On+a+diet

8A Food, glorious food

On a diet
Recall what nutrients and other substances are found in food. Test for some food substances. Explain why water is important in our diet. Explain why fibre is important in our diet.
 * Outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of this lesson) **


 * Starter **
 * Complete and mark the quick quiz
 * Traffic light the first column on your target sheet (red = I can't do this, yellow = I can do this a little, but I'm not sure, green = I can confidently answer questions on this)

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 * Activities **
 * 1) Watch the brainpop on nutrition
 * 1) Read and take notes from the BBC Bitesize page on nutrients
 * 1) Read through the Exploring science 8, p8-9, together as a class
 * 1) Complete Q1,2,4 from p8-9 of Exploring Science 8
 * 1) Learn [[file:ES8_CHAP_Aa2.pdf|how to test for starch and fats]] by reading the worksheet
 * 2) Learn [[file:ES8_CHAP_Aa5.pdf|how to test for protein]] by reading the worksheet
 * 3) Learn [[file:ES8_CHAP_Aa6.pdf|how to test for glucose]] by reading the worksheet
 * 1) Is you are unsure you can watch the video below or view the skool tutorial to show you how to test foods
 * 1) Now you are ready to test different foods for real. Before you start draw out a BIG results table in your exercise book (remember to count the number of food types available before deciding on the number of rows):
 * 1) Complete the worksheet on [[file:ES8_CHAP_Aa9.pdf|foods and tests]]
 * 1) Extension: [[file:ES8_CHAP_Aa11.pdf|learn about food allergies]] and how we can test for them by reading and completing the worksheet


 * Summary **
 * Review completed classwork / key term quiz


 * Homework activity options **
 * Download complete the gapfill on [[file:ES8_Aa009_19msc.doc|On a diet]], print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can copy and complete it in your exercise book if you have a problem printing.