Monday, October 24

Classwork

• Discussed the following chemical components of food:
• Proteins. These help build muscle. Foods with a lot of protein include meat, beans, and some milk products.
• Carbohydrates. These provide energy. Foods with many carbohydrates include pasta, rice, bread, and starchy vegetables like corn, potatoes, and squash. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate.
• Fats. These store energy. Foods with a lot of fat include oils, some meats, and some milk products.
• Vitamins & Minerals. These strengthen your body's organs and systems. Foods with many vitamins and minerals include fruits and vegetables.
• Completed Ex. A, Information Gap, p. 118. Students had to complete the nutrition facts for a power drink, using pages 203 and 207. 
• Shared information about each country's food culture. For example, the students from Korea discussed what, where, when, and how the average Korean eats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Prepared for the radio listening by completing Ex. A, Brainstorming, pp. 124-125.

Homework

• Ex. B, Thinking Ahead, p. 125
• Ex. C, Vocabulary Preparation, p. 126