Fats,
Carbs, and Protein
Name: Indok Park
Date of lesson: Week 1, Thursday
Length of lesson: 50 minutes
Description of the class: Highschool Science
Source of the lesson:
TEKS addressed:
(9a): Compare the structures and functions of different types of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
(10a): interpret the functions of systems in organisms including circulatory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, integumentary, skeletal, respiratory, muscular, excretory, and immune;
(10b): compare the interrelationships of organ systems to each other and to the body as a whole; and
(11c): analyze the importance of nutrition, environmental conditions, and physical exercise on health; and
The Lesson:
I.
Overview
Students will break up into
groups and be assigned a Fat, Carbohydrate, or Protein to research. Each group will present their
information on a poster and then present it to half the class.
Students will be able to:
á
Distinguish the
difference between a fat, carbohydrate and protein
á
Describe the importance
of each and how it can help or hurt the body
III. Resources, materials and supplies needed
á 6 posters and markers
Five-E Organization
Teacher Does Student Does
Engage: Learning
Experience Set up three columns on the overhead titled ŇFats,
Carbohydrate, and Protein.Ó Have
students from their journal give examples of each. |
Hoped
for student response Students will give examples of fats, carbohydrates,
and protein from their journal. |
Evaluate
Evaluate students response and participation to
observe if they have a correct understanding of what food is considered a fat,
carbohydrate, or protein.
Explore: Learning
Experience(s) The class will break up into 6 groups. Two groups will be assigned either a
Fat, Carbohydrates, or Protein.
In their group, they will need to identify what it is, an example of
their assigned category, how it is helpful to the body and how it can harm
the body as well. All of this
information will be presented on a poster. Questions What is a fat, carbohydrate, or protein? Give an example. How does it help and hurt the body? |
Hoped
for student response Students will break up into groups and be assigned a
category. They will present the
gathered information onto a poster.
Students can use their books or internet to find their answers. Expected
Student Response Answers may vary. However studentŐs objective is to learn what the
difference is between a fat, carbohydrate, and protein. Students are also expected to
identify how one can help or hurt the body. |
Evaluate
Monitor the classroom to make sure all students are on
task and performing at an appropriate speed. Ask the students probing questions
and remind students to put their information on the poster.
Explain: Learning
Experience(s) Students will complete the poster. The class will then be divided into
two big groups: each containing a subgroup from each category. Each subgroup will present their
poster to each other. Each
student will take notes from the presenting group. |
Hoped
for student response Students will complete the poster. They should ask questions if
they are confused. Students will
learn something new from the different categories and also learn from each
other. |
Evaluate
During presentation, evaluate how attentive students
are to the group presenting. Also
evaluate how well the presenting group informs the rest of the class about
their category. Students who are
not presenting should be taking notes.
Extend
/ Elaborate: Learning
Experience(s) Each group creates a menu identifying which category
the food belongs to. Each group
should also explain why they chose their food. Questions Why was this food chosen? Which category does this food belong
to? |
Hoped
for student response Students will create their own menu and identify
which category the food belongs to.
Students should also provide a good explanation for their choice of
food. Expected
Student Response StudentsŐs answer will vary. . |
Evaluate
Gather the menus and explanation. From their explanation, the teacher can
observe whether students understand the importance of fats, carbohydrates, and
protein and how each affects the body.