What's Happening in Food Technology?

Food Technology: 

Design Technologies, Food Studies and Nutrition is taught in terms 1 & 2 here at Mackellar. It is the basis of our learning in Food Technology classes using updated the Victorian curriculum, version 2.0. The Food Studies and Nutrition part of our learning aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to ensure that students can become critical learners and problem solvers. 

During our sessions, senior students have had the opportunity to use their understandings and apply their knowledge and preferences for flavours and spices. They have explored and been challenged with cooking with chicken when making a Banh Mi and Vietnamese salad bowl. The weather has not been kind to the  school garden, however the last of the pumpkins were well received in the grade 4 quiche. 

All classes use seasonal produce and prepare products suitable for repeating at home. Both the grade 5 and 6 students made the comparison between sports drinks and water infused with fruit.

The grades 3 and 4 have been completing the five food groups series, applying their understanding of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating that underpins our learning. They will investigate cultural food in the coming months. 

After the initial smoothies and salad sandwiches and wraps, the grade 1’s and 2’s investigated “I can eat a whole plant” referring their prior knowledge of  stems, flowers, seeds, leaves and roots of a plant.

When there was a break in the hot weather, the grade preps were able to make 

a cheesy twist using the Mackellar ‘No Fail’ recipe.

Sally Wilson

Food Technology