Welcome to an Open Inquiry Unit - Nutrition
This was an open inquiry unit. The only information I gave them as entire class was the topic - Nutrition and the criteria - MYP Criterion A. I introduced the unit with Jamie Olivers TED talk and a QFT session. If you are new to the QFT approach, click the link for more information. Following, students could pick any topic they wanted, investigate the issue with their own research questions, create their own assessment including task specific criteria and structure their own lessons. |
Student Feedback
I liked the open project because we had freedom to choose how we wanted to be graded. My favorite part of the unit was being able to learn about what foods an athlete can eat to improve their performance. I liked this because I am a young athlete in training myself and I truly do feel that this is a great way to improve. I loved that I could choose what to investigate about and what to assess me. Also, I loved that I could choose what to do about my information. |
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This student wanted to know more about cholesterol. She was interested in why the nutrition movement was talking about sugar more. She created an informative online lecture on the information she found on the topic.
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This student surveyed the MS student body about what snacks and foods they consumed. The group then identified which foods could be substituted with healthy alternatives. They created a cook book that outlined these and presented it to their MS peers.
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One student was interested in the sugar debate and looked at the relationship that sugar has on our brains. The project developed further and he created an informative slide show to demonstrate his understanding.
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Adaptive Body Boost - investigating fats, keto diets or sugar myths, this site can provide a perspective.
Truth Behind Fast Food - interesting information on fast food companies. Mexico Tax's Soda - NY Times article that has a variety of sources that look at the health implications of sugar. Cooking - want to make healthy alternatives to your favourite snacks, this site is helpful. |
Calorie Counter - students investigating fast food companies and comparing their nutritional value found this site helpful.
Chocolate Milk - compare homemade to processed products. Processed Foods - perspective on processed meats Institute for Natural Healing - Perspective on processed meats and health implications of human consumption. Live Science - perspective on the chemicals in processed meat. |