Year 10 Agriculture and Horticulture
10AGR Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms S. Smillie.
Topics CoveredThis course may include:
* Practical activities including plant propagation, soil investigations, compost and worm farming and growing vegetables
* Investigations into different physical and market factors affecting where primary produce can be grown around New Zealand
* Research into the different primary industries of New Zealand
* A field trip to a local primary industry
* Introduction to soil science and animal management
Year 10 Agriculture and Horticulture
This option is an introduction to a variety of skills and knowledge used in New Zealand's Agricultural and Horticultural primary industries.
Departments:
Assessment Information
Plant Propagation Practical Assessment
Research and Presentation Task
End of Topic Test
Agricultural Technician, Statistician, Arborist, Automotive Technician, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Butcher, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Crop Worker, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker
Subject CostsField trip will incur a small cost. Will vary depending on numbers and where we go.