Specialist

At Mackellar Primary School we use Design Technologies, Food Studies and Nutrition in our Food Technology classes using the Victorian curriculum. In term 3 the students will have more flexibility to design their finished product whilst working in a team. They will be encouraged to try different table groups and will be given more opportunities to give their opinion and make suggestions about what they would like to make next.

The Design and Technologies in terms 1 and 2, develops the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure that students can create products creatively and safely manipulating with a range of materials, tools, and equipment. Term 3, senior students will have the opportunity to use the food processor, blender, and mixer. The junior classes will have the opportunity to showcase their understanding and skills with an emphasis on presentation and recording their recipes using the iPad.

The Food Studies and Nutrition part of our learning aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure that students can become critical learners and producers of healthy foods, understand where it comes from and how to prepare it. Senior students will investigate sports drinks and fruit juices and make healthy choices and comment on their choices. Junior students will continue with their lunch box, snacks, and takeaway food choices.

During the term 2 home learning the Prep grades were able to access SHOWBIE and present their work in panels on their iPads. The task was to demonstrate the 5 food groups, vegetables, fruit, dairy, meat and fish and cereals. Then they added a photo of their breakfast. 

Sally Wilson

Food technology