Year 10 Food Technology

Food Technology –  (One Semester Course - two terms)

This is a practical based course aimed at learners wishing to explore and experience basic fundamentals of Food Technology. Learners will develop an understanding of how nutrition influences healthy eating and planning of meals. Practical skills will be developed that support the issues being investigated. 

What Will I Learn?

You will:

• Understand the importance of food safety and hygiene

• Learn about nutrition and how it helps fuel our bodies

• Plan and prepare a healthy breakfast

• Investigate how to reduce food waste with smart shopping, storing, and using leftovers

• Practice safe, effective cooking techniques

Key Projects

Design a Healthy Breakfast - Create your own breakfast using what you’ve learned about healthy eating

 Love Food, Hate Waste - Explore how we can reduce food waste at school and home

Why Take This Course?

• Learn to cook simple, healthy meals

• Discover how food affects your health and wellbeing

• Build lifelong kitchen confidence and independence

• Find out how your food choices can help protect the environment

• Great preparation for senior Food Technology or Hospitality pathways