Year 11 Health Studies (Previously Food Technology and Nutrition)
11FTN Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs R. Pollett.
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Open to all Y11 students, however, it is an advantage if you have completed the Y10 course.
Year 11 Health Studies (Previously Food Technology and Nutrition)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
In this subject, ākonga develop understanding of current issues related to food, nutrition, and health, and learn about how a range of factors influence wellbeing. This learning can help ākonga understand what contributes to healthy relationships, and develop strategies to strengthen their sense of identity and self-worth, including:
- The effects of societal and/or family influence on food choices for children and teenagers and the demonstration of meal management skills in the successful preparation, cooking and serving of a meal.
- The practices and strategies surrounding hygiene and safe food handling.
- How to use nutritional information to make wise food choices for individuals, whānau, and communities.
- How societal influences impact family well-being (hauora).
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 Level 1 Achievement Standards – 20 credits
2 internally assessed make up 10 credits
2 externally assessed make up 10 credits (completed in class time and externally marked by NZQA).
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mrs Pollett
Learning Areas:
Physical Education and Health, Technology
Pathway
Year 12 Food Technology and Nutrition (FTN)
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 2 Food and Nutrition
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
All students will be provided with the basic materials to complete the course. Where students are making special projects, they will be expected to pay for or bring project related materials/food.