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Lateral Move Irrigation Overview

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📚 Part 1: Knowledge Check (WALT)

WALT: identify features and advantages of lateral move irrigation systems.

Success criteria: I can define a lateral move, state its coverage advantage, and identify key features.

1. What is a lateral move irrigation system?

A self-propelled system that travels in straight lines across a field

A rotating system that irrigates in circles (centre pivot)

A portable handheld sprinkler

A system that only waters the corners of paddocks

2. Lateral move systems can cover up to what percentage of a rectangular or square paddock?

75%

85%

98%

100%

3. Compared with centre pivots, lateral move systems:

Better irrigate rectangular paddocks and reach close to the corners

Irrigate in circular patterns

Are never mechanised

Only work on very steep slopes

4. Check all that apply: Features of lateral move systems

Self-propelled

Travel in a straight line up and down the paddock

Irrigate in perfect circles

Are suitable for rectangular or square paddocks

✏️ Part 2: Application & Reflection (WALT)

WALT: calculate passes and plan layout for lateral move irrigation.

Success criteria: I can calculate number of passes, sketch a system layout, and suggest teaching supports.

5. Complete the sentence:

The lateral move travels up and down a field in a _________ line.

6. Sketch activity: Draw a rectangular paddock (label length and width) and show the path of a lateral move system. Indicate the direction of travel.
7. Calculation: A paddock is 400 m long and 200 m wide. A lateral move irrigator sprays a swath 20 m wide. How many passes are needed to cover the width? Show your working.

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