Year: 7 – Compulsory
Length: Semester
Contact Person: Belinda Stringer
Content: Students will begin with an overview of ‘What is Agriculture?’ and will investigate how Agriculture has developed significantly in recent years. They will learn about Farm Safety and become familiar with the risk associated with the school farm environment. Students will learn about animal husbandry through their interactions with our Boer goats, chooks and sheep. Students will complete an individual Passion Project on an Agricultural topic that interests them. They will also learn about the planning, planting and maintenance of a vegetable garden.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards. Students will be assessed on their practical participation and completion of written Assessment Tasks.