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 Reception |  Whole Class Project | Resistant Materials | Engineering |
| KS1 | Individual Project | Graphics | CADCAM |
| KS2 | Short Task | Food | Catering |
| KS3 | Research and Investigation | Textiles | Fashion |
| KS4 | Enterprise activity | ICT | Electronics |
| Post 16 | Product Analysis | Systems and Control | Structures |
| Embedding ICT in DT |
Lesson Context
This is Food Technology unit of work designed to introduce the concept of systems in a food technology context. The introduction is a group discussion about inputs process and outputs leading to production methods. The differences between batch and mass production are identified and a sereies of pictures grouped according to manufacturing methods. The concept of mass production is introduced by an 'origami' task. The cup is produced by division of labour and introduces quality control.
The first practical task is an individual one to design and make a designer shortbraed biscuit. The decoration must be suited to a chosen occasion. Each student is assessed on their ability to produce an identical batch of biscuits decorated appropriately.Digital photographs are used to record the results and a star profile used to evaluate success
The second part is to set up a mass/continuous production system for mini pizza. The context is set with a demonstration during which the students make 'job cards' with job titles and job descriptions along with technical info. necessary to produce the pizzas. Teams are set up, the factory layout designed and the hard work begins. The hardest job is rolling and cutting the dough. Students are introduced to a completely different way of working. They wear hats,disposable aprons and gloves. Quality controllers reject unsatisfactory products. They are costed and sold.
Resources Needed
Pictures of products designer and mass produced
Basic shortbread ingredients
Variety of icing / decoration tools and ingredients
Printed origami layouts ( can be copied on scrap paper)
Job cards
Pizza ingedients
Disposable hats, aprons, gloves
Teacher Preparation
Secure knowledge of the main differences in the methods of production
Collection of suitable pictures (cars go down well)
Resources on Food Hygiene for the supporting research
If IT is available use powerpoint to present research to rest of group
It works best when the pizza ingredients are bought in and the pizzas sold to recoup the cost
If the school is a registered centre then it could lead to accreditation through the Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
Project Brief
To design and make an identical batch of designer shortbread, decorated for a specific occasion. To design and be part of a mass production factory system making mini pizzas to be sold.
Aspects of food hygiene and controls will need to be researched and applied where possible.
Design and Manufacture
Design and make decorated shortbread
Design a system for the mass production of mini pizza
Complete basic food hygiene training, apply controls to the production of a food product
Present research findings to group using ICT
Expected Outcomes
Batch of identical biscuits to suit a chosen occasion
200+ mini pizzas
Powerpoint printout covering the main aspects of food hygiene and control
Additional Information
Use Meat and Livestock videos for factory systems
Interactive Food Facts BNF useful for research
Food Hygiene materials produced by Daniels
Origami templates available on Publisher
There are lots or resources on this contact me if you are interested
Download RTF file (eg Open with MS Word or other word processor)
