Exploring food and where it comes from
In this lesson, we will explore where food comes from and consider what a healthy diet looks like. We will also explore being active and healthy and what kinds of foods and drinks are needed to provide energy for our bodies.
Exploring food and where it comes from
In this lesson, we will explore where food comes from and consider what a healthy diet looks like. We will also explore being active and healthy and what kinds of foods and drinks are needed to provide energy for our bodies.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- that food is grown (such as tomatoes, wheat and potatoes), reared (such as pigs, chickens and cattle) and caught (such as fish) in the UK, Europe and the wider world
- that a healthy diet is made up from a variety and balance of different food and drink, as depicted in the 'Eatwell Guide'
- that to be active and healthy, food and drink are needed to provide energy for the body
Equipment
Range of relevant example foods to taste and evaluate, suitable equipment and utensils such as: knives, chopping board, weighing scales, measuring jugs, bowls, baking trays, spoons - various sizes, parchment paper, cling film
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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