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. 

II.  Performance or learner outcomes

            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.