KS2 Food Hygiene

What will you learn:

This Food Hygiene lesson demonstrates how microbes can infect humans through raw and undercooked foods. Students act as chefs for the class and prepare a pretend chicken sandwich. In this activity students literally see how far they have spread harmful microbes

Activities include:

• Students prepare a pretend chicken sandwich that allows them to see how far they have spread dangerous microbes.
• Worksheets facilitate a discussion on "do's and don'ts" for kitchen cleanliness and management.
• The Fridge Game can be used as a classroom game/demonstration to show where food should be stored in the fridge to prevent cross contamination.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand that microbes can be found on our food and can transfer to humans.
• Understand that cooking food properly can kill harmful microbes.
• Understand that bacteria multiply very quickly.
• Understand that refrigeration only stops microbes growing, it doesn't kill them.

Requirements:

• Glo Gel or powder (Alternative: glitter)
• UV lamp
• Chicken fillets made from play dough (A recipe can be found in section 1.1)
• Crepe paper (green and red) or plastic toy food
• Paper plates
• Plastic knives
• Oven area (Optional)

Curriculum Links:

• Science: Working Scientifically, Living things and their habitats
• English: Reading & Comprehension
• RSHE: Health & Prevention
• Design & Technology: Cooking & Nutrition