Combine the essential ingredients that will develop knowledge, understanding and cooking skills through Key Stage 3, so students are ready for the new GCSE in Food Preparation and Nutrition.

With topics linked directly to the new GCSE specifications, Exploring Food and Nutrition helps you to build knowledge and understanding of key concepts and introduce important terminology as your students progress through Key Stage 3, providing a solid foundation for the Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE.


- Develop topic understanding through Key Stage 3, drawing on subject content at GCSE, with engaging, carefully timed and level-appropriate lessons

- Build food preparation and cooking skills required at GCSE with 'Skills focus': from basic skills at Year 7 through to more advanced techniques in Year 9

- Encourage subject interest with suggested activities and 'Find out more' research features for each topic, that are appropriate for your students in years 7, 8 and 9

- Ensure nutritional understanding with clear explanation of the up-to-date terminology, data and concepts that students will need to know in order to apply the principles of healthy eating

- Monitor and measure student progress with knowledge check questions provided for every topic

About the Author
Yvonne Mackey is an experienced food teacher and is currently Head of Food and Nutrition at The Royal Masonic School for Girls in Hertfordshire. She has worked in both the state and independent sectors in the UK and Middle East. Yvonne has extensive examining experience, having developed specifications for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition and having worked as an NEA adviser, GCSE Lead Assessment Writer and Lead Examiner. She has co-authored textbooks for GCSE and Key Stage 3 Food, Preparation and Nutrition and WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering. Most recently, she has also co-authored a food and nutrition textbook for the international market. Bev Saunder is an experienced food teacher who has taught in both the independent and state sector. She works for a major examination body and has authored a range of resources for food and nutrition teachers and students at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A level. Bev has previously worked in the hospitality and catering industry.

Reviews
I think everything that I would cover at KS3 is in there ... From my perspective - short lessons on rotation - this perfectly supports progression. It gives a snapshot of every area that will be covered at KS4 and so it actively promotes the GCSE ... This supports my teaching and would enable cover lessons and homework to be carried out in a far more structured way. -- Liz MacRae, Head of Food and Nutrition Studies, Bethany School, Kent
It links to the aspects that now need to be taught due to having to change things for the new GCSE. It is also a more updated publication from the books we currently use which are based on food technology. The emphasis on science and functions of ingredients are more relevant and are at a level which is more suitable for Key Stage 3. -- Head of Food Technology Department at a school in Reading
The layout of this book is easy to read and very eye-catching to engage pupils. The content covered is in line with the GCSE curriculum and provides a good level of depth for most pupils in KS3. I am delighted with the book and can see it being very useful for preparing pupils for KS4. I also feel that it will be very useful for lower ability pupils in year 10 and 11. * Mrs Jane Milne *



Book Information
ISBN 9781510458222
Author Yvonne Mackey
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Hodder Education
Publisher Hodder Education
Weight(grams) 390g
Dimensions(mm) 274mm * 212mm * 12mm