UNIT OVERVIEW Healthy Eating

This unit plan uses a

problem-based

learning approach.

Each lesson overview includes: A step from the problem- based learning model Key Points and Questions ICT Resources Dimensions of Learning Focus areas

LESSONS 1-2Lesson

Plan

Problem Based

Learning Approach

Key Points/ Questions ICT resources Dimensions of Learning (DoL) Focus

1

Explore the Issues

What is the issue? Do I understand the

issue and how it needs to be addressed?

Looking at labels on food- http://daa.asn.au/hesy/

Healthy Food Questions- http://www.gofor2and5.com.au/Faqs.aspx

Weigh up your lunch- http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au/hav/articles.nsf/html/index.html

DoL 3: CRP- Classifying DoL 4: CRP- Problem Solving

2

List "What do we know"

Refer to the criteria stated in the Principal’s letter

What food is unhealthy/ healthy?

What types of food are suitable for a tuckshop environment?

Fruit and Vegetable facts- http://gofor2and5.com.au/FruitVegFacts/FruitFacts/tabid/82/Default.aspx

2 and 5 State Campaign- http://www.gofor2and5.com.au/StateCampaigns.aspx

DoL 1: Classroom Tasks- Help students be clear about the directions and demands of the task DoL 1: Classroom Tasks- Provide students with clarity about the knowledge that the task addresses

LESSONS 3-4Lesson

Plan

Problem Based

Learning Approach

Key Points/ Questions ICT resources Dimensions of Learning (DoL) Focus

3

Develop and write out the problem statement

Look at the current school menu.

What menu items are healthy and could remain on the new menu?

What foods need to be removed from the menu?

Voicing the problem- http://www.voki.com/create.php

Tuckshop Makeover- http://www.abc.net.au/gnt/health/Transcripts/s961440.htm

DoL 3: CRP- Analysing Errors DoL 1: Classroom Tasks- Provide students with clarity about the knowledge that the task addresses

4

List possible solutions

How can this menu be changed to support the school’s philosophy, being a healthy, safe and active community?

Research to find information about healthy choices for children

What can we do to help fight obesity?- http://lrrpublic.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/lrrSecure/Sites/LRRView/6450/index.htm?Signature=(ac50cc35-9441-476d-b647-e37a4348f76e)

Brainstorming tool- https://bubbl.us/

 

DoL 1: Classroom Climate- Recognize and provide for students’ individual differences.  DoL 1: Classroom Tasks- Create classroom tasks that relate to students’ interests and goals

LESSONS 5-6Lesson

Plan

Problem Based

Learning Approach

Key Points/ Questions ICT resources Dimensions of Learning (DoL) Focus

5

List actions to be taken with a timeline

What do we need to do to complete this menu?

Create a list of tasks that need to be completed before reaching the end goal

Wise Mapping Brainstorming Tool- https://app.wisemapping.com/c/login;jsessionid=BDDC842DB31B6726B990198D3DA3A56B

Ipads Online Collaborate

DoL 1: Classroom Tasks- Help students be clear about the directions and demands of the task DoL 5: HoM- Plan Appropriately.

6

List "What do we need to know?"

Refer back to the criteria and begin brainstorming possible ideas.

Form further questions to ask the Principal if necessary?

How to be healthy- http://healthy-kids.com.au/whiteboard/IWBResources/

Healthy Eating Quiz- http://gofor2and5.com.au/HealthEating/HowamIdoing/tabid/87/Default.aspx

Healthy Lunchbox Story-http://www.healthpromotion.com.au/Documents/Magic_Lunchbox/Book.pdf

DoL 2: Declarative Knowledge- Present students with a K-W-L strategy  DoL 5: HoM- Plan Appropriately.

LESSONS 7-8Lesson

Plan

Problem Based

Learning Approach

Key Points/ Questions ICT resources Dimensions of Learning (DoL) Focus

7

Explore a range of ICT tools and resources that could be utilised when designing the menu

Encourage students to look at a wide range of ICT’s to gather a broad range of knowledge.

What ICT tools am I familiar with?

What ICT tool was used to design the current tuckshop menu?

A healthy food journey- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4g9mHxe8u8

The Canteen Menu- http://healthy-kids.com.au/school-canteens/the-menu/

Sample Menus- http://www.emenu.qast.org.au/menus

DoL 2: Declarative Knowledge- Create opportunities for students to discover or figure out the new information for themselves DoL 5: HoM- Identify and use necessary resources

8

Write up your solution with supporting documentation. Present and defend your conclusions.

Does the documentation support my menu choices?

Is the criteria stated in the letter being adhered to?

Submit the menu for a health check- http://www.emenu.qast.org.au/#

Menu Ideas- http://www.emenu.qast.org.au/recipes-and-menus

DoL 2: Declarative Knowledge- Help students understand the importance of organizing information.  DoL 3: CRP- Analysing Errors

LESSON 9-10Lesson

Plan

Problem Based

Learning Approach

Key Points/ Questions ICT resources Dimensions of Learning (DoL) Focus

9

Present your solution using the best mode of communication for the audience and purpose.

What ICT tool will be used to present the menu

Does the chosen solution address the ‘problem’?

eMenus- http://www.emenu.qast.org.au/

Editing images- http://befunky.com/

Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Photostory ZooBurst-

http://www.zooburst.com/

DoL 1: Classroom Tasks- Provide Appropriate Feedback DoL 5: HoM- Identify and use necessary resources

10

Review your performance.

Would this menu be successful in our school?

Write a response to the Principal’s letter

Ipad recording of presentation Camera to take photos of menu Self- Assessment of the

completed menu- http://www.emenu.qast.org.au/#

 

DoL 1: Classroom Tasks- Provide Appropriate Feedback DoL 5: HoM- Respond appropriately to feedback