Writing Portfolio Assignment
Name:
Class Descrip= tion: Nutrition
Connection to=
Core
Content, Program of Studies, and Academic Expectations:
Core Content for Assessment:
PL-H-2.2.3
Principles of fitness trai=
ning and
conditioning (frequency, intensity, time/duration) impact one's ability to
participate in activities.
PL-H-2.2.1
There are physical, social=
, and
mental/emotional benefits from participation in games/sports: lower b=
lood
pressure, higher metabolism, decreased body fat, increased cardiovascular
endurance.
PL-H-1.7.3
Intervention (e.g., cease =
enabling
activities) and suggesting treatment (e.g., AA, outpatient therapy, group
therapy) are forms of help for addictive behaviors.
PL-H-1.5.2
There are strategies (e.g.,
exercising, eating properly, getting adequate re=
st)
for improving and evaluating health-related fitness (e.g., strength,
cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, body composition).
PL-H-1.4.4
Nutrition and exercise pla=
ns for
lifetime physical and emotional health and fitness vary with individuals.
PL-H-1.4.3
Practicing good nutritiona=
l habits
and participating in regular exercise are essential for personal wellness a=
nd
longevity.
PL-H-1.4.2
There are dietary guidelin=
es for
making healthy food choices and exchanges/substitutions for special needs
(e.g., diabetes, weight control).
PL-H-1.3.3
There are characteristics,
symptoms, causes, prevention techniques, and treatments of noncommunicable
diseases (e.g., cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthr=
itis,
osteoporosis) among people of all ages.
PL-H-1.4.1
Each of the six basic nutr=
ients have specific functions in maintaining and promoting h=
ealth
and are found in certain food sources.
PL-H-1.3.1
Decisions which promote he=
alth and
prevent illnesses, diseases, and injuries contribute positively to personal
well being.
Program of Studies:
HE-P-26
Students will determine the impact =
of
diet on growth and development.
Academic
Expectations:
Students=
make
sense of the various things they observe.
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Suggestion: Research all your information before
beginning your writing piece. This will assist in organizing your informati=
on
before putting it on paper. Please feel free to ask any questions and if you
think of something that is not listed on this assignment sheet, ask me first
and I will decide if it is appropriate for this class.
Scoring Guide:
10 points: main idea presented in the first se=
ction.
20 points: Explanation of the disease(s) that =
can
occur from poor eating habits.
10 points: Explanation of the food pyramid and=
how
it should be used.
10 points: Suggestions for improving overall h=
ealth
20 points: Thoughts and ideas supported by fac=
ts
from a variety of sources (books, websites, and videos).
10 points: appropriate use of grammar, spellin=
g,
font, and margins
10 points: Properly cited references
10 points: Overall organization and flow of the
writing piece (introduction, supporting details, and conclusion).
Total: 100 points