To get the word out that the Great Pacific garbage patch (GPGP) contains millions of pounds of non-biodegrading plastics, individuals research the GPGP and write an article for a newsletter. Researchers present their facts in a...

Students use technology to input, retrieve, organize, manipulate, evaluate, and communicate information to find calories and fat in a typical fast food meal. They decide which fast food restaurant you would like to visit and click on...

Pupils explore food safety. Pupils research what laws relate to food you cook yourself, food you may buy in a restaurant and food bought in a grocery store. They interview food inspectors. Students create a chart to indicate who...

Young economists learn about the method of predicting changes in the exchange rate with Big Macs in an instructional video. After an understanding the index, learners write a post on a discussion board and respond to class members' posts...

Students identify the components of a balanced diet and their importance to good health. Students research their favorite types of fast food to determine how healthy they really are. Links to websites of popular fast food companies are...