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Food for VCE: Food Studies Units 1&2 (digital)

Food for VCE: Food Studies Units 1&2 (digital)
AUTHOR(S):
Sally Lasslett / Chrissy Collins / Angie Fusinato / Hannah Smith
REGION:
Victoria
LEVELS:
Year 11
SUBJECT AREA:
Technology ( inc. Food )
ISBN:
9781009104999
PUBLICATION DATE:
05/01/2023
Price:   AUD $66.95
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Written specifically for the 2023 VCE Study Design by experienced teachers and examiners, Food for VCE provides comprehensive curriculum coverage and embeds cross-study specifications throughout the textbooks.

The series includes:

  • the best assessment and exam preparation available to guide students to success in VCE, including exam-style questions, activities to develop skills for the Unit 4 research inquiry report, and advice on how to unpack exam questions; 
  • a range of practical and inquiry activities, as well as glossary definitions to help students understand and use food terminology with ease
  • compelling content for the theoretical aspects of Food Studies, including current case studies and examples across a range of media, and visual aids that help make sense of the key knowledge and skills; 
  • carefully chosen language, case studies and recipes – underpinned by the Australian Dietary Guidelines – that are accessible to all students without compromising the depth of content; 
  • interactive resources including videos, infographics, auto-marked quizzes and more; 
  • a Teacher Resource Package with dedicated support tools including teaching plans, unseen assessment items, and suggested solutions and marking criteria for textbook activities*. 

* The Teacher Resource Package is complimentary to any school that adopts Food for VCE for their class. The Teacher Resource Package also is available to purchase separately.

Learn more at cambridge.edu.au/vcefood

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Unit 1: Food origins 
Area of Study 1: Food around the world
Chapter 1 – Global development of food through time 
Chapter 2 – Early food systems 
Chapter 3 – Industrialisation and globalisation 

Area of Study 2: Food in Australia 
Chapter 4 – Food in Australia 
Chapter 5 – Australia’s multicultural cuisine 

Unit 2: Food makers 
Area of Study 1: Australia’s food systems 
Chapter 6 – Food industries 
Chapter 7 – Industry influences and development 
Chapter 8 – Maintaining a safe food supply 

Area of Study 2: Food in the home 
Chapter 9 – Considerations and influences in food planning 
Chapter 10 – Developing food skills for life 
Chapter 11 – Cooking food 
Chapter 12 – Science of food 

Glossary 
Index 

Contents are subject to change prior to publication

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Food for VCE: Food Studies offers a comprehensive, flexible and genuinely engaging approach for every student.

Written specifically for the 2023 VCE Study Design by experienced teachers and examiners, Food for VCE provides comprehensive curriculum coverage and embeds cross-study specifications throughout the textbooks.

Learn more at cambridge.edu.au/vcefood

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Sally Lasslett

Sally has been an educational leader in a variety of school settings and roles for over 25 years. Sally is an advocate for successful pathways and transitions for disengaged young people. She is a leading Principal in the Independent Flexible Senior School setting and has been innovative in the way that she ensures that essential wellbeing supports are provided in this setting. Sally is also an active Home Economics professional with a passion for developing real-life skills. Sally has been a lead author on numerous VCE and other secondary level textbooks, and a board member of Home Economics Victoria. Sally has a keen interest in assisting students to find a passion for learning and ensuring that they are successful in developing postschool pathways.

Chrissy Collins

Chrissy is an experienced Food Studies and Health and Human Development teacher, teaching longer than her Year 12 students have been alive. She has been an author for Cambridge since 2007, developing junior and senior Food Studies and HHD textbooks. Chrissy regularly presents at professional development events; her presentations focus on student engagement, pedagogy and exam success. She is also an experienced VCAA exam assessor and writer of trial exams and support material. Chrissy aims to motivate and inspire her own students by sharing her love of learning and passion for her subject areas, by working with each student to help them reach their full potential.

Angie Fusinato

Angie has taught VCE Food Studies since its inception. She is also a teacher of VCE Health and Human Development. She has worked with subject associations, the Department of Education and universities to support students and staff with developing their curriculum knowledge and examination skills. Angie has had various roles with the VCAA and Home Economics Victoria, including exam preparation and marking, chief examination assessor, developing teaching resources, and has presented at numerous professional development sessions. Angie is currently employed as a leading teacher. She aims to inspire her students to be passionate about food and to recognise the influence that our actions have on the planet.

Hannah Smith

Hannah is a passionate Food and Technology, Food Studies and Health and Human Development teacher at a major regional school. She is an active Home Economics professional and has presented at numerous professional learning days, with a focus on practical cooking skills, practical classroom management and exam success. Hannah is an experienced VCAA exam assessor, author of curriculum resource material, practice assessment tasks and sample exam papers. She is very passionate about providing knowledge and guidance to new teachers in the field of Health and Home Economics in her role as a Postgraduate Trainer for Home Economics Victoria. Hannah aims to inspire and teach her students skills for life through her love of sharing and cooking food.

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