Investigate sustainable farming practices and their impact on the environment and society.
Analyze the ethical considerations related to animal welfare and responsible farming methods.
Explore the role of agriculture in contributing to global food security and sustainable food production.
Investigate the environmental impact of agricultural practices, such as soil erosion, water pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Examine the social and economic implications of agricultural policies and trade on local and global communities.
Develop an understanding of agroecology and how it promotes ecological balance and sustainability.
Investigate the challenges of climate change on agricultural production and adaptation strategies.
Analyze the impact of modern agricultural technologies on resource use and environmental sustainability.
Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science is made up of four strands of study and eight cross-cutting themes that permeate these strands.
Including farm visits, field studies, and hands-on activities. These practical experiences allow students to engage directly with agricultural practices and gain a deeper understanding of their impact on the environment and society. CGE principles can be integrated into these activities by encouraging students to consider the global implications of their decisions and actions in agriculture.
The curriculum also provides opportunities for students to reflect on the ethical considerations of agricultural practices, including animal welfare, responsible land use, and sustainable resource management. By examining these ethical dilemmas, students can develop a sense of responsibility as global citizens, considering the welfare of animals and the environment in their agricultural decisions.
Agricultural Science share's common themes with other subjects, including biology, environmental science, economics, and geography. Teachers can leverage these cross-curricular connections to explore broader global issues related to agriculture, such as food security, sustainable development, and the impact of climate change. This interdisciplinary approach helps students appreciate the interconnectedness of agricultural practices with global challenges.
Two Assessments:
Written examination
Practical assessment
Project and presentation
These assessment tasks can be designed to incorporate CGE principles by:
Asking students to analyze the global impact of specific agricultural practices
Propose sustainable solutions
Present on the social and environmental implications of certain farming methods.
CGE: incorporates the idea of learning alongside practical experiences (assessment one).