Science+Focus


 * Science Focus** **(March 23)**

Help students determine the difference between fiction and non-fiction. Teach students about healthy, brain foods. Teach students about the food pyramid.
 * Objective **


 * Materials Needed **
 * //Sweet Tooth// by Margie Palatini
 * //Zak’s Lunch// by Margie Palatini
 * //The Food Pyramid// by Amanda Rondeau
 * //Healthy Snacks// by Mari C. Schuh


 * Links/ Resources Used **
 * USDA Food Pyramid
 * Nutrition Explorations
 * Dairy Council of California
 * Food Revolution with Jamie Oliver


 * Summary of Lesson **
 * Talk to students about the differences between fiction (made up) and non-fiction (true, real) stories. Predict, as a class, what differences there may be and how the two may be similar.
 * Choose one fiction book and one non-fiction book from the above selections to read aloud.
 * Discuss the two stories. How were they the same? How were they different? How can we tell the difference between a fiction and a non-fiction book or story?
 * Discuss content. What is a healthy brain food? What are some examples of healthy brain foods? Why do we want to eat these healthy brain foods? Talk about foods from the non-fiction story- are they healthy brain foods?


 * 21st Century Skills Addressed **
 * Problem Identification, Formulation and Solution
 * Self-Direction
 * Accountability and Adaptability