Resources

Atlas of New South Wales

The Association of Agriculture Teachers may be interested in a new free resource called the Atlas of New South Wales - go to: atlas.nsw.gov.au
 
This site is a one-stop-shop for information about NSW, with content written by experts across Government, industry and academia. Amongst many other articles are sections on Agriculture (including fruit + vegetables, grains + oilseeds, livestock, and wine), Forestry and Fisheries.
 
Accompanying the articles, photos and charts is a brand new interactive Atlas Explorer atlas.nsw.gov.au/public/nsw/home/map/base.html mapping application, which contains detailed maps corresponding to each of the topics in the Atlas. The map allows the user to navigate anywhere within New South Wales, and discover information about the state.
 
This site is extremely simple to use, and can be accessed from any computer with a web connection. It has been designed for use on interactive whiteboards, so is perfect in a classroom environment.
 
It would be great if you could share this information with your members, and let them know we are happy to assist with any enquiries.
 
Thanks,
Stephen Lead
 

Stephen Lead | Atlas of New South Wales http://atlas.nsw.gov.au/
Land & Property Management Authority
Queens Square, 1 Prince Albert Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
02 8236 7095 | stephen.lead@lpma.nsw.gov.au


 

Tocal College publications catalogue

Dear teachers,

Here is our latest publications catalogue outlining the range of education resources for teachers of agriculture and natural resource management, most of which align to the new AHC10 Training Package.

Educational institutions receive 40 % discount off the retail price shown in the catalogue. Orders can be dispatched very promptly with an 30 day invoice.

Place your order by forwarding a Requisition or Purchase Order to:

Primary Industries NSW
Tocal College
Paterson. NSW 2421
FAX 02-49385549

Phone 1800 025520, 0249398867, or
email keran; keran.dillon-richards@industry.nsw.gov.au if you would like further details.

Yours sincerely

Keran Richards
Publications / Skills Recognition

 

Keran Richards | Continuing Education
Tocal College, CB Alexander Campus
NSW Department of Primary Industries | Paterson NSW 2421
website: http://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/|
also: http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/
T: 02 4939 8867 | F: 02 4938 5549


 

From: Ben Stockwin [ben.stockwin@primaryindustrieseducation.com.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 14 June 2011 2:11 PM
Subject: Primary Industries Education Foundation Newsletter

Dear Colleagues,


Please find attached our latest newsletter providing you with an update of our activities as well as highlighting events or initiatives in area of primary industries education.
Please note the foundations new contact details are:

Primary Industries Education Foundation
Level 1, The Realm,
Barton ACT 2616

Phone 02 6198 3271

Please feel free to circulate this email to your networks.

Cheers,

Ben Stockwin
Executive Manager
Primary Industries Education Foundation
Level 1, The Realm,
Barton ACT 2616
P: 02 6198 3271
M: 0427931148


www.primaryindustrieseducation.com.au

 

From: Lynne Strong [lynnestrong@cloverhilldairies.com.au]
Sent: Friday, 3 June 2011 12:40 PM

Subject: Exciting new competition of NSW Secondary School Students

Hi Everyone

Art4Agriculture has an exciting new competition for which the flyer is attached. We are going to use to the winning entry to fulfil the promise at the top of this web page
www.dairyyouthaustralia.com.au/bridging/

Would you all be so kind as to spread the message about the competition far and wide through your networks

We are looking forward to seeing just how clever our schools student are and to sharing their work with the world

Our  web designer should have our website updated to provide all the necessary info to participating schools by this arvo – but there is no reason why the flyer can’t be distributed straight away

Many thanks for your ongoing support

Lynne Strong
105 Clover Hill Rd
Jamberoo NSW 2533
Phone 02 42 360 309

www.cloverhilldairies.com.au | www.dairyyouthaustralia.com.au


From: KDC
Sent: Thursday, 21 April 2011 4:54 PM
Subject: Stage 4 - FOOD TECHNOLOGY register for training workshop
What an Opportunity!
Stage 4 - FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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GO 4 GRAINS KIDS' DESIGN CHALLENGE - 2011
"SO ENGAGING for the students and well structured and resourced for the teacher. We have incorporated it into our Technology Mandatory program" Teacher evaluation
* Students develop products for a REAL INDUSTRY CLIENT... and their friends
* FOR TEACHERS - Workshop input from nutritionists and marketing experts
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
IT's TIME to REGISTER – Workshop Thursday 9 June 2011
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Project support includes:


* Teacher professional learning workshop to introduce the challenge activities and requirements.
* Comprehensive implementation package.
* Industry specialists to support teachers and students.

For those not attending a workshop – a video conference briefing on changes for 2011 will be held on Wednesday June 15, 3:30-5pm. Details will be forwarded once you've registered. Standard workshop fees apply.

PLEASE email or fax back by Monday 6 June 2011

Further information is available at www.kdc.nsw.edu.au/gograins.html

Catherine Nielsen

Kids' Design Challenge Coordinator
Ph: 9715 8358
Fax 9715 8279
http://www.kdc.nsw.edu.au

From: Randall, David
Sent: 07 March 2011 11:55
To: Baird, Ian
Subject: HSC multiple choice questions

Hi Ian

I have been collating and editing multiple choice questions for ag teachers to use. There are now about 70 questions ready, and I'd like to make them available via the NSWAAT website.

Also would it be possible to get them put onto the site soon so we can all use them for half yearlies.

Dave

HSC multiple choice questions (doc format).

(Disclaimer: these questions are not necessarily in true HSC format, and should be used with that in mind).

1. Soil nutrients and water

2. Plant production systems

3. Animal production systems

4. Experimental design

5. Farm product study

 

UPCOMING SEMINAR: Attend our 2011 related seminar "Using New Technologies for Education" and receive 25% off this book CLICK HERE

HOW TO ORDER: To buy online CLICK HERE

Australian Native Bees for Schools

Do you want to learn about native bees and anaphylaxis at your school or home?

Help preserve and learn about a precious native resource whilst covering environmental education, literacy, numeracy and Aboriginal education syllabus requirements.

A fresh new teaching resource that covers a variety of curriculum areas.

To download pdf Flyer: Australian Native Bees for Schools

To find out more, go to: stevesnativebees.com.au

 

Breeding Merinos for Profit

by the Australian Wool Innovation Limited

Download the pdf of the first two pages of the 8 page brochure on the Selection Demonstration Flock (SDF) project

Introduction to the SDF project.pdf

Archives as at 26 April 2011


Subject: Free chickens From: Kelly, Arthur
Sent: Thursday, 10 February 2011 11:51 AM
To: Hurst, Philip

G'day Phil,

Welcome back to the start of your last year?

I have had a phone call from an ex student and mother of a current year 8 student (I'm feeling old!) who works in the vet faculty ay Sydney Uni Camden campus. They have 400 Isa brown layers (not yet completed their first laying cycle) to give away. She says they look a bit tatty but will feather up again and continue to lay for at least another season. The price is right!


Perhaps you could circulate this to members. Any one interested in receiving some will need to contact Melinda on 46550672 to arrange pick. The birds have to be removed within 2 weeks to allow space for a new trial so people will have to act fast.

cheers

Arthur

 

 

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