Cooking and nutrition
What is seasonality?
Learn about seasonality and which foods are grown in which season in the UK.
What are nutrients?
Learn about the role that nutrients play in keeping our bodies healthy.
Measuring different ingredients
Discover the best piece of equipment to measure different ingredients.
Why is taste important?
Recognise the role that the five senses play in identifying different flavours.
Making bread around the world
Find out how to knead, roll and shape dough and learn about different breads from all around the world.
What are food choices?
Learn about the reasons why we make different food choices, such as religious or cultural beliefs, allergies and intolerances.
Storing food safely
Choose the correct storage method for different food types and understand the terms 'use-by date' and 'best-before date'.
Growing food around the world
Learn about how a country's weather and climate can affect the types of food that can be grown there.
Why do people need energy?
Find out where energy comes from, the important role that it plays and how much energy is in different types of food.
Slicing and cutting safely
Learn how to slice foods safely using the bridge hold, claw grip and fork secure method.
Peeling and grating safely
Learn what peelers and graters are, what types of food they are used for and how to use them safely in the kitchen.
Cooking safely with heat
Find out about the different types of kitchen appliances that use heat and learn how to use them safely.
Understanding food labels
Recognise the important information that labels can tell us about food, such as its ingredients and how it should be stored.