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Food Science Tutorials

Food Science Tutorials

Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 10 hours

Description

The Food Science Tutorils for teachers delivers food science theory in bite sized units with a focus on the practical food room, it provides a wealth of food science teaching resources and offers guidance and materials to support food investigation work in the classroom.

Training outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

● Explain the working characteristics, functional and chemical make-up of proteins, fats and carbohydrates and raising agents

● Apply food science facts to a wide range of food commodities to enable better food teaching

● Define and apply practical food science strategies to create a higher challenge classroom ● Select and confidently use food science teaching resources especially with GCSE FPN classes

● Develop a secure understanding of food science investigation work in KS3 &KS4

Why this course is useful

● For teachers who teach and support food activities at Key Stage 3 and prepare students for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition.

● Teachers who are new to food, Early Career Teachers or D&T teachers without food knowledge will gain essential knowledge and improve their competence in teaching food and its applied science.

● Experienced teachers who may wish to check their knowledge and refresh the way they teach food science.

What training standards are met?

No3. Teaching the Curriculum

No 5. Teaching Food Preparation and Cooking

No 6. Designing Making and Evaluating food

Standards are from the government framework: Food teaching in secondary schools: A framework of knowledge and skills

What teachers say

“The slides are all really clear and detailed, and I would want to use them in my teaching.”

“The scientific explanations about the functions of foods during food preparation were very useful and helped improve my teaching.”

“Such a good resource! Amazing to have this.”

“I found it easy to replay sections to consolidate my learning and felt secure knowing I had constant access to the training room.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can we pay by invoice or purchase order?

    We don't take purchase orders or invoices for our courses. The money that we save on using automated systems is passed onto our teachers to provide very high quality, low cost courses. Booking in this way gives them instant access.

  • Can I pay by credit card?

    PayPal is our payment processor for credit card and debit cards, so you do not need to pay by your PayPal account.

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  • What is on-demand training?

    ON Demand training is INSTANT access to a number of flexible on-line modules. You do these at your own pace. Your training is unlimited.  You can visit at any time.

    Your training may also be supported by LIVE on line meetings and access to a CHAT FORUM to ask questions.

  • How quickly can I access my course?

    Paying on-line provides INSTANT access to the course content. Once you have paid, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in.  Do check you spam or junk as sometimes mail can hide there!

  • Once I have purchased my course how do I log in?

    When you purchase training, you are asked to give your direct email and contact details. This email is used to log you in. TYPE IT CAREFULLY.  

    • If someone is booking on your behalf, such as the school finance officer - make sure they add you as the guest/participant and give your correct email address
    • Its very important not to create multiple Cademy accounts. Just use your school email address. Otherwise it is difficult to log in and out of each email account and locate different courses.

course Content

8 sections17 lessons
Section 11 lessons
  1. 1Hello and welcome
Section 2 Proteins4 lessons
  1. 1Protein
  2. 2Meat and fish
  3. 3Milk, cheese and eggs
  4. 4Protein alternatives
Section 3 Carbohydrates5 lessons
  1. 1Carbohydrates
  2. 2Starches
  3. 3Rice and pasta
  4. 4Sugars 1
  5. 5Sugars 2
Section 4 Fats and oils3 lessons
  1. 1Fats and oils
  2. 2Fats and oils in food preparation
  3. 3More functions of fat
Section 5 Raising agents1 lessons
  1. 1Raising agents
Section 6 Investigative practical1 lessons
  1. 1Food investigation approach
Section 7 Food Science resources1 lessons
  1. 1Resource collection
Section 8 Next Steps1 lessons
  1. 1Feedback and What's next?

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