Fast Food Finder
Make a spreadsheet comparing the nutritional information of fast food. Click on
the link below to find the results for 5 fast food items.
Include the following:
- Total Calories
- Total Fat
- % Calories from fat
- Cholesterol
- Sodium
After putting all information into a spreadsheet, write formulas to calculate the averages for
each category listed above.
| Lesson Name: Fast Food Finder | |
| Objective: Students will create a spreadsheet comparing the nutritional facts in five categories for five different fast food items. Students will correctly write five formulas to determine the average for each category. | |
| Grade: (9-12) | Lesson Login: fast_food |
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Additional disciplines: Computer Skills ELA Math |
Materials: Computer with Internet access Spreadsheet software Printer |
| Interactive Whiteboard Tip: Have volunteers from the class present their spreadsheet on the interactive whiteboard. Use the pen/markers to highlight which food items had the highest and lowest amounts in each category. | |
