ICT
3. Use of the internet
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Teacher's notes

  • http://www.5aday.nhs.uk
  • http://www.bda.uk.com
  • http://www.bhf.org.uk
  • http://www.eatwell.gov.uk
  • http://www.exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition
  • http://www.foodinschools.org
  • http://www.comiccompany.co.uk
  • http://www.cspinet.org/smartmouth
  • http://www.eurohealth.ie/nutrit/index2.htm
  • http://www.foodforum.org.uk
  • http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk
  • http://www.fruitveg.com
  • http://www.grab5.com
  • http://www.hdra.org.uk/schools_organic_network/index.htm
  • http://www.nutrition.org.uk
  • http://www.thefruitpages.com
  • http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk

International fruit and veg campaigns (only English language sites listed):

  • America - http://www.5aday.com & http://www.dole5aday.com
  • Australia - http://www.fandvforme.com.au
  • Canada - http://www.5to10aday.com
  • Denmark - http://www.6aday.com
  • Europe - http://www.univie.ac.at/prochildren
  • New Zealand - http://www.5aday.co.nz
 

ICT: 1a, 3a

Research using the internet

The children could be asked to answer questions such as:

  • What are schools around the country doing as part of their Grab 5! campaigns?
    (http://www.grab5.com)
  • What 10 reasons can be used to explain why we should eat fruit?
  • What are tropical or exotic fruits?
  • What are children told about eating fruit and vegetables in the U.S.A ? (http://www.5aday.com)
  • What are soft fruits?
  • Which farmers markets are nearest to your school? (http://www.farmersmarkets.net)
  • What is fair trade? (http://www.fairtrade.org.uk)
  • How do you make a worm composter? (http://www.recyclezone.org.uk)

Communication using the internet

The children could be asked to:

  • Contact other schools involved in the Grab 5! project and exchange ideas and opinions.
  • Send emails to the Grab 5! team and ask questions, request further information or express a
    point of view.

 

 


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