MOWR FL Unit 4: LGHS Nutrition & Food Science
Student Name: ___________________________ Period: ___________
COURSE:
Food for Life
Period: 3rd & 4th
Standards:
DATE: November 17 –
December 9, 2015
UNIT: Unit 4
Infant Nutrition
Driving Questions:
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How does the feeding method of the
newborn infant affect the infant’s health?
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How does the feeding method of the
newborn infant affect the mother’s health?
5.1 Compare and contrast the nutritional
content of breast milk (produced in the
Various stages of Lactation) and infant formula.
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Why is it essential to teach a pregnant
woman the varied aspects of breastfeeding
and/or bottle feeding her infant?
5.2 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
of breastfeeding versus bottle feeding for
The mother, Father and baby.
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What are the key nutrient differences
between human milk and commercially
prepared infant formula?
5.3 Demonstrate the steps in the proper
Preparation of infant formula, and identify
potential safety hazards in the preparation
of infant formula and the storage of infant
Formula and expressed breast milk.
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What are the advantages and
disadvantages of using breast milk?
HUM-FL-5
Investigate the proper feeding of newborns by
analyzing nutritional requirements and
potential deficiencies of mother and child
During the first weeks after birth.
5.4 Identify and discuss conditions that
Impact Feeding, i.e. cleft lip/palate,
Constipation.
Differentiation:
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Preferential seating by student needs
Redirection to small groups as needed
Modified quizzes, tests as needed
Move On When Ready Board
- Students choose tasks in the order
they wish to complete assignment
- Standards addressed in a smaller
environment instead of large
group.
- Small group help: teacher led or
student led; increased time with
students struggling
 Quizlet Med term practice allows
student to construct own type of
review: game, written, quiz (multiple
choice, written, t/f, matching);
provides review games and electronic
flash cards
Teacher Comments:
Assessments:
Formative
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Flash Card Review; Quizlet Practice
Journal thoughts/predictions
Accumulation of Get Cooking questions
Guided Notes, Highlighted Notes, Study
tools
Newborn Nutrition Tic-Tac-Toe
Discussions & observations.
Newborn Nutrition Comparison Lab
CHECKPOINTS FOR PROGRESS
Summative
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Unit 4 Assessment – Newborn Nutrition
Breastfeeding vs Formula PBL Project
Unit 4 Create Your Own Study Guide
Newborn Nutrition Debate
MOWR FL Unit 4: LGHS Nutrition & Food Science
Student Name: ___________________________ Period: ___________
Instructional Strategies (Activities):
Students will perform the following tasks at their own speed within a 2 and a half week period. (Nov
17 – Dec 9) The student’s Newborn Nutrition Project will be integrated into this time as well.
Teacher will facilitate the following:
Standard(s)
covered
Task
Date
completed
5.2, 5.3, 5.4
Newborn Nutrition Tic-Tac-Toe
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 &
5.4
Review Newborn Nutrition Notes: Complete a summary of
the main points that you believe you will be tested over for
this to be complete
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 &
5.4
Review Newborn Feeding Notes: Complete a summary of
the main points that you believe you will be tested over for
this to be complete
5.4
Create a digestion graphic organizer outlining the
differences between a Newborn’s digestive system & and
adults digestive system. Be creative with the graphics on
this.
5.1, 5.2 & 5.3
Newborn Nutrition Lab
5.1, 5.2
Breastfeeding Demonstration/Lab
5.4
Review Newborn Digestion Notes for Discussion
5.1, 5.2 & 5.3
Review Newborn Nutrition Resources to prepare for
Debate (I want to see your group working together for
this)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 &
5.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 &
5.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 &
5.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 &
5.4
5.1, 5.2, 5.3 &
5.4
PBL Project Newborn Nutrition Debate
Dec 3
PBL Project Presentation: these will be videotaped or voice
recorded over for presentation
PBL Project: Group Work Days
Dec 10th
Unit 4 Newborn Nutrition: Create Your Own Study Guide
Unit 4 Newborn Nutrition: Unit Assessment
Dec 7-9
* Everything for this unit will be due on December 9th unless otherwise listed under due dates.