A complete lesson designed to teach students how to use the cooker safely and effectively. Ideal for Cooking and Nutrition, Food Technology, and Hospitality & Catering courses, this resource introduces key skills needed before beginning practical cooking, including how to operate ovens, hobs, and grills, how to control heat, and how to follow essential safety procedures.
The lesson includes SEN/AEN-friendly teaching slides with clear, accessible explanations and visuals, alongside structured written activities that build understanding of cooker functions, safety rules, and common kitchen hazards. Tasks help students develop confidence using equipment and link learning directly to practical lessons.
Suitable for Key Stage 3 or as supporting theory for GCSE Food and Nutrition, Cooking and Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Technology, Hospitality and Catering, and similar food-based courses. Fully cover ready and requires no additional planning.
This resource includes:
• SEN/AEN-friendly teaching slides with simplified text and clear visuals
• Step-by-step explanations of using ovens, hobs, and grills
• Written/theory tasks to reinforce understanding
• Activities linking theory to practical cooking lessons
• Suitable for KS3 and supportive for GCSE and vocational specifications
• Fully cover-ready lesson with no extra preparation required
This lesson provides essential foundational knowledge for safe and successful practical cooking.
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Complete Food Technology & Cooking and Nutrition Lesson Bundle (KS3 & KS4)
A comprehensive bundle of Food Technology and Cooking & Nutrition lessons, ideal for KS3 and KS4 teaching. This collection provides everything needed to deliver a full scheme of work, making it perfect for new teachers, non-specialists, departments updating resources, or schools building a consistent Food curriculum. Each lesson includes clear teaching slides and student activities, making the content accessible, engaging and easy to deliver. Suitable for Food Technology, Cooking & Nutrition, Food Science, Hospitality & Catering, and related qualifications. ⸻ ✔ Lessons Included (Full Coverage Across KS3 & KS4) This bundle includes lessons on: Core Cooking Skills & Techniques • Aeration & Baking • Basic Cooking Methods • Basic Food Preparation Techniques • Basic Kitchen Equipment • Knife Skills • Using the Cooker / Oven • Weighing & Measuring • Heat Transfer in Cooking • Cooking Methods Assessment Nutrition & Health • Eatwell Guide • Healthy Diet & Nutrition Assessment • Macronutrients • Micronutrients • Energy From Food • Introduction to Healthy Eating Food Safety & Hygiene • Food Poisoning • Environmental Impact & Waste • Food Provenance • Food Production & Farming Methods • Origins of Ingredients • Cereals: Origins & Production Additional Units for Full Curriculum Delivery • Environmental sustainability • Food provenance • Waste awareness • Catering & hospitality links ⸻ Why this bundle? ✔ Covers the entire Food Technology curriculum ✔ Easy-to-teach lesson structures for specialists & non-specialists ✔ SEND-friendly formatting in several lessons ✔ Perfect for Year 7–11 ✔ Ideal for full units, revision, cover work or home learning ✔ Saves dozens of planning hours ✔ Great for departments building consistent delivery across teachers ⸻ Polite note for buyers: Please check the full list of lessons and ensure they fit your specification or scheme of work before downloading. If you experience any download issues, kindly contact TES so they can resolve the problem before leaving a review.
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Introduction to Food Technology and Basic Kitchen Skills Lesson Bundle
A comprehensive introductory unit for Cooking and Nutrition, Food Technology, Catering, Hospitality, and other vocational food courses. This bundle teaches the essential basic kitchen skills students need before starting practical cooking. Designed for KS3 or as an introduction or revision unit for KS4, it provides clear theory, structured activities, and accessible visuals to support all learners. Each lesson in the bundle follows a consistent, easy-to-deliver format with SEN/AEN-friendly slides, step-by-step explanations, visual examples, and straightforward written tasks. Activities reinforce key knowledge, build confidence with equipment and techniques, and help students develop safe, competent kitchen practice. All lessons are fully cover ready with everything needed for a non-specialist to deliver. This resource is suitable for: • KS3 introductory food units • KS4 foundation or revision lessons • Cooking and Nutrition • Food Technology • Hospitality and Catering • Vocational food courses and practical skills units This bundle includes lessons on: • Basic Kitchen Equipment – Identifying tools and equipment – Understanding safe and correct use – Visual examples on SEN/AEN-friendly slides • Basic Knife Skills – Introduction to safe grips and cutting techniques – Clear diagrams and explanations for accessible learning – Tasks that support skill recall before practical sessions • Basic Food Preparation Techniques – Methods such as peeling, chopping, mixing, and portioning – Step-by-step guidance to build practical confidence • Using the Cooker – Safe operation of ovens, hobs, and grills – Heat control and key safety rules explained clearly • Weighing and Measuring – Accurate use of scales and measuring tools – Understanding units and standard practice in recipes • Assessment Lesson – A structured end-of-unit assessment – Checks understanding of equipment, safety, and basic techniques Key features: • SEN/AEN-friendly teaching slides with clear layouts and simplified text • Structured written/theory tasks to consolidate understanding • Visual examples to support accessibility and comprehension • Lessons designed to support theory before practical cooking • Fully cover-ready with no additional planning required This bundle provides everything needed to introduce students to the kitchen safely, confidently, and with strong foundational knowledge—perfect for any introductory food technology or practical cookery course.
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