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Exploding Cheeseburgers

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students identify the components of a healthy diet. In this nutrition lesson, students discuss the parts of a cheeseburger and identify the food groups the cheeseburger is a part of. Students discuss how carbohydrates and proteins are...
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Does Your Diet Stack Up?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore nutritional variety. In this nutritional variety lesson, 3rd graders explore the many options for a healthy and well balanced diet. Students explore the food pyramid with nutritional guidelines from other countries.
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Vary Your Veggies and Focus on Fruits

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study a healthy diet. In this healthy diet lesson, 3rd graders investigate the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. Students compare a healthy diet to their personal diet.
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Understanding MyPyramid

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate serving sizes. In this serving size instructional activity, 5th graders study the food pyramid paying special attention to proper serving sizes of food. Resources are provided.
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Hand Washing: I Can Handle It

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore biology by viewing a germ video in class. In this sanitation instructional activity, 3rd graders identify the importance of washing hands and complete several on-line germ safety activities. Students view a video in...
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Healthy Diet

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize what constitutes a healthy diet and explore if their diet is healthy.  In this healthy diet lesson, 3rd graders listen read books and explore the food pyramid to find a balanced diet.  Students compare their diet...
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Countries, Food and Culture

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore food production by researching culinary culture on the Internet. In this global food lesson, 3rd graders read assigned text about the different dietary habits of foreign cultures based upon their environment....
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Calorie Countdown

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore human health by identifying calories in food items. In this healthy eating habits lesson, 4th graders view the USDA food pyramid on the Internet and identify the choices they should be making each day. Students...
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Case of the Missing Pumpkin

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore holidays by participating in a pumpkin activity. In this vegetation lesson, 4th graders discuss the different uses for pumpkins, not just Halloween decorations. Students identify the nutrients pumpkins need to...
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Exercise Your Options for Stronger Bones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate ways to improve their bone strength. In this bone strength lesson, students explore the link between exercise and bone growth. Learners study the effects of proper nutrition and exercise.
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Francine's Bad Hair Day

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students watch a video titled Francine's Bad Hair Day about a girl who can't get her look right on picture day. In this body image lesson plan, students discuss the role of the media on body image and what people "should" look like.
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Food Pyramid

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students list and explain the five food groups and the recommended serving amounts.  In this food pyramid activity, students discuss the food pyramid and journal about their reaction to it.  Students complete a building block activity...
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Interpreting Medical Data

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore human anatomy by graphing scientific data. In this vision lesson plan, students discuss how ophthalmology works and take their own eye assessment test using the Snellen chart. Students collect vision data from all of...
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Tobacco Addiction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research nicotine addiction. In this tobacco lesson, 4th graders explore the reasons people become addicted to smoking. Students examine the health risks caused by nicotine addiction and create anti-smoking posters.
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Keeping Little Kids Safe Spelling Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this keeping little kids safe worksheet, students read paragraphs about outside safety, objects, mistakes, and more, and write spelling words taken from each paragraph. Students write 5 words 4 times each.
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Water Safety Spelling Worksheets

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this water safety activity, students read paragraphs about water safety and write spelling words taken from each paragraph. Students write 5 words 4 times each.
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Water Safety Spelling Worksheets

For Students 5th - 6th
In this water safety worksheet, students read paragraphs about water safety and write spelling words taken from each paragraph. Students write 5 words 4 times each.
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Food Pyramid Menu

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students analyze the food pyramid. In this food pyramid lesson plan, students evaluate their nutritional needs. Students record their eating habits and determine if their food choices were healthy.
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True Friends

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine qualities of friendship. In this friendship lesson, 4th graders investigate responsible decisions and healthy relationships.  Students will role-play relationship situations.
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The Human Body: Five Types of Human Cells

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils explore the human body by completing a graphic organizer. In this living cells instructional activity, students analyze a human body cell's chart and discuss the parts of a cell and what they do for our bodies. Pupils complete a...
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Saving Strawberry Farm

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore U.S. History by analyzing the Great Depression. In this economic instability lesson plan, students read fictitious accounts of a farm dealing with the loss of a Strawberry Farm and discuss the reasons behind the loss....
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Dodging Responsibility

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore responsibility. In this character education lesson plan, students review the definition of responsibility and brainstorm possible consequences of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility.  Student's thoughts...
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Food Types

For Students 5th - 10th
In this food activity, learners fill in the blanks, write nutrients, answer true or false questions, and answer short answer questions about food. Students complete 25 questions.
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Sense Organs - Work Together Use/Care

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this sense organs worksheet, students answer short answer questions based on the sense organs that  are in our bodies. Students complete 7 questions.