Lesson One


 Phat Food

Grade Level(s): 9-11
Subject(s): Math, Health, English/Language Arts,

Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

Duration of Lesson: Three 90 minute class periods

Materials:  Bio Impedance Analyzer, computer with Microsoft Office, measuring tape, metric
                     conversion chart, and calculators

Technology tools/Courseware: Flash card tutorial, Excel tutorial, PowerPoint Presentation, Internet access

Teacher Notes:

Procedures:
  1. Instruct the students in the correct usage of the BIA by showing the PowerPoint presentation.
  2. Have each student remove shoes and socks and weigh in on the BIA.  (Remind them to take their print out with them and to not lose it.)
  3. Help students analyze their individual results.
  4. Give each student an index card and have them write their weight and BMI as listed on their printout.  (No names, please.)
  5. Take the cards and have a student record the information on the chalkboard as you read it.
  6. The students will copy the information.
  7. In the computer lab the students will create a table in Excel (this is a teacher's example) using the information they copied while in class.
  8. They will then create a bar graph, insert it into their document, and print it for possible evaluation.
  9. Have the students go to the BMI calculator and enter their personal data.  They will then compare their personal BIA data from the Bio Impedance Analyzer with the computer analyzer and write a brief paragraph in their journals about how the two data sources compare/contrast.   They can also include their reasoning as to why the information from the two analyzers agree/disagree. Use rubric to assess their work.
  10. Alternate lesson if student cannot access Internet:  Have students use the chart in the Powerpoint presentation to compare their BIA data and write a journal entry about how the data compares to what the chart says is the norm for their age group.  Are they below the norm, above the norm, or very close to it?  Have them discuss what they feel should be done to fix any problems that they may encounter with their personal BMI.
  11. In this activity the students will work in groups of two or three.  They will measure each other's height and place the information on a note card.  Next to their height, they will place their weight (again, no names please).  The teacher will put these measures on the chalkboard for all students to copy. The groups will then convert these measures to metric units of length and weight. This can be done on the computer or at their desks.  The following will link you to a wonderful conversion chart.
Modifications:
       Look at individual IEPs and 504s, Activities are included for students who are not allowed to access the Internet.

Enrichment Activities:
     Have students review this site and explore the possible activities that could be used in other classrooms.

Evaluation/Assessment:

West Virginia CSO's: National Standards: Job/Career Clusters: (as identified by the West Virginia Depart of Education)
                      Health and Human Services

References:

Food Pyramid Relay

Author:  Barbara Ann Breeden           Vickie Lickliter                Patricia McKinney
       Oak Hill High School             Oak Hill High School        Mount Hope Elementary
            350 W. Oyler Ave.                                                    408 Lincoln Street
            Oak Hill, WV  25901                                                 Mount Hope, WV  25880
            (304) 469-3551
 
 
 
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