Westlake Boys High School
Year 10 Food Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Mendoza.
Year 10 Food Science
Food Science studies offer students the chance to develop an understanding of the factors that influence the well-being of both themselves and other age groups. It has a strong focus on preparing students with the knowledge, design thinking and practical skills required for the Year 11 Food and Hospitality course.
Students will work through skills based and investigative projects which involve both practical and theory lessons that are linked to the New Zealand Curriculum and technology strands.
Units of work include:
- Getting Started - Hygiene and safety within the kitchen, knowledge of nutritional guidelines, ingredients and nutrients
- Make it Healthy - Student will research, design, develop and evaluate a healthier version of a popular sweet treat that satisfies the needs of a teacher at Westlake Boys High school.
Assessment
Food Science is assessed using the National Curriculum Capability criteria. Students will identify and practice the essential skills required for success in the range of Technology courses offered in the senior school.
Course Overview
Semester A
Unit 1 - Getting Started and Food Safety
This unit will involve:
• reviewing your prior knowledge in food technology.
• Practicing your knife and cooking skills.
• Producing safe food for stakeholders.
Unit 2 - Make it Healthy!
In this unit of work, we will about Nutrition and apply this knowledge to improve popular sweet treats and developing an outcome for a stakeholder.
Semester B
Unit 1 - Getting Started and Food Safety
This unit will involve:
• reviewing your prior knowledge in food technology.
• Practicing your knife and cooking skills.
• Producing safe food for stakeholders.
Unit 2 - Make it Healthy!
In this unit of work, we will about Nutrition and apply this knowledge to improve popular sweet treats and developing an outcome for a stakeholder.
Entry Criteria
This course is open entry for all students. Choosing this option indicates your first technology course choice is Food Science. Depending on demand, students may be moved into Hard Materials.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material. It is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required.
A course fee is required for Project Materials.
Pathway
Studying Food Technology in Year 10 can lead to explore a career in Food Technology, Food Science, Culinary Arts or Hospitality.
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.
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