This document contains the cover and mark sheet for an assignment about energy efficiency and sustainability in building houses. I did this project with my year 8 Science class, and they loved the design aspect and coming up with the best ideas. It can easily be adapted up or down to suit different year levels and ability groups. Direct your students to the ABC Kids website as well for a preview of energy efficient house design: http://splash.abc.net.au/home#!/media/1497537/energy-efficient-house

These two PowerPoints introduce students to the topic of poultry, and go through both layer hens and broiler (meat) birds within Australia's Poultry Industry. They are designed for year 9 aged students, but can be used for a range of age and ability groups.

This is a basic topic test for a Sheep unit of work. It should take students approx. 30 minutes to complete, and can easily be adapted to include some more challenging questions. I have used this test numerous times with year 9 and 8 classes, where the majority of students are challenged enough by the questions included.

This pack includes two PowerPoints, a worksheet of questions, and an anatomy worksheet. It's a great start to an aquaculture topic, and is suitable for years 10-11 as is, or can be modified up or down.

This assessment is an excellent way to get students thinking about animal ethics and welfare concerns in the Poultry Industry. It is aimed more towards Australian farming, but should be easily adapted to other countries. It is aimed at year 8 students, but can easily be used with other age groups with minimal modification. The debate is designed to help students consider the real pros and cons of broiler chicken farming compared to free range chicken farming.

This download contains two files: a PowerPoint on common sheep diseases in Australia (some also common worldwide); and a task sheet for an assignment about parasites. The assignment looks at faecal samples of local sheep (either at your school, or can be a local farm) to count the eggs, etc. and determine the health of the sheep. The assessment and presentation are aimed at year 9 students (14-15 yrs old), but can be modified up or down to suit age and ability groups.

This is a PowerPoint presentation I made a few years ago, looking at the basics of beef cattle farming in Australia. It is aimed at year 8-9 students, using appropriate language and photos/diagrams.

This PowerPoint introduces students to the topic of poultry, and goes through broiler (meat) birds within Australia's Poultry Industry. It is designed for year 9 aged students, but can be used for a range of age and ability groups.

An intro PowerPoint to aquaculture as a topic for year 11 students. Can easily be modified up or down, depending on your needs.