Brief Description

In this lesson, students will create a menu for one full that is based on nutrition guidelines.

Standards and Frameworks

Technology Standards

6T-E1: Determine when technology is useful and select and use the appropriate tools and technology resources to solve the problem.

1CH-E8. Explain how basic nutrients are utilized by the body and the relationship of a balanced diet and essential nutrients to appropriate weight, appearance and wellness.

Academic

• Students will create a nutritionally balanced menu based on the food guide pyramid
• Students will be able to explain why their menus are well-balanced.

• Students will select and use an appropriate technology devices to present the menus they have created.

• Students will need to navigate a web page, including following links.
• Students will need to be able to create a multimedia presentation, a brochure, a poster, or other presentation.

• Computer with Internet access
• Computer with appropriate presentation/productivity software.  Can include Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, HyperStudio, KidPix, Microsoft Publisher, etc.

Special education students and English Language Learners will have their assignments modified as needed.  Modifications can include: reduced assignment (one meal instead of a complete day), peer reading of material, or teacher support during creation of presentation.

Procedures

Students will visit the web page (http://www.amphi.com/~lmitchel/food.html).  On this page they will be presented with a problem to solve.  They will need to use the electronic resources available on the web page to create a full day’s menu that is nutritionally balanced, based on the food guide pyramid.  Students will then need to present the information to the class.  This is up the student, but must use technology.  Examples are a multimedia presentation (KidPix slide show, PowerPoint, HyperStudio), a poster, or a brochure.  Students can work on this project individually or in small groups.

Students will be assessed using the rubric found on the web page.  Their menus need to include 3 meals and one snack.  They need to be nutritionally balanced.  The method of presentation must fit the task.  The presentation must be organized and include all relevant information.

Teacher Name: Liesl Mitchell
Site: Coronado
Date Submitted: May 15, 2002