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FAT FOLLIES
Middle schoolers, 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. Middle schoolers write the name of each...
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Teen Pregnancy
Young scholars consider the implications of teen pregnancy. In this personal health instructional activity, students discuss how mothers prepare for pregnancy physically and financially. Young scholars compare their daily routines to...
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Spellbound No. 2
In this spelling instructional activity, 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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Microorganisms: Good Guys or Bad Guys?
Learners discover the role microorganisms play in our lives. In this decomposition activity, 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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Calories and Nutrition
In this calories activity, students use a chart comparing the calories found in different food items to complete 3 short answer questions.
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Frenzied Food: Fantastic Fuel?
Students 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 instructional activity, students read about insects and research what insects use their antenna for, comparing 2 or 3 different types.
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POWERFUL POTATO
Learners 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, students 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?
High schoolers 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
Pupils 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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Comparing Apples and Oranges
Fifth graders, in groups, examine different types of apples and how they are different. They also taste the differences of each apple. They use this lesson to explore how to make observations.
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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 activity. It includes key vocabulary that puppets use while telling a story to the students. They...
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Places in a Town - Spot the Odd One Out
In this vocabulary activity, students match each place with a word list and decide which word in the list is the odd one out. Students complete 10 exercises.
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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 learning exercise, 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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Nutrients for Plants and People: Gardening for Good Health
In this food pyramid worksheet, students read about each food group in the food pyramid, and then write examples for each one. Students write 6 groups and 6 examples.
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What Am I?
In this pronoun worksheet, 2nd graders focus on the capitalization and usage of the word "I." Students recopy 9 sentences on the lines provided making the necessary corrections.
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Vocabulary Worksheets - Reading: The Food Pyramid
In this vocabulary worksheet, students read a passage about the food pyramid and then answer 8 multiple choice comprehension questions.