日本の小学生生活
Kyushoku
Compiled by Katherine Donaghy, Japan 21
* This activity could be done over several lessons.
Desired Learning Objectives:
Design and Technology (Key Stage Two)
1a
pupils will generate ideas for a new school lunch, using information from a number of sources including the Internet
1b
children will develop their ideas and explain them clearly, putting together a list of what they hope to achieve
2f
children will follow safe procedures for food safety and hygiene

PSHE (Key Stage Two)
2a
children will research, discuss and debate the topical issue of school lunches
3a
children will investigate what makes a healthy school lunch
2g
children will understand school rules about health and safety

EN3 (Key Stage Two)
1a
children will the correct form for writing a menu
1c
pupils will use language and form appropriate to the reader

MA4 (Key Stage Two)
1g
children will use precise mathematical language and vocabulary for handling data
2b
children will interpret the table used to display ‘favourite school lunch’ information
Starter

You may wish to spend some time with the children discussing the elements of a healthy diet and examining different food groups.
Main

As an extra, you may wish to have the children write an instructive piece of text by asking them to compile the recipes for their lunches – so making use of bullet points, imperatives etc.
Another Option
Plenary