This case study could be delivered as a discrete lesson, or
as a package studied by groups within a class with the results
of the research being presented to the whole group in a plenary session.
Objectives
- To develop an appreciation of an assigned topic through an accurate
presentation of the salient points
- To develop an understanding of the overall picture of technology in the
flour and grain industry through own research and presentations by other
group members
- To carry out research on behalf of a group on an assigned topic and
share the findings with the group
- To develop presentation skills (written, oral and mathematical)
- To practise extracting information from data.
Curriculum relevance
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Duration
Single lesson, of 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Resources
Starter activity
If relevant, recap the key stages of the grain chain that are covered in IWB
'Introducing the grain chain'.
Main activity
Organise the class into groups, so that each group has five students. Each
student should read and research aspects of one of the IPs within the case study
and prepare a presentation of findings for the rest of the group:
Milling Safety in milling and baking The industrial baking process Quality
control and environmental policies for the baking industry Types of bread and
labelling for the consumer
Students should report back to their group.
Plenary
Each group prepares a report of their main findings (to share with class or
for personal records).
Homework or extension ideas
If this material is being used other than as a discrete lesson, the results
of the deliberations will need to be presented to an agreed format (PowerPoint
or exhibition format).
