Course content
Design and Technology is a practical subject area which requires the application of knowledge and understanding when developing ideas, planning, producing products and evaluating them.
During year 10 students will develop their skills base. High quality products will be made and different food products investigated. The following topics will be covered and explored through both practical and theory work.
Carbohydrates - Cakes, pastries, pastas and other staple foods Proteins - Meat, fish and meat alternatives. Pluses and dairy proteins Vegetables and fruits
Students will learn about the function and nutritional properties of ingredients and how to apply their knowledge in an accurate and safe way. Students will learn about industrial practices and study for the Royal Society of Public Health certificate of Food Hygiene.
Recommended book list and websites
www.design-technology.info
www.dtonline.org
www.rsph.org.uk
Lonsdale Food Technology Revision Guide
GCSE Design and Technology for AQA - Food Technology
Homework/coursework requirements
At the start of the course students will be set regular homework relevant to the topics being covered. When the coursework starts students will be required to work on this at home. Students will be required to bring in ingredients on a regular basis throughout the course.
