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Grains Teacher Resources

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Resource Type
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Grade
Rating
Cereal Grains
24
6th - 12th
2.0/5 Stars

Learners research cereal grains. They identify the seven main types of grains and the nutritional value found in each. They prepare a cooked grain and compare prepared cereals that include sugar to those that don't.

Diet: Cereal Grains and Nutrition
29
9th - 12th
3.0/5 Stars

Students identify the nutritional value of various cereal grains. Without adding sugar, they cook with grains and compare the taste to cereal containing sugar. In addition, students complete worksheets about the different grains, noting their characteristics.

The Grain Game
162
1st - 2nd
4.0/5 Stars

Students read and discuss origin of cereal, use pieces of cereal made from grains grown in Oklahoma to play counting game, name their favorite breakfast cereal, guess which grains are used to make their favorite cereals, and read ingredient list on cereal boxes.

The Great Whole Grain Cereal and Oatmeal Chapter
73
Higher Ed
4.0/5 Stars

Students investigate the nutrition benefits of whole grain cereals and oatmeal. They decide to choose whole grain cereals and oatmeal. Students list the protective effects of whole grain cereal and oatmeal against heart disease, cancer and type II diabetes. They try to include more whole grain cereals and oatmeal in their diets

Fun Nutrition- Grains
63
5th - 9th
3.5/5 Stars

Students identify the properties of fiber. In this nutrition lesson, students investigate types of grain and identify the food groups.

Cereals
3
5th - 6th
2.0/5 Stars

Students read labels to determine amounts of sugar and salt in cereals. They explain that neither commercials nor taste are necessarily good indicators of a nutritious cereal.

Exploring Grains: For the Love of Fuel and Fiber
15
4th
3.5/5 Stars

Fourth graders examine the health benefits of whole grain food. In this whole grain food lesson, 4th graders determine how consuming whole grain foods increases the consumption of fiber, and what health benefits are associated with this. They increase their own consumption of whole grains.

The Whole Trut about Whole Grain Breads
95
Higher Ed
4.0/5 Stars

Students comprehend the nutrition benefits whole grain breads. They explore how to overcome the common barriers to eating whole grain bread. Students investigate how to choose and store whole grain breads. They comprehend the protective effects of whole grain bread against heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

Groovy Grains
18
3rd
4.0/5 Stars

Third graders measure daily servings of grains (pasta, bread, cereal) according to the national food pyramid. In this health lesson, 3rd graders discuss the relationship between healthy serving sizes and weight management. Furthermore, students create a food diary managing their own nutrition intake.

Cereals
55
K - 6th
4.5/5 Stars

Students watch television commercials, then analyze the nutritional value of the cereals. For this health and nutrition lesson, the teacher shows students several cereal commercials, then the students describe the cereals. Students read the nutritional label for each type of cereal, then look at how much sugar and salt is in each type of cereal and determine how healthy each type is.