This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
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Tree is a woody perennial plant, having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height, bearing lateral branches of some distance from the ground. Examples of which are Narra, Molave, Ipil-ipil, Mahogany, Gemelina, Acacia, etc.
Fruit-bearing trees are trees which bear fruit, these products of trees are used as source of livelihood for some people. Furthermore, fruits are known as regulating food of the body and a good source of some vitamins.
This module covers topics on trees and fruit-bearing trees.
After going through this module, you are expected to use technology in the conduct of survey to find out the:
1. elements to be observed in planting trees and fruit-bearing trees;
2. market demands for trees; and
3. famous orchard farms in the country.