The Rational Food Project

What is the Rational Food Project?
It links together science and history in a highly creative way
It uses World War 2 as a context to raise issues about nutrition and healthy eating
It draws on research carried out at the Rowett Research Institute and schools in Aberdeenshire
It is supported by a range of innovative resources
It uses Active Assessment strategies to challenge and develop children’s ideas

What are its aims?
To help children experience science in a real context
To provide an opportunity for children to use real scientific data in a purposeful way
To develop an understanding of social issues relating to World War 2
To explore the concept of rationing and its relationship with health
To support children in making informed decisions about nutrition and healthy eating
To support teachers in teaching a coherent cross curricular theme

What do teachers get?
A structured outline to support them in planning an exciting cross-curricular project
An extensive range of thought-provoking activities
Photocopiable resources, including archive material from the 1930s and authentic research data from the Rowett Research Institute
A CD with printable resources
A DVD with video clips to use as a stimulus for discussion and activity

What about professional development?
Teachers can get access to relevant professional development in how to use the material
Project materials are available at a reduced cost through CPD sessions
CPD sessions are hosted by organisations such as local authorities, Science Learning Centres, Association for Science Education, science specialist schools and school clusters

What next?
For resources or information about CPD, contact:
Millgate House Education, Unit 1, Zan Industrial Park, Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 4QD
Tel +44(0)1270 764314
 FAX +44(0)5601 156500
email info@millgatehouse.co.uk