John Paul II High School
Year 9 Horticulture
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Beach.
Horticulture is part of the Living World strand of the Science Curriculum
This course comprises six subtopics. It studies general plant types and growth in the first term, then specialised topics in the second term.
- Introduction to horticulture
- Types of plants
- Plant structure
- Lawns and flowers
- Trees and shrubs
- Garden Design
Subject Overview
Term 1
Topics:
Introduction to horticulture
Types of plants
Plant structure
Practical work: growing bean seeds, harvesting of vegetables
Term 2
Topics:
Lawns and flowers
Trees and shrubs
Garden Design
Practical work: preparation of the vegetable garden for winter.
Recommended Prior Learning
Some experience in a home garden is useful, but not necessary.
Stationery
40 page clearfile
Pathway
Assessment Information
Two tests of knowledge.Practical task completion.
at-home assignment - booklet/construction project.
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Landscaper, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer, Orchard Farmer/Manager,
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