This document outlines a nutrition lesson plan for a health class of 20 high school freshmen, including 6 with learning disabilities. The objective is to teach students about nutrition and digestion using presentations, smart boards, and social media assignments. Students will keep a portfolio of all materials to prepare for an open book exam at the end of the semester. The lesson will cover macronutrients, micronutrients, and the six essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

1. Nutrition
Lindsey Jonson

2. Analysis The Learner
A team taught health class of 20 High school
freshman in southern West Virginia. 6 of which
have mild learning disabilities 4 with IEP’s. There
are 8 boys 5 of them are African Americans, 2
Caucasians and 1mexican American.12 girls 7
Caucasians 5 African Americans.

3. Objective
To equip students with a basic understanding of
nutrition and the process of digestion. Using
power point presentations, smart borders and
Facebook or twitter for daily bell ringers.
Students will be required to keep a portfolio of
all assignments quizzes and handouts for and
open portfolio exam at the end of the semester.

4. Types of Nutrients
Macronutrient: Essential nutrient required
by the body in relatively large amounts.
Micronutrients: Essential nutrient
required by the body in minute amounts.

5. Six Essential Nutrients
Macronutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

6. Work Cited
 Fahey, Thomas D., Paul M. Insel, and Walton T. Roth. Fit & Well core concepts and Labs in Physical
Fitness and Wellness. 8thth ed. New York: McGraw -Hill Education, 2013. 227-40. Print.