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- 2nd
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Students probe the components of a healthy lifestyle in this ten lesson unit. Proper nutrition, the food pyramid, exercise, and rest become the focus as students engage in a variety of activities to accomplish their goals. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students examine the characteristics of being a senior citizen in today's society. In groups, they develop a list of stereotypes associated with senior citizens. They use the internet to research their financial situtation, proper nutrition, housing and self-image concerns. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast their lives to a senior citizen. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore about proper nutrition and the importance to maintain good health. They encounter the Food Pyramid as a supplement to keeping their bodies healthy. Students design a well-balanced menu for the day. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students discover why the human body needs food in order to survive. In groups, they analyze advertising for the foods they eat the most and try to identify the nutritional value of them as well. They complete a worksheet showing them the correct foods to eat for proper nutrition. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine the nutritional needs of children, kitchen safety, and important aspects of snacks. They demonstrate their understanding of these concepts through the hands-on activities and the preparation of a nutritional snack under the direction of the teacher. Full Review »
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- 1st - 5th
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Students discuss the importance of proper hand washing, when and how to wash hands and how handwashing is important in keeping food safe. They review when to wash your hands and the benefits of washing your hands then complete "Handwashing Habits" handout. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students investigate nutrients and nutrition to determine what types of food the body needs for energy. They study each type of nutrient and why it is important to the body. They determine what a balanced diet is by completing the associated table. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 7th
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Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of how proper nutrition affects the likeliness of developing diseases. They will be able to cooperatively research a topic on the Internet and present the material to the class. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students complete work at six stations as they investigate children's nutritional needs, kitchen safety, and snacks. First, they listen to Dr. Seuss', "Green Eggs and Ham" before discussing nutrition and the station activities. At each station they complete activities concerning food groups, the food pyramid, and healthy meals. As an assessment, they hand in folders that contain complete work from the stations. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students participate in six different activities to evaluate the eating habits of themselves and their families. They identify diseases caused by improper nutrition, create a power point presentation of a nutritional requirements for different age groups, record their own dietary intake for a week and evaluate the nutritional content of a snack food. Full Review »
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