inspiration project
Each child is special in their academic abilities and learning preferences. That is why it is vital to provide differentiated instruction, diverse hands-on learning experiences, and assistance for all students. The Inspiration project provides a graphic organizer that will supplement our science, math, and health integrated thematic unit on the wellness policy. The graphic organizer is that of a lunch tray. An example tray will be used to demonstrate the lesson and what is expected of the students. The tray shows, food from each food group, an arrow pointing to the food group, and a hyperlink to more information about that particular food group. On this tray there will be a balanced meal, including a food from each food group. The students will have to use their background knowledge gained during the Net Quest to assist in picking a balanced and nutritious lunch.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education's Academic Standards
Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science
3.1 Unifying Themes
3.1.7 GRADE 7
3.1.7 A. Explain the parts of a simple system and their relationship to each other.
3.7. Technological Devices
3.7.7. GRADE 7
C. Explain and demonstrate basic computer operations and concepts.
D. Apply computer software to solve specific problems.
Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Mathematics
2.5. Mathematical Problem Solving and Communication
2.5.5. GRADE 5
A. Develop a plan to analyze a problem, identify the information needed to solve the problem, carry out the plan, check whether an answer makes sense and explain how the problem was solved.
C. Show ideas in a variety of ways, including words, numbers, symbols, pictures, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams and models.
F. Use appropriate problem-solving strategies (e.g., solving a simpler problem, drawing a picture or diagram).
2.6. Statistics and Data Analysis
2.6.5. GRADE 5
A. Organize and display data using pictures, tallies, tables, charts, bar graphs and circle graphs.
E. Construct and defend simple conclusions based on data.
Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education
10.1 Concepts of Health
10.1.6. GRADE 6
C. Analyze nutritional concepts that impact health.
E. Identify health problems that can occur throughout life and describe ways to prevent them.
10.2.6. GRADE 6
A. Explain the relationship between personal health practices and individual well-being.
B. Explain the relationship between health-related information and consumer choices.
C. Explain the media’s effect on health and safety issues.
D. Describe and apply the steps of a decision-making process to health and safety issues.
