National Science Education Standards

The goals for school science that underlie the National Science Education Standards are to educate students who are able to:

• experience the richness and excitement of knowing about and understanding the natural world;
• use appropriate scientific processes and principles in making personal decisions;

Fundamental Concept: Nutrition is essential to health. Students should understand how the body uses food and how various foods contribute to health. Recommendations for good nutrition include eating a variety of foods, eating less sugar, and eating less fat.

Reading Standard:

Students read to locate, select, and make use of relevant
information from a variety of media, reference, and technological
sources.

Writing Standard:

Objectives:

Students will:

• select and use simple devices ( a food diary) to gather data related to an investigation
• use data based on observations to construct a reasonable explanation
• communicate about investigations and explanations
• identify, compare, and predict variables and conditions related to change
• read and evaluate sources of information
• use higher level thinking skills to create a Nutrition Puzzle

NETS Standards for Students

Students :

• Use technology productivity tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
• Use telecommunications tools to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
• Use technology research tools to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.