Food origins
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Why this why now
Understanding the origin of ingredients allows informed decisions to be made, such as location, farming practice or ethics. Food labels and other information indicates origins. This builds on from previous work in Year 5 around Food origins and provenance, and safe and edible food in Year 6. In Year 8, pupils investigate Sustainability and further their learning around Consumer awareness factors, such as food choice, suggesting practical strategies that could be implemented for healthier and more sustainable diets.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can sort foods into plant and animal origin, and name some 'farm to fork' chain steps.
- Pupils can name the stages of producing some foods.
- Pupils can explain why and how some food is processed.
- Pupils will know that labels provide a variety of information about a food.
Threads
Why this why now
Understanding the origin of ingredients allows informed decisions to be made, such as location, farming practice or ethics. Food labels and other information indicates origins. This builds on from previous work in Year 5 around Food origins and provenance, and safe and edible food in Year 6. In Year 8, pupils investigate Sustainability and further their learning around Consumer awareness factors, such as food choice, suggesting practical strategies that could be implemented for healthier and more sustainable diets.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can sort foods into plant and animal origin, and name some 'farm to fork' chain steps.
- Pupils can name the stages of producing some foods.
- Pupils can explain why and how some food is processed.
- Pupils will know that labels provide a variety of information about a food.
Food origins
Pupils describe the origins of different foods, identifying how they have been produced, processed and sold. Food labels are used to investigate ingredient origins. Pupils cook two dishes, investigating ingredient source, as well as functional properties.
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