The Tasmanian institute of Agriculture (TIA) offers a range of free teaching resources for schools. In addition to these resources, experiences for schools & their educators include:
- Professional Development sessions for Educators for more information and to register your expression of interest.
- You can also Connect with an Agricultural Scientist as a guest speaker in-person on online.
Learning Resources (Cross-Cohort)
Resource Guides:
- Career Pathways Map – Global Food & Fibre System (PDF 237.6 KB)
An adaptable resource of diverse career pathways in agricultural science & agribusiness. Explore career opportunities, roles & core skills in these pathways. - STEM Resources List: Learning, Careers & Inquiry (PDF 332.7 KB)
Summary resource to enhance STEM learning. Presented in 3 sections: Learning Resources, Career Pathways, and Inquiry-Based Learning. - Inquiry & Science Communication (PDF 173.8 KB)
Science communication can spark curiosity, build confidence & foster peer-based learning. This resource provides suggestions for incorporating science communication opportunities into learning. - Agriculture Systems Resources (PDF 2.3 MB)
These resources can be applied in a variety of activities, including group-based & personal inquiry. Learners can unpack specific food products or industries through its production & supply chains.
Case Studies: Sciences of Agriculture
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has developed case study snapshots & activities exploring a variety of Agricultural Science in action.
These are practical problem-solving to make a difference. From insects for pest management, to combatting livestock emissions, check out these case studies.
STEM Curriculum Resources
Past resources:
- Engaging students in STEM using agriculture - Teacher Resource Booklet
The practical experiments outlined in this booklet are designed and adapted to engage students in concepts and skills used by agricultural scientists and the agriculture industry. They can also be used to teach and reinforce aspects of many curriculums of science and food-related school subjects. From Yeasty Beasties to Champion Chips and opening a Can o' Worms, this resource has something for every STEM class and cohort. Experiment with:- Laboratory Science
- Kitchen Science
- Fermentation
- Garden Science
- Classroom Science
- Farm Planning
- and Mathematical Marvels
Download Teacher Resource Booklet (PDF 4.5MB)
Agriculture alumni video - Truffle Growing in Tasmania
Please contact Sarah Andrewartha, TIA Outreach Coordinator with any questions.