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Year 12 and 13
WHAKATAUKI:
"Whatungarongaro te tangata toitū te whenua"
- As man disappears from sight, the land remains
KAUPAPA:
Year 12 Agricultural and Environmental Science focuses in-depth analysis of two fundamentals of farming animals - Growth and Development and Reproduction, before focussing upon the land and some of the major environmental issues and how to best manage them and diversification and land-use.
Disciplinary learning that comes from this course: Through studying Agricultural and Environmental Science students will be able to communicate and explain scientific and agricultural ideas in depth and be able to evaluate and make decisions based on 'best practice'.
There is a strong literacy focus and developing and supporting the skills to write and communicate their responses and ideas effectively has long been at the core of success in this subject.
In Agriculture we aim to provide a range of assessment opportunities and formats, from presentations, investigations, reports and exams.
YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES:
Year 11 Agriculture or Year 11 Science
YEAR 12 COURSE CONTENT:
Students will learn about the factors that affect Animal Growth and Development, Animal Reproduction and Environmental Impacts.
Students will demonstrate understanding of Maori values in Primary Production and land use such as tūhononga, manaakitanga and tiakitanga.
YEAR 13 COURSE CONTENT:
Students will learn about the factors that affect Production Profitability; Environmental Impacts and Production Attributes.
YEAR 12 COSTS:
Students will be charged for a workbook and for any field trips to cover transport etc.
Total costs over the year will be $100.
YEAR 13 COSTS:
Students will be charged for a workbook and for any field trips to cover transport etc.
Total costs over the year will be $100.
2.1
AS 91289
Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
4 Credits
Internal
2.5
AS 91293
Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand
4 Credits
Internal
2.6
AS 91294
Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development
4 Credits
External
2.10
AS 91298
Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
4 Credits
Internal
3.1
AS 91528
Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a NZ primary product or its production.
4 Credits
Internal
3.2
AS 91529
Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a NZ primary product.
6 Credits
Internal
3.5
AS 91532
Analyse a NZ primary production issue.
5 Credits
External
FUTURE STUDIES / CAREER OPTIONS:
The Primary Industries in New Zealand is a growing, broad and exciting career option. It is one of the most important industries in our nation - linking business, commerce and our economy, science, the environment, our social, geographical and historical identity together. This is why there are so many options for those following a path into Agriculture and Horticultural Science. It is an innovative and growing field, with real and exciting opportunities and is hugely supported by numerous well resourced Universities and Businesses in New Zealand.
Careers could include: Vet, stock agent, genetic and animal scientist, environmental planning, rural finance and banking, farm manager, viticulture, marketing, ecology, resource management, soil science, rural advisor.
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