Guided Practice
Distribute 3-5 food labels to each student (If possible give at least one each for a “healthy” food product, junk food product, and a liquid food product)
Explain the assignment to students: Using the food labels the students will research each of the
ingredients using resources found on the Internet
The students will list each of the elements for each product, as well as the chemical formulas if
possible
Direct students to research the positive benefits and/or the negative side effects of each ingredient
as well
Encourage students not to overlook common ingredients which they assume will be healthy, or
unhealthy.
Remind students to find facts about each product, not myths
Once completed with the research direct students to prepare a presentation for the class
Explain to students the expectations (or rubrics) for the presentation
Assign the students time slots to present the information to the class
On day three or later, each student will present their research to the class and respond to their peers’
questions.
Use the assessment or rubric page to evaluate the presentations
Continue until all students have had a chance to present the information