Lesson overview

Lesson 1 - Introduction

This session introduces pupils to the Eggs Factor project. It includes some fun activities to get pupils thinking about what they know about eggs, cooking and healthy foods.

Session 2 - Eggs are easy

This lesson involves a hands-on introductory cooking session to familiarise pupils with cooking with eggs and how easy it can be. The lesson also looks at the health and hygiene processes that need to be followed when cooking, as well as the health benefits of eggs.

Lesson 3 - Cooking for who?

During this session pupils will share and develop ideas about who their egg-based recipe could be designed for and what their recipe might include.

Lesson 4 - Writing and testing the recipe

A literacy session to explore the features of instructional texts and to help pupils write their own egg-based recipes. Following this session, pupils will be encouraged to test their own recipe at home. Please allow enough time for parents to get ingredients and help their child test out their recipe at home before moving onto the next session.

Lesson 5 - Evaluation

A session to reflect on and evaluate what has been learnt. Suggestions for fun extension activities are also included.

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