Healthy Food ChoicesHealthy Food ChoicesA WebQuest for 4A WebQuest for 4thth Grade (Health) Grade (Health)

Designed byDesigned byChristina BarbarinoChristina Barbarino

Christina.barbarino06@stjohns.edu

1. Healthy Food Choices

2. Home Page

3.Introduction

4. Task

5-12. Process

13. Evaluation

14. Conclusion

15-17. Teacher Page

18-19-. Credits & References

IntroductionIntroduction

Have you ever wondered if what you are eating is really Have you ever wondered if what you are eating is really healthy for you? Well during this WebQuest you will healthy for you? Well during this WebQuest you will discover if what you are eating is really healthy for you discover if what you are eating is really healthy for you or not. You will attain healthy eating and exercise or not. You will attain healthy eating and exercise habits. Are you ready to start your journey to a habits. Are you ready to start your journey to a healthier life style? healthier life style?

TaskTask

*You will make a personalized meal plan with *You will make a personalized meal plan with healthy foods of your choice that are good for you healthy foods of your choice that are good for you and your body. and your body.

*You will play an interactive game called *You will play an interactive game called Mypyramid Blast Off! Mypyramid Blast Off!

*At the conclusion of the WebQuest you will be *At the conclusion of the WebQuest you will be assigned into groups and will be designing and assigned into groups and will be designing and creating a menu for a fictional restaurant of your creating a menu for a fictional restaurant of your choice. Your knowledge and skills about health choice. Your knowledge and skills about health and nutrition will be reinforced and used when and nutrition will be reinforced and used when creating this menu. creating this menu.

ProcessProcess

Now that your ready to start your journey to a Now that your ready to start your journey to a healthier life style, follow the directions below healthier life style, follow the directions below

to begin:to begin:

1- You will visit the link below and click on each 1- You will visit the link below and click on each section of the pyramid and learn more as section of the pyramid and learn more as instructed on the site. instructed on the site.

http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html

ProcessProcess

2-After you have read through all of the information 2-After you have read through all of the information in the food pyramid you will click on the link in the food pyramid you will click on the link below and apply your new knowledge and play an below and apply your new knowledge and play an interactive game called Mypyramid Blast Off!interactive game called Mypyramid Blast Off!

http://www.fns.usda.gov/TN/Resources/game/BlastOff_Game.html

Process

3. After you have played Mypyramid Blast Off! You will go to the link below and print off the coloring sheet and complete it for homework. You will turn it in the following day.

http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/mpk_coloring.pdf

ProcessProcess

4- Now that you have a better understanding of 4- Now that you have a better understanding of what foods are healthy for you and which are not what foods are healthy for you and which are not you are now going to begin the process of making you are now going to begin the process of making your lifestyle more healthy. To begin click the link your lifestyle more healthy. To begin click the link below and enter your information as directed on below and enter your information as directed on the site. After you get your Mypyramid Plan you the site. After you get your Mypyramid Plan you may print it out or open a new browser and use it may print it out or open a new browser and use it for the next step in the WebQuest. for the next step in the WebQuest. http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx

ProcessProcess

5- Now that you have a Mypyramid Plan you are ready to 5- Now that you have a Mypyramid Plan you are ready to make your own personalized menu plan. When you make your own personalized menu plan. When you click on the link below you will be asked for some click on the link below you will be asked for some personal information, after you enter this information personal information, after you enter this information you will be able to begin your personalized menu. Use you will be able to begin your personalized menu. Use your Mypyramid Plan as a guideline when choosing your Mypyramid Plan as a guideline when choosing foods you would like to eat. You may also use the foods you would like to eat. You may also use the “Tips” tab to help guide you in the process of making “Tips” tab to help guide you in the process of making your menu. your menu.

http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspx

ProcessProcess

6- Now that you have made your personalized menu 6- Now that you have made your personalized menu plan, you may print it out and use it on a daily plan, you may print it out and use it on a daily basis and use it as a guide to your healthier basis and use it as a guide to your healthier lifestyle. lifestyle.

ProcessProcess

7- You are now going to be put into pairs based on 7- You are now going to be put into pairs based on seating arrangements. You and your partner are seating arrangements. You and your partner are going to design and create a menu for a fictional going to design and create a menu for a fictional restaurant which includes healthy meal choices restaurant which includes healthy meal choices for each breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. You for each breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. You will be using the Microsoft Word application on will be using the Microsoft Word application on your desktop computer to design and create your your desktop computer to design and create your menus. The rubric for this assignment is under menus. The rubric for this assignment is under Evaluation, use this as a guide when planning and Evaluation, use this as a guide when planning and designing your menu. Have fun & be creative!designing your menu. Have fun & be creative!

ProcessProcess

8- After you complete your menus you will print 8- After you complete your menus you will print them out and they will be evaluated to make sure them out and they will be evaluated to make sure each component is included. They will be each component is included. They will be displayed around the classroom as part of our displayed around the classroom as part of our Healthy Food Choices Unit.Healthy Food Choices Unit.

EvaluationEvaluationMenu Rubric

CATEGORY CATEGORY 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1

Writing - Writing - Mechanics Mechanics

Capitalization,grammar and Capitalization,grammar and punctuation are correct punctuation are correct throughout the menu. throughout the menu.

A couple of errors in the A couple of errors in the capitalization,grammacapitalization,grammar and punctuation r and punctuation throughout the menu. throughout the menu.

Some errors in the Some errors in the capitalization,grammacapitalization,grammar and/or punctuation r and/or punctuation on the menu. on the menu.

There are several There are several capitalization,grammar capitalization,grammar or punctuation errors on or punctuation errors on the menu. the menu.

Graphics/Pictures Graphics/Pictures At least 2 graphics and they At least 2 graphics and they go well with the text go well with the text and there is a good and there is a good mix of text and mix of text and graphics. graphics.

At least 2 graphics and they At least 2 graphics and they go well with the text, go well with the text, but there are so many but there are so many that they distract from that they distract from the text. the text.

At least 2 graphics and they At least 2 graphics and they go well with the text, go well with the text, but placing is off. but placing is off.

1 or less graphics or they do 1 or less graphics or they do not go with the not go with the accompanying text or accompanying text or appear to be randomly appear to be randomly chosen. chosen.

Attractiveness & Attractiveness & Organization Organization

The menu has exceptionally The menu has exceptionally attractive formatting attractive formatting and very well-and very well-organized information. organized information.

The menu has attractive The menu has attractive formatting and has formatting and has well-organized well-organized information. information.

The menu is attractive and The menu is attractive and has fairly-organized has fairly-organized information. information.

The menu's formatting and The menu's formatting and organization of material organization of material are confusing to the are confusing to the reader. reader.

Required Contents Required Contents All required areas are All required areas are present. Meals from present. Meals from all of the food groups all of the food groups are present. are present.

Most required areas are Most required areas are present. Meals from 4 present. Meals from 4 of the 5 food groups of the 5 food groups are present.are present.

Some required areas are Some required areas are present. Meals from 3 present. Meals from 3 of the 5 food groups of the 5 food groups are present.are present.

Hardly any or no required Hardly any or no required areas are present. areas are present.

Conclusion Conclusion

Great Job! You have completed the Great Job! You have completed the WebQuest on Healthy Food Choices. You WebQuest on Healthy Food Choices. You did a great job! Now you are conscious of did a great job! Now you are conscious of

foods that are good for you and your body. foods that are good for you and your body. If you follow your menu plan and exercise If you follow your menu plan and exercise daily, you will be on the road to a healthier daily, you will be on the road to a healthier

life in no time!life in no time!

Teacher PageTeacher Page

Learning about proper nutrition is a very important part of the elementary Learning about proper nutrition is a very important part of the elementary

school curriculum. Over a one week period, the students will learn about the school curriculum. Over a one week period, the students will learn about the

Food Pyramid and that making healthy food choices are vital for a healthy body. Food Pyramid and that making healthy food choices are vital for a healthy body.

At the conclusion of this one week period, the students will be able to take what At the conclusion of this one week period, the students will be able to take what

they have learned and address it in the real world. They will be more aware of they have learned and address it in the real world. They will be more aware of

and value the importance of eating healthy food. My lesson will involve learning and value the importance of eating healthy food. My lesson will involve learning

about the six levels of the food pyramid and learning how to choose about the six levels of the food pyramid and learning how to choose

healthy foods.healthy foods. Students will learn with the help of visual aids, hands on activities, and technology by playing interactive games online and by making their own personalized menu plan online. All children, especially young ones should be able to expand their learning horizons beyond text books and written tests. By creating their very own personalized menu plan, by playing educational games online and by creating a fictional restaurant menu, the students are able to express their creativity and learn in a new way.

Teacher Page

Standards: NYSED StandardsStandard 1: Personal Health and Fitness

Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.

Students will understand human growth and development and recognize the relationship between behaviors and healthy development. They will understand ways to promote health and prevent disease and will demonstrate and practice positive health behaviors.

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NETS-S Standards

Standard 1: Creativity & InnovationStudents demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.Students will apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.Students will create original works as a means of personal group expression.Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. Identify trends and forecast possibilities.

Standard 2: Communication & CollaborationStudents use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.Students will interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.Students will communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. Students will develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. Students will contribute to project themes to produce original works or solve problems.

Credits & ReferencesCredits & References

Images:Images:http://www.medindia.net/healthnetwork/images/uploaded-photos/1_162.jpg

http://www.impliedbydesign.com/files/portfolio/so-healthy-menu.jpg

http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/images/steps.gif

http://www.mypyramid.gov/

http://www.wohfkidsconnect.com/kids/images/mypyramid.gif

http://www.gigathoughts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/healthy_living_physical_mental_satisfaction.gif

http://www.amaalliance.org/site/largepics/625/40309/163377/225686/i_can_be_healthy.jpg

http://www.awch.org.au/August%2008%20enews/August%20enews%20images/steps.gif

http://www.macombcountymi.gov/publichealth/HPDC/images/healthykidslogo1.gifhttp://www.macombcountymi.gov/publichealth/HPDC/images/healthykidslogo1.gif

Credits & ReferencesCredits & References

Links:Links:

http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.htmlhttp://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html

http://www.fns.usda.gov/TN/Resources/game/BlastOff_Game.htmlhttp://www.fns.usda.gov/TN/Resources/game/BlastOff_Game.html

http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspxhttp://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx

http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspxhttp://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspx