Farm Visit Exploration - Students visit a local farm to learn about the journey of food from farm to table, engaging in hands-on activities like harvesting vegetables. They will discuss the nutritional value of different produce. (45 min)

Reading Omnivore's Dilemma - Students read selected excerpts from 'Omnivore's Dilemma' to deepen their understanding of food choices and sustainability, followed by a group discussion. (45 min)

Introduction to Nutritional Guidelines - Students learn about nutritional guidelines and how they relate to healthy food choices. They will explore examples of balanced meal plans. (20 min)

Linear Equations Basics - Students are introduced to linear equations, focusing on how they can be used to balance meal plans according to nutritional guidelines. (25 min)

Art Integration: Visualizing Nutrition - In art class, students create visual representations of balanced meals using various mediums, highlighting the nutritional components. (45 min)

Tracking Dietary Habits - Students begin maintaining a personal dietary journal, using linear equations to analyze their eating habits and set goals for improvement. (20 min)

Peer Feedback Session - Students share initial meal plan ideas with peers, providing and receiving feedback to refine their approaches. (25 min)

Meal Plan Development - Students use linear equations to start drafting a balanced meal plan, incorporating nutritional guidelines. (20 min)

Science Exploration: Chemical Reactions in Digestion - Students develop a model to describe how food is converted into energy and growth molecules through chemical reactions. (25 min)

Peer Review and Feedback - Students share their meal plans with peers, provide constructive feedback, and make revisions based on suggestions. (25 min)

Art Class: Designing Meal Plan Presentations - Students work on creating visual representations for their meal plans, incorporating art techniques learned in class. (20 min)

Math Integration: Refining Linear Equations - Students refine their understanding of linear equations to ensure their meal plans are nutritionally balanced, using teacher feedback. (30 min)

ELA: Writing Nutritional Justifications - Students write a short explanation of their meal plan choices and how they align with nutritional guidelines. (15 min)

Social Studies Connection: Food and Culture - Students research and discuss how cultural influences shape dietary habits and meal plans, incorporating global perspectives. (25 min)

Personal Reflection Session - Students reflect on their dietary journal entries, identify patterns, and set goals for improvement. (20 min)

Collaboration Workshop - Students collaborate in groups to finalize their meal plan presentations, integrating feedback from all subjects. (25 min)

Preparation for Exhibition - Students prepare to present their meal plans and models, practicing their delivery and setting up interactive displays. (20 min)

Analyzing Food Labels - Students bring in food labels from home and work in groups to analyze nutritional information, using linear equations to assess how well these foods meet nutritional guidelines. (25 min)

Modeling Chemical Reactions - Students develop simple models demonstrating how food is rearranged through chemical reactions, supporting growth and energy release, aligned with NGSS MS-LS1-7. (20 min)

Creating Meal Plan Prototypes - Students use their understanding of linear equations to draft initial prototypes of balanced meal plans, incorporating feedback from peers and teachers. (30 min)

Reflective Journaling - Students reflect on their dietary habits and progress in their personal dietary journals, noting areas for improvement and setting new goals. (15 min)

Cross-Disciplinary Connections - Students explore connections between math, science, and social studies by researching the impact of food choices on society and the environment, creating a short presentation. (45 min)

Peer Review Workshop - Students present their meal plan prototypes to small groups for peer review, gathering constructive feedback to enhance their plans. (25 min)

Revision Session - Based on feedback, students revise their meal plans, ensuring they meet nutritional guidelines and apply linear equations effectively. (20 min)

Art Class: Visual Meal Plan Design - In art class, students create a visual representation of their revised meal plans, focusing on aesthetics and clarity. (30 min)

Preparation for Exhibition - Students organize their materials and practice presenting their meal plans and models for the upcoming Healthy Food Fair exhibition. (15 min)

Exhibition Planning Session - Students collaborate to finalize their Healthy Food Fair exhibition setup, ensuring that all meal plans, models, and interactive elements are ready for display. (25 min)

Rehearsal for Presentations - Students practice their presentations, focusing on clarity, confidence, and engaging the audience. Peer feedback will be provided to refine delivery. (20 min)

Final Touches on Meal Plans - Students review their meal plans one last time, making any necessary adjustments to ensure alignment with nutritional guidelines and linear equation accuracy. (15 min)

Interactive Display Setup - Students set up and test their interactive displays, ensuring that they effectively communicate the chemical reactions and nutritional concepts. (30 min)

Community Engagement Strategies - Students brainstorm and plan strategies for engaging with visitors at the exhibition, including interactive questions and activities. (20 min)

Exhibition Setup Rehearsal - Students rehearse setting up their exhibition space, practicing the flow of visitors through their displays. (25 min)

Final Exhibition Preparations - Students complete any remaining tasks to prepare for the exhibition, including printing materials and organizing their presentation space. (20 min)

Presentation Polishing - Final practice session for students to polish their presentations, focusing on timing and effective communication of key points. (25 min)

Healthy Food Fair Exhibition - Students present their balanced meal plans, personal dietary tracking projects, and interactive displays to the middle school community. Engage attendees with interactive elements and taste-testing stations. (45 min)