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Food pyramid Teacher Resources
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Students experience a website based activity that demonstrates the categories of the food pyramid. They make sets of ten items and write the numerals 1-10.
First graders explore the food pyramid. In this health lesson, 1st graders read the story Showdown at the Food Pyramid and discuss the foods that belong in each group. Students then create charts of the food groups by cutting and pasting pictures of the foods. Students then use a computer programs to create a concept map.
Second graders complete variety of activities to explore the Food Pyramid and the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods.
Fourth graders construct a food journal. In this nutrition instructional activity, 4th graders keep track of foods they eat for three days and write them in a journal. Students write down their favorite food on a sticky note and place it in the correct food group on the food pyramid.
Students investigate food labels for information about food. In this food pyramid instructional activity, students complete a worksheet on recommended allowances of foods. Students participate in a mystery bag activity to find a full days meals and snacks.
Students show their knowledge of properties of objects as it pertains to sorting and creating patterns. In this food pyramid power instructional activity, students show their ability to use whole numbers in different representations by appling strategies for addition and subtraction in order to solve single and double-digit addition and subtraction problems.
Learners investigate how to make healthy choices. In this food pyramid lesson, students read about making healthy choices. Learners chart the food they eat to see where it is on the pyramid. Students then create a collage of healthy foods on the food pyramid.
Young scholars explore the six areas of the food pyramid. For this two-day lesson on healthy eating, students will study the USDA food pyramid and evaluate their own eating habits. Internet sources based on grade level are provided, and young scholars will utilize Word and Paint to share their findings.
Students illustrate the food pyramid. In this healthy eating lesson, students discuss each food group and the number of servings in each, and why a balanced diet is important. Students work in groups to draw a model of the Food Guide Pyramid.
Sixth graders explore the food pyramid. In this nutrition lesson, 6th graders match food items to appropriate food groups. Students complete a team food pyramid. Students demonstrate specific physical activities in order to improve fitness.