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Papatuanuku Project. Hato Paora. OVERVIEW. Progression. Gardening skills are built up from growing a single plant in Year 9 to developing a whole garden plot in Year 10. These skills are used for the tree seedling production in Year 11 and support understanding of the landscaping requirements.
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Papatuanuku Project Hato Paora
Progression • Gardening skills are built up from growing a single plant in Year 9 to developing a whole garden plot in Year 10. These skills are used for the tree seedling production in Year 11 and support understanding of the landscaping requirements. • Tree planting in Year 10 provides knowledge required for the production and landscaping units in Year 11. • The kumara or firewood storage unit in Year 10 provides precedent for the Developing an outcome unit in Year 11.
Y9 Healthy eating Healthy action is a government initiative with lots of money behind it. Apply to the Health Board. Heirloom tomatoes and seed saving could be included under the Sustainability theme. Plant breeding is biotechnology – can touch on genetic engineering. Different types of propagation can be used for herbs – cuttings (thyme, oregano, rosemary), splitting perennials (Welsh onions), seeds (parsley, chives) Compost making is a technological process that is part of the process of producing potting mix (compost + sand)
Y11Widens the application of their skills to longer projects and involvement in the wider community with global issues. POTTS Practical • Research local nursery – what do they sell? • Planning • Model making • Creating compost • Create web site • Cr8 Business cards/flyers • Budget - spreadsheet SOTTS Social • looking at successful business promotion – research what makes a company look good • Target markets – clients & stakeholders etc what do you need in today's world to attract attention – how has it changed? • Landscaping trends – eg as housing becomes denser - how is less space ‘more’. LOTTS Knowledge • Producing native plants and seedlings to sell • Construction of something required by the school eg – ‘park benches’. • Landscape an area of grounds • Business promotion