Global food and dishes
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Why this why now
Through the study of global cuisine, an appreciation for the wide variety of ingredients, equipment, cooking techniques and eating styles is established. This expands traditional and cultural factors highlighted in Year 2 around bread, developing the Consumer awareness and Food culture threads. The planning and composition of different meals and snacks are developed in Year 4, focusing on real choices made everyday, whether eating in or outside the home.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can use a range of sensory words to describe the appearance, smell, taste and texture of food.
- Pupils can name some foods eaten on different occasions and celebrations.
- Pupils can ask other people to evaluate their work by tasting.
- Pupils can use a map to show the origin of a food.
Threads
Why this why now
Through the study of global cuisine, an appreciation for the wide variety of ingredients, equipment, cooking techniques and eating styles is established. This expands traditional and cultural factors highlighted in Year 2 around bread, developing the Consumer awareness and Food culture threads. The planning and composition of different meals and snacks are developed in Year 4, focusing on real choices made everyday, whether eating in or outside the home.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can use a range of sensory words to describe the appearance, smell, taste and texture of food.
- Pupils can name some foods eaten on different occasions and celebrations.
- Pupils can ask other people to evaluate their work by tasting.
- Pupils can use a map to show the origin of a food.
Global food and dishes
In this unit pupils are introduced to a range of food and dishes, some familiar and some unfamiliar. They explore different ingredients, equipment and utensils used globally, and make an 'international' salad.
3 lessons in unit
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