| Subject Name |
Agricultural Production |
| Year Level |
12 |
| Subject Length |
Full Year |
| Subject Type |
Optional |
| Prerequisite Subjects |
Successful completion of at least 1 semester of Year 11 Agriculture is recommended |
| Staff Contact |
Lisa Dickson
lisa.dickson6@schools.sa.edu.au |
Content
Topics may include:
- Students design and carry out an experiments based on the actions of plant hormones
- The class investigates the effects of soil salinity on agricultural crops
- Students choose a contemporary agricultural topic to investigate the interaction of agricultural science with society
- Students prepare and assess lambs for sale
- Students perform husbandry practices on newborn lambs under the direct supervision of the teacher
- Students compare intensive (indoor/confined) and extensive (outdoor/free-range) systems used in the production of animals, including animal welfare outcomes
- Students individually undertake an investigation, for example, on lamb production in a feedlot
|
Assessment
Agricultural Reports 30%
- Effect of Gibberellic acids on plant growth: Experiment Report - 1500 words
- Effect of salinity on plant health: Experiment Report - 1500 words
- Science as Human Endeavour: Report (negotiated topic) - 1500 words
Applications 40%
- Lamb Marking: Practical Evaluation - 1500 words
- On Farm Practice - Intensive vs. Extensive: Production Essay - 1500 words
- Preparing and assessing lambs for sale: Written Task - 1500 words
Production Investigation 30%
- Production Plan and Production Report - a combined maximum of 2000 words
|
Additional Information
Students may need to purchase specific experiment materials if they are not available at school. This would only occur if the experiment involved is realistic and achievable after a discussion with the teacher.
|
