Local Heroes
Interdisciplinary Opportunities
Social Studies
Geography
Science
HE, PE, RME
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Local food innovations &
traditions
• Source information from Community
members
• Research
• History of local area
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Local Produce, ingredients &
recipes
Ideas
– Try growing new crops
– Can it still be grown, why not try?
– Are the recipes still popular?
– How valuable are the recipes from a health
point?
– Develop healthier
alternatives
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Any new foods, ingredients in
the local area?
• Contact local producers/suppliers
• Source local produce and develop recipes
for school canteen
• Use produce in practical cooking
– Tasting session
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Future developments
• Soil erosion
• Impact of climate change
• Lifestyles
– Physical activity
• Local opportunities
– Convenience
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Broaden the perimeter of the
local area
• Scottish Food/culture
• Link with school in different part of the
Country
• Popularity of Scottish produce abroad
• Export market for food
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