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Agricultural Science - Cross-cohort Activities

An exciting range of free cross-cohort activities

Years 7+

Innovations & Technologies in Agriculture

This resource invites learners to explore the innovations & technologies in agricultural systems. Adaptable, students can explore what technologies feature across supply chains & value chains, their purpose, and impacts.

  1. Overview – Innovations & Technologies in Agriculture (PDF 120.3 KB)
  2. Activity Sheet – Innovations & Technologies in Agriculture (PDF 79.1 KB)

Microbes in Society

This short activity highlights diverse touchpoints of microbes in society. Adaptable to a deeper inquiry activity or project.

Microbiology in the Supermarket

An observation-based activity that prompts students to explore microbiology impacts on food. This includes applications of microbiology, challenges & issues, plus ways to prevent spoilage, support food safety, and reduce waste.

Unpacking Our Foods

These adaptable resources prompt learners to consider many aspects that make up a food product – ingredients, industries, origins, food miles, value chains, and food hazards. Can link to the TIA STEM workbook activity.

Years 6+

How Many Pollen Grains

Horticulture-themed activity that explores the important roles of pollen & pollination for fruit production.

Activity: How Many Pollen Grains (PDF 3.7 MB)