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Lesson 2: Basic biscuits

Following a recipe to make simple biscuits.
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A girl using cookie cutters on rolled dough to make shapes in a kitchen.

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Tell the children they will discuss a statement with their partner and give reasons why it might be either true or false. Show the Presentation: Explain the answer and read the statement aloud. Allow time for paired discussion.

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In this unit

Assessment – D&T Y4: Cooking and nutrition: Adapting a recipeLesson 1: Existing biscuits
Lesson 2: Basic biscuits
Lesson 3: Designing a biscuitLesson 4: Testing a new recipeLesson 5: Evaluating biscuits
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 11 June 2026

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