3 Cloze activities on the topic Weeds, Pests and Disease: Weed infestation prevention Types of insecticides Creutzfelt-Jakob disease

Poster giving students main components of the Work Health and Safety Act, 2011 (Commonwealth of Australia) as it relates to the retail industry.

This lesson material covers factors to consider before using firearms on farms, environmental issues, hazardous behaviours, basic rules of firearm safety and the safe storage of firearms. The resources finishes with scenarios for students to answer about safe use, storage and licensing. The resource can be used to support student learning in topics Workplace Health & Safety on Farms, Farm Tools and Machinery and The Law & Agriculture. It is applicable to the NSW 7-10 Agricultural Technology course but can be adapted for Stage 6 Agricultural Technology and Vocational Education Primary Industries framework - unit of competency on WHS.

This newspaper article and comprehension questions were developed to support the NSW BOSTES Stages 6 Syllabus - Retail Services. I use it as part of the topic SIRXWHS101 Apply Safe Working Practices. It leads into a detailed examination of workplace health and safety applicable to retail in NSW. It could also be used in courses such as Legal Studies and Business Studies.

Good newspaper article and comprehension questions that give an overview of the history of retailing in Australia. I use it as part of the Australian Retail Services Certificate II (SIR20216) and Certificate III (SIR30316) courses. It raises some great discussion points on changing interface with customers and changing technology.

This poster on the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act focuses on its application to the retail industry. Looks great when enlarged and laminated and is a good reference for students of the Australian Retail Services Certificate II (SIR20216) and Certificate III (SIR30316) courses. Other states will have very similar legislation so the poster can be easily adapted to local needs.

This Powerpoint presentation on Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination in the Retail workplace can be used as part of: Australian Training Package Certificate III in Retail SIRXIND001 - Work Effectively in a Service Environment NSW Retail Services Syllabus Certificate III in Retail Services Topic - Work Effectively in a Service Environment The legislation presented is both Commonwealth and NSW State. For teachers in other Australian states and territories the NSW legislation can be easily modified to the local context (and will be similar anyway).

This findaword/word search is part of a unit of work for the NSW BOSTES Stage 6 Retail Services Syllabus topic on Minimise Loss. It matches with the Australian Industry Skills Council SIRXRSK201 Minimise loss unit. However, education systems in other jurisdictions will have similar vocational courses where this findaword can be utilised.

This is a comprehension activity based on a newspaper article. It supports student learning in the NSW Stage 6 Retail Services Curriculum Framework Syllabus SIRXIND101 Work effectively in a customer service environment. The article relates initiatives in Australian retail to re-attract customers to bricks and mortar retail businesses from on-line services.

This Powerpoint resource was developed to support the NSW BOSTES Stages 6 Syllabus - Retail Services. I use it as part of the Introduction to Retail Services topic when I teach about: "3. Types of retail 3.1 Souqs and bazaars, barter, early forms of trade 3.2 Wholesale, e-stores, department stores, supermarkets etc." The content is not examinable in the Higher School Certificate, per se, but knowledge of alternate types of retail certainly assists students to discuss the problems and issues of contemporary retail in greater depth. The Powerpoint is not referenced.

3 Cloze activities on the topic Wheat Production: Harvesting wheat Wheat plant growth Wheat diseases

Ezine article from Vanessa Binks entitled Drone weeds out good from bad, published in Stock Journal, May 5, 2018. The article looks at how a property owner has used drone technology to monitor weed growth and boomspray effectiveness, resulting in financial savings. This resource is part of a unit of work on Farm Tools and Machinery, Stage 5 Agricultural Technology.

Analysis of magazine article, Front-end loaders can exceed tractor limits, in Farming Ahead with the Klondinin Group magazine, January 2001 No.109. The article examines safe operational practices with front-end loaders and fittings. This resource is part of a unit of work on Farm Tools and Machinery, Stage 5 NSW Agricultural Technology 7-10 Syllabus.

Worksheet for the Modern Marvels documentary, The science behind cattle ranches. The video deals with artificial insemination, the history of beef cattle production in the U.S. and the role of feedlots. Part of a unit of work on Beef Cattle Production. NSW Stage 5 Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

This worksheet accompanies the video documentary, The War on Wheat, an episode of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s The Fifth Estate newsmagazine series. It examines claims by Dr William Kelley that wheat is unhealthy. It also looks at the movement to cut wheat from diets that has become popular amongst western, middle-class groups. This resource is part of a unit of work on Wheat Production, Stage 5 NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus.

Documentary and worksheet for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Landline series, article on Prisoners raining gentle cattle. The 11-minute documentary looks at the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre Farm Transitional Program where prisoners are taught cattle-handling skills and produce Brahmin-cross cattle that are in demand due to their gentle natures. This resource is part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprise - Beef Cattle for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Analysis of 2017 ezine article, NSW stock theft not slowing; farmers losing millions due to high meat prices by Jessica Kidd. This resource is part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprise - Beef Production for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Set of activities based on the Wikipedia entry, Beef. Includes analysis of beef cuts, domestication of cattle, special beef designations, aging and tenderisation, cooking and preparation, religious prohibitions on beef consumption, nutrition and health and world production. Students then use the information to determine factors that Australian beef producers must consider in raising, selling and marketing their product. This resource is part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprises - Beef Production for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

3 Cloze activities on the topic Farm Tools and Machinery: Combine Harvesters Machinery in the Cotton Industry Aircraft in Agriculture

Two-page ezine article that focuses on remote sensing technology to determine nutrient and water content of fields and driving of tractors. Positive and negative aspects of the technology is briefly discussed. Activities focus on the article.