REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Department of Education
DIVISION OF ALAMINOS CITY
San Jose Drive, Alaminos City
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM
Learning Strand 2: Scientific and Critical Thinking Skills
Name: _____________________________________________ Level: ____________
Title: Uses of Plants
Learning Objectives: Cite the uses of plants to man, e.g., food, fuel and
construction materials, furniture, handicrafts, clothing materials, ropes,
medicines, paper, shade, feed for animals and aesthetic value
I. Pre – Assessment:
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.
1. Plants produce _____________, which humans and animals need to
breathe.
2. Many of the fruits and vegetables we eat, like apples and carrots,
come from _____________.
3. Some plants are used to make _____________, such as aspirin, which
helps to treat pain.
4. Cotton and flax are plants that are used to make _____________ for
clothing.
5. Trees provide _____________, which is used for building houses and
making paper.
Word Bank:
oxygen, plants, fabric, medicine, wood
II. Learning Concept:
Uses of Plants:
Plants are essential to life on Earth. They not only make our world
beautiful and green, but they also provide us with food, oxygen, medicine,
and materials for building and clothing. Plants play important roles in
many ecosystems and help keep the environment balanced.
Understanding the different uses of plants helps us appreciate why it is
important to protect and care for them.
III. Post – Assessment:
A. Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from
the choices for each question.
1. Which of the following is NOT a use of plants?
a) Producing oxygen
b) Creating plastic
c) Providing food
d) Making medicine
2. What plant part is mainly used for making paper?
a) Roots
b) Leaves
c) Stems (wood)
d) Flowers
3. Which plant is commonly used to flavor food and is also known for
its medicinal properties?
a) Basil
b) Oak
c) Pine
d) Cactus
4. Why are trees important to the environment?
a) They produce pollution
b) They provide shade and clean air
c) They attract pests
d) They absorb water
5. Clothes made from cotton come from which part of the cotton plant?
a) Seeds
b) Roots
c) Flowers
d) Fibers
III. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Name two ways that plants are important to people and explain
why.
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2. How do plants help keep the environment healthy?
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3. Name two things in your home that are made from plants.
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4. Why are plants important for animals?
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5. Describe one way you use plants every day.
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ANSWER KEY: Title: Uses of Plants
I. Pre Assessment Fill in the Blank:
1. oxygen
2. plants
3. medicine
4. fabric
5. wood
IV. Post Assessment: Multiple Choice Questions:
1. b) Creating plastic
2. c) Stems (wood)
3. a) Basil
4. b) They provide shade and clean air
5. d) Fibers
Open-Ended Questions (Example Answers):
1. Plants give us food to eat and oxygen to breathe. Without plants,
animals and humans would not have enough food or air.
2. Plants help keep the environment healthy by absorbing carbon dioxide,
producing oxygen, and providing homes for many animals.
3. Tables and chairs are made from wood, which comes from trees. My t-
shirt is made from cotton, which comes from cotton plants.
4. Plants are important for animals because they give them food to eat
and places to live.
5. I eat fruits and vegetables every day, which come from plants. I also
use paper that comes from trees.
