and errors and errors and mistakes
Spelling/Grammar the brochure. grammar grammar grammar present.
mistake mistakes mistakes
present. present. present.
Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics and
match match slightly slightly pictures do not
the topic and the topic match match go with the
pictures are and pictures the topic the topic accompanying
Graphics/Pictures complete and lack 1 where and pictures and pictures text or appear
Used pasted where it is asked to are not are not to be randomly
it is asked to be provided complete. placed chosen.
be provided for. properly to
for. where they
are needed.
Student Student Student Student No garden
utilized utilized utilized few utilized non- waste and
numerous some garden recyclable kitchen waste
Garden waste and garden waste garden waste and items used.
and kitchen waste and kitchen together
kitchen waste waste. kitchen waste. with the
Used waste. garden
waste and
kitchen
waste used.
Highest Possible Score: _________/25
Your score: ____________/25

Reflection

References for learners:

Performing Solid Waste Management in the Workplace, TESDA Online Program

https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-knowledge/how-is-it-recycled/garden-waste

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.(Last reviewed January, 2019).
Vermicasting (or Vermicomposting): Processing Organic Wastes Through Earthworms.
Retrieved from http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/engineer/facts/10-009.htm

Cornell University and Tompkins County Cooperative Extension. The Compost Education
Program - Lasagna Composting. Retrieved Sept 30, 2020 from
http://ccetompkins.org/resources/compost-lasagna-layer-composting

Sibu Municipal Council (2010) Takakura Home Method Composting. Retrieved Sept 30, 2020
from http://sdi.com.my/docs/Takakura_resized.pdf

Vanderlinden, C. (Last updated 29, June 2019). The Spruce. The Basics of Bokashi
Composting: A Method Using Fermentation. Retrieved from https://www.thespruce.com/basics-
of-bokashi-composting-2539742

Answer Key:

CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING

Sort Out the Trash!

Recyclable Biodegradable Special Waste: Special Waste: Residual Waste

Waste Waste Hazardous Healthcare with Potential
Waste Waste for Recycling
Tin cans Leftover food Used cooking oil Face mask Tarpaulins
Plastic Manure Batteries Surgical mask Drinking straws
Paper Fallen leaves Pesticides Grocery bag
Glass

Prepared by:

GENEBEI FAITH S. SAJOLAN

T-III/ Agriculture Teacher