Food and Fibre Year 3/4
Explore where our food and fibre comes from with this engaging Year 3/4 resource that makes the Australian curriculum connection come alive.
Students in Year 3 and 4 love discovering the story behind the food on their plate and the fibres in their clothes — and this resource helps you teach it with confidence and depth. Covering the essential concepts of food and fibre production in Australia, this resource aligns to HASS and Science curriculum links, building student understanding of how producers, environments, and communities are connected.
Why teachers love it:
- Real-world connections — grounds curriculum learning in the everyday items students know and use
- Cross-curricular links — connects Science, HASS, and Geography across Year 3/4
- Australian context — focuses on Australian food and fibre industries relevant to local communities
- Inquiry-based — encourages students to ask questions, research, and make connections
- Print and go — ready to use with no extra preparation needed
Perfect for:
- Year 3 and Year 4 HASS units on people, places, and environments
- Exploring Australian industries and how they support communities
- Cross-curricular Science and HASS teaching
- Stimulus for class discussions and inquiry projects
- Rural and remote classrooms where food and fibre industries are part of daily life
What's included:
A printable PDF resource exploring food and fibre production aligned to the Year 3/4 Australian Curriculum, including student activities and key content information.
From paddock to plate and farm to fabric — help your students understand the world that feeds and clothes them!
SPECIFICATIONS
Our digital resources are primarily available in PDF format, optimised for A4 standard paper size to ensure easy printing. Here's what you can expect:
File Format:
This digital download is not editable.
Instructions:
Detailed instructions are included with digital teacher resources that require them, ensuring ease of use and printing.
Compatibility:
Digital teacher files can be accessed on any device, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. For the best experience, we recommend using a free PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Printing:
PDFs are set to A4 size for high-quality printing. For optimal results, we recommend using high-quality paper.
Licence:
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FAQS
What if my file isn't printing correctly?
ZIP FILES:
If you're experiencing issues with printing, first check the file type. If it's a ZIP file, you'll need to unzip or extract the contents before printing.
How to Open a ZIP File:
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On a Windows Computer:
- Right-click on the ZIP file.
- Select "Extract All..." from the dropdown menu.
- Choose the location where you'd like the extracted files to be saved.
- Click "Extract" to uncompress the files.
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On a Mac:
- Double-click the ZIP file.
- The contents will be automatically unzipped into the same folder as the ZIP file.
Once unzipped, you'll be able to access all the files contained within the ZIP archive.
PDF FILES:
For PDF files, especially those with many graphics, the file may display correctly on your screen but not print as expected. To resolve this, make sure you're using the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print your PDF.
- Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Click "Print."
- In the "Page Sizing & Handling" section, select "Shrink oversized pages" if needed.
- Click "Advanced."
- Check the "Print As Image" box.
- Proceed to print your document.
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