Introduction
This fun webquest will take you across the web on exploration of foods you shouldn't eat. I'm not refering to junk food, cheeseburgers, or candy. This web quest helps understand why foods and plants that may look harmless in nature can become toxic upon consumption!
Task
Your task for this assignment will be to explore the web answering questions posted about the toxic plants and foods and specific reasons why they are toxic. Google is a good site for research-make sure to post were you found your answer.
Process
Read through the provided sites carefuly to answer questions about toxic foods
1. What is the Ackee?
2. What are negative symptoms that come from eating Ackee?
3. What is the proper way to eat Ackee?
4. Use this link: http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1967235_…;
what is the reason that hot dogs are considered unsafe by the American Academy of Pediatrics?
5. What percent of the population has a peanut allergy?
6. Name one of the toxins found in Rhubarb and what it can cause
7. Find three more toxic foods and name/describe them:
Evaluation
Answer the assignment questions on a piece of paper and turn them in for extra credit
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing the assignment! You are now a bit wiser on toxic plants!