Food

Head of Subject: Mrs Lintern

Outline of course:

Content: Develop knowledge of nutrients, in particular protein and the importance of lifestyle in leading a healthy life. Be equipped to make a range of main course products.

Activities:

• Be able to apply nutritional knowledge when designing food
• Preparation and production of various dishes, including a range of main course products

Skills:

• Create realistic and achievable design of product
• To develop an awareness of nutritional needs of specific population groups
• Pastry making, sauce making

Homework activities:

• Research relating to design and make tasks
• Preparation for practical work
• Work sheets
• Poster designing
• Evaluation of practicals

Assessment:

• Marking to school policy
• NC levels

Parental contribution:

• Provision of food for practicals
• Encouraging an interest in food and healthy eating

Useful resources and equipment:

• Recipe books
• Colouring pencils
• Computer is useful for presentation, but not essential