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How Well Will I Eat This Week?

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Eighth graders develop a healthy menu for the coming week using Palm technology to develop healthy eating habits. They develop a spreadsheet for the seven days and for each menu using the Palm.

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8th
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English Language Arts
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Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Technology
Database & Spreadsheet

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