Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 11 Primary Industries

Course Description

New Zealand is a country whose wealth depends mainly on the animal and plant products derived from its primary production. Students will use Agricultural and Horticultural Science knowledge and skills to be able to make informed decisions that enhance and sustain primary production for future generations. Students will explore what is grown and where in New Zealand and why they are grown/produced there. Students will explore concepts such as livestock health, nutrition and reproduction and how they impact the production of your product. As part of this unit, they will visit a farm to see these concepts in action. Students will also gain practical skills applicable for the primary sector such as wire knots, setting up temporary electric fences, preparing a seed bed for sowing, planting seedlings, setting up and using spray packs.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:	Explore this content:
Working with others	Apply environmental knowledge and concepts to the primary industry.
Self management in a safe environment	Using knowledge and skills to understand the different perspectives, rethink long standing ideas and consider alternative management practices.
Planning and organising	Apply environmental knowledge to meet producer needs, resolve their issues, and protect New Zealand’s primary production.
Practical skills related to primary industries

Year Levels/Departments:

Year 11, Science

Resources Required

1 x 2B5 exercise book