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.
This is a 1 hour lesson based on students working in rainbow groups.
Could be used as part of the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering course as well as any other food preparation and nutrition course.
**Learning Objective: **
To understand the environmental issues associated with how food is produced and processed.
Included:
Starter, mini plenary and Plenary
Rainbow Topics: Intensive Farming, Fertilisers and Pesticides, Organic Food Production, Food Miles and Animal Welfare
PDF Resources
Timers
Does not include glossary
This seasonal calendar booklet can be used alongside Seasonality Lesson. It can be kept in the classroom as a resource for students to use for independent learning tasks as well as other seasonality lessons.
It includes, images of the different foods available in each month along with the names of the foods included.
This is a 1 hour lesson on cross contamination.
Could be used as part of the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering course as well as any other food preparation and nutrition course.
**Learning Objective: **
To be able to identify different types of cross contamination.
To state the key temperatures of food safety.
To identify ways to prevent cross contamination.
Included:
Starter and Plenary
Automated Dates Embedded to PPT
Questioning questions included
4 Activities
Challenge Task
PDF Resources
Timers
This lesson aims to introduce students in Year 10 to Unit 2 of the WJEC Hospitality and Catering Assignment Brief.
The brief created is fictional and requires students to identify the nutrients in their chosen dishes and explain how it meets the nutritional needs of the customer.
Students are provided with 3 different example answers in which they should use the assessors mark scheme (from the WJEC Portal) to mark the example pieces.
Students will work with the teacher to write their own answer, and will then complete the second dish as homework, which should be marked by teacher before the next lesson.
*Does not include sentence starters - sold separately
This is a 1 hour lesson on allergies and intolerances, mainly allergies.
This lesson could be part of a 2 hour lesson also.
Part of the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering Technical Award as well as any other food preparation and nutrition course.
**Learning Objective: **
To be able to recall different allergens.
To understand the importance of avoiding cross contamination of allergens.
To be able to adapt a recipe for customers who have allergies and food intolerances.
Included:
Starter and Plenary
Automated Dates Embedded to PPT
Scenario based activity
Case Study
Challenge Task
PDF Resources
Timers
This formative assessment is linked to the Unit 2 Controlled Assessment, using the 2022/23 scenario.
This resource helps teachers to review the learning of their students following:
Identifying nutrients in dishes
How cooking methods impact nutritional value
Students have been provided with a template, in which, only tasks 1(a) and 1(b) are revealed.
This assessment has been completed online using Microsoft Teams in which I have used the WJEC rubric to mark and assess their work. Both tasks add up to 12 marks. Microsoft Teams or Google Classrooms, allows you to set a percentage for the weighting of marks. I have set this as 67% for Task 1(a) and 33% of Task 1(b).
It is advised that students receive their work back after feedback, and are given one last hour to respond to the feedback in green pen.
This resource contains 1 one hour lesson suitable for NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering course.
This lesson has been created to support students in developing self-regulated learning strategies. The lesson encourages students to create a visual mind map of the minerals.
Student learning is then tested through a students quiz that students have created the questions themselves.
Learning Objectives:
To be able to name the different minerals
To know the function of different minerals
Includes:
Timers embedded into the PPT slides
PDF Resources
Mind Map Activity
Pupil Questioning
Starter, Game Style plenary
Follow Long Term Plan HERE
This 1 hour lesson continues the topic on carbohydrates at KS4 level.
Could be used as part of the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering course.
**Learning Objectives: **
To be able to identify foods that contain sugars and starch
To be able to describe the effect of heat on carbohydrates
Included:
Starter, mini plenary and Plenary
5 learning activities
PDF Resources
Timers
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 worksheet could be used as:
Homework
A starter or plenary
Part of a cover lesson activity
A lesson activity to encourage self regulation and independent research.
Students will read a who am I statement and then identify the name of the bacteria.
This activity has been design with flipped learning in mind. It is set as homework and then knowledge is tested in starter during the next lesson. Having set this as homework, it will support with embedding prior knowledge to assist with teaching the concept of bacteria.
This 2 hour lesson introduces carbohydrates at KS4 level.
Could be used as part of the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering course as well as any other food preparation and nutrition course as it includes a food investigation.
**Learning Objectives: **
To be able to describe the function of carbohydrates
To classify the different types of carbohydrates
To investigate the thickening properties of flour
Included:
Starter, mini plenary and Plenary
2 learning activities
PDF Resources
Timers
Note instructions
This resource contains 1 one hour lesson suitable for NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering course.
This lesson has been created to support students in developing self-regulated learning strategies. The lesson encourages students to create a visual mind map of the vitamins.
Learning Objectives:
To be able to name the different vitamins
To understand why vitamins play an important part in maintaining a healthy balanced diet
Includes:
Timers embedded into the PPT slides
PDF Resources
Mind Map Activities
Starter, Mini Plenary and Plenary
Follow Long Term Plan HERE
Learning about food groups and the Eatwell Guide is crucial for pupils in KS3 (7-8) as it forms the foundation of their understanding of nutrition and healthy eating habits. By familiarising themselves with food groups such as fruits and vegetables, carbohydrates, proteins, dairy, fats and sugars, students develop the knowledge needed to make informed choices about their diets.
This 1 hour lesson empowers pupils to make healthier food choices, as understanding the importance of a balanced diet at a young age can instill lifelong habits that contribute to better physical and mental health.
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 1 hour lesson is taught to Yr7 and is parted of a flipped learning lesson.
Students were set homework in the previous lesson, to complete a sensory word bank.
In this lesson, students are to taste a shop bought crumble vs a homemade crumble, which they will make in the following lesson. Students complete the star diagram in two colours to differentiate between the two dishes.
The booklet for this lesson can be found here.
This is a 2 hour lesson on the role and responsibility of Environmental Health Officers and could be used as part of the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering Technical award
**Learning Objective: **
To be able to describe the role of the Environmental Health Officer
To be able to state what Environmental Health officers look for during an inspection
To be able to identify the responsibilities of an environmental health officer
Included:
Exam paper based Starter and Plenary
Automated Dates Embedded to PPT
Questioning questions included
Scenario based activites
PPT Resources
Timers
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 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
This 2 hour lesson contains a variety of lesson activities that keep the class engaged.
**Learning Objectives: **
To be able to identify laws and regulations related to food safety.
To be able to explain the basic rules and responsibilities of hospitality and catering employers and employees in food safety.
Suitable to teach as part of the NEW WJEC Hospitality and Catering (Technical) Course
Included:
Exam style starter, mini plenary and exit pass
5 learning activities
PDF Resources
Timers
Note instructions
Part 1 includes content on:
Food Safety Act 1990
Food Hygiene Regulations
Part 2 includes content on:
HACCP
Part 3 included content on:
Food Labelling Regulations
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.