1. The infographic linked on this page shows the importance of knowing the nutritional value of the food we put in our bodies every day. (Click on the picture to view.) Today, more than ever, we are bombarded with fitness and diet choices. Lifestyle choices that begin in youth have an important impact on adult health. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Image Source: by permission from Facts Up Front. Click to see infographic

2. Choose My PlatePortion DistortionPortion Size PlateNutrition article CarbsHuman NutritionFats and ProteinsFood LabelsReading Food Labels Click on the pictures to watch the following Discovery Education videos. *Note: You will be prompted to log into BCPSOne with your BCPS username and password. Carbohydrates, Proteins & Fats Healthy Eating Habits The Role of Fat in the Body 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Image Source: Discovery Education

3. Download and use the Cornell Notes template to gather information relevant to the essential question using the information resources found on the previous slide.Cornell Notes template Think about the food choices that are presented to you on a daily basis. What goals can you set to help you make better choices in terms of nutrition? What are your current strengths and weaknesses when it comes to nutrition? 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Image Source: Discovery Education

4. From the Choose My Plate Web site, go to the Super Tracker Tools.Super Tracker Tools Evaluate each of the tools listed with a brief explanation of how the tool is used and its advantages and disadvantages. Choose a tool that you would like to use and explain why you chose that tool and what expectations you have for its use. Use Prezi, Padlet or Voice Thread for your presentation.Prezi, PadletVoice Thread Tutorials Padlet Voice Thread Prezi 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Image Source: Voki RubricRubric for assessment

5. Nutrition Interactive Games Interactive Tools How Well Do You Know Your Fast Food? Nutrition Quiz Nutrition Careers Nutritionist and Dietician Culinary Science 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Image Source: Licensed by Microsoft Office Click to

6. Grades 9-12 Physical Education BCPS Curriculum / Maryland State Curriculum Standard 3: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve to a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.Maryland State Curriculum  S3.H13 Nutrition  S3.H13.L1 Designs and implements a nutrition plan to maintain an appropriate energy balance for a healthy, active lifestyle. Common Core State Standards Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Standards for the 21 st Century Learner Standards for the 21 st Century Learner 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. 2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real- world situations, and further investigations. ISTE NETS - National Educational Technology Standards for Students 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. Time Frame: 1-2 class periods Differentiation strategies for this lesson: Direct students to use learning tools included in our BCPS- licensed databases, such as: audio read-aloud, labeled reading levels/Lexiles, and embedded dictionaries. Allow students to work in partners or groups. Allow students choices in using resources and presentations. Learning Styles addressed in this lesson: Auditory, Visual, Kinesthetic, Field Independent Notes to the teacher: Collaborate with your school library media specialist to implement this lesson. If students want to use Voice Thread, teachers need to set up accounts. See your Library Media Specialist for assistance. There are more resources on Nutrition available from Discovery Education.Discovery Education. Last updated: July 2015 Created by Linda Brown, Library Media Specialist BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2013, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module.Linda BrownJamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444