Grade: 5 to
12
An extensive range of documents, maps, photos and other materials from the Discover Collections website of the State Library NSW about Australian agriculture and rural life, including sections on life on the land, rural communities, and first farms
Grade: 7 to
12
A series of 15 livestock handling videos produced by NSW Dept of Education - Learning Systems to promote best practice. The videos include mustering, safety in yards, weighing cattle, routine husbandry practices and cattle and sheep handling. The videos use an understan
Grade: 0 to
12
This information can assist schools to satisfy the requirements of the Animal Research Act 1985 (NSW) and the Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
Grade: 7 to
12
A study guide on Alpacas for secondary school students by The Australian Alpaca Association Ltd. It includes information and activities on breeds, husbandry, nutrition, health, economics and markets. Further sources of information are also suggested.
Grade: 3 to
10
The Ricegrowers' Association of Australia, in conjunction with SunRice, has produced a new series of short videos which tell the paddock to plate story of rice in Australia. These are designed for school children and those with no knowledge about the rice
Grade: k to
12
A free online resource with videos discussing sustainability issues on three Australian cattle and sheep farms in the Kimberley, central western NSW and Gippsland. Teacher guides include summaries of video content and questions for students. This appealin
Grade: 3 to
10
Raised in a farming family, a week's work experience during high school at a local butcher changed the course of one man's career. Learn about how a week's work experience helped John make a decision to choose a career as a butcher. Meet John Drum has been working as a local butcher in Minyip, a small town in Western Victoria, for 25 years.
Grade: 5 to
8
A rainforest factsheet and worksheet by Forests NSW Community Programs combined to help students explore questions around rainforests including; location, features and adaptations of rainforests.