Food Technology

9/10 Food Tour - Eating Around the World (FOODTOUR)

Areas of study

• What OH&S practices are applicable in the kitchen?

• What are the functions of equipment and ingredients in food preparation?

• How do foods differ between countries and cultures?

Learning program & assessment:

• Students will complete a test on OH&S in the kitchen and general knowledge about the kitchen and it’s functions

• Students will investigate a cuisine from a country around the world and present their findings

• Students will be given a recipe, they will work out a production plan then prepare and present the recipe in a prac class

9/10 Futuristic Food (FUTFOOD)

Areas of study

• What OH&S practices are applicable in the kitchen?

• What are the influences of technology on food production?

• How does the seasonal availability of different fresh foods impact meal planning?

Learning program & assessment:

• Students will complete a test on OH&S in the kitchen and general knowledge about the kitchen and it’s functions

• Students will investigate a new type of kitchen equipment and present their findings

• Students will be given a recipe, they will work out a production plan then prepare and present the recipe in a prac class

9/10 Food Tour - Café Culture (CAFE)

Areas of study

• What OH&S practices are applicable in the kitchen?

• What are the functions of equipment in a café

• How are café menus developed and how are cafes fitted out?

Learning program & assessment:

• Students will complete a test on OH&S in the kitchen and general knowledge about the kitchen and it’s functions

• Students will investigate what foods are prepared in cafes and how cafes are set up and present their findings

• Students will be given a recipe, they will work out a production plan then prepare and present the recipe in a prac class

9/10 Cook For Your Life (COOK)

Areas of study

• What OH&S practices are applicable in the kitchen?

• What are healthy and nutritious family meals and why are they important?

• How do we select the most appropriate meals for different times of the day / meal times?

Learning program & assessment:

• Students will complete a test on OH&S in the kitchen and general knowledge about the kitchen and it’s functions

• Students will investigate a celebration and present their findings

• Students will be given a recipe, they will work out a production plan then prepare and present the recipe in a prac class