From Potato to Packet - teacher Notes 3

The following terms could be explained or introduced when using the From Potato to Packet poster.

automated	worked by machines	pallets	platforms which can be put on wheels for transporting boxes in the factory
biodegradable	can be broken down by bacteria or other biological agents	primary	packaging packaging which comes into direct contact with the product
conveyor belt	a moving production line to carry ingredients from one stage of manufacture to the next (as at a supermarket checkout)	processing	the stages that foods go through to make them into products
criteria	the characteristics which something is designed to and can be evaluated against, e.g. size or shape	production	the process of making products
diet	the foods a person typically eats	quality	the standard that the product should meet
foreign bodies	e.g. dirt, stones, insects which are not wanted in the product and must be removed	quality checks	checks carried out during manufacture to make sure the product is being made to the correct quality or standard
fryer	a large industrial cooker which uses hot oil to fry foods	raw ingredients	the ingredients or materials that go into making a product
manual	worked by hand	secondary packaging	the outer packaging used to transport large quantities of packaged goods from factory to shops
manufacture	the process of making products in industry (in large quantities)	specification	a detailed statement which describes what the product should do and what it should be like
manufacturer	the person in industry who makes products	substandard	below the required standard or quality
nutrients	the chemicals found in foods which are essential for good health

Curriculum area: Environmental studies - Technology	Assessment*	Teacher comment
Attainment outcome: Understanding and using the design process
Understanding design and manufacturing processes
Selecting and using design processes appropriately in different circumstances
Studying the properties of materials and tools in relation to their practical use
Evaluating the effectiveness of design
Developing practical skills, techniques and safe procedures
Attainment outcome: Understanding and using technology in society
Understanding how technology creates demands for resources and products, and vice versa
Understanding the impact of technology on lifestyles and the environment
Understanding how developments in technology determine design criteria


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Scottish 5-14 Curriculum		*Assessment criteria Pupils should be scored as follows: 4 making excellent progress 3 a satisfactory progress in this aspect 2 is only just beginning to get to grips with this 1 serious weakness to be addressed