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Curriculum 2025

Paddock to Plate

 

Subject Name Paddock to Plate
Year Level 7
Subject Length Term
Subject Type Compulsory
Staff Contact Lisa Dickson
lisa.dickson6@schools.sa.edu.au

Content

Through theoretical tasks and engagement with the farm, students develop skills in agricultural practice, safety awareness, and an understanding of where their food comes from. They also develop skills and confidence in cooking and preparing nutritious meals.

Students focus on plant production, emphasising gardens, transplanting and seed germination. They will then prepare a dish based on their chosen vegetables.

Topics may include:

  • Farm garden introduction
  • Vegetable growing and usage
  • Planting and harvesting process
  • Garden maintenance
  • Kitchen safety
  • Nutrition understanding
  • Cooking recipes

Assessment

Assessment tasks may include:

  • Gardening skills
  • Garden safety assessment
  • Planning and reflection
  • Garden design
  • Cooking safety and skills

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