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Nutrition in school’s

Nutrition in school’s. Empacts Project Intro to Ed./Regina Ryel Spring 2008 Alisa Craig, Jenny Miroballi , and Sarah Rustin. Introduction.

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Nutrition in school’s

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  1. Nutrition in school’s Empacts Project Intro to Ed./Regina Ryel Spring 2008 Alisa Craig, Jenny Miroballi, and Sarah Rustin

  2. Introduction • Good nutrition is a necessity for maintaining healthy minds and bodies. Elementary school students need to learn the importance of healthy choices when it comes to the foods they consume. If educated now, it will ensure for a healthier and more productive adulthood. Our group developed a useful tool along with a hands on lesson that focuses on nutrition. We also distributed healthy snacks for 75 elementary students during the Benchmark exams on April 16th.

  3. Project Overview • We broadened each elementary student’s knowledge about nutrition while providing a fun and proficient learning experience through an interactive Food Pyramid poster. • We assisted the classroom teacher by providing an instructional power point about nutrition, and we provided snacks for benchmark testing. • We improved and developed needed soft skills, and we strived to become a well rounded professional.

  4. Community Aspect • This EMPACTS project serves the community by giving nutritious snacks and educational tools to a local elementary school.

  5. Course Content Objectives • Examine beliefs and opinions about teaching and learning. • Extend understanding as self as a learner and future teacher. • Integrate knowledge of self and students to the context of the school. • Broaden the understanding of the role of schools. • Review practical issues related to the teaching proffession.

  6. Skills to Develop • Soft skills • Communication • Classroom management • Be able to produce productive lesson plans • Be able to adapt to any situation

  7. Methods • Hands-on activities • Motivate students • Use technology • Use theory of constructivism • Ensure students feel comfortable • Allow for interaction between students and teachers • Prepare visuals • Accommodate students

  8. Time Line • Talk to all teachers we will be providing service for before spring break. • Raise funds or materials for project by April 1st. • Meet with teammates weekly until project is finished. • Prepare visual by April 12th. • Prepare and organize lesson plan by April 7th. • Present project to 3rd graders on May 2nd.

  9. Technology • Microsoft Office 2007(Power Point, Words. Etc.) • Adobe • Digital Camera(pictures are unretrievable) • Laptop

  10. Community Contacts • Regina Ryel • Mrs. Donaldson • Lacy Green • Jenny Rehl • Grace Hill Elementary • Dianne Phillips • Funds donated by Wal-Mart in Bentonville and Rogers in the amount of $40.

  11. Outcome • Develop effective communication skills • Use technology proficiently • Understand the role of school’s in society • Understand self and students as learners • Get a better understanding of school system • Make a good connection with students • Students learn the material and practice good nutrition at school and outside of school. Instructional Power Point

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