Creatives Corner aims to produce lessons and activities that are fun, engaging and inclusive. To show a committment in supporting teachers to achieve the ideal work-life balance, we also provide a range of free and paid for resources that will help support heads of department and teachers with administrative tasks, such as planning and marking.
Creatives Corner aims to produce lessons and activities that are fun, engaging and inclusive. To show a committment in supporting teachers to achieve the ideal work-life balance, we also provide a range of free and paid for resources that will help support heads of department and teachers with administrative tasks, such as planning and marking.
UPDATED - 12/12/24
This engaging lesson introduces students to the world of dairy, focusing on milk and its many forms. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify a variety of dairy foods and understand the unique nutritional benefits they offer. This resource includes a detailed presentation, worksheets, and activities to reinforce learning. Suitable for KS3 and KS4, this lesson helps students develop a deeper understanding of the role of dairy in a balanced diet, including key nutrients like calcium, protein, and vitamins.
Learning Objectives:
Identify different types of dairy foods
Understand the nutritional value of dairy products
Ideal for supporting lessons on nutrition and food science, this resource aligns with curriculum standards and provides clear objectives, activities, and assessment tools to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
This resource contains two lessons introducing the science of Fat suitable for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Courses.
Lessons have been created to ensure students are having fun whilst learning. Students can use this lesson to make links with science.
Learning Objectives:
What is the function of fat?
What are saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
What are the sources of fat?
How much fat do we need?
What is cholesterol?
Includes:
Timers embedded into the PPT slides
Handout resources (editable)
Homework Task
This resource contains two lessons introducing the science of Protein suitable for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Courses.
Lessons have been created to ensure students are having fun whilst learning. Students can use this lesson to make links with science.
Learning Objectives:
What is the function of protein?
What are amino acids?
What are the sources of protein?
What are RNIs?
What is the effect of heat on protein?
Includes:
Timers embedded into the PPT slides
Handout resources
Homework Task
In preparation for the WJEC Hospitality and Catering Level 1/2 Award, this lesson is aimed at Year 9/10 students.
Learning Objective: To know how food can cause ill health
Lesson content:
Microbes
Cross Contamination
Conditions needed to grow and reproduce
How microbes can make food unsafe to eat
In preparation for the WJEC Hospitality and Catering Level 1/2 Award, this lesson is aimed at Year 9/10 students.
Learning Objective: To know how food can cause ill health
Lesson content:
Chemicals
Metals
Poisons in Plants
As part of a lesson for half a class, if the other half are cooking due to social distancing.
This lesson however could be delivered to the whole class.
This is Lesson 3 in the SOW we follow for Year 7.
This lesson includes:
Do Now Task
Sensory Analysis of shop bought and homemade apple, berry and cinnamon crumble
Retrieval Practice questions
Homework task
Plenary - Exit Pass
Timers
Slide animations
Resources provided are all PDFs.
This lesson should last the whole hour and may go over depending on class abilities.
Please use your own recipe or you can purchase the recipe in Lesson 4.
This is Lesson 2 in the SOW we follow for Year 7.
This lesson includes:
Do Now Task
Comprehension activity
Homework task
Plenary - Exit Pass
Timers
Slide animations
Resources provided are all PDFs.
This lesson should last the whole hour and may go over depending on class abilities.
For Introduction Lesson click here.
For lesson 3 click here.
To be used along side the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering Technical Award
This practical lesson includes:
Recipe Sheet
Mis en place checklist
PPT with Mis en Place Timer
This recipe is medium to complex skill.
Recipe is suitable 1 student.
I have not included the practical record form as I use a Google Form of which students complete online after the practical.
To be used along side the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering Technical Award
This practical lesson includes:
Recipe Sheet
Mis en place checklist
PPT with Mis en Place Timer
This recipe is basic to medium skill.
Recipe is suitable 1 student.
Accompaniments are to be made in groups.
I have not included the practical record form as I use a Google Form of which students complete online after the practical.
An introduction to Art & Design for KS3, where students explore a range of mark making techniques, using one of the main elements of Art: Line
The main body of the lesson gives students the opportunity to experiment with different lines: vertical, horizontal, diagonal, curved, textured etc.
These lessons have been created with short and longer activities, as a means of behaviour management at the same time, giving students the practical skills they need to practice. All resources have been included at the end of the PowerPoint, please print and cut according to notes.
Over the term students will build on these skills to create a self portrait.
This resource contains 1 two hour lesson suitable for NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering course.
Learning Objectives:
To know the function of fat
To be able to identify the difference between unsaturated and saturated fat, including their sources.
To be able to suggest dishes that lower cholesterol.
Includes:
Timers embedded into the PPT slides
PDF Resources
Practice Retrieval Activities
Homework Task
This 1 hour introduction to back of house roles is suitable for the WJEC Hospitality and Catering Course.
Learning Objectives:
To be able to name the different jobs roles back of house in a restaurant
To understand the importance of the different job roles back of house in a hotel
The Kitchen Brigade resource is available to purchase here which includes images for each job role.
*Some aspects of this lesson could be used as revision only.
This formative assessment is linked to the first half term in the long term plan. Initially not included however, this is a good resource for teachers who want to have a record of the progress their students are making.
To work out the percentage of marks:
Students mark ÷ 30 x100
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This 2 hour lesson introduces students to the WJEC Hospitality and Catering Unit 2 task. Using a scenario that uses the same structure of the exam board, this lesson allows students to dig deep to understand how to examine a NEA brief. In this lesson, students will write an introduction to demonstrate their understanding of the task set.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the key elements of the NEA brief.
Generate and evaluate suitable dishes for daytime and evening customers.
This resource includes:
Complete presentation slides
Editable worksheets
Sentence Starters
Success Criterias
Timers
Date and objectives embedded into slides
This is the 2nd lesson in the WJEC Hospitality and Catering Unit 2 task Mock. The first lesson that teaches students how to examine a NEA brief can be found here. In this lesson, students learn the nutritional needs of young customers through examining customer profiles in small groups.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the nutritional needs of teenagers and young adults.
Apply your knowledge to design a suitable menu for the City Eats Diner.
This resource includes:
Complete presentation slides
Editable worksheets
Customer Profiles
Success Criteria
Example Menus
Timers
Date and objectives embedded into slides
This recipe sheet is designed for a practical lesson where students will prepare and cook a burger bun and patty from scratch.
Step-by-step instructions are clearly outlined to guide you through the process.
Ingredients are scaled for a single serving, perfect for making one burger.
Includes all necessary tools to ensure a smooth planning and cooking experience.
In this engaging 2-hour practical lesson, students will learn how to create a delicious burger from scratch, including making a freshly baked bun and a flavourful beef patty. Designed to develop key cooking skills and deepen understanding of food science, the lesson focuses on the impact of cooking methods on nutritional value, incorporating key terms like denaturation and dextrinisation.
This is the first practical lesson linked to the WJEC Hospitality and Catering Unit 2 Mock. Lesson 1 which includes the brief can be found here.
What to Expect
Students will prepare dough for burger buns, shape and cook patties, and assemble their burgers with garnishes.
Food Science Discussions will highlight how cooking processes enhance flavor, texture, and safety while affecting nutritional value.
Emphasis on creating visually appealing dishes suitable for “City Eats Diners” customers.
Homework Extension: Students will write a reflective review of their dish, assessing techniques, presentation, and nutritional impact. Not included in this download.
This lesson is perfect for developing culinary confidence at a Medium level.
This is the fourth lesson in the Unit 2 WJEC Hospitality and Catering Mock, focusing on the City Eats Diner Brief. Students will build on their previous work by using the nutritional research completed as homework to evaluate their chosen dishes. They will write an analysis explaining how their dish is nutritious, balanced, and beneficial for teenagers or adults, considering their specific nutritional needs.
Learning Objectives:
Recap the nutritional needs of teenagers and young adults.
Use homework findings to evaluate the nutritional content of your dish.
This resource includes:
Complete presentation slides
PDF Writing Support Resources
Peer Feedback Slips
Timers
Date and objectives embedded into slides
City Eats Diner Brief - Unit 2 Mock
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
To be used along side the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering Technical Award
This practical lesson includes:
Recipe Sheet
Mis en place checklist
PPT with Mis en Place Timer
Homework
This recipe is basic to medium skill.
The recipe sheet highlights the skills and techniques in bold.
Recipe is suitable 1 student.
I have not included the practical record form as I use a Google Form of which students complete online after the practical.
An introduction to Art & Design for KS3, where students explore a range of mark making techniques, using one of the main elements of Art: Line
The main body of this lesson gives students the opportunity to experiment with different continuous lines with a pencil and using wire.
Flip Learning - Prepare students by setting an information sheet homework task, about Cubism.
These lessons have been created with short and longer activities, as a means of behaviour management at the same time, giving students the practical skills they need to practice. All resources have been included at the end of the PowerPoint, please print and cut according to notes.
Over the term students will build on these skills to create a self portrait.