Food Journal

6th – 8th Grade

Learning + Food Objectives:
Students will learn how we can make positive and informed food choices by creating a food journal and writing an expository summary of their findings including how they could adjust their eating to include more whole foods.

Common Core Standards:
Common Core English Language Arts

Writing expository piece with clear organization

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.A
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

Lesson written in partnership with the Urban School Food Alliance.