The Food Pyramid and Nutrition

Introduction

Students!!!

Using this webquest you will go on a journey which will be full of activities and task which will help prepare you for learning about the many benefits eating healthy. You will be split up into a group of three to help climb up the mystic food pyramid. You and your group's journey will start here with this informative video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaLvxVnn8Yg#t=53

Task

The journey up and around the pyramid with the group will be very tiring. Using the proper foods will help you gain energy in order to complete your trip. Your group will create a poster which will include a picture of each group that belongs in the pyramid. You will also list some of the many healthy benefits that each group will provide for you. It is important to also list the proper serving size you need to intake to help you on your trip.

Process

To help you get started here are the list of the Food Pyramid: Grains, meats, vegetables, fruits, diary,  fat, oils, and sweets. This website will also help your group to start. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/

The other information provided in the links below will help you with your long journey.

Watching this video will also help on your task.

https://www.brainpop.com/health/nutrition/nutrition/

Then, use this link to complete the activities.

https://www.brainpop.com/health/nutrition/nutrition/activity/

TEAMWORK IS VERY ESSENTIAL TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT.

Evaluation
Evaluation Rubric
  excellent very good good trying Score
working in groups Taking charge of the group, contributing ideas, while deligating responsibly to team members. contributing ideas while assisting other members of the group to understand the concept. contributing ideas,in assisting the more active members of the group. utilizing and organizing ideas of other group members,even though you did not have much to contribute. 40%
Content knowledge knowledge of all areas of the content. knowledge of most of the content. knowledge of some of the content. knowledge of little of the content. 25%
Following instructions All instructions were followed and task were carried out correctly. Most instructions were followed and most tasks were carried out effectively. some instructions were followed, thus some tasks were carried out effectively. a few instructions were followed thus a few tasks were carried out effectively. 25%
Presentation Work is well organized and presented in an excellent manner. Work presented is well organized and in a very good manner. Work presented is fairly neat and well organized. work presented could be neater and better organized. 10%
Total Score: 100%
Conclusion

You will be able to explain the importance of eating a well-balanced meal. 

You will be able to make the food pyramid, and identify the different food groups, and the serving portions of each group.

You will also learn the skills of communication and teamwork that you used to complete the task.