What is a calorie and how does it work? How many calories do we consume in a typical day, and how many do our cells need to function well? Your learners will answer these questions and more using a worksheet, which includes informational text, discussion questions, and a follow-up activity.

Concepts

calories

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Additional Tags

calories, health

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Instructional Ideas

• As an extension activity, examine how carbohydrates, protein, and fat can also be taken into account when considering nutritional value
• Have learners research what factors must be used when calculating an individual's unique caloric needs

Pros

• Good discussion questions to structure partner activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.2 RI.7.2 RI.8.2 RI.9-10.2