Fifth graders read in any textbook, about the French, Spanish and Dutch explorations. They choose any 5 questions from the back of the chapter to answer. Students listen to the tape and follow along in "America will Be." They watch a...

Students identify the main food in the different cultures they have examined. In groups, they compare and contrast their expected table manners to the ones in Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zambia. Using this list of behaviors, they identify...

In this food pyramid activity, 4th graders will answer 6 multiple choice questions about the newest version of the food pyramid (released in 2005), compare and contrast the old and new food guide using a Venn diagram, write a brief...

Learners investigate the effects of calcium ions on the quality characteristics of cooked dry beans. In this calcium ion and dry bean investigation lesson plan, students soak dry beans using 2 different soaking techniques and 2 different...

After reading two paragraphs about food, students must answer 4 questions about what they have read. This is a great worksheet to practice reading comprehension, and would be very helpful practice prior to state testing. The writing...

Students locate China on a world map, then read a news article about pollution in Beijing. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion about smog and a vocabulary activity, then students read the...

In this understanding percent learning exercise, students fill in the missing parts for examples of number of colored parts and total numbers and use them to complete charts and rewrite sentences using the exact amount of things and...

In this comma and semicolon worksheet, students are given sentences that they must correctly punctuate using either a comma or a semicolon.

Sixth graders learn about the colon and what it does. In this lesson plan about digestion and the colon, 6th graders analyze what this organ's job is. Students complete four activities where they explore the importance of fiber, the...

Students explore the concept of sacred giving. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students research the tzedakah model as they read primary sources. Students also participate in a Jewish tzedakah and reflect on the experience.

Third graders demonstrate how to read and analyze food labels. In this nutrition lesson, 3rd graders watch a food label video and investigate labels from various canned foods. Students create a chart showing the percentage of vitamins...

Learners research information on diabetes. In this health and or language arts instructional activity, students develop Power Point presentations to demonstrate how life style choices affect the risk of developing diabetes. This is...

Students examine the major food groups. In this classifying foods lesson, students discover the 5 food groups as they read books and play games. Students then sort foods into the appropriate food groups

In this reading comprehension and vocabulary learning exercise, students read a text about the history of National Ice Cream Day. Students work alone or in partners to complete 144 questions. There are vocabulary matching problems, fill...

In this World Chocolate Day worksheet, students complete activities such as phrase matching, reading, fill in the blanks, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, questioning, and more. Students complete 12 activities having to do with...

Students study cancer and possible preventative measures.  In this cancer lesson students study the claims on food labels and ways to lower your risk of cancer. 

Sixth graders sing a song and create flashcards showing their favorite foods.  For this Spanish "What do you like? lesson, 6th graders display Spanish foods using a document camera and graph their favorites.

Students study solar energy and how to measure it.  For this energy sources lesson students complete a lab, obtain data and use that to convert surface temperature to energy. 

Students work with the Food Guide Pyramid. In this Food Guide Pyramid lesson plan, students draw a large rendering of the food pyramid on a piece of butcher paper. They cut out pictures of foods and place them on the food pyramid, they...

Students investigate the food pyramid. In this nutrition lesson, students view and discuss the food pyramid and the role it plays in our diets. Students develop a three dimensional model of the food pyramid and create a nutritious meal...

Students identify the contents of popular drinks.  In this health instructional activity students learn how to read labels and devise ways that they can drink more water.

Fifth graders interpret line graphs. In this graphing lesson plan, 5th graders first begin by reviewing the difference in bar and line graphs and what they are used for. Students practice interpreting the data on various line graphs and...

Seventh graders analyze different types of graphs and answer questions related to each. In this math lesson, 7th graders organize a given diagram to make it easier to interpret. They discuss why they made such changes.

Students explore the genetic engineering of food.  In this health lesson plan students explain how DNA technology can be used to produce food.