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Food investigation: how to begin a food investigation

In this short video, we suggest some first steps for beginning a food investigation.

We look at:-

  • analysing the question to understand what is being asked
  • checking if the question has different parts
  • creating clear objectives
  • creating a plan
  • finding and using credible research
  • thinking about a hypothesis

We run experiments to investigate the action of different raising agents:-

  • biological raising agents
  • chemical raising agents
  • mechanical raising agents

[GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition non-examined assessment (15% marks)]

How to start your investigation

Watch our next video: conducting an experiment

More information

Open University: Future Learn: Understanding experiments

Meat and Education.com: Food investigation activity ideas

Food and Drink Federation (FDF): The different functions of sugar in food and drink

TeenTech: Research 

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