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Diet, ratio and proportion (virtual classroom tour)

Diet, ratio and proportion (virtual classroom tour)

Students learn about ratios and a healthy diet, and then use the internet, Microsoft® Excel® and graphing calculators to collect data. The students analyze their favorite foods and their school menus and make recommendations to the principal on some healthier foods to include on those menus. With this project, students learn to use technology to apply mathematics to real-life situations.

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Diet, ratio and proportion

"Since completing this project, the students do not think about food choices in the same way. Initially, they chose junk and fast food as their favorite foods. They now see the value of eating more fruits and vegetables."

Dr. James Telese, University of Texas at Brownsville

Objectives

  • Use the Internet to learn about food labels, fat, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrates, and the content of these components in various foods.
  • Use ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems.
  • Understand linear relationships between two quantities.
  • Gain an understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet.

Learning areas

  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Health

Levels

  • 11 to 13 year-olds

Software

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Encarta® Reference Library

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