Planning for Making… · JHS1 Career Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.5.3.1.1 - Discuss the factors to consider when planning a meal

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and explain at least six different types of meals served in a day, giving examples of each.
State and explain at least five factors to consider when planning a meal for a family.
Apply the factors of meal planning to create a simple one-day meal plan for a family of four within a given budget.
Justify their meal choices by linking each choice to at least one meal planning factor.
Work in groups to present a meal plan, explaining their decisions in a clear, logical order.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Designing and Making of Artefacts/products (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Planning for Making Artefacts/products (5.3)
Content standard: B7.5.3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of planning for making artefacts/products
Indicator: B7.5.3.1.1 - Discuss the factors to consider when planning a meal
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 4 (Week 28 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 33
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify and explain the different types of meals served in a day.
E.g., breakfast, lunch, snack, elevenses, brunch and supper.
2. Explain the factors to consider when planning meals.
E.g. - Nutritional needs of family members - Food available - Family budget