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In this nutrition activity (page 16 of PDF), learners document their individual eating habits and learn whether their eating patterns meet their needs. This activity requires learners to first complete the "Your Energy Needs" activity on page 8 of the same resource. This guide includes background information, setup and management tips, extensions, information about eating in space and handouts.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- free per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Completed "Total Energy Needs" student sheet (Activity 3, p. 11)
- Writing paper and pen or pencil
- Copies of student sheets (pp. 18-19)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Number and Operations
- Reasoning and Proof
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
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Physical Sciences
- Energy
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
Learning styles supported:
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Moreno, Nancy P. ; Clayton, Sonia Rahmati ; Cutler, Paula H. ; Young, Martha S. ; Tharp, Barbara Z.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2009
Funding Source:
- NASA, NCC9-58