Food culture and custom
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Why this why now
Throughout history, the food that has been eaten has been defined by a number of factors, such as location, food availability, cultural heritage, custom and tradition. Examining food culture enables us to have greater awareness of diversity, and appreciate its role and place in society. This progresses work from Year 8 around international cuisine and cultural factors affecting food choice. In the future, pupils will continue to recognise the importance and significance of food in their lives, not just for health, but for greater human connection and joy.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can describe a wide range of cuisines, ingredients, cooking techniques and equipment used around the world.
- Pupils can examine the range of factors affecting food choice, including preference, religion, health, location, culture and money.
- Pupils can appraise how eating occasion and location, as well as who we eat with, can change our food choices.
- Pupils can use food labels to locate the origins of a food and quality assurances.
Threads
Why this why now
Throughout history, the food that has been eaten has been defined by a number of factors, such as location, food availability, cultural heritage, custom and tradition. Examining food culture enables us to have greater awareness of diversity, and appreciate its role and place in society. This progresses work from Year 8 around international cuisine and cultural factors affecting food choice. In the future, pupils will continue to recognise the importance and significance of food in their lives, not just for health, but for greater human connection and joy.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can describe a wide range of cuisines, ingredients, cooking techniques and equipment used around the world.
- Pupils can examine the range of factors affecting food choice, including preference, religion, health, location, culture and money.
- Pupils can appraise how eating occasion and location, as well as who we eat with, can change our food choices.
- Pupils can use food labels to locate the origins of a food and quality assurances.
Food culture and custom
This unit concludes pupils' food learning journey in Key Stage 3. Pupils reflect on food culture, looking at how food is deeply rooted in identity, heritage, tradition, custom and celebration. Two dishes are prepared, highlighting different cooking styles and histories, and traceability is explored.
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