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- Kindergarten
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Students complete a number of activities to learn about food and nutrition. They listen to stories, make a collage, play food bingo, and examine the food pyramid as they investigate healthy eating choices. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students explore their understanding of basic daily nutritional needs. They calculate the percentage of daily needs met in their current diet. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students, after learning about fast foods and fat grams, use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems using data from nutrition charts. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the debate whether schools should regulate the amount or type of food and drink students consume. They write and present position papers after reading an online NY Times article. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students interpret the food and nutrition on food labels. They determine their nutrient needs and how comprehending food labels can help them to meet those needs. Pupils recall that food labels provide nutrition information to help consumers choose foods to meet their nutrient needs. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read a series of statements made by students about the hazards and benefits of various foods. They distinguish the "facts: from "opinions" in the dialogue, summarize the facts in a short paragraph, and write an essay expressing their own view and conclusions drawn about the food, food-borne illness, and nutrition issues, using citations as necessary. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the topic of foods and nutrition. Using a PowerPoint presentation, they discuss the goals and activities of the course. They read the classroom rules and bring the paper back with a parent signature. They brainstorm on the types of foods they would like to make in class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine kitchen safety and sanitation and food preparation techniques. They identify a variety of food-borne illnesses prevention techniques, define food label definitions, identify how to prepare a variety of foods, and interpret food nutrition labels. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students listen to a story about food and nutrition, "The Berenstein Bears and Too Much Junk Food," read aloud by the teacher. They contrast food choices according to their contributions to a healthy diet. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students discuss the benefits for maintaining good nutrition and a well balanced diet. They categorize foods into the correct food group, decide if a meal is balanced, and create a full day menu which demonstrates what they have learned. Full Review »
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