Glendowie College

10 Food Technology and Nutrition

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Gee.

MYP Design

Optional Subject

Objectives

The course “Food Technology & Nutrition” is aimed to enable students to gain knowledge about interaction between food, body, and health under normal and special circumstances. It also provides students with the knowledge of basic terminology, technological practice and understanding of modern aspects of both nutrition and food science.

To develop the skills and knowledge to design and make good quality food products.
To understand the importance of nutrition.
To expose students to technological practice within the area of food.
To use technological practice and presentation in preparation for work in senior years.
Develop understanding of the importance of hygiene and safety within the food industry.

Content

MYP Unit	Outline
Street Food	Investigate the foods and flavours of other countries and design a 'safe to eat' street food for teenagers.
Cool Food	Learn about the properties of sugar, liquid, flavourings, and other ingredients in cool food. Design and make a cool product using 'love food, hate waste' ingredients.
Whānau Recipe Book	Find out what you should eat and why, and then put your knowledge into practice by designing a unique recipe book tailored to your whānau's dietary needs and likes.

Faculties:

Technology

Assessment Policy & Procedures

Pathway

11 Food Technology and Nutrition

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $60.00 Consumable food.
Associated Costs: Nil.