What constitutes a healthy diet? In what way is a healthy diet defined and influenced by culture? Groups investigate the community and national resources available in a country, and then design a healthy diet for its citizens.

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social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Expand the scope of the project to include other countries

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson, designed by a teacher candidate, presumes class members have experience creating PowerPoint presentations and are familiar with the food pyramid, publishing software, and nutritional recommendations for Americans

Pros

• Links are provided to related resources

Cons

• The lesson presumes class members have experience collaborating in groups

Common Core

SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a