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Teacher Page A WebQuest for 2nd Grade (Health/Language Arts/Technology) Designed by Pamela Savard and
Bridget Walters Introduction
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Nutrition is a very important part of the curriculum in most schools. As such, this lesson has been designed to assist students with their understanding of nutrition and the food guide pyramid. This lesson includes a workbook component, as well as a technology component. The students must first complete selected pages of the Food Cafe Workbook before beginning the more involved components of the webquest. After the students complete the workbook, they are then required to use the internet to find recipes and safety guidelines. Students are also required to make menus and pamphlets using a word-processing program on the computer. This lesson is designed for a second grade class. It is designed to cover elements of technology, health, and language arts. This lesson can easily be modified for different grade levels by omitting or adding requirements. For instance, older students may be required to add an international element by finding foods and pyramids from other countries. Prior to beginning this lesson, the students will need basic knowledge of the food guide pyramid, the Internet, and a word-processing program. Curriculum Standards HPHE1 - Possess basic knowledge and skills which support positive health choices and behaviors HPHE1- Understand how behaviors such as food selection, exercise, and rest affect growth and development HPHE1- Recognize influences which affect health choices and behaviors HPHE1 - Recognize influences which affect health choices and behaviors HPHE1 - Understand the importance of nutritious food and how it contributes to good health, make simple nutritious food choices, and assist with basic food preparation HPHE1 - Understand the importance of nutritious food and how it contributes to good health, make simple nutritious food choices, and assist with basic food preparation MST2 - Use a variety of equipment and software packages to enter, process, display, and communicate information in different forms using text, tables, pictures, and sound MST2 - Access needed information from printed media, electronic data bases, and community resources ELA1 - Gather and interpret information from children's reference books, magazines, textbooks, electronic bulletin boards, audio and media presentations, oral interviews, and from such forms as charts, graphs, maps, and diagrams ELA1 - Present information clearly in a variety of oral and written forms such as summaries, paraphrases, brief reports, stories, posters, and charts ELA1 - Use the process of pre-writing, drafting, revising, and proofreading (the "writing process") to produce well-constructed informational texts ELA1 - Observe basic writing conventions, such as correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization, as well as sentence and paragraph structures appropriate to written forms ELA3 - Present arguments for certain views or actions with reference to specific criteria that support the argument (e.g., an argument to purchase a particular piece of playground equipment might be based on the criteria of safety, appeal to children, durability, and low cost)`` In addition to meeting the above New York State Learning Standards, the students who are involved in this lesson will also use problem solving skills, leadership and cooperation skills, as well as effectively collaborate with their peers. Students will also utilize creativity and organization skills. Students will use persuasion to promote healthy eating. You will be assigned a team. Decide who will be working on each role. Use your Pyramid Cafe Workbook, that was handed out in class. The Internet sites will be helpful sources for healthy recipes, food safety habits, tips for healthy eating and the food guide pyramid. (There is also a link that you can use as a guide for your menus.) Be sure you use your theme, advertising method, recipes and menu to promote healthy eating. The lesson is designed to be completed in approximately 2 weeks. Lessons will be integrated into blocks designated for science, language arts, and technology. The lesson emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Since students will be working in groups, the teacher will need to divide the students into teams. It is suggested that the groups include students with varying abilities. There is an emphasis on the use of technology in this lesson. If there are students who are not adept in the use of computers, a pre-lesson tutorial may be necessary. The teacher should provide ample support and guidance throughout each segment of the webquest. The teacher may also need to provide support with problem solving skills and group cooperation. The lesson is designed so that teachers of any skill level may utilize it.
Food Guide Pyramid
Menu
Recipes
Food Safety
Only one teacher is needed to implement the lesson, but as always, more than one is always helpful. In the event that more than one adult is available, each can be assigned to a group or simply be available when help is needed. If a computer lab is available in the school, it would be beneficial for the students to have time to work here, especially when making the menus. If possible, a member of the community who is involved in the ownership/development of a restaurant could be invited to speak with the students about the process. Teacher assistance will be needed in the final compilation of the cookbook. Each team member will receive an individual grade for the portion that they contributed to the overall project. This will be based on the project piece their role had to create. Each team member will be observed for contribution to the teamwork and organization of the project. Utilizing the rubric, the teacher will assess students' progress/achievement level. When students have completed this webquest, they will have learned a great deal about the food guide pyramid as well as how to use it to plan healthy meals for themselves and their families. Students will have also practiced using the computer to find information and make many different documents. Along with nutrition and health concepts, the lesson emphasizes leadership skills, critical thinking, cooperation, and organization.
Last updated on June 23, 2004. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page |
