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Third graders study the food pyramid. In this diet lesson, 3rd graders discuss healthy foods, food servings, and food groups. Students cut out a few pictures from magazines representing each food group and create a mobile of the food pyramid gluing each picture to its correct space on the pyramid.
Young scholars record two consecutive days of food intake. They identify which nutrients are below 70%. They compare diet composition between protein, fats, and carbohydrates. They evaluate fat in the diet to fall below the American Cancer Society recommendation of less than 30%.
Students explore healthy eating. In this healthy diet lesson, students create a food diary using Excel and track what they eat. Students also read food labels and determine whether it is a healthy food or not.
Students access a variety of Passover themed websites. They locate information about the history and traditions of Passover. They read about the steps involved in having a seder, the symbolism behind the foods served and which food are not acceptable.
Learners discuss squirrels and their presence in the world. In this squirrel lesson plan, students read books, sing songs, and make crafts while learning about squirrels and other woodland creatures. Learners also practice the letter S, the number 4, the heart shape, and the color red during rotating centers.
Young scholars create crafts to represent the holiday of Hanukkah. Students create menorahs, dreidels, the Star of David, and more to celebrate.
Students investigate where food comes from by observing fresh produce. In this agricultural lesson, students read the book In My Garden, and discuss what makes a healthy diet and where healthy foods can be found. Students identify real fruits and vegetables in their school and perform a sing along based on In My Garden.
Students identify the roles and responsibilities of various school workers. They identify implications of what would happen in the school community if a school worker did not complete that role or responsibility.
In this brunch learning exercise, students identify and discuss different types of foods served at a brunch and then locate and circle each one in a word search puzzle.
For this critical thinking worksheet, students analyze how to match up 12 Egyptian symbols with their descriptions. Students utilize a word bank to fill in the blanks in 14 sentences that describe the unique characteristics of Roman attire.