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STOCKBRIDGE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM MAP
Unit 6
Nutrition
This unit focuses on how to obtain and keep a healthy diet. Students will learn why getting a balance of the essential nutrients is important. They will also be looking at dietary
guidelines set in place by the government, as well as MyPlate. Students will study how to read a food label and how that skill is helpful.
Central Ideas
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We will be discussing what nutrition is and why it’s important to have a balanced,
healthy diet.
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We will be talking about the six essential nutrients and why it’s important to make sure
a person gets them in their diet.
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We will look at the food groups and figure out how much of each a person should be
getting daily.
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We will be study the dietary guidelines and discuss why they are important for our
nation.
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We will examine MyPlate.
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We will be discussing what influences people to make the food choices they make.
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We will examine a food label and discuss the importance of being able to read food
labels.
Vocabulary
Nutrition, Calorie, Nutrients, Metabolism, Carbohydrates (Simple & Complex), Starches, Sugar, Glucose,
Glycogen, Fiber, Protein (Complete & Incomplete) , Amino Acids, Fat (Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans), Lipid,
Cholesterol, Vitamins (Water Soluble & Fat Soluble), Minerals, Sodium, Water, Supplements, Deficiency,
Hunger, Appetite, MyPlate, Dietary Guidelines, Food Label, Ingredients, Serving Size, Portion Size, Body
Mass Index, Empty Calories, Obesity
Essential Questions
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Why is good nutrition important to a person’s health?
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What is nutrition?
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What are calories and empty calories?
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What is metabolism and how does affect a person’s body?
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What are the six essential nutrients?
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What is the main function of each essential nutrient?
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What is fiber and what does it do for your body?
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Why would a person need to take a supplement?
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What influences a person’s food choices?
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Why is breakfast so important?
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What are the dietary guidelines and how are they helpful for people?
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What are the food groups and how much of each should a person get daily?
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What is MyPlate and why would a person want to use it as a guideline?
Anticipated Time Frame
Beginning of March – End of March – 4 weeks
NYS Health Standards & NYS Common Core Standards
21st Century Learning
Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness
Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical
fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health
Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment.
Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and
healthy environment
Standard 3: Resource Management.
Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources
Communication & Collaboration
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Students will research information on one of the six essential nutrients and then give a presentation
to the class.
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Students will work in groups to complete their portion of the notes packet and then present their
information to the class.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Students will be doing research on one of the six essential nutrients. They will create a mini project
and present to the class.
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Students will research and analyze the dietary guidelines and explain why they are important to our
society.
Creativity & Innovation
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Students will create a mini project on one of the six essential nutrients. They will use
ReadWriteThink.org.
IT, Media Literacy
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Internet Research
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Prezi
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PowerPoint
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Google Docs
STOCKBRIDGE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM MAP
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Objectives for Unit
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Students will be able to explain the relationship between nutrition, quality of life, and
disease.
Students will be able to evaluate various influences on food choices.
Students will be able to explain the immediate and long-term benefits of nutrition on
body systems.
Students will be able to describe the functions of the six basic nutrients in maintaining
health.
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of nutrients in a variety of foods.
Students will be able to analyze the relationship between good nutrition and disease
prevention.
Students will be able to evaluate the concepts of balance, variety, and moderation, using
MyPlate and the national dietary guidelines.
Students will be able to examine the effects of healthful eating behaviors on body
systems.
Students will be able to utilize the information on food labels.
Scaffolds & Supports
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Classroom Posters
Word Wall
ReadWriteThink
Formative/Summative Assessment
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Students will be having class discussions throughout this unit dealing with the many
central ideas.
Students will be creating individual presentations on one of the six essential nutrients
using the rubric given. They will then present their findings to the rest of the class.
Students will be researching the food groups and dietary guidelines; they will hand in
their findings.
Students will have an end of the unit exam.
Instructional Resources & Tools
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Interactive Projector
PowerPoint
Computer lab
Google Docs
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
http://www.readwritethink.org/
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