Before the lesson
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Learning objectives
- To design a biscuit to a given budget.
National curriculum
Pupils should be taught to:
Design
- Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups.
- Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design.
Make
- Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing], accurately.
- Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities.
Evaluate
- Investigate and analyse a range of existing products.
- Evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work.
Cooking and nutrition
- Prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques.
Success criteria
Cross-curricular links
Attention grabber
Main event
Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support: Will need to work in mixed ability groups. Support may be needed in decision making and in the mathematical calculations.
Pupils working at greater depth: Should support the less able in their groups.