S3 Home Ecomomics
What will I learn?
You will learn to:
Develop your understanding of a healthy diet
Make healthy food choices
Adapt and cook recipes to suit individual needs
Understand the role of food in social and cultural contexts
Apply safe and hygienic practices when storing and preparing food
Develop your food preparation skills
Explain the range of factors that influence food choice
How will I learn?
You will learn by taking part in practical food activities. Sometimes, learning activities will be focused on developing the knowledge and understanding required to make progress into Practical Cookery or Health and Food Technology courses within senior phase.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed on how well you can:
Prepare and cook foods
Apply food safety principles when preparing, cooking and eating food
Discuss how food choices impact on an individual’s health
Evaluate the information on food packaging
Identify key nutrients, their sources and functions
Explain the food journey in relation to seasonality, food miles and availability
Career opportunities
Chef, Catering, Nutritionist, Teaching, Food Scientist and Agri-Food Sector.
