Food Program Research
Grades:
6, 7, 8
Keywords & Concepts:
Students will research a food program and write an essay.
Duration
Print2 hours
Objectives
Students will:
- complete research on their assigned food program.
- write an essay that shares the work and effectiveness of the program.
Materials
computers for research and typing
Instructions
Print
Assign the various federal food programs to individual students to research:
- supplemental food program for women, infants and children
- SNAP
- national school breakfast program
- national school lunch program
- summer food program
- emergency food program
Students write a paper that includes the following:
- the program’s establishment, target population and services offered
- the rate and effectiveness in reducing hunger/poverty
- the roadblocks to eligibility and access
- a summary view on whether or not this is an effective program and why
Assessment
See rubric for essay assessment guidelines.
