The Journey of Food: Paddock to Plate
Technologies · Year 5 · Food and Fibre Production · 3o Periodo

The Journey of Food: Paddock to Plate

Trace the steps involved in producing food, from planting seeds or raising livestock to processing and packaging.

ACARA Content DescriptionsACARA Australian Curriculum v9 Technologies Year 5-6: Design and Technologies;Knowledge and understanding;(AC9TDE6K02) Investigate how and why food and fibre are produced in managed environments.

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Trace the steps involved in producing food, from planting seeds or raising livestock to processing and packaging.

Key Questions

  1. What are the key stages in bringing food from a farm to our tables?
  2. How does processing change the raw ingredients?
  3. What resources are needed at each step of food production?

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