Third graders investigate the concept of The Food Pyramid and its importance as a foundation for good health. They use the computer lab as a class to construct projects using the Kidpix software to make their own imitations of The Food...

Students become a TV production team whose mission it is to turn the fittest family in the UK into the unhealthiness one. Students illustrate the importance of exercise. Students understand what bad habits such as smoking and drinking do...

Sixth graders explore foods in the dairy group. In this dairy food lesson, 6th graders examine the nutritional value of dairy foods and determine the proper number of dairy servings per day. Students also evaluate numerous food labels of...

Students study milk products and learn their health benefits. In this milk products lesson, students discuss dairy products. Students participate in a game of milk product identification. Students also discuss categorizing milk by their...

Student demonstrates that they can reduce their own health risks by choosing a food or beverage that is fat free or non-sugar in place of their favorite food or beverage that is high-fat or high-sugar. Student identifies a time for...

High schoolers give a presentation explaining the career opportunities that exist within a hospital. They can present the information via a Powerpoint presentation, a puppet show, a one act play or a taped video. They focus on...

Third graders explore the components of a balanced diet and practice making healthy diet choices. They discuss health-enhancing choices. Students investigate the food pyramid and how to use it to make educated menu decisions. They...

Sixth graders assume the roles of the staff of an Environmental Regulatory Agency and must assess the amount of damage caused by hog factories. Working in groups, they make recommendations that will decrease the impact of hog factories...

In this brain drain worksheet, young scholars create a product name for a new product on the market, identify why the product is special and decide the target audience. Students then design a magazine, radio, or TV. advert for their...

Students explore the processes used in the making of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The types of pollution caused in the manufacturing and use and the problems in the disposal of this product is examined in this lesson.

Students study mad cow disease and how it has affected the lifestyles of many Europeans. They examine local cattle industry and look for steer- or cow-related products. They organize information they find and present it to the rest of...

Students participate in a discussion on why food labels are important and how they were developed. Using the internet, they research what is meant by the 'use by' date and discover how the ingredients are listed on the package. They use...

Students examine the structure, sizes and nutritional value of eggs. After completing a word search, they participate in a lab in which they make baked eggs with bacon. To end the lesson, they test their final product and complete a lab...

High schoolers evaluate information on various websites in relation to health concepts and healthy dieting in this technology-based High School Health lesson. Emphasis is placed on the use of small cooperative learning groups and the...

Students use Rhodes frozen dough, a convenience product, to prepare another class of yeast breads as they deep-fat fry the thawed dough and individually prepare Indian Fry Bread Tacos. They apply the principles they have learned in...

Ninth graders examine teen attitudes towards snack food merchandising in schools and what contributes to successful food merchandising. The context for the lesson is found in the research conducted from the Health Canada Website.

Pupils review the food groups and vocabulary in order to define how good nutrition is part of good health. They read a variety of articles in order to better understand the concept and develop reading comprehension at the same time.

Students explain the relationship among nutrition, infection and diseases. In this health science lesson, students suggest ways to break the nutrition-infection cycle. They brainstorm solutions to prevent infectious diseases in the...

Young scholars identify common substances with chemical vapors. In this health science instructional activity, students explain the dangerous effects of inhalants. They brainstorm ways to warn other teens about the risks of abusing this...

In this health worksheet, students learn the benefits of exercise and healthy eating. Students read the information on the page and answer 2 essay questions about healthy eating and exercise.

Young scholars identify sources of food and the bacteria associated with them. They comprehend how bacteria in the food chain can cause disease. Students comprehend the importance of proper food-hygiene practices throughout the many...

Young scholars brainstorm ways to live healthy. In this health science activity, students recipes that are healthy and appealing. They compile all recipes and develop a class cookbook.

Young scholars reflect on the effects of their actions on the environment. In this community service lesson, students investigate the hazardous quality of products within their homes. Student educate their families and communities about...

Students discuss nutrition and compare nutritional values of a snack product claiming health benefits with a candy product.