Year 9 - Design Technology: Horticulture
Year 9 - Design Technology: Horticulture
OverviewIn this Unit, students investigate many aspects associated with basic horticultural processes. This includes the design, planning and construction of a vegetable garden and all aspects of growing and maintaining vegetable seedlings. Students develop an understanding of environmental factors and climatic conditions that affect plant growth. They investigate different breeds of chickens and their uses and work with the Campus flock.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Sow seeds and transplant seedlings | Seasonal Vegetables Assessment Task |
| Maintain a vegetable garden | Care and Maintenance of a Vegetable |
| Care for poultry | Garden following OnGuard safety training |
| Correct use and maintenance of an incubator subject to availability. | Chickens Assessment Task |
| Care of flock |
Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to care for their own home gardens and to raise poultry and consider Environmental Science in Year 10.