This class had an early lunch period - 9:50 a.m - making it necessary to have a snack time in the afternoon. It became evident that few children really knew what healthy snacking (and healthy eating) meant. Through this Internet project, students will complete four tasks: construct a food pyramid, obtain information about serving sizes, find a recipe for a healthy snack, and create a day's menu filled with healthy choices.
Students then take their new information and create a poster to share with family and friends. This unit can be completed at school or at home, following an introduction to the concepts of informed choices and healthy eating. Many of the links in this site are interactive, so students can have fun while important concepts are reinforced. A rubric is provided for them to evaluate their own work.
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Hilary Sedewitch |
Hilary Sedewitch has been teaching for 15 years at the elementary school level. This September she began a new phase in her career with a move to middle school. She is currently teaching science to sixth grade students at Intermediate School 230 in Region 4, Queens, New York and runs the school's website.
mshs206@aol.com
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Subject:
Health, Literacy
Grade Level: 3-6
Time: 2 weeks
Materials: Internet connection; paper and art supplies, and a printer (optional) |
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