GEOGRAPHY +
AGRICULTURE STAGE 5
curriculum intergration
Agriculture is not abstract in Cowra — it is lived every day.
By experiencing a working agricultural community, students gain a deeper understanding of:
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Where food comes from
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How farming adapts to challenges
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The importance of agriculture to Australia’s future
Through this experience, students will:
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Apply classroom learning to real-world agricultural systems
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Develop understanding of food production and sustainability
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Gain insight into rural industries and career pathways
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Build appreciation for regional Australia and its contribution to the economy
Image credit: Destination NSW
Image credit: Destination NSW
Image credit:Destination NSW
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
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Visit working agricultural environments
Gaining insight into real farming operations -
Observe livestock management and stockyards
Understanding animal handling and welfare practices -
Explore cropping systems and land use
Linking environmental conditions to agricultural decisions -
Learn about modern farming practices
Including sustainability, efficiency, and innovation
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EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Geography Outcome: GE5-3 Analyses the effect of interactions and connections between people, places and environments
Students explore:
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How farming shapes rural communities
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The relationship between environment and land use
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Regional economic activity
Geography Outcome: GE5-5 Assesses management strategies for places and environments
Students explore:
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Sustainable land use practices
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Environmental challenges in agriculture
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Resource management in rural Australia
Agriculture (Elective) Outcomes
Students develop understanding of:
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Agricultural enterprises and systems
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Animal production and welfare
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Plant production and land management
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The role of agriculture in Australia’s economy