Design and technologies / Year 9 and 10 / Design and Technologies Knowledge and Understanding

• TLF-IDM018951

This is an inquiry-based unit of work focusing on primary production practices for food, fibre and timber . It contains five sequences of individual, group and class activities in which students engage with the world's biomes and what they produce; explore human alteration of biomes and three food and fibre sectors; explain ...

• TLF-IDM019437

This is a video about how wild-caught lobsters are processed for export and barramundi are farmed in two South Australian businesses. The first part is presented by Andrew Laurie, the owner of Sky Seafoods, who shows the work of the lobster fishermen who supply him and how the lobsters are processed. He describes how sustainability ...

• TLF-IDM020824

This is a video [6:25 min] about growing almonds on a property in the Riverland of South Australia and why the owners switched from citrus to almond production. The first part of the video illustrates the characteristics of the property and explains the long-term strategy and business reasons for the switch. The next part ...

• TLF-IDM017151

This is a 3:47-minute video about the international importance of the 1995 Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The video, which contains visuals of fishing, fish farming and fish processing, explains how the industries contribute to global ...

• TLF-IDM020821

This is a unit of work on aquaculture with a particular focus on the Tasmanian salmon farming industry. The unit provides a series of structured investigations leading to a design challenge which asks students to create an improved salmon pen. Activities include: an introduction to aquaculture and sustainable farming methods; ...

• TLF-IDM019391

This is a video about operation of an organic orchard near Kalangadoo in South Australia and the commitment to biodiversity of its owners Michelle and Chris McColl. Michelle McColl describes and illustrates the annual cycle of work with the trees and fruit while discussing the economic and agronomical advantages of the ...

• TLF-IDM020822

This is a video [5:52 min] about large scale farming salmon at Huon Aquaculture in southern Tasmania. It illustrates the the operation of the aquaculture business, its infrastructure, the salmon life cycle and the efficiency levels of salmon production gained. The commentary initially focuses on the importance of aquaculture ...

• TLF-IDM019857

This is a video about the sustainable not-for-profit agribusiness operated by the Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies (CERES) in inner Melbourne. CERES Environment Park runs an organic farm, fruit and vegetable delivery business, and delivers educational programs to schools. Presented by the CERES ...

• TLF-IDM017157

This is a video about a women's community vegetable and herb garden in the Philippines that was made possible by TeleFood, which funds its seeds, tools, fencing and training. The women found the wasteland site, collect all the bottles, tin cans and old tyres used in the garden and supply all the labour. One of the women, ...

• TLF-IDM020527

This is a video (4:15 min) about how the Stewart family is regenerating their family farm, Yan Yan Gurt West, in south-western Victoria. Presented by family members, the resource describes how the land was over-cleared in the past and its hydrology or water resources were compromised when swamps were drained. The regeneration ...