Grade: 7 to
10
Students will investigate the environmental, economic, and social challenges impacting Australia’s wine industry and explore how these challenges are addressed through science, technology, and innovation. They will examine a real-world research project focused on breeding mildew-resistant grapevines and evaluate the role of sustainability in future-focused industry practices.
Grade: 5 to
6
Students will develop an understanding of how innovations in science support sustainable food and fibre production in Australia. Students will investigate a real-world case study on breeding mildew- and climate-resistant grapevines. They will apply their learning by designing an interactive pamphlet that communicates how collaboration between scientists and winemakers contributes to the economic and environmental sustainability of Australia's viticulture industry.
Grade: 11 to
12
This resource explores the Australian pork industry as a contemporary agricultural and business enterprise. Students investigate market requirements, animal welfare, food safety, economics and marketing while examining the complex relationships between production systems, supply chains and consumer demand. Through industry-based case studies and authentic business scenarios, students develop an understanding of the factors that influence decision-making within Australian agricultural enterprises.
Grade: 9 to
10
This four-lesson unit explores the Australian pork industry through the lens of innovation, sustainability and food and fibre production. Students investigate how pork moves through the supply chain, examine the role of technology and innovation in modern production systems, and analyse the ethical, environmental and economic factors that influence decision-making within the industry. Through inquiry-based learning, students develop an understanding of how producers and businesses respond to changing consumer expectations while working towards sustainable futures.
Grade: 7 to
8
This five-lesson unit explores how Australian pig producers are responding to the challenges of feeding a growing population while balancing animal welfare, food safety and sustainability. Students investigate the Australian pork industry, examine the role of biosecurity and quality assurance in maintaining consumer confidence, and explore innovative approaches to sustainable pork production.
Grade: 5 to
6
This three-lesson unit introduces students to Australian pig production through age-appropriate, hands-on learning experiences. Students investigate life on a pig farm, explore how producers care for pigs throughout their life cycle and discover how pork becomes part of a healthy diet. Featuring virtual farm visits, discussion activities and practical learning tasks, the unit supports students to make connections between animals, food production and the products they use and consume every day.
Grade: 3 to
4
This five-lesson unit takes students on a journey from paddock to plate. Students investigate where pigs are farmed in Australia and the environmental conditions needed for successful pig production, compare indoor and free-range farming systems through virtual farm tours, and explore the technologies and innovations used by Australian producers. Learning then shifts from farm to fork as students investigate pork products, analyse nutrition labels, examine healthy eating choices and learn how to identify Australian-grown pork products when shopping.
Grade: 1 to
2
This three-lesson unit introduces students to Australian pig production through age-appropriate, hands-on learning experiences. Students investigate life on a pig farm, explore how producers care for pigs throughout their life cycle and discover how pork becomes part of a healthy diet. Featuring virtual farm visits, discussion activities and practical learning tasks, the unit supports students to make connections between animals, food production and the products they use and consume every day.
Grade: 7 to
10
A suite of 12 curriculum-aligned articles and a teacher guide exploring key concepts, innovations and sustainability practices within the Australian grains industry.
Grade: 0 to
4
CANEGROWERS and George the Farmer have launched a new sugarcane-themed STEM resource for Prep to Year 4. Featuring a rock candy experiment, video and teacher materials, it links agriculture and science through hands-on activities across STEM subjects, helping children learn where sugar comes from in a fun, engaging way.
Grade: 3 to
12
Step inside a working pine forest to see how timber moves from seed to shelter! This 360° ForestVR™ immersive experience shows the full renewable forestry cycle and can be viewed using an iPad, laptop, smart phone or via a VR headset. Follow along as growing seedlings and planting, through careful management and harvesting, to building the homes, schools, and workplaces we use every day.
Grade: 3 to
12
This 360° ForestVR™ video takes you from nursery to regrowth forest, showing how sustainably managed plantations grow, harvest, and regrow timber for beautiful, durable products like flooring, decking, and cladding. Perfect for students learning about renewable cycles, biodiversity, and sustainable land use. Fantastic for a quick overview in the classroom or at community events.
Grade: 0 to
6
These curriculum aligned invitations support the development of ocean literacy through clear, research aligned learning progressions. Across each set, students will develop scientific understanding and inquiry skills, strengthen connection to place and understand stewardship in action. Experiences are linked to Science and HASS curriculum outcomes with connections to both the general capabilities and cross curriculum priorities noted throughout.
Grade: 0 to
12
The free CANEGROWERS Sugarcane Education Pack offers a snapshot of practical resources and engaging classroom activities that help students deepen their understanding of one of Australia’s most versatile crops—sugarcane. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum, this visual pack brings the story of sugarcane to life and supports meaningful learning experiences for students of all ages.
Grade: 9 to
10
This engaging project invites Year 9–10 students to apply the product design process to a real-world ecological challenge — supporting wildlife through the design of functional and sustainable nesting boxes. Inspired by habitat restoration practices in sustainably managed forests, students explore how design is used to support biodiversity outcomes in both natural and production landscapes.
Grade: 7 to
10
Students will explore the importance of data collection, analysis, and data-driven decision-making in the food and fibre industries, with a focus on the Australian cotton sector. They will engage in tasks that involve creating and analysing graphs and tables to interpret industry data, identify patterns, trends, relationships. Students will analyse anomalies, and understand the role of growers, government, and other stakeholders in data collection.
Grade: 5 to
6
The Honey Bees: Survival, Sustainability and Science in Action three-lesson resource explores the importance of European honey bees in Australian environments and agricultural production. Throughout these lessons, students examine the physical features and behaviours that support honey bee survival in Australian habitats, the challenges facing honey bee populations, and how scientific research contributes to sustainable pollination systems in native and managed environments.
Grade: 7 to
10
Pollination to Plate - Science and Sustainability in the Horticulture Industry is a three-lesson learning unit designed for Year 7 - 10 students. Throughout the lessons students explore the science of pollination, the diversity of pollinators in Australia, and their vital role in healthy ecosystems and food production.
Grade: 0 to
12
Developed by CANEGROWERS, these engaging posters support teachers and students to explore the science, systems and real-world applications of sugarcane production in Australia. Designed for classroom use, the posters visually unpack how sugarcane grows and how one plant contributes to a wide range of everyday products, helping students build agricultural literacy and connect learning to the food and fibre industries. They align with curriculum priorities across Science, Geography, Technologies and Careers education, and can be used as standalone learning tools or as part of broader teaching sequences.
Grade: 0 to
6
Pollination to Plate - Science and Sustainability in the Horticulture Industry is a three-lesson learning unit designed for Foundation to Year 6 students. Through cross-curricular, differentiated learning activities, students explore the science of pollination and the vital role of pollinators in supporting biodiversity and food production in Australia’s horticulture industry.