Theories of Motivation

Grade-Level Lesson Plan

Objective: This lesson plan is used to demonstrate principles of motivation including intrinsic motivation, self-determination, and meaningful learning.

Implementation: This lesson involves helping students understand the nutritional value of their food choices. Students choose their favorite meal from online restaurant menus and notice the fat content. We then demonstrate the conversion of those fat grams to tablespoons of shortening. We then discuss how to make better food choices.

Lesson Plan: Fast Food Frenzy