A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the Year 5 Design and Technology (D&T) unit Cooking and Nutrition: Developing a Recipe.

This resource supports children as they delve into the process of adapting and developing recipes to suit dietary needs and personal tastes. Pupils will explore the nutritional value of food and learn how to interpret nutrition labels to make healthier choices. They will also discover how to prevent cross-contamination during food preparation by using appropriate tools, such as colour-coded chopping boards, emphasizing the importance of hygiene in the kitchen. The organiser introduces key vocabulary, such as adaptation, nutrient, hygiene, cross-contamination, and ingredients, helping pupils build a strong foundation in food science and safety. Practical skills like taste testing, juicing, snipping, grating, mixing, cutting, and measuring are highlighted, providing opportunities for hands-on learning and creativity in the kitchen. Key facts include how farmers rear and process food, taking pupils through the journey from farm to table. This gives children insight into the broader food production process, enhancing their understanding of sustainability and the global food industry.

• D&T scheme of work
• D&T upper key stage 2 scheme of work