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Food Labels
Students study nutrition and the facts about food labels. In this investigative lesson plan students examine food labels and the health facts and serving sizes.
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Food
In this online interactive nouns worksheet, students complete 5 sentences by writing in the names of the picture shown. Students match 7 pictures with the words underneath each one. Students fill in 9 blanks with the nouns that name each...
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Picture Perfect Pyramid
Students investigate the concept of the food pyramid. The lesson plan 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...
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Dietary Fiber
Students examine the different types of fiber and their benefits. In this investigative lesson students find good sources of fiber in different foods.
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FAT FOLLIES
Students, testing various foods for fat content by rubbing food samples on paper. Students identify what and who the US Food and Drug Administration is in reference to the Food Pyramid. Students write the name of each food brought in to...
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Teen Pregnancy
Students consider the implications of teen pregnancy. In this personal health lesson plan, students discuss how mothers prepare for pregnancy physically and financially. Students compare their daily routines to those of young mothers and...
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Spellbound No. 2
In this spelling worksheet, students answer twenty eight short clues from a word list of answers to fill in all the spaces on a crossword puzzle.
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Calories and Nutrition
In this calories worksheet, students use a chart comparing the calories found in different food items to complete 3 short answer questions.
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Microorganisms: Good Guys or Bad Guys?
Learners discover the role microorganisms play in our lives. In this decomposition lesson, students examine decaying foods and plants in order to analyze the different bacteria that grows. Learners discuss the good and bad of...
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Frenzied Food: Fantastic Fuel?
Learners infer the causes of obesity. In this health science lesson, students brainstorm ways improve to their diet. They write personalized journals with goals on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
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The Young Virginia Gardener: Garden Pests and Problems-Insects
In this garden pests and problems worksheet, students read about insects and research what insects use their antenna for, comparing 2 or 3 different types.
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POWERFUL POTATO
Students will observe the growth process of a potato plant.Plant a potato in a large clay pot or gallon bucket. You may purchase seed potatoes
from a seed outlet in early spring or use a potato from home that has started to sprout. Make...
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African Elephants
In this elephant worksheet, learners read several factual paragraphs about African elephants. Students then answer several questions about the animals.
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Different Types of Orange Juice Contain the Same Amounts of Vitamin C?
Students measure and compare the amount of vitamin C in orange juice samples. They discover the effects of different factors on the concentration of vitamin C. They participate in an experiment to test the orange juice.
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Food Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines
Third graders complete activities and worksheets to explore the Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines .
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Nutrition
Students write down their idea of a healthy meal, review the food guide pyramid and consider what could make the meal healthier.
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Food: Discussion questions
In this discussion about food worksheet, students participate in an ask and answer session about food.
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Food Pyramid
Second graders explain the food pyramid, nutrients provided by each food group,and determine whether they are healthy eaters. They note what foods are in this group, what nutrients are found in these foods, and number of servings needed.
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Pies: A Practical Application
Students participate in making a pie. They are to discuss the nutritional value and the different types of pies. They also answer questions from the teacher about fat and they complete a pie evaluation form.
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Soil Factors
Eighth graders study the nine soil factors to use in field study and to complete an exam. They learn the components and characteristics of soil.
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Where We Buy Food
Second graders investigate how to buy food by going to the store. They use pictures of farming and different types of food to engage in the lesson. It includes key vocabulary that puppets use while telling a story to the students. They...
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Seasonal Customs Worksheet
In this seasonal customs worksheet, students sort the customs that are adhered to when families celebrate special seasons or holidays.
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The 4th of July
In this writing skills worksheet, students read the first part of a story titled 'The 4th of July.' Students finish the story by writing the ending on the provided lines.
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Places in a Town - Spot the Odd One Out
In this vocabulary worksheet, students match each place with a word list and decide which word in the list is the odd one out. Students complete 10 exercises.