Using an Author’s Purpose anchor chart, groups examine a variety of text to determine the author's purpose. They then apply what they have learned to The Omnivore’s Dilemma. In pairs, they discuss what the text is about and why...

Learners explore diversity in foods and people. In this diversity lesson plan, students explore diversity in foods and how things aren't always as they seem. This lesson plan is then applied to diversity in people.

Students examine different food groups and identify the daily amounts of each that are necessary for healthy eating.  For this food pyramid lesson students evaluate their own diets and see how they can eat more nutritiously. 

Fourth graders investigate food chains. They review cycles and discuss ecosystems. They select an environment and create a food chain in small groups. They write their food chain and label it for the class to evaluate. They create...

In this festivals worksheet, students work as a group and sort pictures of food into 2 groups: party foods and everyday foods. Students then discuss their favorite foods, celebrations with foods, quantities of food, and foods for a...

Students discuss the pros and cons of supersizing fast foods. For this adult health lesson, students explain why fast food is so popular. They suggest healthier order strategies.

Students investigate how to make healthy choices. In this food pyramid lesson plan, students read about making healthy choices. Students chart the food they eat to see where it is on the pyramid. Students then create a collage of...

Students examine the differences between convenience food and food that has to be prepared in order to use it in another recipe. In groups, they make a calzone using only convenience food. After baking, they work together to make their...

Learners observe human health by analyzing different food groups. In this food pyramid lesson, students utilize the web to complete an interactive food pyramid game as well as research the nutrition encyclopedia. Learners discuss their...

Sixth graders study the effect of pollution in our food chains. In this plant biology lesson plan, 6th graders first experiment with pollution by placing a carnation in colored water. Next they use a food chain triangle to see...

Students s identify the different trophic levels in the food chain and understand the importance of the energy cycle. They create a class food web using index cards and yarn and play a predator/prey game.

Young scholars explore the fast food industry. In this fast food lesson, students research fast food restaurants and the food served. Young scholars create a tri-fold handout to explain the history of fast food and types of food served....

Fifth graders investigate the origins of foods they eat while they consider social justice issues. In this food sources instructional activity, 5th graders play a game and then research food distribution, food security, and hunger in the...

Students research what food is eaten by the following organisms: penguins leopard seals, krill, elephant seals, petrels, albatross, fur seals, squid, insects and grass. They make a food web using the data they have gathered.

In this food energy worksheet, students rank the foods by the amount of energy they think the various food items have in them. Students then answer the 4 questions about food energy.

Students, in groups, create a model of food chains to create a food web.

Students keep a daily diet diary and discuss the Food Pyramid. They investigate other geometric shapes as a way to display daily food guidelines. In groups, they design a menu for the Food Pyramid Restaurant.

Learners discover how getting food from farm-to-fork involves several steps and many hands. In this interactive food chain lesson, students respond to a series of questions about food distribution then work collaboratively to create a...

Young scholars consider the type of foods that should stock a pantry. For this nutrition lesson, students complete worksheet activities regarding stocking the pantry and preparing one-dish meals.

Students practice nutrition facts. In this health and nutrition lesson plan, students participate in a game in which two teams compete to "spill their guts" by quickly answering factual questions pertaining to nutrition.  This...

Students investigate the significance of a healthy breakfast. In this nutrition lesson plan, students participate in an activity that enables them to assess their own eating patterns. Students also analyze breakfast menus to determine...

In this health worksheet, students answer 30 questions cards about healthy eating. For example, "How many servings of vegetables should you have?"

Students identify habitats in Arizona. Theys define and illustrate a food web, and explain the importance fo biodiversity.

Get creative about nutrition! This crafty food project has learners thinking about the foods that make up levels of the food pyramid, first cutting out images of different types of food and plants from magazines or gardening catalogues....