Did Americans eat healthy meals during the 1800s and the 1900s?
Type of Teaching Unit : Nutrition
Grade Level : 7th grade
Time Frame: This unit requires a minimum of thirteen class periods. (45 min. class)
Subject Matter : Science, Health, English Language Arts, and History
Curriculum Standards (ISBE) :
1. Science : State Goal 11
2. Social Science : State Goal 16
3. English Language Arts : State Goal 3
Lesson plan description :
This lesson requires students to investigate American history to answer the question; “Did Americans eat healthy meals during the 1800s and the 1900s?” Students will give a presentation on this topic using Power Point. Through this activity students will be able to apply knowledge, solve problems, communicate, use technology, work on teams, and make connections to real world problems.
Technology Required :
Computer lab with internet connection or Laptop computer
Power Point
Category :
Life style, Health
Assessment Tool (Formal)
Citation of a source
Inference of illness caused by poor nutrients
Recommendation of unbalanced meal menu
Summary of a meal menu investigation
Power Point Presentation
Assessment Tool (Informal)
Group discussion and participation
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Hyun Wook Choi-Crown
St. Sylvester School, partnered with Depaul University