Page 6 - Grade 4 Q2W3- Final

DAY 4

Learning Competencies (Essential Competencies)
Cite different benefits of specialized structure of terrestrial plants and aquatic
plants
Objectives
Enumerate different benefits of specialized structure of terrestrial and aquatic
plants
Brief Description:
Plants play as vital role in keeping people, animals and the Earth healthy. There are
some plants that has specialized structure both terrestrial and aquatic plants. In this topic
you may learn that different benefits of specialize structure of terrestrial and aquatic plants.
Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)
Terrestrial and aquatic plants have specialized structures to adapt to their
environment, there are different benefits of the specialize structures of terrestrial and
aquatic plants.
Below is a data table to read, study and understand

Terrestrial Plants Specialize Structure Benefits
Bougainvillea Thorny Stems Animals can’t easily touch them
Banana Big, Broad leaves To efficiently trap more energy

Gabi Waxy leaves Prevent damage of the inner plant
Durian Pungent odor and spiky fruits Animals/Insects cannot easily eat them
Cactus Fleshy stems Conserve water for a long time
Let’s Apply
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE of its incorrect. Write your answer
on your answer sheet.
______1. Specialized structures of plants are important to plants in order to adopt to their
environment.
______2. Water lilies have long roots so that they can reach the soil underwater.
______3. Euphoria plants has thorny stems so that animals cannot eat them.
______4. Cogon/talahib leaf has a smooth leaf so that it might not cause harm.
______5. Mangrove trees has wide branches so they can easily bend with the wind.
Let’s Analyze
Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Why can a mangrove tree withstand strong waves along seacoasts?
2. Mang Erning is a farmer. He planted his field with sugarcane and corn. Every weekend
he visits his plant to remove weeds. He also cultivates the soil by means of plow. He uses shirts
with long sleeves so that his skin wont brushes against the leaves of his plants. How do these
plants protect themselves from enemies?
Day 5
Let’s Try (Evaluation)
Read the question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answer on your answer sheet and submit it to your teacher.