Studying Scotland
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Food Culture >Food Choices and the Consumer > Second level
Interdisciplinary approach and possible learning opportunities
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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Read magazine articles, which focus on diets or weight
gain/loss. Learners can define ‘diet’ and then brainstorm what a
healthy diet is.
Consider attitudes to weight in today’s society – Is Scotland a
healthy nation?
Consider how many calories people need on a daily basis.
(Show that this varies depending on age and lifestyle.) Look at
common foods on your local high street and the calorific value.
*Investigating the stars in the magazines consider their size and
weight and decide whether they are good role models when
comparing a healthy diet to those listed in the magazines.
Begin to identify how alcohol is portrayed in advertising, popular
culture, or in peer groups. Ask the question – How can we make
informed and sensible choices when it comes to diet and alcohol.
Are any of the adverts and labelling for alcohol trying to target
young drinkers? If so, how?
LITERACY ACROSS LEARNING
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*As a whole class discuss the attitudes weight/ substance
misuse in Scotland.
Discuss appropriate and inappropriate language to use
when discussing weight/ substance misuse.
Contribute to debate and build on what is learned through
writing, reading and talking and listening activities.
Express opinions about how diet/ alcohol is portrayed
different situations and use supporting sources to inform
the opinions.
Consider persuasion techniques and through role play/
written activities apply knowledge.
Related Experiences and Outcomes connected within this
context for learning
HWB 2-37a, 2-38a, 2-39a
SCN 2-12a
LIT 2-02a, 2-29a
SCIENCES
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*Investigate the effect starving yourself of different food groups would have on your body e.g. carbohydrate. Is this a problem in
Scotland?
Consider the effect alcohol has on the body (especially young adults) and discuss ways to make informed decisions about substance
misuse. Is Scotland a healthy nation compared to other European countries?
* You may wish to contact your community Police Officers and Health Professionals to answer questions about this issue.