As part of the GCSE food preparation and nutrition curriculum, food teachers will now have to place a bigger emphasis on food provenance. Under food provenance, pupils will be expected to have a greater understanding of the primary and secondary stages of processing and producing foods and also to discuss the environmental issues associated with food production.
I am pleased that the specification now places a greater emphasis on food provenance and I am now trying to come up with lesson ideas on how to include lessons on my scheme which include this important topic.
The British Nutrition Foundation has a fantastic set of resources which food teachers can use free of charge. This morning I came across this amazing page which has lots of resources on dairy farming and food provenance which have inspired me and will save me hours of work. As a person who grew up on a farm, I can say that these resources authentically illustrate what it is like to be a dairy farmer and will give pupils a realistic insight into the challenges experienced by dairy farmers too.
Check it out here
http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/Sheet.aspx?siteId=19§ionId=92&contentId=416
And here is a lesson plan I have written using these wonderful resources
Lesson Plan – Dairy Farming
Learning objectives | Teaching Activities/Points |
• To discuss the nutritional composition of different types of milk. • To understand how milk is produced. • To recognise the differences between farming systems. • To be aware of the different initiatives being undertaken by dairy farmers to protect and enhance the environment.
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Assessment for Learning | Differentiation |
· Use randomiser to question pupils.
· Pupils to complete the worksheet on dairy foods for homework. · Plenary Explain how milk is produced. Why is the red tractor scheme important? How can methane gases affect the environment?
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Key words and skills | Extension Activities |
· Methane, red tractor scheme,
· Sustainability
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“Milk production impacts the environment in various ways”. |
Resources | Risk assessment |
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Brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
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You are welcome Tiffany.
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I found this very interesting as I am currently trying to make my way through our new curriculum and its a very slow process. I was wondering if you have the slides you mention as I can’t see them. Thank you in advance. Gina.
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Hi Gina, I have sent you an email with the slides which are on this link http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/Sheet.aspx?siteId=19§ionId=92&contentId=416
Sam.
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