Ashburton College Ashburton College

Year 9 Agriculture

9AGR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Driver.

WHAT THE COURSE WILL COVER:

The role of Agriculture in New Zealand.

Topics studied will include:

  • Agriculture in New Zealand
  • Water and farming
  • The importance of soil
  • Plant biology
  • Animal husbandry

 

METHODS OF LEARNING:

Knowledge and skills are taught and assessed through a combination of bookwork, presentations and practical work both in and out of the classroom.

 

WHERE DOES THE SUBJECT LEAD?

Year 10 Agriculture (which is an introduction to Agriculture and Horticulture)

Senior subjects of Agriculture and Horticulture to Year 13 and Primary Industry Academy Years 11 and 12.



Faculties:

Year 9 - Science


Pathway

Year 10 Agriculture



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
- 1B5 exercise book or refill paper/ring binder/subject dividers

- scientific calculator

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.