Year 9 Food Tech - Practical Assessment - Lesson 1

This 1-hour lesson guides students through Lesson 1 of a 4-week practical assessment. Learners read the assessment brief, decide which of the two options to pursue, and collaborate in groups to research and select a final dish by the end of the lesson.

Option A – International Week Restaurant Challenge
Option B – Open Day Healthy Canteen Challenge

Lesson Flow (Slide Highlights)

• Do Now / Title — Practical Assessment Lesson 1.
• Assessment Brief & Dish Selection — read the brief; pick one option; research and choose a dish today.
• Objective & Next Steps — “Where am I going…?” framework; next lesson = time plan.
• Option A — International Week.
• Option B — Healthy Canteen.
• Group Task & Roles — groups of 3–4; assign roles; research at least 3 dishes; A3 sheet.
• Dish Ideas Example — target group, methods, macro/micronutrients.
• Decision-Making Grid — skill, time, cost, nutrition, presentation & appeal; final decision (brief + dish).
• Plenary & Homework — state brief/dish/reason; 150–250 words justification, electronic submission.