ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
JUNK FOOD AND ITS IMPACT ON TEENAGERS’ HEALTH
HOW DOES JUNK FOOD AFFECT
TEENAGERS?
A WEBQUEST FOR 9TH GRADERS
INTRODUCTION
You are an undercover agent. You are to investigate
why so many kids in the Bronx are overweight. As a result of this, many young
people is diagnosed with high blood pressure .The student’s population seems to
be the most affected one. Junk Food
is suspected to be taken a token, but
that is your job to evaluate the problem and the existing public policies. The
ones solving this problem will get a promotion and two tickets to the
movie.
Because
you are good investigators, click on the web-site below for hints
!!
http://health.discovery.com/news/reu/20020422/junkfood.html
You must remember that your agency is the leading one in
using the scientific method and that you have to follow the PPA STEPS to
successfully accomplish your mission. By clicking on www.maxwell.syr.edu, you will find the
guidelines to help you produce a 3-page paper on how junk food affects
teenagers in the
DAY1: You will work in groups of 3 or 5 students. Go to the page and start defining your problem.
DAY2: As a great investigator, now is time for you to gather information to come to a possible solution.
DAY3: With the evidence you have collected, begin to identify what might be creating this problem.
DAY4: Now!! It is time to define a policy.
DAY5: You are hot !!
DAY6: Isn’t it great to be successful!! Click below.
WEBQUEST
http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/plegal/
Tips Public Policy Analyst.
Sites for information on junk food
http://health.discovery.com
GENERAL SEARCH ENGINES
www.yahoo.com
www.google.com
www.altavista.com
www.dogpile.com
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR ESSAY
Your
3-page essay should follow the PPA format
Double
space it
Cite
references
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR GROUPS’WORKSHEETS
Compare your products to the rest of the groups
After discussing them, proceed to select the best answers
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POWER POINT PRESENTATION
Should
include 3 to 5 slides
Must
follow the PPA format
Everybody
is to participate
It
must be designed personally
Rubric
|
|
Inadequate ONE |
Fair TWO |
Good THREE |
Excellent FOUR |
|
Power Point Presentation |
No
Knowledge of Public Policy, Minimum
Data Supporting Public Policy |
Minimum
Knowledge of Public Policy, Few Data Sources |
Good
Knowledge of Public Policy, Adequate Amount of Data Sources |
Outstanding
Knowledge of Public Policy, Tremendous Data Sources |
|
Web Research |
Links
Not Supportive of Public Policy |
Few
Links Supporting Policy |
Acceptable
Amount of Links |
Superior
Amount of Links, all Supportive |
|
3-Page Typed Report |
Does
Not Follow PPA Format, or English Standards |
Minimal
Analysis of PPA, and usage of Standards |
Decent
Analysis of PPA, and usage of Standards |
Outstanding
Analysis of PPA, and usage of Standards |
|
Sources
Used to Prove |
Only
Web Sources used |
Web
Sources Barely Mixed with Others |
Good
Blend of Sources |
Excellent
Merger of Sources |
STANDARDS
English
v
E1c: Read and comprehend informational materials.
v
E2a: Produce a report of information.
v
E2e: Produce a persuasive essay.
v
E4b: Analyze and subsequently revise work to improve its clarity and
effectiveness.
Science
v
S8a: Demonstrates scientific competence by completing secondary research.
v S7b: Argues from evidence.
v
S7e: Communications in a form suited to the purpose and the audience.
v
S5c: Uses evidence from reliable sources to develop descriptions, explanations,
and models; and makes appropriate adjustments and improvements.
v
S5d: Proposes, recognizes, analyzes, considers, and critiques alternative
explanations; and distinguishes between fact and opinion.
v
S5f: Works individually and in teams to collect and share information and
ideas.
v S6c: Collects and analyzes
data using concepts and techniques in Mathematics Standard 4.
Through researching and analyzing the data regarding junk food, you will understand government policies on junk food, and how it affects the health of teenagers in The Bronx. You will also feel more comfortable in making decisions over the foods young people need to eat on a daily basis.
Submitted,
This project was prepared for my ninth grade Environmental Science class whose average reading levels are below grade.