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 * __ Guided Activities and Resources: International Regional Diets __**

** 3.1.12.A5. ** Analyze how structure is related to function at all levels of biological organization from molecules to organisms. •Apply advanced graphic manipulation and desktop publishing techniques. •Apply basic multimedia applications. •Select and apply software designed to meet specific needs.
 * __ *PSSA: Science and Technology and Engineering Education __**
 * 3.1. Biological Sciences **
 * 3.1.A. Organisms and Cells: Energy Flow **
 * 3.1.12.A2. ** Evaluate how organisms must derive energy from their environment or their food in order to survive.
 * 3.1.A. Organisms and Cells: Form and Function **
 * 3.7. Technology **
 * 3.7.10. D. ** **Utilizing computer software to solve specific problems.**

** BIO.A.2.2 ** Describe and interpret relationships between structure and function at various levels of biochemical organization (i.e., atoms, molecules, and macromolecules).
 * __ *Keystone Exams: Biology __**
 * BIO.A.2 The Chemical Basis for Life **

__**Guided Questions:**__
 * **// How does the diet of the rich differ from the diet of the poor? //**
 * **// How does a specific cultural/ethnic region’s diet & lifestyle effect their population’s health? //**

1. With your group, brainstorm some of the international foods and meals that you enjoy and discuss the countries or parts of the world that these foods come from. 2. Create a concept map of these different international foods and their countries and/or nationalities of origin. 3. What biomolecules are most common among the different ethnic foods listed in the concept map? Are they highest in carbohydrates? Proteins? Or Lipids? bubble.us: [|https://bubbl.us] ReadWriteThink: []=
 * __ Guided Activities Part 1: __**
 * __Resources for Activities Part 1:__ **
 * //This is a free online link that can be used to brainstorm and create concept maps.//
 * //This is a free online link that can be used to brainstorm and create concept maps.//

1. Investigate the caloric intake and percentages of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids in the diets of different regions around the world using the interactive map on the [|Dietary Macronutrient per Capita] website. 2. Create a graph that best depicts the caloric and nutrient intakes for the different regions around the world. 3. Using the data from the [|Dietary Macronutrient per Capita] interactive map and your graph, analyze the relationship between caloric intake and carbohydrate, protein and lipid consumption with the incidences of poor nutrition in these areas. Create a Venn Diagram of your findings. Chartsbin.com: [] LucidChart: [] Zygomatic: []
 * __ Guided Activities Part 2: __**
 * __Resources for Activities Part 2:__ **
 * //This site has information on worldwide caloric and nutrient intake for different regions around world.//
 * //This site provides free online templates for creating Venn Diagrams as well as other templates for other types of organizational charts and flowcharts.//
 * //This site can be used to create easy graphs online that can be saved or shared with others.//

1. Select one of the world regions that you indicated as having a problem with nutrition. Using the database provided on [|World Food Programme] website, select one specific country that interests you the most. 2. Investigate the specific causes and effects (environmental, political, economical, and/or cultural) that are responsible for the problems of poor nutrition in the country you have selected. 4. Create a [|VoiceThread] that discusses the causes and effects of poor nutrition in the country you have selected versus a typical American diet. Invite the others in the class to view and post/record their comments on your findings. VoiceThread; [|http://voicethread.com] World Food Programme: []
 * __ Guided Activities Part 3: __**
 * __ Resources for Activities Part 3: __**
 * //This site allows for individuals to upload/create presentations, record voice-overs and invite others to post/record comments.//
 * //This site contains a database of countries facing poor nutrition. Selecting a country brings links to specific overviews and information regarding the specific causes and effects of poor nutrition in that region//


 * __Complete Bibliography for Guided Activities:__**

bubbl.us. (2011). //bubble.us: Brainstorm and Mind Map Online.// Retrieved from [|https://bubbl.us] (//This is a free online link that can be used to brainstorm and create concept maps.)//

Chartsbin.com. (2011). //Dietary Macronutrient per Capita//. Retrieved from [] (//This site has information on worldwide caloric and nutrient intake for different regions around world.)//

IRA/NCTE. (2004). //ReadWriteThink WebbingTool//. Retrieved from []= (//This is a free online link that can be used to brainstorm and create concept maps.)//

LucidChart, LLC. (2011). //Online Venn Diagram Maker.// Retrieved from [] (//This site provides free online templates for creating Venn Diagrams as well as other templates for other types of organizational charts and flowcharts.)//

VoiceThread. (2011). //VoiceThread.// Retrieved from [|http://voicethread.com] (//This site allows for individuals to upload/create presentations, record voice-overs and invite others to post/record comments.)//

World Food Programme. (2011). //World Food Programme.// Retrieved from [] (//This site contains a database of countries facing malnutrition. Selecting a country brings links to specific overviews and information regarding the specific causes and effects of poor nutrition in that region.)//

Zygomatic. (2008). //Chart Tool//. Retrieved from [] (//This site can be used to create easy graphs online that can be saved or shared with others.)//