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Foods 10/11/12 Controversial Foods Inquiry (Mrs. Robichaud)

How much do we know about the foods we eat? In this inquiry project you will be working in small groups to research controversial foods.
  • First you will need to pick your partner and then decide on a topic from the following list. If you have other ideas that you would be interested in researching, please talk to Mrs. Robichaud or Mrs. Sutherland - we are open to other ideas!
  • Next, you will need to come up with a minimum 3 open-ended questions that will guide your research. Please write down and submit these questions to either Mrs. Robichaud or Mrs. Sutherland so that we know you are on the right track!
  • During your research, you will be expected to take notes and keep track of your sources of information using Noodletools.
  • You will be designing a webpage on a class website to show what you have learned and share your information with your classmates.

  • Finally, at the end of your project, you will be expected to give a brief presentation on your topic and findings.

Topics:

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Starting Your Own Online Research:
* Have you used Google Site Specific Searching?
site:.edu
site:.gov
site:.org


*Have you tried using WebPath Express?

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Note-Taking & Bibliography

You should construct your bibliography using Noodletools for this project.

If you do not yet have an account, the librarian will help you set one up! 

If you prefer to take your research notes on paper, please use the following form and submit it to your teacher at the end of your project:

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Constructing a Class Website:

You will be adding a page to your class website to present your research. Please login to your Weebly website using the following information:

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     Login Information:
     
A Block Username: foodsablock
      C Block Username: foodscblock
      D Block Username: foodsdblock

 
                                                                                   *** Passwords for each class are on the front whiteboard ***

Marking Rubric

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Websites for Controversial Food Topics

GENERAL

·         http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/28/travel/controversial-foods/

·         http://www.therichest.com/expensive-lifestyle/food/10-controversial-foods-around-the-world/3/

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Tropical Oils such as Palm and Coconut Oil


·         http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA118473

·         http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Tropical-Oils_UCM_306031_Article.jsp

·         http://drmirkin.com/nutrition/8621.html

·         http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical%20oil

Caffeine

·         http://www.medicinenet.com/caffeine/article.htm

·         http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271707.php

·         http://www.caffeineinformer.com/harmful-effects-of-caffeine

·         http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/coffee-and-health/faq-20058339

High Fructose Corn Syrup


·         http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/high-fructose-corn-syrup/faq-20058201

·         http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/high-fructose-corn-syrup-dangers_b_861913.html

·         http://www.ehow.com/facts_6370893_benefits-high-fructose-corn-syrup_.html

·         http://www.cornnaturally.com/economics-of-hfcs/why-use-hfcs/

Food dyes


·         http://pediatrics.about.com/od/nutrition/a/0608_food_clrng_2.htm

·         http://www.ehow.com/about_5390144_types-food-coloring.html

·         https://suite.io/kimberly-danek/35q92ry

·         http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2011/03/27/food-dyes-adhd-fda.htm

Food Additives
Genetically modified food


·         http://www.davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/queen-of-green/faqs/food/understanding-gmo/?gclid=CjwKEAjww8eiBRCE7qvK9Z7W_DgSJABfOjf2SQyh9HUIybXBHXzPp_WDCB4tNIyDfx-P-R_jbbiQHRoC5YTw_wcB

·         http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfood/overview.php

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Growth hormones



Aquaculture


Tropical Oils and Hydrogenated Fats


Organic fruit and vegetables

Organic meat


Sugar
Sugar substitutes (saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, neotame and acesulfame potassium)

Vitamin and mineral – fortified foods