"Delicious and Nutritious"

A WebQuest for 4th grade Health

Designed by

Charity Ballard

cballa01@shepherd.edu

 

 

 

 Introduction l  Task l Process l  Evaluation l Conclusion  l  Credits  l  Teacher Page

 

Introduction:

    The Health Quartet has four members: Jason, Sally, Tim, and Sara. Sara is the leader of the group. The group is known for its many healthy nutritional meals they prepare for their many friends. Only this time there is a problem. Sara is sick. Being the group leader, it is Sara's job to put the menu together and as a group they prepare the meal. What will the group do with out Sara? Can you help the Health Quartet make another healthy meal for their friends? They need your help.

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Task:

    Create a three course meal including an appetizer, main course, and dessert. The meal must be delicious and nutritious. The menu must have a variety of food choices. After completing the menu you will present it to the class and as a class we will decide if your menu is both delicious and nutritious. I hope that your food choices will help the Health Quartet create another successful meal.

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Process

    ~You will need to begin by making a list of 4-5 food selections from each food group. (This will help you have a variety of food choices as explained in the task portion of this webquest.)

    Example: Dairy- milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream        

After making this list ask yourself these question:

    Which of these foods are the most healthy food choices?

    What foods are both healthy and delicious?

    What kind of food choices  you, yourself, would  enjoy?

    ~After answering these question, select one choice from each food group and begin making your menu.

~You will need to make a poster of your menu and present a 5-6 minute presentation. In this presentation you will discuss why you chose the foods on your menu and explain how your food selections are delicious and nutritious.

~Take the information you have learned from this assignment and help your family make better choice when preparing for each meal. Show your family your poster and make a healthy menu, for a healthy lifestyle.

Remember- use your time wisely, be creative, and HAVE FUN!!

Use the following sites to help you gather information and pictures for your presentation:

http://kidshealth.org

http://www.hooah4health.com

http://www.dole5aday.com/

 

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Evaluation   

Points 4 3 2 1 0  
Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar
Student has 1-2 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors.
Student has 3-4 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors.
Student has 5-6 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors.
Student has 7 or more spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors.
 No response
Task
Student has accurate  information about nutrition.
Student understands some information about nutrition.
Student has shown an effort in learning about nutrition.
Student has no comprehension of nutrition.
 No response
Healthy Foods
Student has 5-6 foods listed that are "healthy."
Student has 3-4 foods listed that are "healthy."
Student has 1-2 foods listed that are "healthy."
Student does not have any foods that are considered "healthy."

No response 
Non-Healthy Foods
Student has 5-6 foods listed that are not "healthy."
Student has 3-4 foods listed that are not "healthy."
Student has 1-2 foods listed that are not "healthy."
Student does not have any foods listed that are considered "not healthy."
  
Presentations
Students presentation was 5-6 minuets
Student's presentations was 4-3 minuets
Student's presentation was 2-1 minutes
Student did not participate in the presentation portion of the assignment.
  

 

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Conclusion

Can you answer these questions?

1.  List 5 foods that are a good source of nutrition:
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2.  List 5 foods that are not a good source of nutrition:
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                    3. How many servings of each food group are you to consume in a day?

~Did you complete all the above question? If so, GOOD JOB! You have done a lot of hard work and researching. If you have any question or concerns ask your fellow classmates or contact me before the due date of this assignment. HAVE FUN!!

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Credits

All of the pictures on this page came from the images portion of yahoo. I created my own evaluation chart. The sites used by the children for their research are hyperlinked.