Second graders are introduced to the food groups on the food pyramid. Individually, they draw pictures of their favorite foods and identify which food group it belongs. To end the lesson, they discuss the importance of eating a variety...

Young scholars research human health by identifying fatty and sugary foods. In this food choices lesson plan, students discuss the five food groups and examine the healthiest choices from each group. Young scholars utilize the web to...

Students explore nutrition by completing a group activity. In this balanced meal lesson, students identify the five food groups and discuss their favorite foods from each group. Students utilize illustrations to fill in a fictional plate...

Learners determine the correct food group for any item of food and describe characteristics of foods within each group and their nutritional value.

Students learn the categories of the food pyramid. In this food groups lesson, students learn to categorize food. Through this activity students scoot to different food groups learning about the foods that belong in each group.

Anyone who has worked with small children know that color identification and color mixing can be fun! This simple idea has a lot of potential. It suggests to mix food coloring with corn syrup to provide an opportunity for color mixing...

Young scholars become familiar with the proper amounts of different types of foods they should eat each day. In this food pyramid lesson, students complete worksheets to develop better eating habits. Young scholars understand the...

Students recognize that some animals eat plants, some eat meat and some both.  In this who eats who activity, students chart animals in a food chain.  Students research information from reading articles.  Students chart...

Do you think the lab smells like rotten eggs? Sorry to hear about your sulfering. A set of five experiments covers many different topics including seasons, gravity, food, precipitation, and photosynthesis. Though not presented as a...

An excellent series of five lessons on China awaits you and your young geographers. In these lessons, learners engage in hands-on activities, watch streamed video, access websites, and complete activities in cooperative groups in order...

Fourth graders discuss how they eat when they travel. They resequence a letter that has been separated into pieces. They read the letter aloud, discuss the foods eaten by the writer and analyze whether she ate the right amount of food...

Fifth graders learn about foods from the ocean.  In this ocean products lesson, 5th graders brainstorm what foods come from the ocean, fill in a Venn Diagram comparing alginates, carrageenans and beta carotenes.  Students make...

Students practice using the food pyramid and know which food group familiar foods belong in.

Students create their own 3D Food Guide pyramid. In this health science lesson, students assess their eating and exercise habit. They design a healthy meal plan and exercise to incorporate in their lives.

Students use multiple math skills to complete grocery story problems. For this grocery math lesson, students study grocery ads to learn about the cost of foods. Students investigate food types and the costs of processed versus raw foods....

Students examine how food provides them with energy and materials for their body. In groups, they identify good and bad foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Using the internet, they research how food can affect their overall health.

Students listen to the story "No Blue Food" in this lesson. They then discuss Allegra, the main character, and her hesitation to try new foods. They participate in a matching game in which they match cards to determine a fruit topping...

Students review Mexico's location and language and learn to pronouns 10 new Spanish food words. Students listen as the book, Corn is Maize is read, touching and passing around an ear of Indian corn. Students discuss the contribution of...

Students create a menu following food pyramid guidelines. In this nutrition lesson, students plan a menu by finding magazine pictures from each food pyramid group. Next, students create a menu for an entire day.

Students study the nutrients found in foods and the food pyramid.  In this investigative lesson students will plan a seven day menu built around the food pyramid. 

Students investigate the concept of the food pyramid. The lesson includes background information for the teacher to lecture students about the food pyramid. They construct a model of the pyramid using cereal boxes. The projects could...

Students consider how their food is grown due to pesticide use. They reflect on the harm done to the various groups, then discuss the ethical questions from the perspectives of different stakeholders. IN addition, they compile relevant...

Learners work in teams to develop a presentation and handout representing a particular point of view in a genetically modified food debate. They synthesize their knowledge of food, food contamination, nutrition, and their issues, and...

Young scholars learn the definition of a suggested serving size and re-define their daily food intake in terms of these recommended amounts.