Course Summary

Are you interested in the Nature of Science from the primary industries (Agriculture & Horticulture) perspective? Do you think about where our food comes from and how we farm? Are you concerned about looking after the land and sustaining it? Studying Agriculture & Horticulture enables students to develop their decision-making and problem-solving skills by applying scientific methods of testing and monitoring, collecting and analysing relevant data, and researching current issues and best-practice case studies.

Agriculture & Horticulture is a recommended Year 10 Science choice.

VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

Learning Activities & Assessment

• Develop an understanding of Australia’s agricultural and horticultural industries both past and present
• Research the practical realities of working in the agriculture and horticulture industry
• Undertake a practical task related to the growth and management of plants and animals
• Examine sustainability in terms of land management, as well as its role in food and fibre industries
• Undertake practical tasks reflecting all dimensions of sustainable management of agricultural and/or horticultural practices.