They will find out why the nutrient is important for our bodies and report to the class. They will write their information on the nutrient chart. They will report on their findings of their nutrient to the class. Writing As the students report to the class about their discoveries on their specific nutrient, they will fill in their individual nutrient chart. Social Studies Continue to work on Food Timeline project.
Students recognize where leafy green vegetables are grown in the United States.
Writing Students will write a letter to a food company and request more nutritional information about a certain product. Students will develop logical thinking skills. This will be completed in-group of two. Health Students will bring food labels from home and compare the percentage of daily value that different foods have. Students will recognize the steps that leafy green vegetables follow from the farmer's field to the consumer's table.