Ms.
Connerly
I.S. 195 Roberto Clemente
How do
you feel about having a heat rash, fungal infection, or even an increased
amount of acne?
Well these are just a few conditions you are at risk for if
you are obese. Obesity is a growing problem in the United States of America and
is becoming an increasing problem amongst children. Individuals that are obese
have an increased risk of contracting diseases such as diabetes, high blood
pressure, and heart disease. Have you
ever teased or made fun of someone who was overweight or obese? Obesity
also affects people emotionally as it leads to low self esteem and depression.
Your challenge should you choose to take it is to do 2
things:
1. In
groups of 4 you are to go through and complete the six steps of the PPA and create
a public policy poster that can be displayed inside the school cafeteria and
around the building.
2. You are
to write a persuasive essay convincing the school lunchroom staff and chefs to
provide healthier food choices in the cafeteria.
1. You will
be assigned to groups of 4. Within each group you need to decide who is going
to complete what part of the assignment and what parts are you going to all
contribute to.
2. Use your
textbook and what we have learned about digestion and nutrition along with the
websites in the resource section to learn more about obesity and how it affects
The United States.
3. Each
small group will carefully complete the steps of The Public Policy Analyst and
complete each worksheet before beginning the poster.
· Step 1:
Define the problem Worksheet1:
"Defining the social problem"(MSWORD)
· Step 2:
Gather the Evidence Worksheet2:
"Gathering evidence of the problem"(MSWORD)
· Step 3:
Identify the Causes Worksheet3:
"Identifying the cause of the problem"(MSWORD)
· Step 4:
Evaluate a Policy Worksheet4:
"Evaluating Existing Public Policies"(MSWORD)
· Step 5:
Develop Solutions Worksheet5:
"Developing public policy solutions"(MSWORD)
·
Step 6: Select the Best Solution Worksheet6:
"Selecting the best public policy solution" (MSWORD)
·
Your poster should include
the work from these worksheets by labeling the 6 steps as follows: The Problem,
Evidence, Causes, Existing Policies, Solutions, and The Best Solution. Include
a summary of the work you have done for each step that can be presented to the
staff and the rest of the students in the building. Also include a short
explanation as to why you believe the solution you chose in step 6 is the best
solution to the problem.
·
Posters should be
legible and able to be read from afar. All posters should also include pictures.
4. Each of you will write a persuasive essay that will
be at least 5 paragraphs long.
·
Make sure your essay
has a clear introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion. It is best to
state your point of view in the introduction of your essay. You have used the
PPA steps to analyze the problem of childhood obesity in The United States and
these can be used to write a strong persuasive essay.
· When
writing your essay, remember who your audience is and that your goal is to
convince them of your point of view. Be sure to include what you have learned
about obesity throughout your essay.
· Remember
your essay will take the position that being able to make a healthier food
choice in the cafeteria is a solution to childhood obesity in the United
States.
· To help
with the writing process
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/planning.pdf
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/persuasion.pdf
http://children.webmd.com/obesity-children
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childhood-obesity/FL00058
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-health/HQ00419
http://www.brainpop.com/health/nutrition/bodyweight/preview.weml
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/causes/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/stateprograms/index.html
Poster
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CATEGORY |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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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. |
|
Graphics - Relevance |
All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier
to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
All graphics are related to the topic and most make it
easier to understand. Some borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
All graphics relate to the topic. One or two borrowed graphics
have a source citation. |
Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed
graphics do not have a source citation. |
|
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. |
|
Grammar |
There are no grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the
poster. |
There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the
poster. |
There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the
poster. |
There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on
the poster. |
|
PPA Steps |
Poster includes all 6 of the PPA steps and a short
explanation as to why your group thought the solution in step 6 is the best
solution |
Poster includes all 6 of the PPA steps but may be missing
the required explanation or the poster is missing 1 of the PPA steps |
Poster may be missing 2 of the PPA steps or missing 1 PPA
step and the required explanation of step 6 |
Several PPA steps were missing from the poster. |
Persuasive Essay
|
CATEGORY |
4 - Above Standards
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3 - Meets Standards
|
2 - Approaching Standards
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1 - Below Standards
|
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Attention Grabber |
The introductory paragraph has a strong hook
or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience. This could be a strong
statement, a relevant quotation, statistic, or question addressed to the
reader. |
The introductory paragraph has a hook or
attention grabber, but it is weak, rambling or inappropriate for the
audience. |
The author has an interesting introductory paragraph
but the connection to the topic is not clear. |
The introductory paragraph is not interesting
AND is not relevant to the topic. |
|
Position Statement |
The position statement provides a clear, strong
statement of the author's position on the topic. |
The position statement provides a clear
statement of the author's position on the topic. |
A position statement is present, but does not
make the author's position clear. |
There is no position statement. |
|
Support for Position |
Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts,
statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position
statement. The writer anticipates the reader's concerns, biases or arguments
and has provided at least 1 counter-argument. |
Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts,
statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position
statement. |
Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts,
statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position
statement. |
Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts,
statistics, examples, real-life experiences). |
|
Evidence and Examples |
All of the evidence and examples are specific,
relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence
supports the author's position. |
Most of the evidence and examples are
specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of
evidence supports the author's position. |
At least one of the pieces of evidence and
examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of
evidence supports the author's position. |
Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR
are not explained. |
|
Audience |
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the
potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates
reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that
audience. |
Demonstrates a general understanding of the
potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that
audience. |
Demonstrates some understanding of the
potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience. |
It is not clear who the author is writing for.
|
|
Closing paragraph |
The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader
solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the
position statement begins the closing paragraph. |
The conclusion is recognizable. The author's
position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.
|
The author's position is restated within the
closing paragraph, but not near the beginning. |
There is no conclusion - the paper just ends. |
|
Grammar & Spelling
|
Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the content. |
Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the content. |
Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the content. |
Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
|
Capitalization &
Punctuation |
Author makes no errors in capitalization or
punctuation, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read. |
Author makes 1-2 errors in capitalization or
punctuation, but the essay is still easy to read. |
Author makes a few errors in capitalization
and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow. |
Author makes several errors in capitalization
and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow. |
By completing this webquest you have become more versed in
the topic of childhood obesity and how it affects the people of the United
States both physically and emotionally. In addition, you have become an active
participant in educating your peers on the importance of making better choices
with regard to their health.
Science
1.2a Each system is composed
of organs and tissues which perform specific functions and interact with each
other, e.g., digestion, gas exchange, excretion, circulation, locomotion,
control, coordination, reproduction, and protection from disease.
1.2c The digestive system
consists of organs that are responsible for the mechanical and chemical
breakdown of food. The breakdown process results in molecules that can be absorbed
and transported to cells.
5.2b Foods contain a variety
of substances, which include carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals,
and water. Each substance is vital to the survival of the organism.
5.2c Metabolism is the sum of
all chemical reactions in an organism. Metabolism can be influenced by
hormones, exercise, diet, and aging.
5.2d Energy in foods is
measured in Calories. The total caloric value of each type of food varies. The number
of Calories a person requires varies from person to person.
5.2e In order to maintain a
balanced state, all organisms have a minimum daily intake of each type of
nutrient based on species, size, age, sex, activity, etc. An imbalance in any
of the nutrients might result in weight gain, weight loss, or a diseased state.
English
Language Arts
Standard 3: Students will read,
write, listen, and speak for critical analysis and evaluation. As listeners and
readers, students will analyze experiences, ideas, information, and issues
presented by others using a variety of established criteria. As speakers and
writers, they will present, in oral and written language and from a variety of
perspectives, their opinions and judgments on experiences, ideas, information
and issues.
Standard 4: Students will read,
write, listen, and speak for social interaction. Students will use oral and
written language for effective social communication with a wide variety of
people. As readers and listeners, they will use the social communications of
others to enrich their understanding of people and their views.
All the photos
in this webquest were taken from the following websites:
gavwebclass.com/fall209/ppettie/7.html