Third Grade Webquest

Nutrition is extremely important to our overall health. This is especially imperative when it comes to kids, since they are in the early stages of physical development, and they need to have healthy and strong bodies. Getting the right nutrition each and every day will help to ensure that our children are healthy, well, and happy. A diet rich in protein, calcium, fiber, and other essential nutrients should be a part of every child’s daily diet. With some help and education, parents and teachers can ensure that kids are getting the right nutrition they need to stay healthy.

Third graders are engaged in a webquest that encourages student thinking at levels of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.  Initially, students work cooperatively in pairs. One pair (researchers) actively research the nutritional value of Chocolate Chip Cookies and prepare an Issue Report based on their findings. The other pair (scientists) works with three different brands of Chocolate Chip Cookies, calculating the fat-to-mass ratio of each brand. Then, the pairs team up to share, discuss, and present their information.