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- Year 7
Health and safety: preparation and hygiene
In this lesson we will look at the health and safety of a kitchen and some food prep and cooking techniques. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with the trusted adult nearby.
- Year 7
Health and safety: preparation and hygiene
In this lesson we will look at the health and safety of a kitchen and some food prep and cooking techniques. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with the trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- how to taste and cook a broader range of ingredients and healthy recipes, accounting for a range of needs, wants and values
- how to actively minimise food waste such as composting fruit and vegetable peelings and recycling food packaging
Equipment
Basic food equipment
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended