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Key to Good Health #1: Nutrition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars learn tips for healthy eating. In 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. Young scholars also learning...
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Health Benefits of Rice

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the health benefits of rice. In this food benefits lesson, 6th graders discover the nutritious benefits of rice. Students research Celiac Sprue disease and how rice benefits the people with this disease.
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Bovine Oversteps Boundaries

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders read a newspaper account of "Grady the Silo Cow" and complete news-writing activities. For this news-writing lesson, 7th graders read the newspaper account about the cow. Students examine newspapers and work in groups to...
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Disease and Nutrition

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students study disease and explore  how it can be avoided or treated with simple solutions.  In this investigative lesson students create a food chart for two weeks for themselves to track and be sure they are getting all the...
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Emailing Colonial Pen Pals

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write emails to a friend imagining they are traveling to colonial America.  In this emailing penpals lesson, 5th graders discuss appropriate language and topics in email communication, use correct format and write...
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Why Milton Hershey Chose Derry Township to Build His Factory

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners determine how push/pull factors convinced Milton Hershey to build his chocolate factory in Derry Township. In this geography skills instructional activity, students complete an anticipation guide, read about push/pull factors,...
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Heart Disease & Stroke

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars study heart disease and how to prevent it.  For this investigative lesson students list heart disease and stroke risk factors. 
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Agriculture - It Doesn't Just Happen

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the role of the US Department of Agriculture. In this United States Agriculture lesson plan, 6th graders create maps with sites and specialty areas. Students create a presentation on the topic they were given to...
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Breakfast, Off to a Good Start

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discover the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. In this adult health lesson, students compare the characteristics of breakfast eaters and nonbreakfast eaters. They examine cereals for their fiber and sugar content.
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Breakfast Boosts Brainpower

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students examine the importance of eating a balanced breakfast.  In this healthy eating lesson students identify examples of a healthy breakfast and compare the characteristics of people who do or do not eat breakfast.
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Balance of Nutrition

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners 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. Learners utilize illustrations to fill in a fictional plate...
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Lactose & Lactase

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the characteristics of lactose and lactase.  In this enzyme lesson students study the lactose in milk and its rate of dissolution.
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What's on Your Plate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover foods of the Middle East. In this global studies lesson plan, students sample a falafel as they follow the provided instructions to make the dish.
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Mimicry: Other Insects That Resemble Bees

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners design a conceptual experiment to test whether mimics actually benefit from the fact they resemble other organisms or objects. They define the term mimicry. They focus on insects that resemble bees and wasps.
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Down Buttermilk Lane

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read "Down Buttermilk Lane" by Barbara Mitchell. They note five differences and three similarities in the way the Amish live and the way they live. Students create a Venn diagram about the way the Amish live and they way...
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Problems with Rivers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore the PNI model. In this river pollution lesson, students use the PNI (positive-negative-interesting) problem solving model to analyze 5 scenarios.
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The Effects of Agricultural Fertilizer Runoff Upon Aquatic Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students measure the toxic levels of runoff and discuss the effects it would have on the aquatic system. In this runoff lesson plan, students answer questions to how runoff would affect the animals in an aquatic system.
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Understanding Fair Trade

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write a ballad from a farmer's point of view on trade. In this farmer's lesson plan, students listen to a farmer speak about fair trade, have a dialogue about it, and write a ballad to interpret their point of view.
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Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this colonial America lesson, students conduct research to determine how geographic conditions dictated settlement patterns.
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How Much of Each Nutrient Does Your Body Need, and How Can You Find Out What Is In Each Food?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice reading food labels to find nutrients in foods. In this health instructional activity, 5th graders read food labels and discuss the recommended daily allowance of each nutrient. They compare this to the food...
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Cute Calves of Just Tasty Steaks

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the state of agriculture. In this animal husbandry lesson, students visit selected Web sites to research data on people's changing diets, farming practices, and animal health care. 
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Exercise Your Options for Stronger Bones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate ways to improve their bone strength. In this bone strength lesson, students explore the link between exercise and bone growth. Young scholars study the effects of proper nutrition and exercise.
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COLORS ON THE FARM

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars follow directions regarding what colors farm objects should be colored. They identify various items pictured on provided worksheet that can be found on a farm or are made from farm animals. Finally, they match each color...
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LISTENING TO DIRECTIONS

For Teachers K - 1st
Students view farm objects or products made from farm animals and follow the oral instructions given by the teacher. They are given worksheets, there are three sets of directions for the one worksheet. Students worksheets have everything...

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