Food Technology

At Mackellar Primary School we use Design Technologies, Food Studies and Nutrition in our Food Technology classes using the Victorian curriculum. 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.  

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

Senior students in years 4 – 6 will investigate the five food groups and apply their knowledge to make healthy choices and comment on their choices.  Junior students will continue with their lunch box, snacks, and takeaway food choices.

During our sessions, 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 and feedback using the iPad.

All classes have access to SHOWBIE to present their work in panels in their book creators on their iPads. They need to upload their work regularly to demonstrate their learning and record their understanding and personal interest. Senior students are encouraged to critique their products and suggest ways of improving the finished result.

Sally Wilson

Food Technology,