Macronutrient Challenge Project Guide
Nutrition & Wellness • Hands-On Project
Macronutrient Board Game Challenge
50 Points Total
Team Member(s):
Period:
Due Date:
Your Design Mission: You have been hired by a board game studio to design an original, interactive board game focused entirely on ONE macronutrient. Working in a group of 2–3, your goal is to build an engaging game that reinforces key nutritional science for your peers.
1 Part 1: Select Your Macronutrient Focus (Choose ONE)
Carbohydrates
Sugars, starches, fiber, glucose, metabolic energy & food sources.
Proteins
Amino acids, complete vs. incomplete, muscle growth, repair & sources.
Fats (Lipids)
Saturated vs. unsaturated, energy storage, organ protection & sources.
Our Game Title: Macronutrient:
2 Part 2: Required Game Components Checklist
1. Game Board & Theme Core Asset
- Visually appealing, durable board with clear path
- Defined start space and measurable win condition
- Includes ≥ 5 thematic special action spaces
2. Question Cards (15 Req.) 15 Cards
- Covers all 6 required nutrition topics below
- MC, True/False, or short answer formats
- Answer key included (on card back or sheet)
3. Challenge Cards (5 Req.) 5 Cards
- Application tasks: Myth Buster, Food Detective, Build-a-Meal
- Requires higher-order thinking beyond simple recall
- Includes explicit success criteria or rubric
4. Special Spaces (5 Req.) ≥ 5 Spaces
- Mechanics: advance spaces, lose turn, duel player
- Connected directly to game theme / nutrition events
- Clearly marked and labeled directly on the board
5. Pieces, Dice & Tokens Full Kit
- Player tokens (distinct pieces for 3–4 players)
- Movement tool (dice, spinner, or custom tracker)
- Storage box or bag keeping all materials organized
6. Rulebook & Instructions Standalone
- Step-by-step setup, turn flow, scoring & win state
- Must be playable without group explaining verbally
- Includes troubleshooting / tie-breaker rules
3 Part 3: Required Nutrition Concepts (Must Feature in Cards/Board)
| Core Topic |
Essential Concept to Teach Players |
Card / Board Location |
| 1. Main Functions |
Primary biological role, energy yield, and physiological duties. |
Q# _____ / Space: _____ |
| 2. Food Sources |
Whole, nutrient-dense foods vs. refined or processed examples. |
Q# _____ / Space: _____ |
| 3. Digestion & Absorption |
How enzymes break it down and how the body absorbs/stores it. |
Q# _____ / Space: _____ |
| 4. Types & Vocabulary |
Classifications (e.g., simple/complex, complete/incomplete, sat/unsat). |
Q# _____ / Space: _____ |
| 5. Health & Nutrition |
Daily dietary balance, deficiency risks, and chronic disease connections. |
Q# _____ / Space: _____ |
| 6. Myths & Misconceptions |
Debunking common popular fads, false claims, or nutrition myths. |
Q# _____ / Space: _____ |
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2 Project Execution, Rubric & Verification
Game Title:
Part 4: Key Game Design Standards
- Single Focus: Game centers strictly on your assigned macronutrient.
- Pacing: Designed for an active 10–15 minute complete playthrough.
- Beyond Trivia: Must include tactical choices, hazards, or challenges.
- Classroom Quality: High school appropriate, neat craft, and durable pieces.
Part 5: Showcase Game Day Protocol
- Station Setup: Arrange board, cards, pieces, and rules clearly.
- Facilitator Standby: Leave your game ready for peer playtesting.
- Rotation Rounds: Move to other groups' stations.
- Cross-Nutrient Review: Play games covering the other two nutrients.
- Peer Critique: Complete reflection sheet for test preparation.
Part 6: Project Scoring Rubric (50 Points)
Teacher Evaluation Metric
| Evaluation Category |
Performance Criteria |
Max |
Score |
| Nutrition Content |
Accurately and thoroughly integrates all 6 required nutrition topics with zero factual misconceptions. |
15 |
/ 15 |
| Question & Challenge Cards |
Includes ≥ 15 questions and ≥ 5 creative application challenges with verified answer keys/criteria. |
10 |
/ 10 |
| Creativity & Game Design |
Original theme, engaging gameplay mechanics, and at least 5 meaningful special board spaces. |
10 |
/ 10 |
| Rules & Playability |
Written instruction sheet is clear, logical, and enables independent play within 10–15 minutes. |
5 |
/ 5 |
| Appearance & Kit Completeness |
Neat, colorful, durable presentation; tokens, dice, cards, and board are fully accounted for. |
5 |
/ 5 |
| Teamwork & Game Day |
All partners contributed equitably during creation and actively engaged during Game Day playtesting. |
5 |
/ 5 |
| Total Score Earned |
50 |
/ 50 |
|
Final Pre-Flight Checklist (Verify before turning in!)
Selected exactly ONE macronutrient Covered all 6 required nutrition topics Created an original, creative game title Provided all player tokens & dice/spinner Complete, colorful, and organized board Wrote clear, standalone instructions ≥ 15 Question cards with accurate answers Tested full game run (10–15 minutes) ≥ 5 Challenge cards with success criteria Conducted trial playtest with partner ≥ 5 Thematic special board spaces All group members actively contributed
Team Roles & Concept Brainstorming Board Artist • Question Author • Rulebook Editor
Game Theme & Core Win Mechanic:
Partner Role Delegation & Deadlines:
Remember the Big Picture: The best educational board games don't just test memory—they create fun social competition, strategic decisions, and memorable learning moments that help your peers ace the macronutrient unit exam!
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