Grade: 9 to
12
Australians are among the biggest consumers of lamb in the world. This two-page PDF lists this and other interesting facts and figures about the national flock, production, consumption and exports. Teachers or students can develop understanding of the she
Grade: 9 to
12
A three minute video that explains Queensland beef production, marketing, export and quality control for world markets. It highlights the size and diversity of the beef industry, along with its high standards in biosecurity, food safety, animal welfare an
Grade: 7 to
12
A 98 page pdf guide about integrated pest management in cotton. It includes sections on pest management principles and practices, pest and beneficial insect identification. The guide takes us to a new era by introducing the role native vegetation can play
Grade: 9 to
12
Produced by a commercial oyster growing company in Tasmania, this web site provides a series of microscopy slides in a Powerpoint presentation. They show details of the oyster from the egg, fertilisation, cell division and stages of development. Includes
Grade: 7 to
12
A video interview with one of the cotton industries innovative cotton farmers, Andrew Watson. It includes sections on learning what makes the cotton farm sustainable, efficient and prosperous. It discusses the farm’s philosophy, use of integrated pest man
Grade: k to
12
The Forest Education Foundation Inc. (FEF) is a not-for-profit educational institution staffed by qualified and experienced teachers. The Foundation has been providing learning experiences for teachers and students throughout Tasmania for over 25 years (K-12 and beyond).
Grade: 3 to
12
Five short videos on YouTube that explain, in simple terms, the five freedoms of animal welfare - freedom from hunger and thirst, from discomfort, from pain, from injury and disease, from fear and distress, and freedom to express normal behaviour.
Grade: k to
12
Fishcare is a Victorian community-based program in which volunteers are trained to educate the community, including school groups, about the rules and ethics of fishing sustainably. Fishcare Volunteers foster stewardship and personal responsibility by rec
Grade: 10 to
12
This sequence of lessons is designed to engage business studies students with real world scenarios in the macadamia industry. It was developed in conjunction with the Australian Macadamia Society and the Gateway Schools to Agribusiness, an initiative of t
Grade: 7 to
12
A guide to symptoms of diseases and disorders in Australian cotton. Includes sections on symptoms, diseases, bio-security threats, herbicides, insect damage, soils and their constraints, environmental symptoms, nutrition deficiency and cotton surveying.
Grade: 7 to
12
The Cotton Pest Management Guide is the industry’s premium resource for insect, mite and weed control, disease prevention, biosecurity and spray application information.
Grade: 9 to
12
A series of facts sheets by Cotton Australia that can be read on-screen or downloaded as pdf files. Topics on the Australian cotton industry include history, biodiversity, biotechnology, climate change, growth cycle, water use efficiency, economics, expor
Grade: 7 to
12
Cotton Australia's Cotton Education Kit is designed for year 7-12 teachers and students, but also works as a useful tool for primary school teachers and tertiary educators.
Grade: 5 to
12
Australia is the world's second largest exporter of beef. This two-page PDF provides lists of similar industry facts and statistics about the national beef cattle herd, production, consumption and exports. Teachers or students can develop understanding of
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: 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