Grade Level:  5 – 6

Subjects:  Health, Math, and Technology

Learner Outcomes:
1.  The student will read grocery store ads from online grocery store.
2.  The student will plan a dinner for a family of four for under $20.00.
3.  The student will list what will be served and the ingredients required.
4.  The student will create a dinner menu made up of food from the four food groups.

Duration of Lesson:  Two 45 minute periods

Materials: paper, pencils, pens, markers, and calculators

Technology Tools:  Computer and Internet access

Teacher Notes:

• Have newspapers (enough for class) ready in case online grocery store isn't available
• Review computation skills, if needed

Procedures:

1. Use computer/internet to access online grocery store.
2. Gather information to include food from the four food groups, making sure to keep the cost of the meal at $20.00 or less.
3. Make a list on Microsoft Word of  what  will be served and what ingredients are needed to create a nutritious meal.
4. Calculate the total of the meal to $20.00 or less.
5. Print out menus for teacher assessment.
 

Modifications:

• Modify lesson to meet students IEP.
• Peer tutor and individual teacher attention will be used where needed.

Enrichment Activities:

Random choice of one student prepared dinner menu may be prepared by cafeteria staff and served for lunch.

Evaluation/Assessment:

• Teacher will observe active participation.

Teacher will grade the assignment for the following:  proper food groups - 4 pts., ingredients - 2 pts., what is served - 2 pts. and written presentation - 2 pts. (menu).
10 pts. = 100%
9 pts. = 90%
8 pts. = 80%
7 pts. = 70% . . .

West Virginia Standards :
Health: 5.27, 5.28, 6.29, 6.30
Math: 5.11, 5.12, 5.15, 6.9, 6.11
Technology: 5.35, 6.76, 6.77

National Standards:
Health:
Standard 6.   Understands essential concepts about nutrition and diet.

Math:
Standard 3.  Uses basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation.
Standard 9.  Understands the general nature and uses of mathematics.

Technology:
Standard 2.  Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs.

References:
Fisher, Marian. “NIE Activities Guide, The Dominion Post”.  Fairmont, West Virginia, 2001-02, p. 16.
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