Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Caraga Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
CANTILAN 1 DISTRICT
PARANG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET TLE 7
SUBJECT AREA TLE 7CROP PRODUCTION – QUARTER 3
MODULE NUMBER 1
CONTENT STANDARDS
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
LEARNING COMPETENCY
OBJECTIVES Objectives:
After going through this module, you should be able to:
1. identify farm tools and equipment according to use;
2. conduct pre-operation check-up in line with the
manufacturer’s manual; and
3. use appropriate tools or equipment for the job
requirement according to manufacturer’s specifications
and instructions.
Pre-test
Directions: Read and understand carefully each question and select the best answer by writing
the letter of your choice in your activity notebook.
1. What tool does NOT belong to the group?
A. Ruler C. Pruning Shears B. Meter Stick D. Weighing Scale
2. Your father requested you to get 2 sacks of animal manure from the storage area. What tool
should you use to transport the sacks of manure?
A. Shovel C. Pick Mattock B. Spade D. Wheel Barrow
3. Which tool resembles the appearance of a spoon and is used for transferring soil?
A. Shovel C. Grab hoe B. Spade D. Spading fork
4. Why do we need to conduct pre-operative check-up of tools, implements and equipment before
starting to work?
A. It is to repair defective tools.
B. It is to check if tools are serviceable.
C. It is to determine functionality of tools, implement and equipment.
D. It is to check, repair and determine the functionality of tools, implement and equipment.
5. What manual do we check before using the equipment?
A. equipment’s manual C. manufacturer’s manual
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B. farmer’s manual D. subscriber’s manual
6. Why do farm tools, implements and equipment play an important role in crop production?
A. It makes work faster.
B. It makes work easier.
C. It saves time and effort.
D. All of the above
7. Which of the following is best used for applying insecticides?
A. Sprayer C. Pruning shears
B. Sprinkler D. Water Pail
8. Mang Jose’s rice field is now ready for harvest. He needs an equipment to harvest the rice grain
to save time and labor cost. What equipment is appropriate to use?
A. Tractor C. Rice harvester
B. Corn dehusker D. Rice seeder
9. Which of the following are cutting tools?
A. Rake, wheel barrow, and knife
B. Pruning shear, sickle and bolo
C. Hand fork, grab hoe, shovel and axe
D. Wheel barrow, sickle, knife and bolo
10. Why is it important to check the tractor before using?
A. Prevent costly repair C. Add burden to the operator
B. Delay work schedule D. Cause damage to the equipment
Discussion
Farm tools, farm implements and farm equipment play very important role in crop
production. Their availability makes work much easier and faster. However, even if one may have
the most sophisticated tools, implements and equipment but does not know how to use them, they
are useless. In order to do farm operations successfully, one must have a good working
knowledge of the tools, implements and equipment before using them.
FARM TOOLS, FARM IMPLEMENTS AND FARM EQUIPMENT
I. Farm Tools
A. Hand Tools - Hand tools are usually light and are used without the help of animals
or machines. They are being used in performing farm activities which involve small
areas like school garden and home garden.
Table 1: Classification of hand tools and their corresponding functions
Hand Tools Functions Illustration
a. Digging Tools
1. Pick Mattock
∙ Used for
digging
canals
∙ Used for
removing
stumps
and
stones
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Crowbar ∙ Used for
digging up
big stones
and tree
stumps
∙ Used for
digging
big holes
Spade ∙ Used for
digging
canals
and
ditches
∙ Used for
removing
trash and
mixing soil
media
4. Shovel ∙ Used for
digging
loose soil,
removing
trash,
moving
soil from
one place
to another,
and for
mixing soil
media
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5. Grab Hoe ∙ Used for
breaking
hard
topsoil
and
pulverizing
soil
6. Spading fork ∙ Used or
loosening
the soil,
digging
out root
crops, and
turning
over the
materials
in a
compost
heap
7. Light Hoe Use
d for
looseni
ng and
levelin
g soil
and
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digging
out
furrows
for
plantin
g
8. Dull Bolo Use
d
mainly
for
digging
roots
and
weedin
g
garden
s,
approxi
mating
the
functio
ns of a
garden
hoe
Sm
allest
type of
bolo
b. Cutting/Harves
ting Tools
1. Knife ∙ Used for
cutting
planting
materials
and for
performing
other
operations
in
horticultur
e
2. Sickle ∙ Used for
harvesting
of crops,
grass and
cutting of
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other
vegetable
matters
3. Pruning Shears ∙ Used for
pruning
unnecess
ary
branches
and
cutting
planting
materials
4. Sharp Bolo ∙ Used for
cutting tall
grasses
and
weeds
and
chopping
branches
of trees
5. Axe ∙ Used for
cutting
bigger
posts
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6. Scythe ∙ Used for
mowing
grass or
reaping
crops
c. Measuring
tools
1. Meter Stick ∙ Used for
measuring
the height
of plants.
∙ Used to
measure
planting
distance
2. Ruler ∙ Used for
measuring
the height
of plants
∙ Used to
measure
planting
distance
3. pH Meter ∙ Used to
measure
the
hydrogen-
ion
concentrat
ion (or pH)
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indicating
its acidity
or
alkalinity
of the soil
4. Weighing Scale ∙ Used for
weighing
vegetable
produce
d. Cultivating
tools
1. Hand Trowel ∙ Used for
balling
seedlings.
∙ Used for
cultivating
soil
around the
plants
2. Hand Cultivator ∙ Used for
cultivating
garden
plot by
loosening
the soil
and
removing
young
weeds
around the
plants
3. Hand Fork ∙ Used for
inter-row
cultivation
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e. Other
horticultural tools
1. Rake ∙ Used for
cleaning
the ground
and
levelling
the topsoil
2. Sprinkler ∙ Used for
watering
seedlings
and young
plants
3. Water Pail ∙ Used for
hauling
water,
manure
and
fertilizers
4. Wheel Barrow ∙ Used for
hauling
trash,
manures,
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fertilizers,
planting
materials
and other
equipment
5. Knapsack ∙ Used for
Sprayer spraying
pesticides
and liquid
fertilizers
in wide
areas
6. Hand Sprayer ∙ Used for
spraying
in small
areas
7. Water hose ∙ Used for
watering
Farm Implements
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Farm Implements are accessories which are being pulled by working animals or mounted to
machineries (hand tractor, tractor) which are usually used in the preparation of land. These are
usually made of a special kind of metals.
Table 2: Farm Implements and their corresponding function
Implement Function Illustration
1. Disc Plow used for tilling large
areas, making furrows and
inter row cultivation
2. Native used for tilling and
Harrow pulverizing the soil
3. Rotavator Used for tilling and
pulverizing the soil
4. Trailer commonly used for the
transport of goods and
materials
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Farm Equipment
Farm equipment are machineries used in crop production. They are used in land
preparation and in transporting farm inputs and products. These equipment need a highly skilled
operator to use.
Table 3: Farm Equipment and their corresponding function
Equipment Function Illustration
1. Hand Tractor used to pull a plow and
harrow in preparing a large area
of land
2. Four Wheel used to pull disc plow and
Tractor disc harrow in preparing much
bigger area of land
3. Water Pumps 4. used to draw irrigation water
from a source
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4. Grass Cutter 5. used to keep the grass trim
5. Rice Harvester 6. used for harvesting rice
grain, wheat grain and flour
Pre-operative Check-up of Tools, Implements and Equipment
Pre-operational inspection of tools, implements and equipment prior to every use will reduce the
chance of operating in an unsafe manner. This makes it easier to spot and deal with maintenance
issues early before they turn into a problem causing down time, damage or expensive repairs.
Unsafe tool, implement and equipment can also cause injury to the operator or other workers and
damage to facilities or product.
1. Checking of Farm Implements
Farm implements like ordinary plow and wooden harrow should be checked thoroughly
before use. Loosened bolts and nuts should be tightened firmly.
For implements mounted on machineries, take into consideration the following:
fit attachments according to the manufacturer's instructions
never alter, modify or raise the height of the draw bar unless provided for by the
manufacturer
regularly check safety pins on towed lift-wing implements, to ensure they are not worn
ensure all guards on towed implements are in place before operating
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never hitch above the centerline of the rear axle, around the axle housing or to the top
link pin
never adjust or work on implements while they are in motion
when parking, always lower the three-point linkage and towed implement
disc plow and harrow, should also be lubricated on their moving parts like bearings
2. Pre-Operational Checks for Tractors
Whether you have been farming for 50 years or 50 days, you should start your work day
with a pre-operational check of your tractors before heading out to the field. By checking your
tractor before using it, you could prevent costly repairs, down time and aggravation. Before
even starting the tractor, go through the following checklist items.
Fuel level - Make sure you have sufficient fuel in the tank.
Check your battery - Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded.
Check your tires - Not only should you check the air pressure but also make sure that the
lug nuts are tight. Look at the condition (e.g., tread) of the tires. If you notice that you have
low tire pressure, look for air leakage from around the valve stem.
Loose or defective parts - Take time to really examine the tractor to look for loose or
defective parts such as a frayed or worn fan belt. Replace, tighten or make necessary
repairs before heading out to the field.
SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) Emblem - If your SMV emblem is faded or distorted in color
or shape, it is time to replace it with a new SMV emblem to increase your visibility to
others.
Fluid leaks - Look for any fluid leaks on the ground beneath the tractor. Also check fluid
levels for coolant, engine oil, and hydraulic oil levels as well. You can do some very
serious damage to your tractor if you run out of these fluids.
Operator's platform area - You may spend much of your day on the operator platform so
check the steps to make sure you can get safely on and off of the tractor. Examine the
area around the seat to make sure it is clear of debris or tools that could cause you to trip.
You should have a rollover protection structure (ROPS) on your tractor so always make
sure your seat belt is operable and that you buckle it.
Fire extinguisher - Check your fire extinguisher to make sure it is charged.
Lighting/flashers - Check headlights and warning lights/flashers to make sure all of the
lights are working and replace bulbs if necessary.
Visibility from operator's seat - Clean any dirty cab windows to provide the best visibility
for you from the operator's seat.
You may think this will take too much time, but it is better to take the time rather than to
have a break down in the middle of the road or to cause serious damage (e.g., engine seizes) to
your equipment.
Application
Activity 1. Fill Me Up
Directions: Copy the table in your activity notebook and supply the missing information. If the
missing information is in the first column, write the name of the tool, implement, or equipment. If
the missing information is in the second column, write its function. Or, if the missing information is
in the third, draw the image of the tool, implement or equipment.
Tools, Implement, Function Illustration
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Equipment
1. Axe
2. Grab hoe It is used for breaking hard topsoil and
pulverizing soil.
3. _________ It is used for weighing vegetable produce.
4. Wheel barrow
5. Native Harrow It is used for tilling and pulverizing the soil.
b. _________ It is commonly used for the transport of
goods and materials.
c. Rotavator
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d. Four Wheel It is used to pull disc plow and disc harrow in
Tractor preparing much bigger area of land.
e. Water Pumps
f. _________ It is used to keep the grass trim.
Reflection
Write it on a separate sheet of paper.
Based on this topic I learned that
_________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
And I plan to
_________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Summative Assessment
Directions: Read and understand carefully each question and select the best answer by writing
the letter of your choice in your activity notebook.
1. What tool does NOT belong to the group?
A. Ruler C. Pruning Shears B. Meter Stick D. Weighing Scale
2. Your father requested you to get 2 sacks of animal manure from the storage area. What tool
should you use to transport the sacks of manure?
A. Shovel C. Pick Mattock B. Spade D. Wheel Barrow
3. Which tool resembles the appearance of a spoon and is used for transferring soil?
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B. Shovel C. Grab hoe B. Spade D. Spading fork
4. Why do we need to conduct pre-operative check-up of tools, implements and equipment before
starting to work?
E. It is to repair defective tools.
F. It is to check if tools are serviceable.
G. It is to determine functionality of tools, implement and equipment.
H. It is to check, repair and determine the functionality of tools, implement and equipment.
5. What manual do we check before using the equipment?
C. equipment’s manual C. manufacturer’s manual
D. farmer’s manual D. subscriber’s manual
6. Why do farm tools, implements and equipment play an important role in crop production?
E. It makes work faster.
F. It makes work easier.
G. It saves time and effort.
H. All of the above
7. Which of the following is best used for applying insecticides?
A. Sprayer C. Pruning shears
B. Sprinkler D. Water Pail
8. Mang Jose’s rice field is now ready for harvest. He needs an equipment to harvest the rice grain
to save time and labor cost. What equipment is appropriate to use?
A. Tractor C. Rice harvester
B. Corn dehusker D. Rice seeder
9. Which of the following are cutting tools?
A. Rake, wheel barrow, and knife
B. Pruning shear, sickle and bolo
C. Hand fork, grab hoe, shovel and axe
D. Wheel barrow, sickle, knife and bolo
10. Why is it important to check the tractor before using?
A. Prevent costly repair C. Add burden to the operator
B.Delay work schedule D. Cause damage to the equipment
REFLECTION RUBRIC
Above Meet Approaching Below
Expectations Expectations Expectations Expectations
4 3 2 1
Reflective The reflection The explains The reflection The reflection
Thinking explains the the student’s attempts to does not
student’s own thinking about demonstrate address the
thinking and his/her own thinking about student’s
learning learning learning but is thinking and/or
processes, as processes. vague and/or learning
well as unclear about
implications for the personal
future learning. learning
process.
Analysis The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
is an in-depth an analysis of attempts to does not move
analysis of the the learning analyze the beyond a
learning experience and learning description of
experience, the the value of the experience but the learning
value of the derived the value of the experience.
derived learning to self learning to the
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learning to self or others. student or
or others, and others is vague
the and/or unclear.
enhancement
of the student’s
appreciation for
discipline.
Making The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
Connections articulates articulates attempts to does not
multiple connections articulate articulate any
connections between this connections connection to
between this between this between this other learning
learning learning learning or experiences.
experience and experience and experience and
content from content from content from
other courses, other courses, other courses,
past learning past learning past learning
experience and experiences, experiences, or
content from and for future personal goals,
other courses, goals. but the
past learning, connection is
life experiences vague and/or
and/or future unclear.
goals.
References
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Slideshare. “Farm Implements and Safety Practices in Using Farm Tools and Equipment”.
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T.L.E. “Learning module. Lesson 1 Use Farm Tools and Equipment”. Accessed May 25, 2020
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Faithful Quality Tool. “Knapsack sprayer”. Accessed June 23, 2020
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