Food Technology

Topics Covered
Year 7 Introduction to Food
Introduction to Technology and the design process.
Hygiene and safety
Use of Equipment
Using the Cookers confidently
Weighing and Measuring
Organising practicals – flow chart
Practical activities include Vegetable Salad, Fruit Salad and Small cakes
Year 8 Healthy Eating
Dietary Goals and Recommendations
How to Eat more Fibre, Less Salt,Fat and Sugar
Disassembly
Recipe Modification
Evaluation
Practical activities include Oat Biscuits, Fruit Muffins, Fresh Fruit Salad, Pasta Bake.
Year 9 Consumer Issues
Vegetarians
Obesity
Anorexia
Packaging
Labelling Convenience Foods
Practical Activities include Cheesecake, Scones,Sweet and Sour