Students will be learning about nutrition and healthy eating over several weeks. They will be divided into groups, with each group researching one of the six food groups. The groups will present their findings and develop a new school lunch menu. The project aims to teach students the importance of nutrition and a balanced diet according to the food guide pyramid.

1. Let’s Eat Healthy! Nutrition Miss Anna Turner 2 nd Grade

2. The purpose of this newsletter is to give you details on a project we will be performing over the next few weeks on nutrition.

3. Essential Question: How can eating healthy change our lives? Summary Students will be divided into 6 groups, each group covering and researching one of the 6 food groups Students will learn about the importance of eating healthy The groups will present the information they researched and the information will then be used to develop a new school lunch menu

4. Benefits Alabama Standards Helps students learn how to eat healthier Students will know more about common foods they eat It will provide a new eating plan for students as well as their families For 2 nd Grade: 7) Identify activities that encourage healthy behavior 11) Identify the number of daily required servings from each of the six groups on the food guide pyramid

5. Objectives Students will have an understanding of the food guide pyramid and it’s importance to them as an individual. Students will be able to compare and contrast healthy food choices versus unhealthy food choices. Students will use a variety of resources to research and record information about the six food groups. Students will develop a new dietary plan for the school and present it to the school body.

6. Unit Questions Content Questions What things can a person do to change their eating habits? What should be taken into consideration when making a healthy menu? What are the six food groups on the food guide pyramid? What group should a person eat the less of? What group should a person eat the most of?

7. Teacher’s Role As the teacher, I will introduce the unit by discussing the essential question. I will hold group conference to observe the group’s progress and to answer questions they might have. I will be available so that students can ask questions when needed. I will continually monitor the groups to ensure the students are doing their work.

8. Student’s Role Student’s will determine who will take on which role in their individual groups. Students will determine a plan to ensure that all of their assignments are turned in on time. Students will research and record information into their journals.

9. Parent’s Roles Help students with homework that may be assigned Be able to supply any materials that are needed Check the student’s daily take home folder Attend the final presentations, if possible

10. What is Project-Based Learning and how is it used in the classroom? Students work in groups in which they learn to be flexible Students research new information and organize it Students develop 21 st century skills Students learn time management

11. Contact Information If any questions arise, please do not hesitate to contact me. Miss Anna Turner [email_address] (251)555-5555 Thank you for your help! We are excited about this project!