Why Vitamin C is Essential

Grades 9 – 12

Learning + Food Objectives:
Students will research why Vitamin C is an essential element of our overall health and wellness. They will demonstrate their understanding through the creation of a Vitamin C Action Plan.

Common Core Standards:
Common Core English Language Arts

Writing informative texts for a specific audience

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions and present information in a clear manner so listeners can follow along.

Lesson written in partnership with The Todd & Stephanie Schnick Foundation.