In this dietary awareness worksheet, 2nd graders answer three multiple choice questions based on their personal diet plan and dietary habits....

In this healthy eating worksheet, students decipher between healthy snacks and unhealthy snacks.  Students circle the "yes" treats and cross out the "no" treats.

 In this healthy foods worksheet, students circle the "yes" foods and cross out the "no" foods for what is healthy and not healthy. Students have 18 foods to choose from.

In this healthy eating worksheet, learners watch a video clip about how to eat healthy on a road trip. Students then match each tip presented in the video to the sentences. This is intended for ESL learners but is usable by all.

Seventh graders investigate overeating and personal health by researching obesity facts. In this healthy eating lesson, 7th graders research the Internet for facts about youth obesity and the causes of ailments such as diabetes. Students...

Seventh graders explore nutrition and the effect it has by participating in class discussions.  In this diet and exercise lesson, 7th graders analyze print advertisements and discuss how unrealistic their expectations are and how...

Students explore their physical abilities by participating in team sports.  In this physical education lesson plan, students collaborate in groups in one of several team sports before moving on to the next station.  Students...

Students investigate healthy lifestyles by examining the food pyramid and performing physical activities.  For this personal health lesson, students discuss their own diets and how it compares to the food pyramid.  Students...

Students examine nutrition and their own eating habits.  In this healthy eating instructional activity students participate in several activities that include building a food pyramid and analyzing it. 

Students examine calories for the human body. In this calorie lesson, students explore the energy expenditures needed for different types of activities and how many calories are needed to support daily functions.

Young scholars learn about health by creating healthy snacks, healthy menus, and recording their fat intake with certain foods. In this health lesson plan, students also focus on how exercise can help them stay healthy and loose...

Second graders research rice and its health benefits. In this rice instructional activity, 2nd graders discuss the popularity of rice in the world and its history. They make "rice squiggles" by sprinkling colored rice on a squiggle of...

Students discover dangers to human health by researching what's in our drinking water.  In this water purification lesson, students discuss the conditions of water in undeveloped countries and why it is unsafe to drink....

Learners explore energy.  In this health and nutrition lesson, students brainstorm a list of healthy foods that provide energy, and identify physical activities that burn energy.  Learners complete a good nutrition worksheet.

Students observe a video on eating habits, discuss their own habits, and then create their own food pyramid.  In this research lesson students go to a webpage and enter their personal information then they get a food pyramid...

Students plan a healthy meal for elderly diabetics. In this nutrition lesson, students practice planning a healthy meal by creating a meal plan for an elderly diabetic patient. They learn the importance of controlling diabetes through diet.

Third graders explore why rice is good for our bodies. In this nourishment lesson, 3rd graders review the food pyramid and discuss serving sizes. Students discuss the different ways rice is used in food. Students use uncooked rice to...

Fifth graders determine how rice can be made into nutritious snacks. In this nutrition instructional activity, 5th graders examine different types of food that is made from rice such as puffed rice, rice cakes, and risotto. They visit a...

Students identify the nutrients in food and its functions. In this nutritional needs instructional activity, students create a chart that identifies the food source, the function of the nutrient, and the effects of a deficiency or excess...

Students analyze portion sizes in a healthy diet. In this portion sizes lesson, students complete a food group choices worksheet and identify the correct portion of food. Students work in groups to teach the unit to elementary students....

Students identify poor eating habits and create a plan to overcome them. For this eating habits lesson, students identify four eating habits they have and research the implications of poor eating habits. Students find healthy...

Students discover how to cook rice. In this rice lesson, students discuss the different types of rice and their differences in flavor. They write each of the steps to cook rice.

Students choose healthy food from different food groups. In this health lesson, students classify pictures of food into each food groups and discuss which ones are healthy. They review the food pyramid and read the story Don't Forget the...

Middle schoolers learn tips for healthy eating. For this nutrition lesson, students learn about the four main food groups, view a food pyramid, and get tips on how to get the most nutrition out of their meals. Middle schoolers also...