10HOR

Horticulture

When does this course run: This course only runs in Semester 2.

Yr 10 Horticulture allows ākonga to appreciate and understand how plants function and to produce a garden using skills developed throughout the course. Ākonga will gain a good general background in horticultural science and an understanding of the enjoyment of growing and caring for plants.

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WHY STUDY HORTICULTURE?

Horticulture allows ākonga to be confident in the creation of a garden at their home, whether it be in the ground, raised beds or pots and develop skills that can be used for the rest of their life.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?

Ākonga will gain a good general background in horticultural science and an understanding of the enjoyment of growing and caring for plants. Ākonga learn the basic skills required for beekeeping: Ākonga will build a hive construct and wire frames as well as attaching the foundation, and get it ready to populate with bees and depending on the season inspect a hive and extract honey.

WHAT CONTEXTS IS THE LEARNING IN?

Students will both do in class lessons which are reinforced with practical activities.

WHERE DOES THE COURSE LEAD?

This course leads to NCEA L1 Horticulture

RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

Course material will be supplied as part of the course.

For further information, you can contact:

Teacher of Horticultural Science - Ashley Perfect - apf@otakicollege.school.nz