Nicole Biscaglia

NBiscaglia@sfaacademy.org

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy

 

 

Since the 1970’s childhood obesity has tripled in the United States. About 1 in every 5 school aged students suffer from obesity. Childhood obesity is being significantly overweight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity can lead to many different health risks such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, diabetes and joint problems. However, childhood obesity doesn’t just affect children physically, it can affect them mentally as well. Children can become depressed, more anxious, have low self-esteem and can become targets of bullying.

 

 

As a fifth grade class, you will have to work with your classmates to help inform other kids on why they should make healthy eating choices and how to fight obesity. In groups of 4 you will complete your research. Your task is to create a tri-fold poster using the 6 steps of the PPA that will highlight the problem and suggest solutions. You will also write up your work in a 5 paragraph essay to submit after your presentation. You will present your findings to the 4th grade class to inform them about this ongoing problem.

 

 

1. You will work in groups of four. Make sure each student has a specific role in the research aspect.  

2. You will use the PPA process to research the problem of childhood obesity and possible solutions that can help children fight this problem.

3. You will create a tri-fold poster that will create understanding and help students make healthier eating choices.

4. You will write a 5 paragraph essay on your findings.

5. Your tri-fold poster and essay should include the 6 steps of the PPA model:

·         Define the Problem

·         Gather evidence 

·         Identify causes

·         Evaluate a policy

·         Develop solutions

·         Select the best solution

*By clicking on each step, a worksheet will become accessible to you to help organize your ideas.*

 

·         Healthy Schools

·         What is Childhood Obesity?

·         Childhood Obesity Facts

·         The Causes and Prevention of Childhood Obesity

·         Health Problems

·         BrainPOP Video

·         Healthy Eating

·         Making Healthy Food Choices

·         Childhood Obesity Worldwide

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Childhood Obesity Tri-fold

Miss Biscaglia

Students Name: _________________

CATEGORY

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Title

Title can be read from 6 ft. away and is quite creative.

Title can be read from 6 ft. away and describes content well.

Title can be read from 4 ft. away and describes the content well.

The title is too small and/or does not describe the content of the poster well.

Grammar

There are no grammatical mistakes on the poster.

There is 1 grammatical mistake on the poster.

There are 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.

There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.

Labels

All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.

Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.

Several items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away.

Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled.

Content - Accuracy

All 6 PPA steps are clearly defined and have accurate information.

4-5 PPA steps are clearly defined and have accurate information.

3 PPA steps are clearly defined and have accurate information.

Less than 3 PPA steps are clearly defined and have accurate information.

Required Elements

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.

All required elements are included on the poster.

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.

Several required elements were missing.

Knowledge Gained

Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.

Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.

Student can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the poster and processes used to create the poster.

Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the poster.

Attractiveness

The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.

The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.

The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

 

Childhood Obesity Essay

Miss Biscaglia

Students Name: _________________

CATEGORY

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Graphic Organizer

Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between all topics and subtopics.

Graphic organizer or outline has been completed and shows clear, logical relationships between most topics and subtopics.

Graphic organizer or outline has been started and includes some topics and subtopics.

Graphic organizer or outline has not been attempted.

Organization

Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.

Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.

Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.

The information appears to be disorganized. 8)

Sources

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format.

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format.

Some sources are not accurately documented.

Quality of Information

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

Paragraph Construction

All paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.

Most paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence.

Paragraphs included related information but were typically not constructed well.

Paragraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs.

Diagrams & Illustrations

Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic.

Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic.

Diagrams and illustrations are neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader's understanding of the topic.

Diagrams and illustrations are not accurate OR do not add to the reader's understanding of the topic.

 

By completing this webquest you have now become more informed on the topic of childhood obesity and its effects on children. You have taken a step in the right direction by offering students solutions on how to fight childhood obesity and overcome this issue.

 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.A

Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.B 

Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.C 

Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.D

Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.E 

Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7 

Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.