2. This presentation is to inform you of a
project that our class will be working on
daily for the next three weeks.
3. Why is the food pyramid
important?
This essential question is the heart of the project.
Project Summary
The class will be divided into
groups.
The groups will be learning about
the nutritional importance of
each food group.
They will learn about the
number of daily servings and
serving sizes.
The goal is to educate the
students about healthy eating
habits.
Each group will create a short
play presenting their project
conclusions.
4. Benefits
encourage healthy meets Alabama state
eating for better standards
overall health Alabama state standards
for health education for
educate students on 2nd grade:
value of healthy
11.) Identify the number of daily
eating required ser vings from each of
the six groups on the food guide
pyramid.
provides a plan for
the students for 7 Identify activities that
.)
encourage healthy behavior.
healthier habits
Examples: participating in regular
physical activity, eating
benefits student and nutritious foods
family
5. Objectives
students will learn about the
food pyramid
students will learn about the
various food groups
students will learn about
serving sizes and number of
servings
students will learn about
healthy nutritional choices
students will benefit from
participating in project based
learning
6. Project Based Learning
students work together as students will develop
a group critical thinking skills and
problem solving abilities
students gather and
organize information students will receive
instruction and guidance
students ill learn about that they need
time management
students will build 21st
students will learn to be century skills
flexible and adaptable in
the group setting provides opportunity for
authentic learning and
creativity
7. AS THE TEACHER
I will be leading discussion regarding
the essential question and the unit
questions with the class.
I will have group conferences where
we will review checklists that the
students will use to stay on track.
The unit questions I will provide learning centers where
the students will address: each group will have opportunity for
information gathering.
What is a food group and why is it
important? The students will be provided a clear
understandable plan for this project
What is a well balanced diet? and I will be available at all times to
guide them as it is needed.
8. What is the student’s role in the project?
The class will be separated into
groups of 4 to 5 students.
The students will use the resources provided
in the classroom as well as from home
to answer the content questions.
Each group will present the final project as a short play
for the entire classroom and visitors.
The content questions are:
What are examples of foods What is the number of
that fit into each food group? ser vings for each food group
on the food pyramid?
What is a serving size and
why is it important?
9. As the parent
check your student’s daily folder for
information regarding the project
help your student research by finding
additional information in the library
or on child friendly websites
help your student with any spelling in
the project’s script to improve his or
her reading clarity
be prepared to contribute from home
any items the student may need
if possible attend the final
presentation of short plays
send assigned contribution to
celebration luncheon for the students
(information to come)
10. My Contact
Information
Please feel free to
contact me with
any questions:
Ms. Brittney Fields
My e-mail Is
Bmfields88@gmail.com
My cell phone is
(205) 555-5555
