Paddock to Plate
I'm teaching:Years 3-4|Design and Technologies|Science|English|Farm to plate|Theme
Lesson objective
In this lesson students will explore the world of dairy production and learn about dairy cows, the processes of milk production, and the steps that transform raw milk into consumable dairy products. Beginning with an understanding of dairy cows’ features and the tools and systems used on dairy farms, students will then develop an understanding of the key milk processing technologies of pasteurisation and homogenisation.
Overview
- Activity 1 - How Do Cows Make Milk? (30 mins)
- Activity 2 - How are Dairy Products Made? (60 mins)
- Activity 3 - Design a Dairy Product (40 mins)