The study of Food Technology provides students with an opportunity to gain an understanding of food culture, technology and the principles of nutrition. It will enable them to make creative and effective decisions about food. This is not a gourmet cooking course.
Students will develop knowledge and understanding about the production, processing and consumption of food, the nature of food and human nutrition, and an appreciation of the importance of food to health and its impact on society. Skills will be developed in researching, analysing and communicating food issues, food preparation, and the design implementation and evaluation of solutions to food situations. It involves students investigating food through practical, hands-on applications and processes.
Throughout this course, we will look at Christian principles such as:
- Celebrating life: students learn about God’s provision in all life and live in such a way so that they flourish.
- Getting wisdom: students seek God’s insight to use His provision of food in a way that will bless their lives.
- Imitating humility: students learn to gratefully accept God’s grace and respond by serving Him and others.
- Embracing diversity: students learn about respecting and celebrating cultural differences.
- Practising hospitality: students learn to welcome, accept and use their gifts to embrace others in the community.
Content
Year 9 focus areas
- Food selection and health. The health of communities is related to the nutritional content of the food eaten. Students will examine the role of food and its nutritional components in the body; explore the nutritional needs of individuals and groups; examine the effects of poor nutrition and investigate means of improving the nutritional status of individuals and groups; and select, plan and prepare safe and nutritious foods to reflect national food guidelines.
- Food for special needs. Students will explore a range of special food needs (e.g. resulting from age, health, lifestyle choices, cultural influences or logistical circumstances), and prepare safe and nutritious foods to meet these needs.
- Food in Australia. Students will examine the history of food in Australia and subsequent effects on contemporary Australian eating patterns beginning with traditional bush foods prepared by Aborigines, the influence of early European settlers and continuing immigration from a variety of cultures.
Year 10 focus areas
- Food product development. Students learn about the development of food products, from design and product testing to marketing and advertising. They examine the impact of food products on society.
- Food service and catering. These are important areas of the food industry, providing both food and employment. Students will examine food service and catering ventures and their operations across a variety of settings; investigate employment opportunities; and plan and prepare safe and appealing foods appropriate for catering for small or large scale functions.
- Food for special occasions. Students will explore a range of special occasions including social, cultural, religious, historical and family, and examine the elements of small and large scale catering. Students will plan and prepare safe food, demonstrating appropriate food handling and presentation skills.
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