Familiar and unfamiliar foods to me

Cooking and nutrition

In this unit pupils are introduced to a range of food and dishes, some familiar and some unfamiliar. They explore different ingredients, equipment and utensils used globally, and make an 'international' salad.

Global food and dishes

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of ingredients which may contain allergens.

Risk assessment required - may contain allergens

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Unfamiliar dishes or meals cannot be made in the UK, as they use unusual foods.

We can describe the appearance, smell and taste of food using ...

True or false? We need a variety and balance of foods to stay healthy.

We all need to eat more fruit and vegetables. How much should we have?

Where should the following food go in the Eatwell Guide? Tuna fish, baked beans, boiled egg, grilled chicken.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - may contain allergens

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Familiar and unfamiliar foods to me

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.