Food Technology Year 7
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Food Technology Year 7 – Subject summary |
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Term 1 Sept-Feb Group A |
Term 2 Feb-July Group B |
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Health and safety principles in kitchen. Learn how to follow and adapt recipes. Team working, understanding equipment/hand tools Simple cooking and combining ingredients. Introduction to nutrition, Eatwell plate Use of oven, hand blender, knives, hob safely. Working to deadline and using recipes accurately. Learn how to sensory test food and how to make improvements. Learn about sustainability, effects food has on the environment, recycling and British values of tolerance and respect and traditional British Cuisine. Learning about different cultures and religions around the world and how that relates to food. |
Health and safety principles in kitchen. Learn how to follow and adapt recipes. Team working, understanding equipment/hand tools Simple cooking and combining ingredients. Introduction to nutrition, Eatwell plate Use of oven, hand blender, knives, hob safely. Working to deadline and using recipes accurately Learn about sustainability, effects food has on the environment, recycling and British values of tolerance and respect and traditional British Cuisine. Learning about different cultures and religions around the world and how that relates to food |
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Assessment |
Assessment |
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Teacher assessment by giving homework and design tasks throughout term and marking workbook. Pupils to do Self-assessment - evaluating their food after every practical. Sensory testing on food made. Assessment on cooking level at end of term |
Teacher assessment by giving homework and design tasks throughout term and marking workbook. Pupils to do Self-assessment - evaluating their food after every practical. Sensory testing on food made. Assessment of cooking level at end of term |
How we assess students’ understanding in the classroom:
- Written and verbal feedback on class work, homework and project work including target setting
- Provide more specific information for lower ability pupils including simplified planning/ making advice and short-term goals
- Regularly checking of workbook
How we support learning:
- Teacher demonstration- cooking, design process.
- Provide individual support for students outside the lesson when necessary.
- Higher ability pupils are given extended tasks to encourage higher level thinking skills and more independent practical working. The pupil assesses her work regularly and suggests improvements.
- Lessons are accessible for all pupils regardless of ability, allergy, or level of Sen assistance.
How parents can support learning:
- Encourage discussion at home
- Support homework activities
- Provide access to subject research and practical activities, cookbooks and articles on the topics being studied.
- Discuss how food and nutrition relate to everyday life.
- Looking at food packaging, labelling and storage of food items.
- Provide cooking ingredients for the practical lessons.