Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 2 Primary Industries

2PRI
Course Description

Primary industries is one of New Zealand's largest industries. In Level 2, students will explore a number of key concepts such as reproductive techniques used in commercial production, livestock behaviour in commercial production, the influence of management practices on growth and development of plants and livestock and  the environmental impacts of locally produced primary products. Students will complete a practical long term scientific investigation into the growth and development of chickens.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Scientific Procedures .
  • Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation.
  • Think Critically.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how management practices influence plant growth and development and livestock growth and development.
  • Analyse Information.
  • Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and NZ commercial management practices.
  • Conveys information in writing.
  • Demonstrate understanding of reproductive techniques used in commercial production.

  • Report on the environmental impacts of producing a local primary product.


Year Levels/Departments:

Science, Seniors




			
					
					Resources Required
										
2B8 Exercise Book 

Document Wallet