This test is the second test in the year 8 rotation and follows the SOW and power points already uploaded. The test covers; diet and health, processed foods and mental health.

A test for the beginning of year 7. Just to assess what they know and then it can be used to measure progress throughout the year.

A test to assess where pupils are at aimed for the beginning of year 8. It is a good base and can help measure progress throughout the year.

This power point is fully differentiated with stetch tasks. It looks at junk food ad the affect it has on kids. The aim of the lesson is for the kids to produce a power point themselves (so they do need access to a computer) about junk food, food choices and health. The pupils could work in groups. The power point includes many links for them to get factual information.

This is lesson three for my SOW and focuses on using the hob safely. Pupils make porridge.

The aim of this lesson is to know a variety of pastries and know what they are used for. This lesson starts a project on pastry. The pupils learn how to make spring rolls and how to handle filo pastry which is a bit tricky.

This is part of a series of lessons looking at a pastry. This lesson is very popular with teachers (my colleagues love them!) and pupils. The aim is to know the techniques used to make rough puff pastry. Which is quite time consuming, I recommend space in the frezzer to keep the pastry cool between turns.

This is a good lesson to do in the summer when pupils can go fruit picking and get lots of free fruit. The aim of the lesson is to understand a variety of preservation techniques. I did this lesson over two weeks. Made Jam one week and then chutney the next. It is important to encourage the pupils to go scrumping or used what is grown around them and it is free. Discuss other countries and how preserving food is an essential part of their culture to ensure that they have some food all year round.

The aim of this lesson is for pupils to understand the importance of food presentation. I spread this over two lessons with lesson one being savoury garnishes, teacher demo and pupils practice, lesson two is the tea cake challenge. Pupils need to garnish a tea cake, I have the head in to choose a winner. Pupils love it.

This is a mock learner assessment brief put togther with the purpose of it being a practice run before the year 11. Powerpoint and a printout for pupils to highlight key words and important things to consider.

This lesson an be used to either teach about shortcrust pastry or the use of eggs in cooking. Some pupils choose to make jam tarts. No to much of a bother as long as they know about eggs! Quite a lot to do so it is important t be organised.

Practical lesson - Making a risotto. To go with work book for year 8.

The aim of this lesson is to show technical knife skills previously taught. Julienne, macedoine etc. Pupils make spicy vegetable soup. Quite a lot to do they may be better working in pairs.

The aim of the lesson is to know the Pane method. Quite a challenging lesson with a lot to do, weaker pupils may want to work in pairs. Pupils make fishcakes, some deep fry, some shallow fry and some bake. The they compare the fishcakes and critically discuss the various cooking methods and the better outcome for a) health and b) better quality of dish.

The aim of this lesson is for pupils to understand the importance of presenting their food. It also contains the teac cake challenge. I do the lesson over two weeks with savoury garnishes being practiced and the second week is the tea cake challenge. The aim is preparing them for their practical exam.

This is a good lesson to do in the summer. The pupils should be encouraged to go fruit picking (blackberries etc). The aim is to look at different preservation techniques and their importance, especially in some cultures to ensure that they have access to some ingredients all year round. I do this lesson over two weeks, first week is Jm and the second is chutney - again encourage pupils to use what we grow etc.

The aim of the lesson is to know how to adapt a recipe. This is an opportunity for pupils to improve upon something that they have previously made and a good way to show progress practically.

This is lesson 3 for my booklet. The aim of the lesson is to understand the importance of staple foods. Pupils taste 2 different pasta bakes and then design their own dish to cook next lesson.

Lesson 4 in year 8 booklet. Part two of pasta bake. The pupils work on producing the design the came up with last week. Then evaluate their dishes.

The next lesson in the installment. The aim of the lesson is to understand the health risks associated with processed foods. Pupils should try a homemade dish and a ready meal and compare differences. It is interesting to see the difference between ingredients and their quantities. The top most unhealthy foods is always an eye opener for them too.