Home Economics at Nendrum College

Time allocation per week at KS3: 1hour 45mins

Theory and practical cookery lessons on alternative weeks.

Key Stage 3

Topics include:

Year 8: 
                   Hygiene
                   Equipment
                   Cookers
                   First aid
                   Food storage


Year 9:
                   Weighing and measuring
                   Dietary goals
                   Importance of breakfast
                   Healthy lunch boxes

                   Traditional foods

Year 10:
                   The eatwell guide and 8 Tips for eating well

                   Nutrients

                   Diet related disorders

                   Connected learning with Maths, French and P.E
                   Roles and responsibilities in the family including RRSA Article 5
                   
    

Assessment

Continuious assessment through common assessment tasks, self/peer assessment, winter and summer examinations.

Benefits of Studying HE?

At Key Stage 3 you will explore the Tasty Careers Interactive Map to:

• develop knowledge about the different career options available to you;
• discover what your skills and personal capabilities are;
• recognise the importance of choosing a fulfilling career;
• recognise the importance of enjoying work; and
• be able to make informed career choices based on your knowledge about the world of work in the Food and Drinks Industry.