Healthy Snack Campaign: Charting Our Choices
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use math to show our school community the most popular healthy snacks and encourage healthier choices?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How can we gather information about people's snack choices?
- How can we display the information we have gathered in a clear and accurate way?
- What makes a snack healthy?
- How can we use charts to show which snacks are most popular?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will be able to collect and organize data on snack preferences using surveys.
- Students will be able to create scaled bar charts, pictograms, and tables to represent data accurately.
- Students will be able to solve one- and two-step questions using information presented in charts and tables.
- Students will be able to identify and define what constitutes a healthy snack.
- Students will be able to present findings and recommendations to the school nurse to promote healthier snack choices within the school community.
Common Core Standards
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsMystery Snack Challenge
Mystery Snack Challenge: Students receive a box of unknown snacks with nutritional information. They must use math skills to analyze the data, compare options, and hypothesize the snacks' identities, sparking curiosity about healthy choices.Snack Survey Showdown
'Snack Survey Showdown:' Conduct a school-wide snack survey, then create a live, interactive data visualization (using whiteboards or online tools) to reveal surprising snack preferences and trends. This generates buzz and investment in the project's data collection phase.The Unhealthy Snack Court Case
'The Unhealthy Snack Court Case:' Stage a mock trial where popular unhealthy snacks are 'on trial.' Students present data-driven arguments for and against these snacks, engaging critical thinking and debate around healthy eating.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Snack Survey Designers
Students design and conduct a survey to gather data on their classmates' snack preferences. They will learn about unbiased question design and data collection methods.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA completed snack preference survey with a summary of collected data, ready for analysis.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with 2.MD.D.10 by focusing on data collection and organization, which is fundamental to interpreting and presenting data in charts and tables.Data Visualization Experts
Students transform the raw data collected from their snack surveys into scaled bar charts and pictograms. They will learn how to choose appropriate scales and represent data accurately.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityScaled bar charts and pictograms displaying the snack preference data, with clear labels and scales.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsDirectly addresses 2.MD.D.10 by requiring students to create visual representations of data using scaled bar charts and pictograms.Data Analysis Detectives
Students analyze the snack preference data displayed in their charts and tables to answer one- and two-step questions. This activity reinforces their ability to interpret data and draw conclusions.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA written report answering one- and two-step questions about the snack preference data, supported by evidence from the charts and tables.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports 2.MD.D.10 by challenging students to analyze the data presented in their charts and tables to answer specific questions.Healthy Snack Advocates
Students prepare a presentation for the school nurse, summarizing their findings and recommending healthier snack options based on the data. This activity encourages them to apply their math skills to promote healthy eating within the school community.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA presentation (oral or written) for the school nurse, including a summary of the snack preference data, analysis of the findings, and recommendations for healthier snack options.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsExtends 2.MD.D.10 by applying data analysis skills to a real-world scenario: making recommendations to the school nurse based on their findings.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioHealthy Snack Campaign Rubric
Snack Survey Design
Assesses the student's ability to design and conduct a survey to gather data on snack preferences.Survey Question Design
Clarity and unbiased nature of survey questions.
Exemplary
4 PointsSurvey questions are exceptionally clear, unbiased, and tailored to gather specific snack preference data effectively. Demonstrates leadership in the design process.
Proficient
3 PointsSurvey questions are clear, mostly unbiased, and effectively gather snack preference data.
Developing
2 PointsSurvey questions are somewhat unclear or biased, hindering the collection of accurate snack preference data.
Beginning
1 PointsSurvey questions are unclear, biased, and ineffective in gathering snack preference data.
Data Collection and Organization
Accuracy and completeness of data collection and organization.
Exemplary
4 PointsData collection is exceptionally thorough and organized, providing a comprehensive summary of snack preferences, ready for in-depth analysis. Demonstrates sophisticated data handling skills.
Proficient
3 PointsData collection is thorough and organized, providing a clear summary of snack preferences, ready for analysis.
Developing
2 PointsData collection is incomplete or disorganized, hindering the analysis of snack preferences.
Beginning
1 PointsData collection is minimal and disorganized, making it difficult to understand snack preferences.
Data Visualization
Evaluates the student's ability to transform data into scaled bar charts and pictograms.Chart and Pictogram Scaling
Appropriateness of scales and labels used in bar charts and pictograms.
Exemplary
4 PointsScales and labels are exceptionally appropriate and enhance the clarity and accuracy of the visual representations. Demonstrates innovative application of scaling principles.
Proficient
3 PointsScales and labels are appropriate and contribute to the clarity and accuracy of the visual representations.
Developing
2 PointsScales and labels are somewhat inappropriate, affecting the clarity and accuracy of the visual representations.
Beginning
1 PointsScales and labels are inappropriate, making the visual representations unclear and inaccurate.
Data Representation
Accuracy and clarity of bar charts and pictograms in representing snack preference data.
Exemplary
4 PointsBar charts and pictograms are exceptionally accurate and visually appealing, effectively representing the snack preference data with sophisticated attention to detail. Shows leadership in data presentation.
Proficient
3 PointsBar charts and pictograms are accurate and clearly represent the snack preference data.
Developing
2 PointsBar charts and pictograms contain inaccuracies or are unclear, making it difficult to interpret the snack preference data.
Beginning
1 PointsBar charts and pictograms are inaccurate and unclear, failing to represent the snack preference data effectively.
Data Analysis
Focuses on the student's ability to analyze data and answer questions based on their charts and tables.Question Formulation
Ability to formulate relevant one- and two-step questions based on the data.
Exemplary
4 PointsFormulates exceptionally insightful and relevant questions that demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the data's implications. Shows leadership in analytical thinking.
Proficient
3 PointsFormulates relevant one- and two-step questions that can be answered using the data.
Developing
2 PointsFormulates questions that are somewhat irrelevant or difficult to answer using the data.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to formulate relevant questions that can be answered using the data.
Data Interpretation
Accuracy and clarity in answering questions using data from charts and tables.
Exemplary
4 PointsAnswers questions with exceptional accuracy and clarity, providing comprehensive explanations and demonstrating sophisticated reasoning. Innovatively uses evidence to support conclusions.
Proficient
3 PointsAnswers questions accurately and clearly, providing explanations and reasoning.
Developing
2 PointsAnswers questions with some inaccuracies or lack of clarity, providing limited explanations.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to answer questions accurately or clearly, providing minimal explanations.
Report Quality
Completeness and clarity of the written report summarizing findings and conclusions.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe written report is exceptionally complete, clear, and insightful, providing a comprehensive summary of findings and conclusions with sophisticated analysis and attention to detail. Demonstrates advanced communication skills.
Proficient
3 PointsThe written report is complete and clear, providing a summary of findings and conclusions.
Developing
2 PointsThe written report is incomplete or unclear, lacking a comprehensive summary of findings and conclusions.
Beginning
1 PointsThe written report is minimal and difficult to understand, failing to provide a summary of findings and conclusions.
Health Advocacy
Assesses the student's ability to apply their data analysis skills to promote healthier snack choices.Snack Research
Thoroughness of research on healthy snack options.
Exemplary
4 PointsDemonstrates exceptionally thorough and innovative research into healthy snack options, going beyond basic requirements to explore a wide range of possibilities. Shows leadership in independent research.
Proficient
3 PointsDemonstrates thorough research into healthy snack options.
Developing
2 PointsResearch on healthy snack options is incomplete or superficial.
Beginning
1 PointsDemonstrates minimal research into healthy snack options.
Presentation Effectiveness
Clarity and persuasiveness of the presentation to the school nurse.
Exemplary
4 PointsPresentation is exceptionally clear, persuasive, and tailored to the school nurse, demonstrating sophisticated communication skills and a deep understanding of the project's goals. Shows leadership in advocating for healthy choices.
Proficient
3 PointsPresentation is clear and persuasive, effectively communicating findings and recommendations to the school nurse.
Developing
2 PointsPresentation is somewhat unclear or unpersuasive, making it difficult to understand findings and recommendations.
Beginning
1 PointsPresentation is unclear and unpersuasive, failing to communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
Recommendation Quality
Quality of recommendations for healthier snack options based on data analysis.
Exemplary
4 PointsRecommendations are exceptionally insightful and well-justified based on sophisticated data analysis, showing a deep understanding of the community's needs and preferences. Demonstrates innovative problem-solving.
Proficient
3 PointsRecommendations are well-justified based on data analysis.
Developing
2 PointsRecommendations are poorly justified or not clearly linked to the data analysis.
Beginning
1 PointsRecommendations are irrelevant or lack connection to the data analysis.