Proposed Topic in the form of an Essential Question:
Do adolescence understand how childhood obesity can affect there lives as adults?
Rationale for Choice
What about this topic appeals to you? Why did you choose it?
Some things which appealed to me about this topic are that a lot of children are obese and don't do anything about it. If they knew what it would lead to then they might take initiative and take control of there lives.
What do you already know about this subject?
I know that childhood obesity starts at a very early age and can sometimes catch a child off gaurd.
What are you hoping to learn about the subject?
I am hoping to learn that childhood obesity is caused by a sedintary lifestyle instead of hereditary which means that they can turn it around with a littlw will power and encouragement.
What are you most interested in regarding the topic?
I am interested in what the cause of childhood obesity is.
What potential risks or challenges do you foresee for your project?
Some risks I might face is that there isn't enough information on the subject.
I like this idea of looking to the future for a problem today. As to community service, let me think on it and get back to you. I can't think of anything off the top of my head.
ReplyDeleteI think you will find more than enough information on this in both print and media (i.e., Jamie Oliver's Food Nation).
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