Course:LFS350/Projects/Term2-2020/GladstoneSecondary

Project Title

Biological building blocks - Nutritional Equity in Our Society? : Learning Assignment for Human Biology 12 at Gladstone Secondary

Organization Name

Gladstone Secondary School

Related Course Concepts

Food justice, Food security, Social class/income inequality, Cultural identities, Colonialism, Indigenous food sovereignty

Organization Information

Organization Name

Gladstone Secondary School

Mission and Vision of Organization

Gladstone Secondary School is a community of learners dedicated to providing young people with opportunities to prepare themselves for complex and changing futures. Our purpose is to guide learners toward the acquisition of attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to interact in an increasingly complex society; to develop critical thinking; and to encourage active participation as socially responsible and contributing members of a community. Our expectation is that all learners will benefit from a wide variety of teaching and learning experiences. We believe in our students’ ability to be successful and to achieve even more success; we encourage all members of our community to take the opportunity to grow and challenge themselves; to work to their potential; and to continue learning throughout their lives. Our vision of success centres on academic success, social responsibility and leadership. The core of this vision is that students are successful in attaining the academic goals of high school, mastering the academic knowledge and skills required for success at each level and earning the credits for graduation. Along with this, we want students to become effective learners who take responsibility for their own learning, persist in the face of difficulties, and find intrinsic value in the work that they do. This means solving real problems, making a difference in the world, feeling respected, and learning from and with each other, as well as experts. Finally, we want students to embrace their role in shaping a safe, welcoming and supportive school community, by developing and demonstrating the personal skills, habits and character traits that are essential to lifelong learning and success in adult roles.

Guiding Principles + Values

- Decolonization - Antiracism - Equality of access to educational resources - Inclusive education/differentiated learning

Contact Information

• Primary Contact Person(s): Jana Ronne
• Email: [[1]]
• Phone: 778-991-9180  
• Address:  
• Website:  

Preferred Method of Contact

• Best method(s) to contact: Email
• Best day(s) to contact:If during the week, then after 3:15 pm, Saturdays OK afternoon
• Best time(s) to contact: Afternoons

Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

• VSB restricts us to using Office 365, if activities are digital.

Project Description

Context: What challenge or issue does the project aim to address?

This project should reinforce the theme of Biology 12 including:

• The types of biomolecules that our bodies are built of and the roles of these biomolecules
• The order in which the body depletes these molecules as it goes through starvation
• How does lack of some nutrients affect the health (homeostasis) of the body?

Extension:

• Factors influencing the in/equity in access to quality food

Main Project Activities

• Reviewing and analyzing a data set
• Making some concrete proposal(s) for positive change --> actionable ones are best!

Expected Project Deliverable(s)

Students should create and deliver a workshop (on-line recorded or virtual in person) with follow up activity/assignment.

• The workshop should be about 25-45 minutes, the assignment should require no more than 60 minutes of time to complete.

Intended Project Outcome

• Reinforcement of Grade 12 student's learning about biomolecules' role in health
• Engagement with issues of equitable food access and food waste/sustainability issues

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

• N/A

Student Assets and Skills (to be developed through the project)

• Critical and Analytical thinking
• Experience with activism/political engagement

Are there any mandatory attendance dates (e.g. special event)?

• No.

Is a criminal record search (CRS) required?

Yes

If a criminal record search is required, when should the process be initiated?  

Before the first community partner meeting

Required Reading

Project/Partner Orientation Materials

Students should review these materials prior to the first partner meeting:

• Biology 12 level of biochemistry and homeostasis ideas (Sylvia Mader textbooks any edition)

Additional Project/Partner Orientation Materials

The following will be provided at the first community partner meeting:

• At the moment, "outsiders" are not permitted in our buildings, so only virtual "in-person" meetings are possible.

Expected Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

I hope students will learn about...

• food equity (and sustainability) issues

I think students will come to appreciate...

• that their actions matter

Through this project, students will develop...

• stronger concept of the importance of nutrition for health

Learning Outcomes

I hope students will learn about...

• food equity and sustainability issues

I think students will come to appreciate...

• that their actions matter

Through this project, students will develop...

• stronger concept of the importance of nutrition for health

How does the student project contribute to your organization's mission and long-term vision?

• Increasing awareness of and empowerment in acting on issues of inequity

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