This short course aims to develop the student’s knowledge about where food comes from, how to plan a menu and to purchase food and drink in a variety of settings. They will also learn about healthy food and drink in order to help them make more informed choices around what they eat and drink.
This Junior Cycle Level One Learning Programme requires approximately 100 hours of learning.
This Junior Cycle short course in Food, Glorious Food focuses on developing the students' thought process and practical skills in relation to what they eat and drink. There are FOUR strands- Nutrition, Where does food come from? Eating in and Dining out.
| Number of hours over 3 years | Final Exam | Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) | Assessments Task |
| 100 hrs approximately | There is no terminal examination in this short course |
One CBA to be taken towards the end of the short course CBA - My Healthy Meal
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There are no assessment tasks for short courses |
These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation.
This subject builds skills and knowledge that are particularly useful for careers in the following Career Sectors: