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- Description:Macronutrients in food
- No. of lab groups:16
- Cat. No.:470348-160
- Grade:MS/HS
In this inquiry-based learning case, students enter the role of laboratory interns learning how to conduct chemical testing on foods to determine macronutrient composition.
- Includes free access to professional development
- Learn how to teach inquiry-based learning
- Case-based learning helps keep students engaged
- Aligned to NGSS standards (MS: PS1-2, LS1.C; HS: PS1-3, LS1.C)
Students enter the world of laboratory testing as they are tasked with determining the macronutrient composition of unknown solutions. In addition, they will learn the importance of diagnosing health issues using similar chemical testing of urine and other samples, and the importance of nutrition on health.
This inquiry-based learning (IBL) case is part of a series of lab activities developed in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Research, Teaching and Learning at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It includes free access to a comprehensive professional development module available through Ward's to learn how to teach IBL cases. Cases can be tailored to your needs: cover from 2 to 3 class periods up to 7 to 10 class periods. Cases can also be customized to include all scenarios and deliverables or jump straight to the hands-on activities it is up to you.