FOOD BOWL CONNECTION UNIT
Part of the new-look 'Brand Muster Package'
UNIT & UNIT RESOURCES
Just 3 easy steps
1. Download
Updates to NSW Syllabus Outcomes
2. Watch Introductory Video
3. Click on each Resource below
From Land Biography of the Plains
Research 2012-2015
Artwork by Dr Robbie van Hemert
UNIT Resources (In Unit order)
Showing scale of landscape, treed islands, cropping area, rim of mountains on horizon
Example of branding
Evolutionary Landscape & Soils
Geological history of landscape including soils
Crop Powerpoints
From Observations of Crops 2013-2015
Drone Footage (Above)
Again showing scale, treed islands, rim of mountains following horizon line
Introductory Video (Top Left)
Extra
Crop Statistics
Livestock on the Plains
(A brief history of livestock pursuits
sheep & wool, cattle & beef, feedlots)
Branding Design - NEW
(See Brand Muster Column)
Why Brand a Food Source?
Design Clues Factsheet
Please note that undertaking this unit means that you agree to the General & Sponsorship Terms and Conditions outlined on the Food River Station website in relation to the ‘Food Bowl Connection’ unit.
INTRODUCTION
Introductory Video
Click HERE
Video explores concepts of Unit
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What is Agriculture?
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What is a Food Bowl?
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What is a Broadacre Food Bowl?
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Why are the liverpool Plains so special?
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Geological History
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Life cycle of Plants
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Grains of the Plains
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Soils
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What should this place mean to everyday Australians?
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School Excursion - a compilation of footage
NOTICEBOARD
CHECK OUT OUR NEW BRAND MUSTER CHALLENGE
FEATURE PAGE.
PLEASE SHOW STUDENTS!
Welcome to our new teachers!
Take a look at our new-look program, It has grown into a 3 part package & now called the
See Schools, Teacher & Student Incentives
There are over 3000 students now undertaking the unit and we are aiming to make that 5000 by the end of 2019..This is our
Food River Drive mission!
Thank you to all the teachers for your wonderful support and for helping us teach young Australians
FOOD SOURCE MATTERS!
We look forward to working with you in 2019!
Cheers Robbie
BRAND MUSTER CHALLENGE
2019 NATIONAL
BRAND MUSTER CHALLENGE
ALL ENTRIES DUE LAST DAT OF TERM 3, FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
We have introduced a
NEW RESOURCE called
We use DESIGN as a new and innovative way to make learning and teaching large scale agricultural concepts easier, especially for teachers and students with little or no agricultural background.
These brand designs help us monitor the effectiveness of the course by indicating the level of connection students have with this great food source, In so doing, it raises their awareness for food sources in general.
At Food River Station, we believe that connecting with a place is fundamental to caring for it. This all-important ethic of care helps us achieve our objectives of
SUSTAINABLE AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY.
So go ahead and enjoy designing, but please read the conditions of entry by clicking on image above.
REMEMBER:
Just the teacher's choice of the best 3 from each class please
(Ie one from each section)
Brand Muster Terms & Conditions
Samples of 2017 Logo Finalists
Brand Muster Prizes
Overall Winner chosen from winning finalists - Prize (& $50 cash)
The 6 winning entries - $50 cash each
2019 Student's Brand Design
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