Abstract
In the project, students will learn how to prevent metabolic or lifestyle diseases regarding carbohydrates. They get to know new terminology both in Czech and English connected to the topic of carbohydrates.
Based on didactic games and research activities, students learn how the human body digest carbohydrates and about nutrients in food. In the project classes, school subjects of Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, Civics and Social Sciences are interconnected.
Students will work with professional resources; they can also consult the teacher. As a part of the project, students develop their presentation skills and communication skills.
In the preparatory phase, teachers prepare texts, activities and necessary tools and chemicals as well as motivational video for students. Teachers also create exact time schedule, designate the course of the project teaching with an option of final evaluation with following discussion.
In the implementation phase, teachers play the motivational video followed by questions for the students. After that, a brain writing and mind mapping on the white board follows with an optional help from the teacher.
Students work in groups of 4, where everyone has a certain role. The outcome of each group will be demonstrated at the end of the project.
There will be a comparison of mind maps created in the beginning and at the end of the project as a proof of a success of the project. In the final phase of the project, students' outcomes of the project are evaluated.