Just For The Health Of It!
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | Health Science Social Studies | |
| Author | Charleta Brooks
Linda Lee Paul Ward | |
| Description | In this unit, students will explore the natural effects of
healthy eating and demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge by planning a nutritious meal. This unit will challenge students to understand the fundamental principles behind the law of supply and demand; as well as information on the proper methods for laboratory safety. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Internet ready computer, projection device | |
| Grade Level | 9 10 11 12 | |
| National Standards | Economics:
1.Understands the concept of prices and the interaction of supply and demand in a market economy. 2.Understands that scarcity of productive resources requires choices that generate opportunity costs. Science: 1.Understands the nature of scientific inquiry 2.Understands the nature of scientific knowledge Health: 1.Understands essential concepts about nutrition and diet | |
| Career Clusters | Health and Human Services Science and Natural Resources | |
| Keywords | food pyramid, food guide, nutrients, supply and demand, equilibrium | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Overview: Just for the Health of it!
Lesson 1: Fast Food Blues Lesson 2: H2O to Go Lesson 3: Supply & Demand and It's Effects on the Food Supply Lesson 4: 5 A Day Nutrition Lesson 5: Build a Pyramid | |
| Health IGO or CSO | HE50, HE54, HE59, HE62 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | 9.17, 9.18 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | E1, E3 | |