By Cindy Ives EDU 553 ECSU
Materials: Projector hooked up to computer or TV that is connected to computer
Microsoft PowerPoint
Blank Food Pyramid for each student to fill out
Paper
Pencils
Objectives: Students will be able to fill out the food pyramid after the introduction to the unit. Students will also be able to answer certain questions pertaining to the presentation.
Standards: Social Studies
# 3 - Historical Themes: recognize that people develop traditions that
transmit their beliefs and ideals; and examine family life and cultures
of different peoples at different times in history.
# 8 � International Relations: describe ways in which communities and
nations influence each other.
# 11 � Human Systems: understand the elements of culture and how they
change.
Procedure:
1. Set up teacher computer with the Mexican Food PowerPoint presentation.
2. Hook teacher computer up to projector or television, so presentation can be
shown to the whole class.
3. Hand food pyramid and paper to each student and have the students take out their
pencils.
4. Have students take notes on the blank food pyramid as each slide is shown and
discussed.
5. Discuss each slide with the students.
6. At end of presentation, have students answer the following questions on their
paper. Teacher can write questions out or read them orally.
1. Why do you think wealth affects the daily menu of Mexicans?
2. Does wealth affect how Americans eat? Why or why not?
3. How does Mexican food compare and contrast to American food?
4. Do you think that the Mexican food in the USA is the same as the food
people in Mexico eat? Why or why not?
7. As students are answering the questions, teacher should circulate around the
room. The food pyramids should be checked for completion and teacher should
offer assistance to any students who may need it. Students should put completed
food pyramids in their folders.
8. Conclude introduction lesson by collecting their answers to the questions and then
discussing each question as a whole class.
Assessment: Students accurately completed food pyramid with Mexican food and answered each question pertaining to Mexican food thoroughly.
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