certifications

Provenance

Introduction to the module

The aim of this module is to help pupils understand the origin of meats and associated assurance schemes.

Key learning from this module

  • Where and how red meat is reared in Wales (see also Sustainable Farming)
  • How to prove its origin and understand more about the traceability of meat.
  • Learn about food assurance schemes that are in place to guarantee quality, food safety, high animal welfare and full traceability.

It consists of:

  • A PowerPoint presentation
  • Food Assurance Sheeme Worksheet
  • Provenance Worksheet

Suggested classroom activities

  • View the Provenance of red meat powerpoint then;
  • Ask the pupils to look at various food packaging – what information can we find on the packaging – in particular re origin of product or ingredients and the food assurance scheme logos on the product.
  • Discuss is food origin important to pupils?
  • Use the Provenance worksheet to look at the Welsh Beef stirfry with blackbean sauce and plums recipe – where do the ingredients come from?
  • Practical activity – prepare and cook the Welsh Beef stirfry recipe.
  • Complete the Eatwell worksheet relating to the recipe.

Classroom Presentation & Worksheets