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The Root Show
Students investigate plant roots. In this plant lesson, students discover the function and structure of plant roots. Students plant a plant in a milk carton with a clear section cut out in order to observe the roots of the plant.
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Searching for Information
In this computer worksheet, learners use ViewPoint's forward and backward arrows, and the search tool to locate information given about minerals and vitamins. They load the Vitamins datafile and use the search tool to respond to five...
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Match the Nutrients in Column 1 with a Function in Column 2
Although the print version does not fit on one page, the questions on this worksheet make a handy pop-quiz for your nutrition and health learners. Copy the material and paste onto another document to fix the formatting and you are ready...
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Nutrition
With a little improvement, this slide show can support your introduction to nutrients. Bullet points list how the human body uses the macronutrients, however, the micronutrient slides are incomplete. You will need to insert definitions...
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ABOUT ALL YOU CAN EAT: Superfoods
Learners trace back through time to see how the nutritional value of food consumed was enhanced. In this nutrients instructional activity students complete several activities that show the mass of food, and its PH value.
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Vital Vitamins
Students study vitamins and who should take them and what ones to take. In this investigative lesson students plan a healthy diet after reviewing the types of supplements.
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Health In Progress - Processed Foods
Students compare and contrast processed foods to unprocessed foods. After exploring the differences, they research the health factors, benefits and concerns in both types of food. Discussions include fats, sweeteners, fiber, vitamins,...