Plant Protection & Biosecurity

An exam-focused lesson aligned to the QCAA Agricultural Science syllabus, addressing plant protection chemicals, integrated management strategies, and regional pest and disease threats.

Syllabus links:

• Explain the terms pesticide, insecticide, herbicide, fungicide and nematicide

• Describe integrated pest management (IPM), integrated disease management (IDM) and integrated weed management (IWM)

• Describe significant pests and diseases affecting regional plant industries (e.g. wheat, sugarcane)

Includes:

• Slide-ready explanations of plant protection chemicals and integrated management approaches

• Queensland-specific examples of regional pests and diseases

• Biosecurity Queensland video linking plant protection to prevention and risk management

• Past QCAA exam questions embedded and aligned to syllabus points

• All answers included

• Built-in timers, animations, and a reflective plenary linked to learning objectives

Suitable for:

• Year 12 Agricultural Science (QCAA)

• 50-minute senior lessons

• Exam preparation and syllabus consolidation