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I'm Hungry Right Now
Students examine their family's snacking habits. In this adult health instructional activity, students discuss ways to choose healthy snacks for their kids. They explain why choosing food wisely is very important.
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How Much of Each Nutrient Does Your Body Need, and How Can You Find Out What Is In Each Food?
Fifth graders practice reading food labels to find nutrients in foods. In this health lesson, 5th graders read food labels and discuss the recommended daily allowance of each nutrient. They compare this to the food pyramid and create a...
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3D Food Guide Pyramid
Students create their own 3D Food Guide pyramid. In this health science lesson, students assess their eating and exercise habit. They design a healthy meal plan and exercise to incorporate in their lives.
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Pre-K Appetizer
Students explore health by identifying positive eating habits. In this dietary lesson, students read several books about eating well and making wise food decisions. Students view the food pyramid on the USDA website and discuss the...
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Rethink Your Drink
Students examine the sugar content of common beverages. In this adult health lesson, students convert grams of sugar to teaspoons. They discuss the benefits of drinking water instead of soda and juices.
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Think Your Drink
Students examine their fluid intake and the types of beverage they drink. In this adult health instructional activity, students describe the risks of too much sugar in their drink. They brainstorm ways to cut back on sodas and drink...
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Get Healthy Now
Pupils share about healthy habits they practice at home. In this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods. They watch a video and share their learning in class.
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Germbusters
Students describe different safe kitchen practices. In this adult health lesson plan, students explain how germs spread. They discuss ways to find bacteria and food born diseases.
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Choose Your Vegetables
Students explain the importance of incorporating vegetables in their diet. For this adult health lesson, students identify common and uncommon vegetables in their area. They discuss ways to prepare and store them for future use.
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Protein Foods
Students examine their protein intake daily. In this adult health lesson, students discover other protein rich foods besides meat. They name examples of vegetarian proteins found in the grocery stores.
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Diversity Food Groups
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.
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Calorie Countdown
Fourth graders explore human health by identifying calories in food items. In this healthy eating habits lesson, 4th graders view the USDA food pyramid on the Internet and identify the choices they should be making each day. Students...
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Understanding MyPyramid
Fifth graders investigate serving sizes. In this serving size lesson, 5th graders study the food pyramid paying special attention to proper serving sizes of food. Resources are provided.
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5 A Day
Students examine their family's fruits and vegetables intake. In this adult health activity, students share how they prepare certain vegetables. They explain why it's important to eat a healthy diet.
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Breakfast, Off to a Good Start
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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Iron In! Anemia Out!
Students list the foods they have eaten in the last 3 days. In this adult health lesson plan, students identify iron rich foods. They plan ways to incorporate these foods in their family meals.
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Cooking with WIC Foods
Students share ideas about how they use their WIC foods. In this adult health instructional activity, students discuss benefits of eating a healthy diet. They create recipes using WIC food supplies.
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Eating on the Go: Finding Healthy Fast food Choices
Students discuss the pros and cons of supersizing fast foods. In this adult health lesson, students explain why fast food is so popular. They suggest healthier order strategies.
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Name That Cheese!
Students explore a variety of cheese. In this cheese instructional activity, students sample 4 different cheeses produced from cow's milk and recorded their observations about the cheeses prior to identifying them.
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Caille The Caterpillar
Students investigate the six groups of the food pyramid. In this food pyramid lesson, students work in a group to find a pictures of their assigned food group. They put the pictures in the "caterpillars" mouth which is based on the...
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Understanding Portion Sizes
Students analyze portion sizes in a healthy diet. In this portion sizes lesson, students complete a food group choices worksheet and identify the correct portion of food. Students work in groups to teach the unit to elementary students....
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Dark Days
Fifth graders explore U.S. history by viewing video clips in class. In this dust bowl era activity, 5th graders identify the impact of giant dust storms on the U.S. agriculture systems and the U.S. economy in the 20th century. Students...
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Kumara Math
Students explore nutrition by completing math problems in class. In this food conversions instructional activity, students identify what the kumara plant is and how it can contribute to human health by regularly consuming an appropriate...
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Diet: Find the Carbohydrates
Students discover and discuss the functions of carbohydrates. Once they have taken notes and completed worksheets, they perform experiments using iodine to test for starch. Lesson topics include how carbohydrates are processed by the...