1. WHAT:
RESEARCH topical issues in food technology analyse the information
Identify key points explain how they inform our lesson
CHALLENGE:
Analyse the website showing a range of ideas
HOW:
QR code scanner
Powerpoint presentation
Activity
ASPIRE:
Fill your page with ideas relating to the project, use images too.
WHY:
To research your project
To see how the internet can help your research
Green energy is a term describing what is thought to be environmentally friendly sources of power and energy. Typically, this refers to renewable and non-polluting energy sources.
Green energy includes natural energetic processes which can be harnessed with little pollution. Anaerobic digestion, geothermal power, wind power, small-scale hydropower, solar power, biomass power, tidal power and wave power fall under such a category.
Create an A4 informative presentation about information on this website
Choose a topic from the list of QR sites 1

2. Food a Fact of Life http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/
Food - a fact of life provides a wealth of information about healthy eating, cooking, food and farming for children and young people.

3. Grain Chain http://www.grainchain.com
Find videos, quizzes, recipes and activities about farming, milling and baking - from the farm to mill to plate.

4. Quorn http://www.mycoprotein.org
This website explains what Quorn is and how it is made.

5. Food Standards Agency http://www.food.gov.uk/
The Food Standards Agency is responsible for food safety and food hygiene across the UK.
They work with local authorities to enforce food safety regulations and commission research related to food safety

6. Soil Association http://www.soilassociation.org/
Soil Association Certification is the UK's largest organic certification body, responsible for certifying over 70% of all organic products sold in the country.
The Soil Association organic logo on pack is the most recognised in the UK and shows the product meets the highest standards of sustainability and quality.

7. Fair Trade http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.

8. RSPCA Freedom Food http://www.freedomfood.co.uk/
Freedom Food is a UK assurance and food labelling scheme dedicated solely to improving farm animal welfare.
The RSPCA welfare standards cover every aspect of the animal's life, including feed and water provision, their environment, how they're managed, health care, transport and humane slaughter.

9. Little Red Tractor http://www.littleredtractor.org.uk/
The little red tractor helps you recognise produce that has come from farms that meet the strict requirements of the British Farm Standard.
They cover all aspects of production on the farm from looking after the countryside to food hygiene and safety, what animals are fed and how they are cared for.

10. Vegetarian Society https://www.vegsoc.org/
The Vegetarian Society is an educational charity working to support, represent and increase the number of vegetarians in the UK.

11. Practical Action http://practicalaction.org/
Practical Action uses technology to challenge poverty in more than 40 developing countries.
Through technology they enable poor communities to build on their skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions.

12. Careers in Food and Drink
Careers advice and job profiles for the food manufacturing industry

13. Eggs http://www.egginfo.co.uk/
A wealth of information about British eggs - you will find everything from nutrition and health news to the story of the British Lion scheme and much, much more.

14. BBC Good Food http://www.bbcgoodfood.com
Whether you’re looking for healthy recipes or ideas to use up last night’s chicken, this site has more than 7000 tested recipes to choose from, so you’re sure to find the perfect dish

15. Change4Life
Change4Life is a society-wide movement that aims to prevent people from becoming overweight by encouraging them to eat better and move more.

16. Great British Bake Off http://thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/
The Great British Bake Off is the ultimate baking battle where passionate amateur baking fans compete to be crowned the UK’s Best Amateur Baker.
The website is packed full of recipes for
you to try

17. NHS Helping you make healthier choices with food.
Helping you make healthier choices with food.
Information can be found on healthy diets, health issues, keeping food safe and food labels.

18. Safer Food Better Business
Safer food, better business (SFBB) is an innovative and practical approach to food safety management.
It helps small businesses with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations.

19. British Nutrition Foundation
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) exists to deliver authoritative, evidence-based information on food and nutrition in the context of health and lifestyle.
Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all

20. Marine Conservation Society
Ever wondered where the fish you eat comes from? Or if you are choosing the right ones?
Use the sustainability ratings to help you choose the fish to eat and which fish to avoid.

21. Love Food Hate Waste http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
Love Food Hate Waste aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste and help us take action.
It shows that by doing some easy practical everyday things in the home we can all waste less food, which will ultimately benefit our purses and the environment too.

22. Meat and Education
Lots of information from the red meat industry about the role of red meat in a balanced diet

23. BBC Bitesize
Useful website for GCSE Food Technology revision with revision activities and tests.

24. British Dietetic Association
Registered dietitians are qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems at an individual and wider public health level.
On this site you can find useful fact sheets covering a range of nutrition topics and how to find a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

25. Milk Council http://www.milk.co.uk/
The Dairy Council produces and gathers a wealth of nutrition information from a wide variety of worldwide sources to provide facts relating to milk and everything dairy and health.

26. Coeliac UK https://www.coeliac.org.uk
1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease.
This charity works to improve healthcare, ensure a gluten free diet is easy to manage and drive research which delivers new solutions to the problem of living with the condition.

27. British Heart Foundation
Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer
A healthy diet helps to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, or if you've already got heart problems it will help to protect your heart.

28. Diabetes UK http://www.diabetes.org.uk/
Diabetes UK is the leading charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes.
They provide information, help and peer support, so people with diabetes can manage their condition effectively. 

29. Eat The Seasons http://www.eattheseasons.co.uk
Eat the Seasons aims to promote an understanding of food seasons.
Each week they focus on one food, which is currently in season, and share enlightening facts, useful tips and enticing recipe ideas.

30. UCAS http://www.ucas.com/
Search the UCAS website to find food related degree courses at universities across the UK.

31. Borough Market http://boroughmarket.org.uk/
Borough Market is London’s most renowned food market; a source of exceptional British and international produce.
It is a haven for anybody who cares about the quality and provenance of the food they eat - chefs, restaurateurs, passionate amateur cooks and people who just happen to love eating and drinking.

32. Slow Food
Slow Food is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.

33. AQA
Past Exam Papers
Access past exam papers and mark schemes for GCSE and A Level Food Technology.

34. Food and Drink Federation
The Food and Drink Federation is the voice of the UK food and drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the country.

35. Allergy UK http://www.allergyuk.org/
Allergy UK is the leading national charity dedicated to supporting the estimated 21 million allergy sufferers in the UK.
They provide a dedicated helpline, support network and online forum for those with allergy and intolerance.

36. Carbon Trust http://www.carbontrust.com/
The Carbon Trust is a world-leading organisation helping businesses, governments and the public sector to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy through carbon reduction, energy-saving strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.

37. Potato Council http://www.lovepotatoes.co.uk/
The ultimate online potato resource

38. Sugar Nutrition UK http://www.sugarnutrition.org.uk/
Sugar Nutrition UK is an evidence-based association fostering research, communication and information on sugar and health.
Their aim is to improve knowledge and understanding about the contributions of sugar and other carbohydrates to a healthy balanced diet.

39. Waste Watch http://www.wastewatch.org.uk/
Waste Watch exists to inspire, educate and enable people to be litter free, waste less and live more.
They believe improving our environment is a positive message that goes hand in hand with improving our well-being and happiness in life.

40. Cheese.com http://www.cheese.com/
Cheese is nutritious food made mostly from the milk of cows but also other mammals, including sheep, goats, buffalo, reindeer, camels and yaks.
Explore this site to find out about different kinds of cheeses from around the world.

41. Federation of Bakers http://www.bakersfederation.org.uk/
Here you will find everything you need to know about the UK bread industry and sliced and wrapped bread.
It is a £3 billion industry at retail sales value employing over 20,000 people supplying the majority of the nation’s bread.