Data processing and analysis in the Australian meat processing industry
In collaboration with the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC), Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) has developed a suite of Australian Curriculum aligned lesson plans for Year 5-10 classrooms.
The Data processing and analysis in the Australian meat processing industry resource introduces Year 7–10 students to the importance of data processing and analysis in improving sustainability within Australia’s red meat processing industry. Students engage in activities that build skills in data interpretation, representation, and analysis, exploring real-world examples of energy, water, and carbon efficiency benchmarking.
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Lesson one | Data processing and analysis in the Australian meat processing industry
Students will understand the importance of data processing in improving the sustainability of the Australian red meat processing industry. They will explore how benchmarking energy, water, and carbon intensities can lead to more efficient practices and better resource management. Students will have the opportunity to manipulate data and practise skills in constructing and interpreting graphs using agricultural data.
Lesson Overview
Activity 1.1 – Resource usage in the meat processing industry (30–45 minutes)
Activity 1.2 – Interpreting and representing agricultural data (30 minutes)
Activity 1.3 – Summarising sustainability (25 minutes)
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