Fraser High School
Food and Nutrition - NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Thomas.
In Food & Nutrition, Level 2 students develop an understanding of the factors that influence the well-being of individuals and families within the home and community and of the actions people take to enhance and sustain those environments.
In the context of food and nutrition, students evaluate and research current issues and theories of nutrition, identify and reflect on factors that influence people's choices and behaviours and use this knowledge to make informed decisions. Students continue to develop their practical skills and knowledge by creating a range of healthy and nutritious dishes. Interesting and relevant theory work will be as important as the weekly practical component.
The following areas of study will be covered in this course:
Evaluate sustainable food related practices
Analyse beliefs attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand
Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs
Analyse the relationship between well-being, food choices and determinants of health
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will be learning about various sustainable practices related to food production and preservation. During the term they will be researching a sustainable practice of their own choosing and will explore the merits of this practice with special emphasis on the implications that this practice has on the environment, economic considerations and social interactions with others. The assessment task comprises a fully-research report that uses APA referencing and provides a detailed evaluation of their chosen sustainable practice in order to achieve 5 NCEA Level Two credits for Achievement Standard 91302: Evaluate sustainable food related practices.
Re-submission opportunities: students may have the opportunity to resubmit work in consultation with classroom teacher and/or Head of Department. Extensions may only be applied for in writing a week before the due date in extenuating circumstances in consultation with the Leader of Learning (Head of Department).
Term 2
Students will be learning about various nutritional issues facing New Zealanders today and their possible causes. During the term they will be researching a sustainable practice of their own choosing and will explore the effects of this nutritional issue with special emphasis on beliefs, attitudes and practices we may have developed around our relationship with food. The assessment task comprises a fully-research report that uses APA referencing and provides a detailed analysis of their chosen nutritional issue in order to achieve 5 NCEA Level Two credits for Achievement Standard 91301: Analyse beliefs attitudes and practices related to a nutritional issue for families in New Zealand.
Re-submission opportunities: students may have the opportunity to resubmit work in consultation with classroom teacher and/or Head of Department. Extensions may only be applied for in writing a week before the due date in extenuating circumstances in consultation with the Leader of Learning (Head of Department).
Term 3
Students will be learning about the various challenges faced with providing food for an individual (or group) with specific dietary needs. During the term they will be researching a specific dietary need of their own choosing (examples may include, but are not limited to, a toddler, an athlete or a vegan) and will explore the effects of this dietary need with special emphasis on nutritional needs, rather than political positioning or medical reasoning. The assessment task comprises a fully-research report that uses APA referencing and provides a detailed analysis of their chosen nutritional issue in order to achieve 5 NCEA Level Two credits for Achievement Standard 91299: Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs.
Re-submission opportunities: students may have the opportunity to resubmit work in consultation with classroom teacher and/or Head of Department. Extensions may only be applied for in writing a week before the due date in extenuating circumstances in consultation with the Leader of Learning (Head of Department).
Term 4
During Term 4, students will be preparing for their External Assessment, Achievement Standard 91300: Analyse the relationship between well-being, food choices and determinants of health, which is worth 4 NCEA Level Two credits. During this time students will be revising course content material, examining exemplars of past students' work, understanding how to effectively read exam questions in order to answer questions accurately, and sitting a Practice Exam.
Recommended Prior Learning
FTE6 NCEA Level 1, or HOS6 NCEA Level 1
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
Pathway Tags
Cook, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Retail Manager, Beekeeper, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Microbiologist, Baker, Cafe Worker, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Brewer, Butcher, Dairy Processing Operator, Buyer, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand,
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