Friday

17th

Secondary School Masterclasses

New and Emerging Technology in Australian Agriculture

Secondary Focus

10am:

Target Audience: Stages 5/6

Presenter: Nic Skevington

Curriculum Links: Agriculture, Primary Industries, Geography, Careers

Students will explore the diversity of new and emerging technologies in the Australian Agricultural industry and consider the impacts on different sized enterprises.

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Unpacking Diversity of NSW Oysters

Upper Primary and Secondary Focus

12pm:

Target Audience: Stages 3/4/5

Presenter: Celeste

Curriculum Links: Agriculture, Primary Industries, Marine Studies, Geography, TAS/Food, Careers, Science

Students will explore the diversity of oysters in NSW waters and their role in the broader oyster and pearl industry. The workshop will explore biological differences between species and also the nutritional and product value of species.

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Primary School Masterclasses

The Good Bugs

Primary Focus

10am:

Target Audience: Stages 2 and 3

Curriculum Links: Science and Technology, HSIE, Careers

Presenter: Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education Team

Explore the world of bugs and entomology. Learn about the unlikely predator of the bug world - the ladybug. Learn more about the important role bugs play in Agriculture and also which bugs are increasingly being used in food production and as new food sources.

This workshop is a 50 minute introduction to Pollinator's and the Centre's new Good Bugs Program being offered in 2024. This program is available as a full day incursion.

Ocean's Alive

Primary Focus

11am:

Target Audience: Stages 2 and 3

Presenter: Centre of Excellence in Ag Ed Team

Curriculum Links: Science and Technology, HSIE , Sustainability

Students will explore the diversity of Marine ecosystems with our specialist Marine Science and Ecology experts.

This workshop is a 50 minute introduction to Pollinator's and the Centre's new Marine Science and Aquaculture Program being offered in 2024. This program is available as a full day incursion.