9 Food Technology 1
Weekly outline
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 1 of Term 1!
My name is Petra Priest and I will be your Food Technology teacher. I am very excited to meet you all and get to know you. Unfortunately I have to wait until next week to meet you!
I completed a Bachelor of Technology in Food Science at Massey University and worked in the Food Industry for over a decade, so if you are seriously considering this as your future career, please do not be shy and have a chat with me :)
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING food safety and hygiene practises
- We are EXPLORING the Technology Design Process
- We are EXPLORING Pancakes around the World
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Kia ora...welcome to Week 2 of Term 1!
I am excited to finally meet you!
This week will be all about the basics, like getting to know the room, the practical routines, kitchen equipment, your peers and so on.
Success Criteria:
By the end of this week, you should be able to know
- What to do during practical lessons
- How to use equipment in the kitchen
- How to wash hands properly
- How to measure ingredients
- How to keep food safe
- How to wash dishes correctly
- Where to find the fire extinguisher and fire blanket
- Some cooking terms like dice and chop etc
Activities:
- Hand Washing
- Name that Equipment Kahoot
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Kia ora...and welcome to Week 3 of Term 1!
I bet you are looking forward to our first practical: pancakes. We will be making them on Tuesday. On Thursday we will be looking at Flowcharts and how they are used.
And next week we are looking at our first International pancake from America and Canada: Buttermilk Pancakes.
Success Criteria:
- I know who my team members are
- I can work in a team to complete the given recipe successfully
- I can list the various shapes used for a flow chart
- I know the differences between the flowchart shapes
- I can create a flowchart for making a cup of tea
Activities:
- Pancakes
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Kia ora...and welcome to Week 4 of Term 1.
On Tuesday you will be working in Teams to make our first International pancake. It will be Buttermilk Pancakes that are popular in America and Canada.
Below is the recipe along with a sample flowchart I created for that recipe.
On Thursday we will be reviewing Technology Language and the Technology Design Process. Both topics are important to be successful in Technology.
Success Criteria:
I know I have been successful this week if I can:
- make Buttermilk Pancakes with my team
- name most parts of the Technology Design Process
- can match the Technology word with its meaning
Activities:
- Buttermilk Pancake Practical
- Google Classroom Quizzes
Further Learning:
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 5 of Term1!
On Tuesday we are making Pannukakku, a Finnish version of a Pancake.
On Thursday I will be at camp with the Year7s, so please complete the worksheet on Google Classroom.
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Kia ora...Welcome to Week 6 of Term 1! On Tuesday we will continue with our International Pancakes and we will be making German Potato Pancakes.
On Thursday we will be reviewing what we have learnt about the Design Process and then will look at factors influencing food choice and what food allergens are. Both important things to help you understand your future stakeholder.
Here is a photo of last week's pancake from Finland. It sure looks great and I enjoyed the taste.
Success Criteria:
I know I have been successful if I can/have:
- participated in making German Pancakes
- participated in Kahoot
- list some factors that influence people's food choice
- list some food allergens and understand how they can impact people's lives
Activities:
- Participate in making German Potato Pancakes
- Work in your group and complete brainstorming and research tasks.
- Worksheet on GC
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Kia ora...and welcome to Week 7 of Term 1.
This week we will be making Japanese Pancakes and on Thursday we will be learning about attributes and specifications. We might even start our Pancake assessment if there is time.
Below is a photo of our practical last week as well as the recipe, as requested:
Success Criteria:
I know I have been successful if I can/ have:
- participated in making Japanese pancakes
- explain the difference between functional and physical attributes and specifications
- explain what a stakeholder is
Activities:
- Laminated sheet activity in class
- GC worksheet
- Pancake Journal on GC
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Kia ora...and welcome to Week 8, 9 and 10 of Term 1.
Below are some photos of the Japanese Pancakes, as well as the recipe, we made last week.
Due to learning from home, we will "park" our current pancake work and move to the next topic which will be easier to cover online. This topic will be Food Safety and Hygiene.
Have a look on Google Classroom for the reading material and a summary quiz. This task is for the next 2-3 weeks. Please email me should you have any questions or would like extra work :)
Stay healthy!
Success Criteria:
- I have read the material on Google Classroom
- I have attempted the quiz and turned it in on Google Classroom
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
STAY SAFE!
STAY HAPPY!
BE KIND TO YOUR BUBBLE!
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HAPPY EASTER!
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Kia ora...welcome to Week 1 of Term 2.
Let's do a quick google meet chat on Thursday, 16th April at 11am, here is the link
https://meet.google.com/lookup/b3q7ukr7hfWe will be continuing to look at Food Hygiene. This week's activity is to watch a quick video on Brain Pop and answer questions to a quiz afterwards. There is an option to email me the answers so I know you have done it. You can even practise beforehand if you like by clicking review instead of quiz.
Success Criteria:
- Watch a food safety video
- Check your understanding by completing a quiz
Activities:
- Log on to www.brainpop.com, Username is MHJC and password is 1student. Then search for food safety or use this link https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/foodsafety/
- Watch the video
- Do the review (if you want to practise your answers) or go straight to quiz
Email the completed quiz to ppriest@mhjc.school.nz
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 2 of Term 2!
We will be continuing our food hygiene and safety topic. I have uploaded a worksheet on Google Classroom for you to have a go at.
To gain more practical skills, offer to help make a meal or snack for people in your bubble.
Success Criteria:
I know I have been successful if I can/have:
- Attempted the worksheet on Google Classroom
- Read the article within the worksheet
- Show an understanding between food hygiene/kitchen hygiene and personal hygiene
- Helped make a snack or meal for people in my bubble
Have a good week!
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING...bacteria and what they need to grow
- We are EXPLORING...hygiene practises that are important when preparing and cooking food
- We are EXPLORING...real life scenarios of poor hygiene practices
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Kia ora...welcome to Week 3 of Term 2. A short week this week as Monday is a pubic holiday and Tuesday is Teacher Only Day.
Your task this week is to look at the slides and videos contained in the presentation called "Food Safety Lesson 1" and then complete the worksheet called "Food Safety Lesson 1 Worksheet". Both can be found on Google Classroom.
Success Criteria:
- I have read all slides and watched all videos in the presentation called "Food Safety Lesson 1"
- I have completed the Food Safety 1 Worksheet and turned it in on Google Classroom
Further Learning:
You can complete the "check my understanding" quizzes on Google Classroom
EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
- We are EXPLORING...bacteria and what they need to grow
- We are EXPLORING...hygiene practises that are important when preparing and cooking food
- We are EXPLORING...real life scenarios of poor hygiene practices
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Kia Ora and welcome to week 4 of term 2. We are continuing with our topic on Food safety and hygiene.
Please read and watch the videos contained in the Food Safety Lesson 2 slides and then complete the Food Safety Lesson 2 worksheet. Both can be found on Google Classroom.
Success Criteria:
- I have read the slides and watched the videos
- I have completed Food Safety Lesson 2 worksheet and turned it in on GC
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Kia Ora and welcome to week 5 of term 2. We are continuing with our topic on Food safety and hygiene. This week's focus is on Fridge Storage.
Please read and watch the videos contained in the Food Safety Lesson 3 slides and then complete the Food Safety Lesson 3 activities contained within the slides. Lesson 3 can be found on Google Classroom.
Success Criteria:
- I have read the slides and watched the videos
- I have completed Food Safety Lesson 3 worksheet and turned it in on GC
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Kia ora and welcome back to school! It is Week 6 of Term 2.
I am so excited to see you all again!
This week is mainly a review and catch up week on our Hygiene Topic. There will be no cooking this week as we are getting used to Level 2 at school.
Success Criteria:
I can list most of the factors bacteria need to grow
I have an understanding of the difference between a bacterium and a virus
I can list some temperatures that are important to food safety
Activities:
On Google Classroom, you will find the worksheet "Food Safety Review Week 6"
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Kia ora...welcome to Week 7 of Term 2.
On Tuesday we will be continuing with our practical lessons. To keep it familiar, we will be making Crepes so you can re-familiarise yourself with your team and the school's kitchen.
On Thursday we will be continuing with our Hygiene lessons, preparing for a hygiene assessment. I have added some reading material on Hygiene on GC in case you want to go deeper or revise certain aspects.
Success Criteria:
I have participated in the Kahoot activity
I have participated in the Crepe practical
I have participated in the hygiene lesson activity
Activities:
- Hygiene Kahoot
- Crepe Practical
Further Learning:
Hygiene Readings on Google Classroom - optional
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 8 of Term 2! I hope you had a great long week end and are ready to go!
Our Hygiene topic is coming to an end. This week Tuesday we will be making Butter Chicken and on Thursday we will be going over a Hygiene Practice Assessment and the TAAB for the assessment.
Success Criteria:
- I have participated in making Butter Chicken and worked hygienically
- I have given the practice assessment my best shot/effort.
Activities:
- Butter Chicken on Tuesday
- Assessment Practice on Thursday
Further Learning:
- Hygiene Reading on GC
A photo of the crepes you made last week, don't they look delicious and professional!!
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Kia ora...and welcome to Week 9 of Term 2.
This week on Tuesday we will be having our practical lesson. We will be making Pinwheels.
On Thursday during Session 2 it is our Assessment time. As per email I sent, you will have 1 hour of in class time to complete the assessment which you can find on Google Classroom. At the end of the lesson you will upload it to Mission Heights Online.
Success Criteria:
I have participated in making pinwheels.
I have given the assessment my best try.
Further Learning:
You can review the Practice Assessment in preparation as well as do the Hygiene Readings.
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Kia ora...and welcome to Week 10 of Term 2!
On Tuesday this week we will be making Weet Bix slice.
On Thursday we are reviewing what topics we covered before the lockdown. We will continue on our pancake journey and finish it off in Term 3.
Success Criteria:
I have participated in making a Weet Bix slice.
I have listened to and participated in the Technology Design Process Review lesson
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 11 of Term 2!
I hope you had a nice long week end! This week we will be continuing with our Pancake Development and for a small practical, we will be making a smoothie (keeping the breakfast theme).
Success Criteria:
I have participated in making a smoothie
I am working on my Pancake Development (I have found a stakeholder, I have asked them questions I prepared in class, I have researched various pancake ideas....)
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 12 of Term 2.
On Tuesday, you will complete your first pancake prototype.
On Thursday, you can work on some of the following tasks:
document your stakeholder’s feedback in your pancake assessment journal on GC, or
plan how to modify your recipe for next time,
complete recipe research on how to improve it, or
complete a mood board on pancakes in their journal.
Here is a photo of one of the smoothies you created:
I wish you all a very happy, relaxing and safe holiday and I look forward to finalising your pancake creations in Term 3.
All the best from Mrs Priest :)
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 1 of Term 3.
Wowee that Tuesday before the holidays sure was hectic which we will need to improve on. On one hand I am amazed at your creations and independence, on the other hand I was sad I was left to clean a lot of mess after class.
We will see where you got to with your work and possibly do some work in your assessment journals. That will also give me time to order more ingredients as there was no order on the last week of last term.
On Thursday we will do a quick mini practical: poached eggs.Success Criteria:
- complete more work in my pancake journal
- ensure my team knows how we are modifying the original recipe to suit the stakeholder
- ensure the teacher knows what ingredients my team needs
- attempt making poached eggs
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 2 of Term 3!
On Tuesday you will be creating your second prototype of your pancake creation.
On Thursday we will be entering your photos, stakeholder feedback, modified recipe into your assessment journal. You may also start writing your evaluation already.
I was impressed by your poached eggs skills, well done! Photos are below.
Success Criteria:
- work efficiently during the pancake prototype practical.
- clean up all your dishes and help other groups (nobody leaves until everybody is done)
- add more information to your pancake assessment journal
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 3 of Term 3
Mrs Priest will be on camp all week.
On Tuesday I would like you to work on your assessment journal. You should have made a lot of progress so far. You should have included your photos, your stakeholder feedback, you should have made plans on how you can modify the recipe to please your stakeholder etc
On Thursday, please use the assessment checklist to check yourself. Check whether you have completed the journal correctly or if you missed any parts. You can also get a peer (another student) to review this for you. They might have some ideas which could help you.
Should your team require one more practical for the pancakes, please ensure you have planned for it.
Success Criteria:
- I have added entries into my assessment journal
- I am organised and prepared for my next practical
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 4 of Term 3!
On Tuesday I have a training course, so you can use that time to make progress/complete your assessment journal.
On Thursday we will be back to Level 3 Lockdown and working from home. Use this time to catch up on Maths Buddy and Reading Plus as well as writing your Smart Goals. You will receive further communications from your whanau leaders.
Keep safe everybody!
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Kia ora students
Welcome to Week 5 of Term 3. I hope you and your whanau are doing well!
This week you will be following your whanau's timetable.
Please remember to upload your Pancake Assessment Journal on the MHOL website by 3pm on Tuesday.
Have a great week. Kia kaha.
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Kia ora students
Welcome to Week 6 of Term 3. I hope you and your whanau are doing well!
This week you will be following your whanau's timetable.
As a practical activity, you might want to help prepare a meal for the whanau. Why not email me a photo and make me jealous of your beautiful kai?
Have a great week. Kia kaha.
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Kia ora learners and welcome back to school! It is Week 7 of Term 3!
This week we are starting to learn about the Food History of New Zealand. We are looking at when the early Maori arrived in New Zealand and what foods they brought with them, as well as what foods the Europeans introduced.
Learning Intentions:
- learn about the foods that the early settlers imported, grew and hunted.
Success Criteria:
- participate in the lessons
- watch the movie clip portraying the early Maori arriving to NZ
- complete the "Nutrition and the NZ Maori" reading and crossword
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Kia ora students and welcome to Week 8 of Term 3!
This week we will be doing some practicals.
On Tuesday you will be making Kumara patties as kumara was a vegetable that the early settlers grew.
On Thursday you will be making sushi.
Success Criteria:
- I have participated in making the kumara patties and sushi.
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Kia ora students and welcome to Week 9 of Term 3!
How fabulous do your Kumara patties look!!!
This week we will be making Maori Fry Bread. Here is the recipe:
On Thursday we will explore different foods in different cultures.
Success Criteria:
- I have participated in the practical lesson making Maori Fry Bread
_ I have participated in the classroom activities exploring different foods in different cultures.
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Kia ora students and welcome to Week 10 of Term 3!
This week, on Tuesday, we will be making Mango Lassi. This should be a quick practical.
On Thursday we will be doing some cleaning of W7 for the holidays.
For the remaining time on Tuesday and Thursday, we will finish off our GC activities on what different cultures eat.
Success Criteria:
- I have participated in making Mango Lassi
- I have participating in cleaning W7
- I have participated in completing the GC activities
Check out this Maori Fry Bread in a donut shape with chocolate sauce on top!
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Have a relaxing holiday
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Have a relaxing holiday
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 1 of Term 4!
On Tuesday we will be making Lemon Muffins and on Thursday we will continue to look into traditions and rituals.
Success Criteria:
- I have participated in making Lemon Muffins
- I have participated into the research of traditions and rituals.
- I have completed the worksheet on GC "Special Occasions and Food"
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 2 of Term 4.
On Tuesday we will be cooking Chinese Lemon Chicken and on Thursday you choose 1 activity of 3 on GC, the topics being Christmas and Birthday Traditions.
Success Criteria:
- I have participated in making Chinese Lemon Chicken
- I have completed one of the three given activities on GC and submitted the worksheet for review
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 3 of Term 4.
I will only see you once this week and if you have finished all your recent paperwork, you get to make ice cream!
Success Criteria:
- finish recent paperwork on Google Classroom
- participate in making ice cream
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 4 of Term 4.
Due to Athletics Day, I will only see you once this week.
We will be making a deconstructed dessert.
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 5 of Term 4!
On Tuesday you will have your Science CAT. I wish you the very best!
On Thursday we will look at how ice cream is manufactured and what ingredients it needs to be called an ice cream.
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Kia ora and welcome to Week 6 of Term 4.
I will only see you once this week as Thursday is Teacher Only Day.
On Tuesday, our practical day, we will be making pizza.
Success Criteria:
- participate in making pizza
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