Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDCUATION

K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

CURRICULUM GUIDE
Exploratory Course on
AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION

Content Standard
Lesson 1:PREPARING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Demonstrate understanding
of:
 Farm tools
 Power tools
 Handheld tools
 Defects and remedies
 Farm tool safety
 Manual of farm
equipment and
specifications
 Parts and functions of
equipment
 Pre-operation and
check-up
 Safety practices
during operations of
farm equipment
*TWG on K to 12 Curriculum Guide – version January 31, 2012
K to 12 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE / FISHERY – AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION
(Exploratory)
Learning
Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
1. Appropriate farm tools are LO1. Select and 1. Demonstrate the use of  Written test 5 hours
identified according to use. use farm farm tools in:  Performance
2. Farm tools are checked for tools. o land preparation Test
faults. o cultivation
3. Appropriate toolsare safely o plant propagation
used according to job o harvesting.
requirements and 2. Demonstrate skills in using
manufacturers’ conditions. a rake
1. Appropriate farm equipment LO2.Select and 1. Operation of a farm  Written test 4 hours
and facilities are identified. operate farm equipment  Performance
2. Instructional manual of farm equipment. 2. Making a scrapbook of Test
equipment are carefully read pictures of farm equipment
prior to operation. and writing down the
3. Pre-operation check-up is functions of the farm
conducted in line with equipment.
manufacturers’ manual.
4. Faults in farm equipment and
facilities are identified and
reported in line with farm
procedures.
5. Farm equipment are used
according to its function.
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Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
 Preventive 1. Tools and equipment are LO3.Perform 1. Creating forms for  Written test 4 hours
maintenance cleaned immediately. preventive monitoring the preventive  Performance
 Safety measures 2. Routine check-up and maintenance. maintenance Test
and practices in maintenance are performed. o Making a checklist of the
cleaning and 3. Farm tools and equipment are conditions of the tools
storing for different regularly sharpened and oiled and equipment.
farm tools, from time to time. o Doing regular inspection
equipment and of the tools and the
facilities. cabinet/storing places.
 Upkeep of o Doing an inventory of
equipment tools and equipment
before and after use.
2. Demonstrate skills on
sharpening tools

Lesson 2: PERFORMING ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION

 Farm Inputs
 Labor requirement in:
o Land preparation
o Planting
o Plant care
 Estimating farm inputs
and labor requirements
1. Estimating farm inputs and
1. Job requirements are identified labor requirements
from written or oral
communications. LO1. Perform  Written Test 6 hours
2. Quantities of materials and estimation.  Performance
resources required to test
complete a work task are
estimated.
3. Time needed to complete a
work activity is estimated.
4. Accurate estimates for work
completion are made.
5. Estimates of materials and
resources are reported to
appropriate person.

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Content Standard
 Perform calculation
 identified according to job
 Systems of
measurement
 Units of measurement
 Conversion of units
 Fractions and
decimals
 Percentages and
ratios
Lesson 3: INTERPRETING PLANS AND DRAWINGS
Demonstrate understanding
of/on:
 Farm plans and layout
 Planting systems in
crop production
 Farm layouts
 Government Plans
 Crops arrangement
*TWG on K to 12 Curriculum Guide – version January 31, 2012
K to 12 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE / FISHERY – AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION
(Exploratory)
Learning
Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
1. Calculations to be made are LO2.Perform basic 1. Project proposal should  Written Test 5 hours
workplace include the following:  Performance
requirements. calculations. o Preparing the operating test
2. Correct method of calculation statement and cash
is determined. flow.
3. Systems and units of o Computing for the total
measurement to be followed sales, total expenses
are ascertained. and net profit or net
4. Calculations needed to loss.
complete work task are o Computing fertilizer
performed using the four basic amount of fertilizer
mathematical operations.
5. Appropriate operations are
used to comply with the
instruction.
6. Result obtained is reviewed
and thoroughly checked.
1. Farm plans and layout are LO1.Layout 1. Prepare an ideal farm/field  Written Test 4 hours
designed according to crop Garden plan& layout.  Performance
grown. Plots. 2. Interpret a field layout, test
2. Planting systems, and sketch and plan.
practices are strictly followed 3. Demonstrate proper
according to approved cultural planting based on field/farm
practices. plan.
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Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
 Lay-out plan of 3. Irrigation system plan is LO2. Interpret 1. Sketch a plan on irrigation  Written Test 4 hours
irrigation system interpreted according to irrigation plan system  Performance
 Types of irrigation established procedures. and design. 2. Create a miniature irrigation test
system 4. Different designs of irrigation canal.
 Essential features of a systems are enumerated
plan standard procedures.
 Different design of
irrigation systems

Lesson 4: APPLYING SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS

 Applying safety 1. Safety measures are applied LO1. Apply 1. Conducting student  Written Test 4 hours
measures based on work requirement appropriate reporting on hazards in the  Performance
 Hazards, risk and and farm procedures. safety farm. test
exposure in the farm 2. Tools and materials are measures 2. Demonstrating proper
 utilized in accordance with while working wearing of PPE.
 Farm works that specification and procedures. in farm.
involves using 3. Outfits are worn in accordance
chemicals with farm requirements.
 Personal protective 4. Shelf life and or expiration of
equipment (PPE) materials are checked against
used in farms manufacturer’s specifications
 Basic first aid effectively.
 Farm emergency 5. Hazard in the workplace are
procedures regarding identified and reported in
accordance with farm
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 K to 12 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

AGRICULTURE / FISHERY – AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION

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Learning
Content Standard Performance Standard Project/ Activities Assessment Duration
Competencies
safety working guidelines.
environment

 Cleaning, storing and 1. Used outfits are cleaned and LO2. Safe keep/ 1. Making posters/drawings  Written test 4 hours
waste management stored in line with farm dispose pertaining to proper  Performance
 Procedure in cleaning procedure. tools, disposal of waste test
and storing outfits 2. Unused materials are labeled materials and materials.
 Technique in storing and stored according to outfit. 2. Conducting slogan making
materials and manufacturer’s on the proper use of tools
chemicals recommendation and farm and equipment.
 Government requirements.
requirement regarding 3. Waste materials are disposed
farm waste disposal according to manufacturers,
 Waste management government and farm
system (FPA laws, requirements.
DENR laws, etc.)

40 hrs.

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