Year: 9 – Elective
Length: Semester
Contact Person: Belinda Stringer
Content: In Semester 1 students will study Viticulture, specifically grape monitoring and the picking of the school’s Riesling and Shiraz grapes. They will build on their vegetable garden knowledge from Year 8 and investigate food supply solutions. Students will be involved in preserving produce from the school’s orchard. The livestock focus for this semester is Dairy Cattle.
In Semester 2 students will learn about Animal Welfare and will be responsible for the care and monitoring of 6 piglets. They will study Biosecurity, learning about the effects of pests, weeds and diseases. Students will also learn about developing technologies in Agriculture.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.
Additional Charges: A consumables/excursion fee may apply to this subject in addition to the Clare High School Materials and Service Charges.