Technologies · Year 3 · Design and Technologies: Making for a Purpose · Extension Unit
Food and Fibre Production
Students investigate how food and fibre are produced in Australia, including the roles of soil, climate, and water in farming.
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Students investigate how food and fibre are produced in Australia, including the roles of soil, climate, and water in farming.
Key Questions
- How does climate shape what farmers can grow in different regions of Australia?
- What does sustainable farming look like, and why does it matter?
- Where do common school items, such as cotton uniforms, actually come from?
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