Year 8 Food

You will start by re-visiting the skills and knowledge you developed in the Year 7 Food For You course.  Fantastic Food works towards a better understanding of how to make wise choices about food, healthy eating and lifestyle. 

What factors influence our eating habits?

Classroom experiences will involve designing and planning your own healthy breakfasts and lunch dishes. You will also cook and host a Morning or Afternoon tea for family and friends.

You will cook Muffins, French Toast, Omelettes, Wraps, Sushi, Spinach Triangles, Cupcakes, Soups and Fresh bread rolls, great Rice dishes and more.

Learning Experiences

  • Considerations surrounding healthy meal planning

  • Factors which influence food choices

  • Investigating eating patterns of other cultures and countries.

  • Planning, preparing and serving a healthy breakfast

  • Planning, preparing and serving a healthy lunc

Assessment

Students will be assessed according to the College Assessment Procedure.  They will be required to demonstrate outcomes from the Technologies Learning Area and will be assessed on a number of occasions throughout the year. A variety of assessment strategies have been implemented into the programme, including both practical and theoretical components. A more comprehensive assessment breakdown can be obtained from the Technologies Faculty staff.