The History of Australian Thoroughbreds
Fact Sheet 1
YEAR 9
Learning Areas:
Secondary Resources
Offering teachers and students free curriculum aligned resources designed to explore Australia’s thoroughbred industry
In collaboration with Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA), Thoroughbred Breeders Australia have developed a series of ten curriculum-aligned fact sheets and accompanying learning tasks for secondary students designed to explore Australia’s thoroughbred industry.
These resources integrate multimedia content, real-world case studies, and cross-curricular activities to engage students in meaningful learning. They showcase the industry’s careers, sustainability initiatives, and the role of innovation and technology, offering students practical insights into breeding/genetics, anatomy, nutrition, welfare, and performance management.
Evolution and Classification of the Thoroughbred Horse
Fact Sheet 2
YEAR 7
Learning Areas:
Investigating Thoroughbred Energy, Motion, and Movement
Fact Sheet 3
YEAR 7-8 AND 10
Learning Areas:
Business, Economics, and Thoroughbred Racing in Australia
Fact Sheet 4
YEAR 7-10
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Biosecurity, Welfare, and Ethical Considerations in the Australian Thoroughbred Industry
Fact Sheet 5
YEAR 7-10
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Thoroughbred Nutrition, Behaviour, and Handling
Fact Sheet 6
YEAR 7-10
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Thoroughbred Breeding and Genetics
Fact Sheet 7
YEAR 10
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Research and Development in the Thoroughbred Industry
Fact Sheet 8
YEAR 9-10
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Technology and Innovation in the Thoroughbred Industry
Fact Sheet 9
YEAR 7-10
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Career Opportunities in the Thoroughbred Industry
Fact Sheet 10
YEAR 7-10
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