Healthy Meal Choices

Lunch
Proteins		Vegetables		Fruits		Dairy		Condiments
CHOOSE 1		CHOOSE 1		CHOOSE 1		CHOOSE 1		(ANY ARE OK: PORTION!)
Beef	1-2	Broccoli	2 cups	Apple	1	Yogurt	1/3 cup	Hot Sauce
Ham	1-2	Spinach	2 Cups	Apricot	1	Shredded Cheese	2 cup	Margarine
Pork	1-2	Baby Carrots	15	Banana	1	Cottage Cheese	1 cup	Mustard
Chicken	1-2	Tomatoes	2 Cups	Strawberries	1 cup	Fat Free Pudding	2	Olive Oil
Veal	1-2	Peas	2 Cups	Blueberries	1 cup	Cheese Slices	1	Low Salt Seasonings
Vege Burgers	1	Corn	2 Cups	Raspberries	1 cup	Fat Free Jello		(Mrs. Dash, etc.)
Grilled Fish	1-2	Cauliflower	2 Cups	Cherries	1 cup			Vinegar
Shellfish	1-2	Cut Celery	10	Grapefruit	1/2			Crystal light (1 pack only)
Tuna	1 can	Cucumber	2 Cups	Grapes	1 cup			Olives
Almonds	1/4 cup	Iceberg Lettuce	2 Cups	Kiwi	1			Pickles
Cashews	1/4 cup	Zucchini	2 Cups	Mango	1/2
Walnuts	1/4 cup	Squash	2 Cups	Cantaloupe	1 cup			(Dressing Can be Oil/Vineg.)
Peanuts	1/4 cup	Peppers	2 Cups	Honeydew	1 cup
				Watermelon	1 cup
				Nectarine	1
				Orange	1
				Peach	1
				Pear	1
				Plum	1
				Tangerine	1
				Clementine	2

Healthy Food Choices Lesson/Rubric

Behavioral Objective:  Brett will make healthy food choices with the help of visual and text supports
Expected Level of Performance: 85% of opportunities for 5 consecutive data days
Prompting Strategies: Gestural, Partial Physical
Reinforcement Schedule:			Dime for Successful Grocery List
Materials:			IPhone, Template for Meal Choices, Food Plate Lunch Visual, Food Plate Breakfast Visual, Food Choice Menu
Lesson Details: ·       Initially; Brett may need priming to follow his food choices and an explanation for why he may not have certain meals. Staff can explain to Brett that because he is an adult now; he needs to make healthy choices. Staff will also tell Brett ahead of time that if he prepares his grocery list appropriately he can earn a dime; and he can also earn a dime for appropriately preparing his breakfast and lunch Preparing Grocery List ·       Brett will create his grocery list using the food plate visual, template for meal choices, and list of appropriate food options ·       Based on the phase of Brett’s budget program; he will create his three, four, or five day food menu based on the food plate and food options ·       Brett will write in the days of his menu on the top lines of the choice template (ex. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) ·       He will then chose what he is having for breakfast and lunch for each day having the options in front of him and the appropriate food plate (breakfast or         lunch) directly above it ·       Brett will look at the food plate and select the one of the food groups and read it aloud (ex. Grains) ·       He will then find the corresponding “Grains” column on the food options list; and write the food item on his choice template ·       Brett will complete this for all breakfast and lunch items for the corresponding number of days (determined by budget program*) ·       He will then check the refrigerator, freezer, and cabinets and place a check mark next to the items he already has at the house ·       Any items WITHOUT a check mark (items he needs) he will then type into a grocery list on his IPhone Preparing Meals ·       Brett will prepare each meal so that it corresponds with his choices listed on the template ·       Brett will have the appropriate food plate visual out (breakfast/lunch) as he is preparing his meal ·       Based on the specifications listed on the food plate Brett will prepare each meal measuring the correct portion sizes and condiments for his meals ·       Brett will access the measuring cups in the laundry room on his shelf to measure all necessary items. If an item is frozen and is more than one portion; Brett         will microwave the item and divide it into Tupperware containers. Lean Cuisines staff will help Brett read the nutrition facts to determine portion size; most         Lean Cuisines are set to be a single serving* ·       Brett should chose fresh vegetables; he can steam them; and place one of the APPROPRIATE condiment selections on them ·       Lean Cuisine should also match the category; NO GRAINS, must be PROTEIN, may have vegetables. ·       Protein lunch items should consist of NON processed meats; such as Rotisserie Chicken, Whole Slices of Ham and Roast Beef, etc. ·       Some items are listed with just a number; that item can be eaten without being measured out; example: 1 apple or 1 banana  ·       THERE IS NO GRAINS FOR LUNCH: I.E. BREAD, ROLLS, BAGELS, ETC. ·       *If Brett does not chose an item for breakfast (ex. Does not pick a dairy) it does NOT transfer into his lunch ·       *Brett may drink water or crystal lite. He may not purchase juice, soda, or chocolate/strawberry milk. ·       If Brett follows his grocery lists throughout the week and earns his dimes, he may purchase a soda and a small piece of candy on Friday for a treat Condiments: ·       Regular yellow mustard ·       Spicy mustard ·       Hot sauce ·       Vinegar ·       Extra-virgin olive oil ·       Trans-fat-free margarine ·       Natural herbs and spices ·       Low-salt seasoning blends such as Mrs. Dash or Tony Chachere's Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning Error Correction: ·    If Brett attempts to complete a step incorrectly or skip a step in the task analysis staff will use a gestural prompt to the appropriate visual or item (ex.       Measuring cup or measurement on visual) ·     If Brett does not respond to the gestural prompt within 5 seconds staff will provide a partial physical prompt for Brett to complete the step independently
Data Key: I: Independent G: Gestural PP: Partial Physical Prompt

Mastery Criteria	Date Initiated	Date Achieved
Brett will make healthy food choices with the help of visual and text supports 50% of opportunities for 5 consecutive data days	9/6/11
Brett will make healthy food choices with the help of visual and text supports 70% of opportunities for 5 consecutive data days
Brett will make healthy food choices with the help of visual and text supports 85% of opportunities for 5 consecutive data days

Healthy Food Choices Video

20% Project

Green Screen Project

Last week, I had the opportunity to get in front of a green screen (chroma key). Before class I was suppose to select a video from youtube and figure out a clever way to include myself in the video. I selected a Toys R Us video. While this was playing, I was going to talk about two particular toys. Well that didn't go over as well I thought it would. I selected the wrong video and my script was too wordy. I decided to scrap that idea. So instead I decided to film myself holding a toy instead. This worked out. I mean it was less work but I think it fit the scene better.

After taking the video, we had to edit and apply the green screen clip to the youtube video. The green screen clip had to be dragged over of the youtube video. After completing this step, I noticed the color from both videos did not match. It was distracting. I tried adjusting the color of the video and myself but just could not get it to match. This was kind of bothersome.

My experience using the green screen was a lot of fun. This was a new experience for me. I can definitely see myself implementing this in the classroom now that I know I can use any background as long as it is a solid color. This project alone has open to door wide for multiple educational uses in the classroom. I thought the process of making a video using a green screen was hard but I now know it is not. I really enjoyed this project. 

Picturebook

Picturebook is a fantastic storytelling application for children and can be adapted for all ages. This is a free application. After downloading Picturebook, you'll be able to create digital stories. First, tap on "make a story" and then follow the steps to creating a story. Picture book is free but limited in features (pictures, cover titles, scenes). Upgrades features can be purchased for $0.99. Some available upgrades include holidays, historical events, and more...

After selecting a theme, the writer will begin creating his or her story. The writer can start at the beginning, middle, or end as well as jump around. After selecting the title and including the authors name you will notice a plus sign located at the bottom of the page. The writer will tap the tab for a new page. Each new page has a section located on the left to write. On the right, the writer will include pictures illustrating facts from the text. Pictures can be enlarged or minimized as fit. There is no word or page limitation. Also, the writer(s) can make as many books as they'd like to include in there digital library. After completing the story, the writer will have a chance to view and share with others.


Strengths

• Easy to use
• Preloaded themes included
• Available in multiple languages 
• Can share with family and friends via e-mail
• Fosters creativity and encourages an imagination 

Improvements 

• Offer software to allow reader record and listen to text
• Include an animation feature to manipulate pictures on the page