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Food for thought: food supplies
A Year Ten module from the Salters’ double award science course. A text activity on world food supplies introduces a series of experiments on photosynthesis and the role of chlorophyll. Experiments on the effects of nutrient deficiency leads to consideration of the use...
Food Glorious Food
This topic, from the Association for Science Education, explores the cultural aspects of food. The topic allows classes in schools across the world to exchange information about the foods found locally, and the connections between diet and health.
After exchanging their findings and views with students in...
Food hygiene
In this lesson students learn about the 4 Cs of food hygiene: cleaning, cooking, chilling and cross contamination. They consider the importance of personal hygiene and the special care needed when handling and cooking meat as well as the impact of temperature on the multiplication of bacteria.
Food Hygiene (Key Stage Four)
From the Chilled Food Association, this resource helps children to think about hygiene and food microbes. The materials are aimed at STEM ambassadors but are readily adapted for use by teachers in the classroom.
The materials consist of a lesson plan, stimulus materials and suggested activities. In this...
Food Hygiene (Key Stage One)
From the Chilled Food Association, this resource helps children to think about food hygiene and in particular the importance of washing hands. The materials are aimed at STEM ambassadors but are readily adapted for use by teachers in the classroom.
The materials consist of a lesson plan, stimulus materials...
Food Hygiene (Key Stage Three)
From the Chilled Food Association, this resource helps children to think about hygiene and in particular the importance of washing hands. The materials are aimed at STEM ambassadors but are readily adapted for use by teachers in the classroom.
The materials consist of a lesson plan, stimulus materials and...
Food Hygiene (Key Stage Two)
From the Chilled Food Association, this resource helps children to think about hygiene and in particular the importance of washing hands. The materials are aimed at STEM ambassadors but are readily adapted for use by teachers in the classroom.
The materials consist of a lesson plan, stimulus materials and...
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
Food Impacts Our Lives
This short film clip provides primary teachers with background knowledge on the topic of healthy eating and a balanced diet. It follows Robert Winston, as he talks to specialists at Imperial, who explain the dangers of over and under-eating. The film explores the physical effects of food on our bodies, and how...
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.