LESSON PLAN #1

EVERYONE NEEDS CALORIES

Grade Levels: 8 - 12

Subjects: Nutrition, Health, Math, Computer Technology

Learner Outcomes:

Students will identify the nutrient groups that provide calories.
Students will identify the number of calories per gram for fat, carbohydrates and protein.
Students will identify the calories from the three before mentioned nutrient groups listed on a variety of food labels.
Students will practice identifying items on food labels on KidsHealth.org or Vitamins In The House web sites.

Duration of Lesson: One to Two 90 Minute Class Periods

Materials: Food Labels, Bookmarked Sites

Technology Tools/Courseware: Computer, Internet Sites

Teacher Notes:   Students will have internet access forms on file.
                               Collect food labels prior to class, at least four per student.
                               Bookmark the Vitamins in the House web site.
                               Bookmark the KidsHealth web site.
Procedure:

Show students how to check for the three nutrient groups, fats, carbohydrates and proteins, on the food labels.
Pass out a variety of food labels.
Have students find the above mentioned items and determine whether or not they think it is a healthy food.
Go to the web site KidsHealth.org or Vitamins In The House for more practice on reading food labels.

Modifications: Depending on disability and IEP use peer tutoring on computer assignment.
Use cooperative grouping on food label activity.

Enrichment Activities:

Go to KidsHealth.org and read the food label articles.
Visit a grocery store and compare food labels and food brands.

Evaluation/Assessment:

By observation
Class participation
Written goals

WV State Instructional Goals & Objectives:
Nutrition - NFS1, NFS5, NFS7, NFS21, NFS22

National Standards: 14.0, 14.2

Job/Career Clusters: Health Services, Human Services and Business and Marketing

References:     Vitamins In The House
                           KidsHealth
                           Nutrition and Fitness: Lifestyle Choices for Wellness (Dorothy F. West)

Created By: Greg Curry
Jenny Curry
Sheryl Hulmes

Greenbrier East High School
Created April 3, 2000

Introduction Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5

Return to top