Departmental Staff
- Mr A. McMenamin (Head of Department)
Department Overview
At GCSE, our CCEA Agriculture and Land Use course provides students with a practical and engaging understanding of the agricultural industry and the natural environment. Pupils explore key topics such as crop and livestock production, sustainability, and modern farming practices, while developing valuable scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills. Through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experiences, students gain insight into real-world agricultural systems, equipping them with the skills and confidence for further study or careers in the land-based sector
Key Stage 4 - Overview
Skills Developed:
- Problem solving skills using a scientific approach
- Primary Research skills
- Develop Hypothesis and plan practical ways to test them to assess their viability
- Develop practical skills relevant to the agriculture and land-based sector
- Work safely and assess and manage risk
- Make observations, collect and record data
- Draw evidence-based conclusions
- Use a range of methods to display and present relevant information
- Analyse and evaluate evidence
- Develops scientific knowledge and understanding in a relevant, enjoyable and work based context
- Develop awareness of complex relationships between humans and the environment
- Appreciate how knowledge of science can enhance productivity in the land-based sector and help with environmental improvement