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A WebQuest for 7th Grade Science Designed by Connie McNabb cmcnabb@lpsb.org 
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page
Typical cafeteria foods at Bayou Land High School include hamburgers, broccoli, pizza, chicken nuggets, strawberries, french fries, bread, apples, jambalaya, ketchup, hot dogs, brownies, and green beans. Which foods sound good to you? Are those foods GOOD FOR YOU to eat? Do you know which ones are and which ones aren't? Do you know how much of each kind of food you need? Just like a car cannot run without gasoline, your body cannot run without food. FOOD IS FUEL! Food contains energy and other nutrients to keep your body healthy. In this webquest, you will learn about good nutrition and even plan good, healthy, and appetizing meals for the cafeteria! 
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page The Task
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page Process Before you create your final menu, you will need to do some research. To help you stay organized, there are several mini-tasks to be completed and turned in along the way.
 Print
out and complete the Nutrient Worksheet 1.
Use the websites listed below to help you complete
the worksheet.
Print
out and complete the Nutrient Worksheet 2.
Use the above websites and the website listed
below to help you complete the worksheet.
Check
your understanding of the food pyramid by trying the following website:
 Make
your menu! Don't forget to follow the guidelines listed on the evaluation
rubric section below. You should have enough information but if you
need more, look again at the links above. This website should help
you to start planning your menu:
Click
here
to check how much you have learned about proper nutrition.
Evaluation Your grade will be determined by the evaluation of all three parts of the task. The food pyramid activity and nutrient worksheet will be graded on effort and thoroughness of research and completion. The menu will be graded on how well it fulfills the food pyramid guidelines, fulfills the daily requirements of your selected nutrient, and the variety of foods selected. Use the evaluation rubric to help you evaluate your work. Use the column labeled 'your score' to self-evaluate your work.
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page Conclusion The U. S. Department of Agriculture developed the Food Guide Pyramid to encourage people to improve their diets. It is based on the USDA's research on what foods Americans eat, what nutrients are in these foods, and how to make the best food choices. The Pyramid is an outline of what should be eaten each day. After completing this WebQuest, you should be more aware of healthy food choices and will hopefully incorporate this into your life. Healthy eating, along with regular exercise, is critical to maintaining good health. It decreases your risk for high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. To learn more, check out these cool sites.
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page Credits & References Thanks to Mrs. Charlaine Whann and the 2001-2002 FSHS 7th grade class for their cooperation and assistance in this webquest project. 
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page |
Yucky!
Gross! Disgusting! These are some of the comments the
students at Bayou Land High School are saying about the food in the cafeteria.
The cafeteria supervisor has hired our class to help her create good, healthy,
and appetizing meals and snacks for the cafeteria.