Assignment 24 (6th Grade) : Super Size Me, Part 3

Posted by louielahana on February 01st 2009 to 6th Grade, Assignments  Tagged , , , , , , ,

Click HERE to watch Super Size Me Part 3.

Now, click HERE to go to McDonald’s Bag a McMeal page.  Order enough food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Now, answer the following questions in your blog:

1) How many calories did your McDonald’s meals add up to? How much fat?

2) Did your McDonald’s meal add up to more calories and fat than is recommended for your age (look at the chart above)? If so, how much more?

3) Did the results surprise you? Why or why not?

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Assignment 23 (6th Grade) : Super Size Me, Part 2

Posted by louielahana on January 27th 2009 to 6th Grade, Assignments  Tagged , , , , , , , ,

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Watch Part 2 of Super Size Me by clicking HERE (ask for password).  Now, answer the following questions in your blog:

1. Do you think consumers have the right to sue McDonalds for selling unhealthy food? Why or why not?

2. The McDonalds corporation is the largest owner of private playgrounds in the world. What other techniques (ways) does McDonalds use to market their food to children?

3.  How many calories do you think a healthy kid should eat in a day (click here for a clue)?  According to the movie, how many calories are in a Super Size fries?  How about a Double Gulp soda?

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