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.
Grade: 7 to
10
Celebrate Australia’s food and fibre industries with these engaging, Australian Curriculum-aligned resources designed for National Ag Day 2025.
Grade: 0 to
6
Celebrate Australia’s food and fibre industries with these engaging, Australian Curriculum-aligned resources designed for National Ag Day 2025.
Grade: 0 to
2
Get your students hands-on with nature while building their early measurement and observation skills! This engaging resource invites young learners to explore the parts of trees and plants found in their local environment — from leaves and sticks to seed pods and bark.
Grade: 0 to
12
Dairy Australia has launched an exciting new virtual reality (VR) experience, bringing dairy farms to life for school students.
Grade: 7 to
12
Dive into the delicious world of dairy with Dairy Australia's Discover Dairy website! Designed to engage and educate teachers and students alike, this site offers a wealth of information on the Australian dairy industry and the nutritious products it produces.
Grade: 7 to
10
The Vegetable High School Education Resources are a suite of engaging vegetable education resources designed for Years 7–10, helping students explore vegetables from farm to plate. Developed by VEG Education, six produce-themed resource units — Carrotopia, Salad Secrets, Corn You Believe It, Versatile Vegetables, Brassicas Unplugged, and Vegonomics — include teacher lesson plans, student worksheets, key knowledge resources, and multimedia aligned to the Australian Curriculum across multiple Learning Areas. These resources are housed on the Fresh Food Schools website, a digital hub for teachers and students to access educational resources to enhance vegetable education in secondary schools. Together, these resources encourage healthy eating, sustainability awareness, and interest in horticulture careers. The project is funded by Hort Innovation using funding from the vegetable research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government.
Grade: 7 to
10
The Vegetable Supply Chain Virtual Farm Tour is an innovative, curriculum-aligned resource that allows students to explore the world of sustainable vegetable production and processing from their classroom. Developed by Hort Innovation (using the vegetable research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government) and PIEFA, the tour takes students inside Dicky Bill Australia, where a dedicated team manages year-round vegetable production. Showcasing sustainable practices, advanced technology, and innovation across growing, processing, and transport, the tour helps students explore the journey from paddock to plate. It builds understanding of food systems, sustainability, food safety, and career opportunities in horticulture.
Grade: 0 to
10
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Grade: 7 to
12
By participating in an engaging, hands-on card game, students will learn to sequence the supply chain of Australian sugar from farm to consumer. Additionally, they will gain an understanding of technologies and careers involved in the supply chain.
Grade: 9 to
10
This five-lesson unit explores the Australian sugarcane industry and the technologies and innovations that enhance sustainable sugarcane production in Australia. Teachers can use these activities to support their pedagogical methods within the classroom.
Grade: 7 to
10
Sustainable Solutions: Solving Australian Grain Industry Challenges is a three-part, curriculum-aligned resource for Years 7–10 that introduces students to the sustainability challenges facing Australia’s grains industry. Through engaging, inquiry-based activities, students investigate real-world issues and their solutions in the production of cereals, pulses, and oilseeds. The unit begins with a hook activity based on a relatable school-based problem, helping students build structured problem-solving skills before applying them to agricultural contexts. Students learn about current innovations and technologies that address industry constraints, while developing critical thinking and collaboration skills. The lessons support diverse learning styles, promote STEM engagement, and raise career awareness in food and fibre industries.
Grade: 3 to
10
Discover how trees support productive, sustainable farms - providing livestock shelter, improving soil, storing carbon, and boosting biodiversity. This free infographic is perfect for Years 3-10 in Agriculture, Geography, Science, and more. Download now and use as a poster or discussion starter!
Grade: 7 to
8
Design with purpose. Build with timber. This hands-on project helps Year 7–8 students explore the product design process while building a functional phone stand using engineered wood like plywood. Students investigate sustainability, develop creative solutions, and safely bring their ideas to life in the workshop. Developed in partnership with the Design and Technology Teachers’ Association of Victoria (DATTA Vic), this unit aligns with the Australian Curriculum v9.0 and builds skills in design thinking, sustainability, and manufacturing.
Grade: 7 to
10
Developed the collaboration between the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA), the PIEFA Food & Fibre Card Game | Mapping Australia’s Seafood Production resource allows students to to explore a range of wild catch and aquaculture industries in Australia by matching selected examples to the states and territories where they are commonly produced.
Grade: 7 to
10
OceanWatch has developed a series of educational materials on sustainable seafood harvested in NSW that provides teachers with a comprehensive set of resources tailored for Stages 4, 5 and 6 students. The materials include fact sheets, worksheets, activities and videos that are designed to facilitate both teacher-led and student-led approaches and promote the knowledge of NSW local seafood as well as get to know the fishers and farmers that sustainably harvest it.
Grade: 7 to
8
Developed in collaboration between Wine Australia and Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA), the Seasonal variations in Australian vineyards resource suite supports Year 7–8 students in exploring seasonal changes in vineyard operations throughout a year. Through guided research, targeted case studies, hands-on modelling tasks, this two-lesson unit provides students with an engaging insight into real-world technologies, operations and occupations that optimise grape production and promote sustainability across Australia's viticulture industry. An accompanying printable classroom poster showcasing seasonal operations in vineyards is available to download on the resource landing page.
Grade: 0 to
10
These two engaging, curriculum-aligned resources explore careers and technologies for students in Foundation to Year 10. Developed in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), students investigate how AgTech innovations support sustainable food and fibre production. Through activities such as a career expo, STEM inquiry, and case study analysis, learners explore real-world roles and the evolving technologies that shape the agriculture sector. Supported by interactive worksheets, video content, and teacher guides, these resources build student curiosity and awareness of future career opportunities in a digitally driven agricultural world.
Grade: 7 to
12
The following resource has been developed to cover all soils and related soil sustainability syllabus content from the Agriculture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013). It covers both Preliminary and HSC content. It has also been mapped to the Agriculture Technology 7-10 Syllabus (2019).
Grade: 5 to
10
Access PIEFA's Food & Fibre Card Game for a range of hands-on activities for your students.