First+Days

I just want to see where you're at in terms of a few basic processes.

1. Word Document
 * Write a short story about either a) what might happen to our community in a zombie apocalypse or b) the time you were locked away in a tower waiting for someone to rescue you and all you had to entertain you was your pet penguin, Kowolsky. It must include:
 * Bold writing
 * Italic writing
 * Size 18 title
 * Underlined title
 * Center the title
 * At least 2 paragraphs
 * 2 different fonts (one for each paragraph)
 * Some bullets, numerals, or checklists
 * A shape
 * A "header" or "footer"
 * A picture (cite your source)
 * Print the story

2. PowerPoint
 * Create a powerpoint about your favorite activity. It should include the following:
 * At least 10 slides
 * No more than 10-15 words per slide
 * Pictures
 * Effects on at least 2 slides
 * A background other than white
 * A song, sound, sound effect
 * At least 2 colors of font
 * We will present these in class on Monday and do peer critiques of how "visually appealing" they are - make them look nice, organized, interesting, and not so cluttered and crazy that people get dizzy or confused

3. Excel

**Step One:**
Decide which fast food restaurant you would like to visit. Click on that restaurant's web site below. McDonald's: [|__http://www.mcdonalds.com/app_controller.nutrition.index1.html__] Burger King: [|__http://www.bk.com/__] Wendy's: [|__http://www.wendys.com/the_menu/nut_frame.html__] Other Restaurants: [|__http://www.nutritiondata.com/__] (This site allows you to search many fast food restaurant sites.)

Once there, plan a meal with a sandwich, salad or other main dish, a side dish (french fries, etc), a drink, and a dessert. For each item on your menu, record the total calories and the calories from fat.

**Step Two:**
Enter your data in an Excel spreadsheet. [| __Click here to see a sample and directions for completing the spreadsheet__]. When you have finished your spreadsheet and charts, [|__complete the handout__] and return here for the rest of the project directions. Compare your answers to at least one other student. In your notebook, record information about which restaurant they visited, what food they ate, and the nutritional content of that food.

**Step Three:**
Visit the United States Department of Agriculture to find out more about healthy eating guidelines: [] or []

Because these are so long I am NOT opposed to you google-ing the answers.

Browse through this site and [|__answer the questions on your handout.__]

**Step Four:**
Using Microsoft Word, type a three paragraph report about your findings. **Paragraph #1:** Introduction including which restaurant you chose and the items on your menu. **Paragraph #2:** Summarize your findings about your meal including number of calories, percentage of fat, etc. Copy and paste one of your charts into your document as supporting evidence. **Paragraph #3**: Compare and contrast your meal with another student. Use the information you recorded in step 2. **Paragraph #4:** Use the information from the Department of Agriculture to evaluate your meal. How does your percentage of fat compare to the percentage recommended? What about other guidelines like eating fruits and vegetables. Have you planned a healthy meal? What changes might you make in your meal to make it healthier?

When you finish the report, print it, attach it to your other handouts and turn in the whole packet.

__[|Project Rubric]__ : Information on how this project will be graded.