Australian Pork Limited (APL) and its members have created a comprehensive educational resource to help students in secondary schools discover the benefits of cooking with Australian pork. This program is designed to be an engaging and interactive learning experience that covers a range of techniques to ensure optimum nutrient content, flavour, texture, and visual appeal with a low ecological footprint. With the use of food photography and digital technologies, students will be inspired to create and share their own delicious and nutritious pork dishes with others.
The aim of this teacher resource is to support schools in implementing home economics concepts, content, and processes, and to educate students on how to design, prepare and present nutritionally balanced, aesthetically appealing and cost-conscious meals using Australian pork. The resource is aligned with the Australian Curriculum and incorporates an inquiry process to develop practical food preparation skills and techniques in students.
The objectives of this program are to:
- Encourage students to prepare and cook nutritionally balanced and visually appealing Australian pork recipes.
- Educate students on the nutritional contribution of lean, trimmed Australian pork to a healthy and well-balanced diet.
- Teach students how to use food selection tools and recipes to design a range of meals using Australian pork.
- Develop food preparation skills and techniques in school communities.
- Teach students to adapt recipes to maximize nutritional value and/or cost-effectiveness.
- Emphasize the importance of food safety and hygiene methods when preparing food.
- Provide students with practical support in learning about food preparation using Australian pork.
By using this teacher resource, students will learn how to turn Australian pork into a delicious and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed by everyone. With the help of a qualified teacher, students will engage in interactive activities and use digital technologies to create and share their own unique pork dishes. This program is designed to be flexible, so teachers can choose the parts that are most appropriate for their students and incorporate them into their lesson plans.
Link
https://australianpork.com.au/classroom-activities/units
Keywords
pork, pig, pigs, cooking, menu, food
Developed by: Australian Pork