Apples All Year Round

Produced By:

PIEFA

States:

QLD, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, TAS, WA, VIC

Aimed at:

Year 9

- 10

Curriculum 8.4

Curriculum 9.0:

AC9TDE10K04, AC9TDE10K02, AC9TDE10K01

Lesson Type:

Subjects:

Keywords:

Apples, Horticulture, Innovation, Technology, Supply Chain, Value-added, Sustainability, Apple Production, Orchard

Apples All Year Round

This two lesson unit explores the Australian apple industry and the technologies and innovations that are enhancing sustainable apple production.

Teachers can use these activities to support their pedagogical methods within the classroom.

This resource suite includes the following:

  • TWO LESSONS | Years 9-10
  • A  CARD GAME (including instructions, box template, card sheet and the game card file) | Years 7-10
  • A SUPPLY CHAIN POSTER | All ages

and covers:

  • Teacher-focused lesson guides to assist with delivering a range of engaging activities, providing active links to media clips and source materials.
  • Resource and equipment lists to support planning and organisation and link to any relevant industry materials and information.
  • Worksheets/activities for instant lesson planning and student engagement.
  • Answers for teacher and student guidance.

Lesson One: Unlocking Orchard Opportunities (Year 9-10)

Students will learn about the significance of Australia’s apple industry to producers, consumers, and the economy. Through collaborative tasks and guided research, they will learn how stakeholders in the industry are implementing innovations and technology to address social, economic, and environmental challenges to meet the needs of consumers while working towards global preferred futures.

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Lesson Two: Apples Along the Supply Chain (Year 9-10)

Students will learn about the features of Australian apples and value-added products and their function in addressing food security challenges. Students will explore the stages of the value supply chain for Australian apples and the occupations relating to apple production.

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Card Game (Year 7-10)

Download each of the below PDFs for the Australian Apples Supply Chain card game.

 

Australian Apples Supply Chain Poster 

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– Developed in collaboration with Hort Innovation

– Images supplied by Montague Orchards

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