Creatives Corner aims to produce lessons and activities that are fun, engaging and inclusive. To show a committment in supporting teachers to achieve the ideal work-life balance, we also provide a range of free and paid for resources that will help support heads of department and teachers with administrative tasks, such as planning and marking.
Creatives Corner aims to produce lessons and activities that are fun, engaging and inclusive. To show a committment in supporting teachers to achieve the ideal work-life balance, we also provide a range of free and paid for resources that will help support heads of department and teachers with administrative tasks, such as planning and marking.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Pakistani Cuisine
This engaging and informative lesson introduces students to the culture, flavours, and ingredients of Pakistani cuisine. It builds upon prior knowledge of English and Nigerian cuisine to develop cultural understanding and culinary awareness.
Includes:
Starter task (deeper-thinking on food & culture)
Keyword and definition: Cuisine
Interactive spice-smelling activity and “Guess the Ingredient” game
Discussion of popular dishes (Biryani, Chicken Karahi, Samosas)
Nutritional breakdown of common ingredients
Lesson 2: Baked Samosas Practical
A hands-on cooking lesson where students prepare and bake their own samosas, as a group, using a spiced vegetable filling and homemade pastry. The lesson links practical skills to nutrition and reinforces cultural understanding.
This 1 hour lesson introduces students to the rich and diverse cuisine of Nigeria while exploring the nutritional benefits of an African diet. Through discussion, activities, and group work, students will learn about key Nigerian staple foods such as yams, plantains, beans, and rice, and their role in maintaining a balanced diet.
The lesson includes a thought-provoking starter task, a nutrient-matching activity, and a collaborative group exercise where students analyse the ingredients and health benefits of popular Nigerian dishes. Comparisons are made between Nigerian and British diets to encourage deeper thinking about global food choices and nutrition.
Designed for KS3 and KS4 students, this lesson supports cross-curricular links with Food Technology, Geography, and Health Education.
Included in this resource:
PowerPoint presentation with engaging visuals
Printable Resources
Jollof Rice Recipe for teacher demonstration
This is Lesson 2 in the SOW we follow for Year 7.
This lesson includes:
Do Now Task
Comprehension activity
Homework task
Plenary - Exit Pass
Timers
Slide animations
Resources provided are all PDFs.
This lesson should last the whole hour and may go over depending on class abilities.
For Introduction Lesson click here.
For lesson 3 click here.
