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, they 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, the environmental impacts of locally produced primary products.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Scientific Procedures .
  • Demonstrate understanding of how management practices influence plant growth and development and livestock growth and development.
  • Think Critically.
  • Demonstrate understanding of reproductive techniques used in commercial production.
  • Analyse Information.
  • Report on the environmental impacts of producing a local primary product.
  • Conveys information in writing.



Year Levels/Departments:

Science, Seniors



Resources Required

2B8 Exercise Book 

Document Wallet