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All Unit 3 and 4 subjects require 3-5 hours of study per week.

Evaluations/Food Analysis will need to be completed each week.

Homework will depend on the topic we are studying, but expect to be spending some time each week on completing work/extended research.

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Unit 3 SACs : 30%

• Outcome 1 - SAC SACs and Evidence (Evaluations/Food Analysis/Tastings) - 15%
• Outcome 2 - SAC SACs and Evidence - 15%

Unit 4 SACs: 30%

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To pass any VCE unit you need to demonstrate that you have met the Outcomes.

With the exception of Unit 4 Outcome 2, all outcomes are assessed as a combination of:

• Records of at least 2 practical activities (which can be cooking, taste testing, product comparisons, etc.)
• A formal written or visual report, presentation, or practical demonstration.

As this subject is new at PHSC for 2023, and a new Study Design, the assessments are yet to be finalised.

Outcomes:

Unit 3:

• Outcome 1: Explain the processes of eating and digesting food, and the utilisation of macronutrientsmacro nutrients, and justify the science behind the development of the Australian Dietary Guidelines, and apply principles of nutrition in practical activities to examine specific dietary needs.
  • SAC 1 Question and Answer
  • SAC 2 Oral Presentation
  • Completion of Class Work
• Outcome 2: Analyse factors affecting food behaviours of individuals through examining the relationships between food access, values, beliefs and choices, and demonstrate practical skills to evaluate factors affecting planning and preparing healthy meals for children and families.
  • SAC 3 Article/Media Analysis 
  • SAC 4 Question and Answer
  • Completion of Class Work

Unit 4:

• Outcome 1: Analyse food information by applying principles of evidence-based research and healthy eating recommendations to evaluate a selected food trend, fad or diet, and claims on food packaging and advertisements, and undertake practical activities that meet the healthy eating recommendations of the Australian Dietary Guidelines.
  • SAC 1 Question and Answer/Annotated Visual Report
• Outcome 2: Critique issues affecting food systems in terms of ethics, sustainability and food sovereignty, and through practical activities propose future solutions that reflect sociocultural, sustainable and ethical food values and goals.
  • SAC 2 Research Inquiry

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VCE Food Studies (be sure to check the new study design) Study Design.

Come down to Come and see Christina in the Food Room to find out more.