1. This webquest is intended for students in grades 2-3.
2. By paying attention to nutrition labels and the food pyramid, students will learn HOW to choose nutritious food to eat. Students will then make a menu that contains healthy food choices from each group of the food pyramid.
3. Before beginning this quest, students should be familiar with the idea that what they eat affects how their bodies develop. It would also be helpful if students had some idea of what the food pyramid is before beginning , although it is not necessary.
4. This webquest is designed to cover 3 weeks. Each student will probably need about 3 hours of computer time to read the information, answer the questions, and print clip-art if they choose to use it in their menu. Students will need more time to assemble their menus.
5. Grading should be based on creativity, neatness, and that students turned in their completed answer sheets. Teachers should grade the menus based on how well each food fits into the food category listed and that the student made their menu based on food serving recommendations for their age.
