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ARCHIVED Year 3: Cooking and nutrition: Eating seasonally
Learning about when, where and why various fruits and vegetables are grown in different seasons and discovering the relationship between colour and health benefits.
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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain that fruits and vegetables grow in different countries based on their climates.
- Understand that ‘seasonal’ fruits and vegetables are those that grow in a given season and taste best then.
- Know that eating seasonal fruit and vegetables has a positive effect on the environment.
- Design their own tart recipe using seasonal ingredients.
- Understand the basic rules of food hygiene and safety.
- Follow the instructions within a recipe.
Suggested prior learning
ARCHIVED Year 2: Cooking and nutrition: A balanced diet
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Where in the world?
Lesson 2: British seasonal foods
Lesson 3: Rainbow food
Lesson 4: Making tarts
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Key vocabulary
climate
diet
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Knowledge organiser – D&T Y3: Eating seasonally
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit 'Cooking and nutrition: Eating seasonally.'
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Suggested next steps
ARCHIVED Year 4: Cooking and nutrition: Adapting a recipe
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