Year 9 Food & Nutrition

WHAT THE COURSE WILL COVER:

This course uses content from both the Health and Physical Well-being and Technology Curricula.

In year 9 we will cover and include lessons that focus on safe and hygienic food preparation, measuring accurately to complete successful recipes, a technology focus on microwaves and making wise food choices as a hungry, growing adolescent using diet models like the Four Food Groups and the Healthy Heart. The importance of having breakfast will also be covered.

We include practical food preparation at least once a week to help students have confidence to make and cook their own food.  This builds food preparation skills and promotes skills and promotes cooperation and self-management.

THIS COURSE WILL OFFER LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Measuring ingredients.
• Microwaves 
• The Four Food Groups
• The Healthy Heart
• Breakfasts
• Weekly food practical sessions are included to develop food preparation skills and confidence.

OTHER DETAILS: 

Some ingredients are supplied by the department; however, students will be asked to bring some ingredients as well.

Access to a keyboard device is essential for this course.