John Paul II High School John Paul II High School

Year 9 Horticulture

9HRT
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Beach.

Recommended Prior Learning

Some experience in a home garden is useful, but not necessary.

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.

  1. Introduction to horticulture
  2. Types of plants 
  3. Plant structure
  4. Lawns and flowers
  5. Trees and shrubs
  6. 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.

Learning Areas:

____________ Science ____________ Putaiao


Assessment Information

Two tests of knowledge.
Practical task completion.
at-home assignment - booklet/construction project.

Pathway

Year 10 Horticulture

Career Pathways

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


Stationery

40 page clearfile