A fully resourced lesson for Cooking and Nutrition, Food Technology, and Food Science that teaches students about the Eatwell Guide as part of a healthy eating unit. This pack provides clear explanations of each section of the Eatwell model, the recommended proportions of each food group, and how these guidelines support balanced diets and informed food choices.
The resource includes high-quality, SEN/AEN-friendly teaching slides and structured written activities that build strong theoretical understanding. Students are guided through analysing food groups, identifying healthier options, and applying the Eatwell Guide to real meals; making this lesson an ideal bridge between practical cooking and nutrition theory.
This lesson is suitable for Key Stage 3 or as supporting theory for GCSE Food and Nutrition, Cooking and Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology, Hospitality and Catering, and similar food-based courses. It is also fully suitable to set for cover and requires no additional preparation.
This resource includes:
• SEN/AEN-friendly teaching slides with clear, accessible explanations
• Detailed breakdown of all Eatwell Guide sections and recommended proportions
• Written and theory-based tasks to reinforce key learning
• Application activities linking the Eatwell Guide to practical cooking lessons
• Suitable for KS3 and supportive for GCSE and vocational specifications
• Complete cover-ready lesson requiring no extra planning
This pack offers everything needed to teach the Eatwell Guide with clarity, depth, and strong curriculum alignment across Cooking and Nutrition, Food Technology, and Food Science.
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Complete Food Technology & Cooking and Nutrition Lesson Bundle (KS3 & KS4)
A comprehensive bundle of Food Technology and Cooking & Nutrition lessons, ideal for KS3 and KS4 teaching. This collection provides everything needed to deliver a full scheme of work, making it perfect for new teachers, non-specialists, departments updating resources, or schools building a consistent Food curriculum. Each lesson includes clear teaching slides and student activities, making the content accessible, engaging and easy to deliver. Suitable for Food Technology, Cooking & Nutrition, Food Science, Hospitality & Catering, and related qualifications. ⸻ ✔ Lessons Included (Full Coverage Across KS3 & KS4) This bundle includes lessons on: Core Cooking Skills & Techniques • Aeration & Baking • Basic Cooking Methods • Basic Food Preparation Techniques • Basic Kitchen Equipment • Knife Skills • Using the Cooker / Oven • Weighing & Measuring • Heat Transfer in Cooking • Cooking Methods Assessment Nutrition & Health • Eatwell Guide • Healthy Diet & Nutrition Assessment • Macronutrients • Micronutrients • Energy From Food • Introduction to Healthy Eating Food Safety & Hygiene • Food Poisoning • Environmental Impact & Waste • Food Provenance • Food Production & Farming Methods • Origins of Ingredients • Cereals: Origins & Production Additional Units for Full Curriculum Delivery • Environmental sustainability • Food provenance • Waste awareness • Catering & hospitality links ⸻ Why this bundle? ✔ Covers the entire Food Technology curriculum ✔ Easy-to-teach lesson structures for specialists & non-specialists ✔ SEND-friendly formatting in several lessons ✔ Perfect for Year 7–11 ✔ Ideal for full units, revision, cover work or home learning ✔ Saves dozens of planning hours ✔ Great for departments building consistent delivery across teachers ⸻ Polite note for buyers: Please check the full list of lessons and ensure they fit your specification or scheme of work before downloading. If you experience any download issues, kindly contact TES so they can resolve the problem before leaving a review.
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Healthy Eating, Diet and Nutrition Unit | 8 Lesson Scheme | Food Technology and Cooking & Nutrition
A complete 8-lesson unit of work covering healthy eating, diet and nutrition. This scheme provides fully planned teaching slides and structured theory activities designed to build strong foundational knowledge for Food Technology and Cooking & Nutrition students. Suitable for: • Food Technology • Food Science • Cooking and Nutrition • Catering and Hospitality What’s included: • SEN/AEN friendly teaching slides • Written/theory activities • Full 8-lesson sequence with clear progression • Tasks linking nutrition theory to practical food preparation Lessons included: • Introduction to a healthy diet • Energy from food • Micronutrients • Macronutrients • The Eatwell Guide • Nutritional needs for different life stages and groups • Healthy eating revision • Final assessment and review lesson Ideal for: • Key Stage 3 classes • Supporting GCSE Food and Nutrition or similar specifications • Reinforcing theory ahead of practical lessons • Setting for cover when required All files are included; if you experience a download error please contact TES support as this is usually a technical issue on their end.
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