Food from the UK
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can name and locate food which is from the UK.
Key learning points
- Some food is grown, reared or caught locally to where we live.
- Some food can be grown at home.
- Food is produced and processed in different ways and locations in the UK.
Keywords
Produced - the process of growing, rearing or catching of food
Processed - foods that have been changed into ingredients or dishes
Common misconception
There is a limited range of foods produced and made in the UK. This is why food from other countries are popular.
There is a huge range of food produced and made in the UK, including many traditional dishes. Food from other countries is often eaten to add variety to the diet.
Teacher tip
Use empty food packaging to show pupils the range of food from the UK, such as fruit and vegetables. Images and recipes of traditional foods from the UK are useful to have as a display, acting as a source of further information.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.All food from comes from plants and animals.
Q2.Which food is from a plant?
Q3.Match the shop to the food.
Q4.Match the foods that are grown, reared and caught.
Q5.Match the food to its origin.
Q6.What could easily be grown at home in the UK?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Because there is a limited range of food from the UK, food from other countries is popular.
Q2.Which fruit commonly grows in the UK?
Q3.Match the food produced in the UK.
Q4.Where is this dish traditionally from in the UK?
Q5.Show the process for making yogurt.
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