Good newspaper article and comprehension questions that give an overview of the history of retailing in Australia. I use it as part of the Australian Retail Services Certificate II (SIR20216) and Certificate III (SIR30316) courses. It raises some great discussion points on changing interface with customers and changing technology.

Documentary and worksheet for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Landline series, article on Prisoners raining gentle cattle. The 11-minute documentary looks at the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre Farm Transitional Program where prisoners are taught cattle-handling skills and produce Brahmin-cross cattle that are in demand due to their gentle natures. This resource is part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprise - Beef Cattle for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Analysis of 2017 ezine article, NSW stock theft not slowing; farmers losing millions due to high meat prices by Jessica Kidd. This resource is part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprise - Beef Production for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Set of activities based on the Wikipedia entry, Beef. Includes analysis of beef cuts, domestication of cattle, special beef designations, aging and tenderisation, cooking and preparation, religious prohibitions on beef consumption, nutrition and health and world production. Students then use the information to determine factors that Australian beef producers must consider in raising, selling and marketing their product. This resource is part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprises - Beef Production for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Key word and concept mix and match activity for the topic Farm Tools and Machinery.

Numeracy activities for the topic SIRXWHS002 Contribute to Work Health and Safety: analysis of information in a table and pie chart.

Video and worksheet for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Landline series documentary, High Stakes. The 19-minute video examines the history of the Australian Wagyu industry, production, the grain-fed vs. grass-fed debate and the technology used in embryo harvest. This resource is part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprise - Beef Production for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Video and worksheet, Best practice in handling cattle covers preparing for stock movement, initiating and maintaining a movement, movement through yards and race and cattle behaviours that stockpersons need to be aware of in order to keep cattle calm and feeling positive about interactions with people. These resources are part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprise - Beef Production for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Worksheet to accompany Australian Broadcasting Corporation Landline series mini-documentary, Outback helicopter mustering. The 5-minute documentary examines the technology and sustainability in the mustering and export of feral water buffalo in Arnhem Land. Answers are included. This resource is part of a unit of work, Farm Tools and Machinery for the Stages 4/5 NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

This Powerpoint presentation on Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination in the Retail workplace can be used as part of: Australian Training Package Certificate III in Retail SIRXIND001 - Work Effectively in a Service Environment NSW Retail Services Syllabus Certificate III in Retail Services Topic - Work Effectively in a Service Environment The legislation presented is both Commonwealth and NSW State. For teachers in other Australian states and territories the NSW legislation can be easily modified to the local context (and will be similar anyway).

This Powerpoint resource was developed to support the NSW BOSTES Stages 6 Syllabus - Retail Services. I use it as part of the Introduction to Retail Services topic when I teach about: "3. Types of retail 3.1 Souqs and bazaars, barter, early forms of trade 3.2 Wholesale, e-stores, department stores, supermarkets etc." The content is not examinable in the Higher School Certificate, per se, but knowledge of alternate types of retail certainly assists students to discuss the problems and issues of contemporary retail in greater depth. The Powerpoint is not referenced.

3 Cloze activities on the topic Weeds, Pests and Disease: Weed infestation prevention Types of insecticides Creutzfelt-Jakob disease

Analysis of magazine article, Front-end loaders can exceed tractor limits, in Farming Ahead with the Klondinin Group magazine, January 2001 No.109. The article examines safe operational practices with front-end loaders and fittings. This resource is part of a unit of work on Farm Tools and Machinery, Stage 5 NSW Agricultural Technology 7-10 Syllabus.

Worksheet for the Modern Marvels documentary, The science behind cattle ranches. The video deals with artificial insemination, the history of beef cattle production in the U.S. and the role of feedlots. Part of a unit of work on Beef Cattle Production. NSW Stage 5 Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

This worksheet accompanies the video documentary, The War on Wheat, an episode of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s The Fifth Estate newsmagazine series. It examines claims by Dr William Kelley that wheat is unhealthy. It also looks at the movement to cut wheat from diets that has become popular amongst western, middle-class groups. This resource is part of a unit of work on Wheat Production, Stage 5 NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus.

3 Cloze activities on the topic Farm Tools and Machinery: Combine Harvesters Machinery in the Cotton Industry Aircraft in Agriculture

Two-page ezine article that focuses on remote sensing technology to determine nutrient and water content of fields and driving of tractors. Positive and negative aspects of the technology is briefly discussed. Activities focus on the article.

This resource covers: What is tillage equipment Primary and secondary tillage equipment Reduced tillage Intensive tillage Conservation tillage Positives and negatives of tillage It is designed for Stage 5 students of the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

This 41-minute video examines the history of particular agricultural equipment and chemicals (tractor, seed drill, fertilisers, combine harvester and GM food technology, discusses future developments of these items and their impact on farm operations and rural communities. It can be used as part of a unit of work on Farm Tools and Machinery or Wheat Production. Answers are provided. Stage 5 Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum

There are procedures and protocols around taking incoming phone calls in the Retail and Warehousing Industry. This Powerpoint presentation gives students a detailed introduction to the skills and procedures required including: + Using your telephone voice + Creating a good first impression + Initial greeting + Writing down details + Confirming details + Transferring calls + Managing unpleasant or threatening calls + Procedures for dealing with terrorist threats This Powerpoint presentation can be used as part of: Australian Training Package SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail SIRXCEG001 Engage the customer NSW Retail Services Syllabus SIRXCEG001 Engage the customer