Year 5

Introduction - Celebrating culture and seasonality

In this lesson, we will introduce you to the topic we will be exploring during this unit of work: celebrating culture and seasonality. We will explore a range of cultures and the foods that we eat. We will also explore our own cultural differences and carry out an investigation to find the needs and wants of a selected individual or group of individuals.

Year 5

Introduction - Celebrating culture and seasonality

In this lesson, we will introduce you to the topic we will be exploring during this unit of work: celebrating culture and seasonality. We will explore a range of cultures and the foods that we eat. We will also explore our own cultural differences and carry out an investigation to find the needs and wants of a selected individual or group of individuals.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. that seasons may affect the food available
  2. that food ingredients can be fresh, pre-cooked and processed
  3. carry out research, using surveys, interviews, questionnaires and web-based resources
  4. identify the needs, wants, preferences and values of particular individuals and group

Equipment

Weighing scales, measuring jugs, bowls, spoons - various sizes, baking trays

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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3 Questions

Q1.
What are the basics of food hygiene? (Tick 2 boxes)
Being creative
Correct answer: Chilling
Correct answer: Clean
Making
Q2.
What should I include on my plate as per guidance on my eat well guide, to ensure a healthy and varied diet? (Tick 4 boxes)
Biscuits
Cakes
Correct answer: Carbohydrates
Chocolate
Correct answer: Dairy
Correct answer: Fruit and Vegetables
Correct answer: Protein
Q3.
What equipment can I use to prepare vegetables? (Tick 2 boxes)
Folk
Correct answer: Knife
Correct answer: Peeler
Scales
Spoon

5 Questions

Q1.
Cultures: What is meant by culture? Choose from the following statements.
Correct answer: Culture is a pattern or behaviour shared by society. Many different things make a societies culture these things include: art, music, religion, beliefs, food, nationality and many more.
Culture is what we have to follow.
Q2.
Foods linked to cultures: can you identify the item of food linked to Chinese culture?
Bread
Curry
Pasta
Correct answer: Rice
Q3.
Celebrations: What religious culture celebrates Eid?
Catholic
Christian
Hindu
Correct answer: Muslim
Q4.
When creating a survey to inform a food product, what do you need to identify on behalf of the user? (Tick 4 boxes)
Feelings
Habits
Correct answer: Needs
Correct answer: Preferences
Trends
Correct answer: Values
Correct answer: Wants
Q5.
Which of the following relate to a user's needs? (Tick 3 boxes)
Correct answer: Dietary
Correct answer: Nutrition
Correct answer: Religion
Smell
Taste
Texture