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The Dilemma of the Dangerous Meat loaf
Content area(s):
Health & Physical Education, Mathematics,
Grade levels: middle
Author(s) & location: R. Scott Auble, Sacramento, California
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Description
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"Your family may or may not eat meat loaf. Many people love this traditional dish, but others have been known to hate it! Whether you like a certain food or not, it is wise to check on whether it is healthy for you. It would be terrible if something you liked and ate often wasn't good for you. But on the other hand if you don't like it, then maybe you wouldn't have to eat it if it wasn't healthy...
Your job will be to determine whether meat loaf is a healthy food or a dangerous food that could make you ill unless you eat it only occasionally or start making it differently. You will use health research and science, and some math to make your case."
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What makes this an interesting WebQuest
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- A very straightforward activity created by a savvy teacher who is able to elicit focused learning through clarity, expectation, and support.
- The "Meatloaf Court" forces students to argue a thesis based on what they have learned - nice transformation! An extension activity also asks students to modify the recipe which would demonstrate mastery of the new information.
- Outstanding Teacher's Page with Math and Health Standards listed.
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