Making a fruit salad

In this lesson, we will carry out a focussed practical task to explore how to prepare, cut, peel, chop and combine ingredients using a range of tools and equipment. You will follow a demonstration and learn how to prepare and make a fruit salad. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Making a fruit salad

In this lesson, we will carry out a focussed practical task to explore how to prepare, cut, peel, chop and combine ingredients using a range of tools and equipment. You will follow a demonstration and learn how to prepare and make a fruit salad. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. select from a range of tools and equipment, explaining their choices
  2. follow procedures for safety and hygiene
  3. use a range of materials and components, including construction materials and kits, textiles, food ingredients and mechanical components
  4. measure, mark out, cut and shape materials and components
  5. assemble, join and combine materials and components

Equipment

Chopping boards, peeler, grater, washing up facilities, knives, range of fruit and veg, spoons, bowls

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended.

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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UnitDesign and technology / Cooking and nutrition: preparing fruit and vegetables

Design and technology