My classes are taught in modules. They are required to complete 4 of the 5 possible modules. The nutrition module is one of three modules that all students are required to complete. Students are encouraged to work together but are expected to turn in their own work for evaluation. All of the modules are set up in the same way.
Modules are all student-centered with the teacher as facilitator in the classroom.
They are given resources to use in the classroom and suggestions elsewhere as to where additional information is available. For student use in the classroom there are laser discs, CD-ROMS, computer programs, books, nutritional references, nutrition files, videos, etc. At the end of the 12-week grading period, the 6th grade students are invited to the 7th grade nutrition lab for three to four days. The 7th grade students choose heart healthy recipes and demonstrate how to prepare them in front of the 6th graders. During demonstration time the older students give the younger students information about the labs, how they are set up, safety and sanitation, measuring, etc.