2 Macronutrients

Why are we studying macronutrients

They are needed in larger amounts to help keep the body healthy.

Learning outcome: to know what macronutrients are, where to find them and their function in the body.

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Food TechnologyLower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

This lesson contains 16 slides, with text slides and 1 video.

Lesson duration is: 60 min

Items in this lesson

Why are we studying macronutrients

They are needed in larger amounts to help keep the body healthy.

Learning outcome: to know what macronutrients are, where to find them and their function in the body.

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Do now

Follow the instructions on the next slide, but do on your iPad as we aren't using exercise books this term. Remember to write in full sentences.

Upload to the Padlet - link on Teams - remember to name your work!

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Extension activity 1

Watch one of these 3 videos:

Protein: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-technology-science-biology-ks3-the-science-behind-protein/zhwc8xs

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Extension - carbohydrates

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/the-science-behind-carbohydrates/zvxw2sg

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Extension: fats

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/design-technology-science-biology-ks3-the-science-behind-fat/zm4vrj6

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Extension - now do...

Make an iMovie or PowerPoint about your chosen macronutrient. Use your own words and do not copy from the video!

Upload to the Padlet as before.

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Extension 2

Create a PicCollage of recipes that use a good amount of your chosen macronutrient from extension 1.

Then repeat with the other macronutrients.

Upload to the Padlet as before.

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