Specialism: Enrichment Year 6 Electronics-Steady hand game

Our Year 6's have spent this week drawing up nets (developments) for the base of their game

our students have had to measure their models and draw them up on the computer

they have had to learn how to use rulers on the computer to help ensure their outcome works

outcomes were then printed

and cut out carefully

then we had to practice scoring with a ruler and scissors

when we were ready we scored our nets

this will help us fold more easily on the lines

scoring is harder then it looks... next week we laminate then start the circuit...

Specialism: Year 8 Fried Rice

This week our Year 8's are continuing the theme of healthy, home made meals

we looked at fried rice...

our basic recipe uses pre-cooked and cooled rice- we discussed the use of soy sauce- 

dark soy gave the dish colour- light soy gives it flavour

what proteins can we use- we discussed using chicken, egg, bacon, beef and pork... and how we would process them

we also discussed pre-cooking our proteins before we added them to the rice

sweet chilli sauce and curry powder was used for flavouring too- sweet chilli was our favourite and if we use curry powder we have to add it early to release the flavours

next week will be fun because we will add flavours to suit our tastes... we need to be careful not to add too much...

Specialism: Year 7 Burgers, hot chips and coleslaw

This week our year 7's have been learning about how to make good healthy homemade versions of fast food.

Home made burger patties that contain salt and minced beef

rolled into even sized patties

baked in the oven

so the fat drips off

hot chips- 

potatoes have the skin left on because this is where all the goodness is

flavouring is added with a little oil

1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried parsley

the potatoes are microwaved with a little water for approx 8 mins then baked in a hot oven with the oil and flavouring sprinkled on 

when the hot chips are soft add the burger patties as they take only minutes to cook and the chips can brown off

while they are cooking- shred 1/4 cabbage, grate one carrot and dice half a small onion- add 1 tbsp mayonnaise and mix

now taste...

our students then designed their own patties- some added diced onion, jalepenos, breadcrumbs etc

Specialism: Year 8 Butter chicken

This is Year 8's last term in school- we are looking at easy meals that can be made quickly, cheaply and a little more healthy-at home. We will make home made versions of popular take outs or mall food.

Butter chicken...

cut the chicken into pieces

add to yoghurt and curry powder

chop onions finely

cook in a pan with oil, ginger and garlic..

until golden- then add garam masala

in a fry pan cook the chicken until most of it is white

stir the garam masala to release the oils and flavours

add tomato puree, cream and a little salt- then add the chicken and simmer

then taste...

our students also made naan bread- roll it out

fry in a hot pan- no oil.. until golden spots appear..

flip it over and repeat- eat with your butter chicken...

our butter chicken has no butter in it and little salt- it tastes different but our students all enjoyed it..

Specialism: Year 7 Easy pizzas

This term our year 7's are learning about food- finger food- in preparation for our Year 8 Graduation Ball

Our Year 7's will have to cater for this...

first we prepare the toppings and make the sauce

put the bread on the tray

and spread on the sauce with the back of a spoon

make sure it is evenly spread- use any bread you like

now sprinkle a small amount of grated cheese on

we use Tasty cheese

it has a strong flavour- so we can use less of it

sprinkle evenly

now add the prepared toppings

bacon, ham, beans, onion, sweetcorn, spaghetti.... or whatever you like

bake in the oven

until hot

when slightly cool eat- these are best straight out of the oven

our students have to show their thinking when designing...

how are ingredients processed, who is the stakeholder, do I know my fibre and protein based foods, what base should I use?