Home economics assignments for 2010/2011?!

Repeat2011

can anybody post the food study assignments for 2010/2011 , i'm repeating my leaving cert and want to get them finished before i go back. please post

LouiseZ

Assignment A. No. 1

Young children require a diet tailored to their needs.
Research and elaborate on the nutritional needs and the meal planning guidelines that should be considered when planning meals for children aged 12 to 24 months. Having regard to these considerations, investigate a range of main course dishes for a family with children of this age. Suggest modifications that may be made to the dishes to ensure that they are suitable for young children. Prepare, cook and serve one of the main courses suitable for the family’s main meal of the day. Evaluate the assignment in terms of (a) implementation and (b) the specific requirements of the assignment.

Assignment B. No. 3

Microwave ovens are very useful as they are energy efficient and save time.

Carry out research on microwave ovens in relation to each of the following:
- The different types available
- Uses i.e. To include foods/dishes that can be prepared or cooked using this piece of equipment
- The application of the working principle
- The key points essential for successful use of the microwave.
Prepare, cook and serve one of the dishes you have investigated.
Evaluate the assignment in terms of (a) implementation and (b) the advantages and or disadvantages of using a microwave oven.

Assignment C. No. 4

Home baking is becoming increasingly popular for many different reasons.
Carry out research on (i) the rise in popularity of home baking and (ii) commercially available confectionery (range of products, prices, etc.).
Investigate one method of making muffins or cupcakes. Elaborate on the method and explain the principle involved.
In relation to the product chosen (muffins or cupcakes), list the variations that can be made. Describe how you would store the product in order to keep it fresh.
Prepare and bake one of the products (either muffins or cupcakes) that you have investigated. Evaluate the assignment in terms of (a) implementation, (b) the practicability of home baking, and (c) cost of home baked product in comparison to a similar commercial variety.



Assignment D. No. 5
In food preparation many foods are made lighter by the introduction of air, carbon dioxide or steam.

Define ‘aeration’.
Investigate the culinary applications of aeration in the making of a range of dishes explaining the principle involved in each case.
Prepare, cook and serve one of the dishes that you have investigated.
Evaluate the assignment in terms of (a) implementation and (b) success in achieving the desired texture.



Theres a thread on here somewhere about it, I got these off it on Wensday, but I can't find it anymore.:pac:...I think they're alot easier than the ones we did last year, particularly assignment B No. 3, so you shouldn't have too much trouble. I've been doing bits of them since Wensday and I have 3 of them completely done..:D...so happy studying..:rolleyes:

Repeat2011

thanks for the assignments, couldn't find them anywher!! do you know when we have to hand them up?

rcor23

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