09 Food by Design

Year 9:  1 Semester / Technologies

Australian Curriculum Website:  https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/health-and-physical-education/year-9

Pre-Requisite:  Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

This course provides students the opportunity to develop their skills in food preparation focusing on developing an understanding of the properties of food and applying this using the design process. 

Topics may include

Practical components include:

  • Safe working in the kitchen
  • Using kitchen appliances effectively
  • Analysing, following and modifying a recipe

Theory components include:

  • Properties of food
  • Food science
  • Nutritional information
  • The design process
  • Evaluating food

Practical units may include:

  • High fibre biscuits
  • Properties of eggs
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ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the Technology and Health and Physical Education Australian Curriculum achievement standards.

A variety of tasks allow students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding through;

  • Teamwork and collaboration - through food practical activities
  • Innovation and creativity - through application of the design process
  • Critical thinking and problem solving – in applying knowledge learnt to a practical situation
  • Effective oral and written communication – working as a team, presenting research findings to the class, presentation of written investigations and evaluations
  • Knowledge and understanding – evaluations, investigations, action plans

Additional Information

In some instances, students may wish to bring extra ingredients and materials for presentation of work to supplement those provided by the school.       

Last updated: July 2024

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