Active learning - a pupil centred approach
- Pupils are actively engaged in their own learning, rather than simply receiving information from a teacher
- Pupils are able to apply what they are learning, think critically, and develop a deeper understanding of the material.
- Research has shown that active learning leads to better retention and understanding of the material, compared to passive learning.
- By actively engaging with the material, pupils are more likely to remember and understand what they are learning, and to be able to apply it in real-world situations.
- Helps pupils make more informed decisions!
…“anything that involves students in doing things and thinking about the things they are doing.” Charles C Bonwell and James A Eison
This page contains activities to get your pupils thinking harder!
These resources are suitable for pupils in England and Wales (Key Stage 3, years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11), Northern Ireland (post-primary, years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12) and Scotland (S1, S2, S3, S5 and S5).
More resources coming soon!
Cooking (food science)
Simple, inexpensive and enjoyable activities to help pupils understand and relate to what is happening in their food and drink.
Cream cheese on toast instructions
A teacher's guide looking at making cheese.
Cheese making worksheet
A worksheet looking at making cheese.
Cheese making
A presentation looking at making cheese.
Cheese making information sheet
A fact sheet looking at making cheese.
Frothy milk teachers' guide
A teacher's guide looking at the froth of milk.
Frothy milk worksheet
A worksheet looking at the froth of milk.
Milk foam information sheet
A worksheet looking at the milk foaming.
Milk foam presentation
A presentation looking at the milk foaming.
Umami tasting instructions
A teacher's guide looking at umami.
Umami tasting worksheet
A worksheet looking at umami.
Healthy eating
Classroom ready activities that use practical examples to highlight up to date nutrition advice, demonstrate the impact of portion sizes and the nutrient content of a variety of foods.
Nutrient comparison instructions
An activity looking at comparing nutrients.
Nutrient comparison exercise
An activity looking at comparing nutrients.
Estimating and weighing instructions
An activity looking at estimating and weighing.
Estimating and weighing questions
An activity looking at estimating and weighing.
The Eatwell Guide challenge instructions
An activity looking at the Eatwell Guide.
The Eatwell Guide (blank)
A poster displaying a blank Eatwell Guide.
Eatwell Guide food cards (energy)
A set of 128 food cards, with energy per portion.
The Eatwell Guide food cards
A set of food cards which are depicted in The Eatwell Guide.
The Eatwell Guide food cards
The Eatwell Guide food cards.
Meal planner
A Meal planner poster which focuses on the energy provided by different meal occasions.
Where food comes from
Can the pupils identify the various food chains? What can you make with leftovers? What about using food commodities in season?
Farm to fork instructions
A teacher's guide looking at where food comes from.
Lamb - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Milk - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Strawberries - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Potatoes - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Tomatoes - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Cereals - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Apples - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Carrots - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Chicken - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Eggs - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
Fish - the journey cards
An activity looking at where food comes from.
How has it changed? activity
A worksheet looking at production and processing of food.
Leftovers instructions
A teacher's guide looking at leftovers and food waste.
Store cupboard item cards
An activity looking at ingredients.
Leftovers cards
Cards about examples of leftover foods.
Food ready to eat - UK seasons
A presentation looking at seasonality.
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