Second graders participate in a game in which they discover tips for a healthy lifestyle. They discuss that the decisions they make now affect the rest of their lives. They ask any questions they have to end the lesson.

Learners review proper hand washing techniques and make a recipe. In this cooking lesson plan, students explore how to wash their hands properly before cooking and how to make a few edible treats.

In this health worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.

Students investigate the food pyramid. In this nutrition activity, students review the food pyramid and construct a list of what they eat. Students review the nutritional value of their food list and brainstorm ways to improve their diet.

Students discuss the importance of taking care of their bodies. They brainstorm ways to take care of their bodies. They create a graph.

Second graders examine effects of smoking on our bodies.

Students conduct experiments with fruit falling from playground equipment to explain the effects of falling off playground equipment.

Second graders investigate the concept of a balanced diet and how the food pyramid is organized. They conduct research using the links included in the instructional activity. They differentiate the parts of the pyramid while looking at...

Students discuss how their daily diets fit into the dietary guidelines set out by the food pyramid. They write a paragraph describing good health habits and identify areas where their personal diet can be improved.

Third graders examine the reasons why it is important to take care of their teeth. As a class, they sing the toothbrush song and read about tooth decay. They identify the parts of the teeth and identify foods that can keep the mouth...

First graders identify healthy foods. In this nutrition lesson, 1st graders create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast healthy foods. Students place foods in the proper circle.

Students investigate demineralization and remineralization and find common foods that promote these things.  In this investigative lesson plan students compare effects of this on fluoride and non-fluoride treated substances and...

Students read a short story about visiting a dentist. Then they use toothbrushes in order to demonstrate the correct way to brush teeth. Students use the internet to investigate how some foods are healthier for teeth than others. Then...

Second graders list the six food groups of the food pyramid and give an example for each. They discuss each food group and determine which food goes in each group. They examine the suggested daily servings for each food group and view a...

Fifth graders review the Food Pyramid. They examine several breakfast cereal labels and determine how much sugar is in each. They discuss these amounts and whether or not they are surprised by the results. They discuss the amount of...

Students discuss the importance of getting a good night's sleep. They make connections between sleep, energy, and having a good day at school. They make a sleepiness chart which shows how they feel each day for a week.

Students complete a unit on the chemical and technological processes of food preparation. They observe various experiments, describe changes in materials through cooking, identify safety and hygiene issues, and cook various recipes.

Students, after reviewing a vocabulary list on the board, examine how to properly take care of children (requirement for food, shelter, hygiene, childcare providers, etc.). In addition, the legal side of taking care of children and their...

Second graders are introduced to the food groups on the food pyramid. Individually, they draw pictures of their favorite foods and identify which food group it belongs. To end the lesson, they discuss the importance of eating a variety...

Students illustrate their favorite food and add it to a food pyramid graph, after listening to Russell Hoban's story, Bread and Jam for Frances.

Learners examine cereal boxes for nutrition information.  In this nutrition lesson, students redesign cereal boxes to reflect their nutritional value. Learners understand that some cereals contain too high a percentage of sugar...

High schoolers compare and contrast the cost of medical care with or without insurance. Students differntiate between public and private clinics. They write a description of an ache or pain to share with a medical professional. This...

Upper graders almost always stress about life after high school. To ease the transition to adult life, discuss how to select a job to meet personal needs. Two writing prompts are included to help learners consider what they'd like to do...

In this factual text worksheet, 6th graders read through several want ads and then answer the detailed questions that follow to check their reading comprehension skills.