This week grade 8 Scientists have continued with their inquiries into what makes a balanced diet with focus on their statement of inquiry (SOI)

Our energy intake depends on our lifestyle choices and has consequences

They have begun to design a product that utilizes their knowledge. They have also made a personal connection and will continue this next week. Examples of their ideas were

  • Making a cooking show to highlight a bad diet and good diets
  • Making a recipe book that gives healthy choices
  • Adapting their food intake to see if it assists recovery from swimming practice
  • Recipes more suitable for diabetics
  • How to adapt traditional recipes to make them healthier

They are continuing to develop their research skills. Their inquiries will lead to further content we will cover.