HFL 4E Culminating Task 2016 /100
Over the course of this year we have discussed and studied many themes surrounding the topic
of Food and Nutrition. In your culminating task you will choose a theme to research more
thoroughly. You will create your own research questions surrounding your theme. You will then
plan and prepare a meal that relates to your theme in some way. When you are finished your
research and meal planning/preparation, you will answer some questions about your
project. This project will be worth 30% of your final mark and must be completed as a
requirement for obtaining this credit.
Step 1: Choosing a Theme
Choose an idea from the following list of ideas, or come up with a new idea and ask your
teacher if it is applicable. From this main idea, you will need to develop at least 10 research
questions.
- being vegetarian, vegan
-eating packaged food
-eating beef/not eating beef
-organic vs non-organic
-chemicals in our food
-chemicals in farming
Health effects of feeding animals
antibiotics and stearoids
Family Farm vs Agribusiness
-eating locally grown food, health and
environmental impact
-Impact of multinational corporations like
McDonalds on our food system
-Sugar industry, why is there no RDI for sugar on
food labels?
-Is Dairy causing cancer?
Physical Ailments affected by diet:
-heart disease
-diabetes
-obesity
-liver disease
-arthritis
-chrones disease
-celiac disease
-food allergies
-other?
-nutritional therapy for heart disease
and cancer
-Eating disorders
Canada Food Guide healthy or not?
Food safety ie: sanitation and effects of poor food
handling
Food Borne Illnesses: Salmonella, E-Coli, Listeria,
etc.
Body Image and food-healthy attitudes about food
Other topic of your choice that we covered
in class or that is clearly related to the study
of food and nutrition-Check with your teacher if
you have ideas.
Step 2: Designing your research questions [20]
Now that you have chosen a theme, begin thinking about what you want to find out about this
big idea...why did you choose this as your topic? What is it you want to know and share with
others? Remember, your questions must be focussed on how your topic relates to food
and nutrition and health. Remember, good question starters are Who, What, When,
Where, Why and How? You must have your questions approved before beginning your
research in order to ensure you will sufficiently cover your topic. Your questions may change
throughout the research process based on the information you find, but you must have a solid
foundation on which to begin your research. It is recommended that you think/pair/share with a
classmate, to help one another generate ideas for research questions.
Step 3: Conducting your research [30]
Look for answers to your research questions in books, magazines, newspapers and on the
internet. Keep track of all of the sources you use in a Works Cited List. Direct quotes must be
annotated to give credit to the author.
Record your research in a question/answer style report, using illustrations, charts and graphs
where they are needed to help the reader understand the material or where they can enhance
the appearance.
Step 4: Choosing a recipe and planning the meal [20]
Choose a recipe and plan a meal that is related in some way to your research topic. It must
also have all four food groups, and be prepared and served in one class (76 minutes). The
main recipe must be sufficiently challenging for your current level of comfort in the kitchen. Not
too easy, not too complex. Your selection must be approved by your teacher. Answer the
following questions about your meal/recipe(s):
1.
Explain how your meal/recipe meets the requirements of all four food groups? [4]
2.
Explain how your meal/recipe is related to your theme? [2]
3.
What are the main nutrients in your meal and how do they contribute to good
health? Explain [4]
Step 5: Completing the Lab Planning Sheets and Preparing the Meal [30]
1.
See your teacher to obtain a copy of our usual lab planning sheets and fill these in
thoroughly (including the timing chart on the back). Hand these in prior to your cooking day.
2.
Choose a date to prepare your meal during the week of
_____________________________________. Inform your teacher if you are planning to bring
any ingredients in from home.
3.
Create a shopping list by looking in the classroom fridge and pantry two days prior to
preparing your meal. Submit this to your teacher.
4.
Consider practicing your recipe at home prior to your day in class.
_____________________________________________________________________
Step 6: Optional Bonus Marks: Article Summaries
If you have thoroughly and thoughtfully completed all other parts of this assignment, you may
see your teacher for instructions for completing 2 summaries of articles related to your
theme. This is not required, but can improve your culminating mark by up to 5%.
Checklist of What Should Be Handed in to the Final Project Drop Box:
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1.
Title: Your Research Topic
2.
Question/answer style report listing at least 10 research questions and
thorough, well developed answers. (including a Works Cited page)
 3.
A copy of the recipe and meal plan
 4.
Answers to the questions in step 4 above
 5.
Pictures of your completed lab planning sheets and shopping list
Bonus:
 6.
Links to your articles
 7.
Article summaries