Students determine the correct food group for any item of food and describe characteristics of foods within each group and their nutritional value.

In this sleep habits worksheet, students fill out a log for one week that details sleep habits and patterns including hours slept, naps, and the energy level felt each day.

Twelfth graders investigate how to develop a simple food budget for two using newpaper ads, the basic four food groups, and calorie counts.

Students research the human body. In this human body lesson plan, students brainstorm the connections between the parts of a bike and a human digestive system. Students work in small groups and research a specific body system. Students...

Students explore the benefits of staying active by going on a hike.  In this physical education lesson, students discuss the concept of a hike, where a good place to hike is and what types of foods are necessary to stay nourished....

Students demonstrate an understanding of healthy eating habits and of following a fitness program. They visit Yosemite Institute.

Third graders analyze the nutrients, calories, and food groups using the USDA CNPP website Interactive Healthy Eating Index. They write a summary of their personal findings related to their eating habits - including some ways to improve...

Students begin with a discussion on healthy eating and the four food groups as well as analyzing their typical lunch to see if it includes all food groups. Students then play a modified version of tag, yelling out a food from a specific...

In this food coloring page worksheet, students design an evening meal and color the food they wish on a plate which has been properly set with silverware and cutlery. Students color the food they have chosen to draw.

Students create a craft activity using the fruit food group. In this fruit craft instructional activity, students cut out the information and pictures of fruit to learn about the benefits of fruit as well as create a craft activity.

In this food and digestion worksheet, students fill in the table for each food group. Students also complete a diagram illustrating the digestive system.

In this food history instructional activity, students read the information about the history of food and salads. Students select the correct answer for the 6 related questions.

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

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...

Third graders study the food pyramid. In this diet lesson, 3rd graders discuss healthy foods, food servings, and food groups. Students cut out a few pictures from magazines representing each food group and create a...

Students discuss aspects of living and working in space as astronauts, as well as other careers in space science. They demonstrate their understanding of the food guide pyramid by designing a healthy food tray for an astronaut.

As part of a study of food chains and food webs, class members complete a series of worksheets that trace a marine chain from producers to consumers or decomposers. After studying a food chain example, young marine biologists make up...

First graders examine and identify parts of an apple.  In this biology instructional activity, 1st graders cut an apple in half and locate all the parts, use the apple halves as stamps, and create a bar graph displaying which apple...

Students examine how they can make changes to form healthy eating habits.  In this investigative lesson students examine food guidelines and the food pyramid. 

Fourth graders engage in an original unit about nutrition and record daily intake of food in order to help create a healthy eating plan. They practice making practical food choices for optimum health and then investigate how to maintain...

Students dramatize the oral disease process caused by bacteria which leads to tooth decay.

Young scholars discover why breakfast is important. In this nutrition activity, students read a "Power Up With Breakfast" worksheet and discuss the importance of breakfast. Young scholars draw pictures of fruit they would want in their...

Students identify the risks associated with osteoporosis. In this adult health lesson, students compare their current calcium intake versus what they need daily. They recommend ways to prevent this disease.

Students explore nutrition by completing a group activity. In this balanced meal lesson, students identify the five food groups and discuss their favorite foods from each group. Students utilize illustrations to fill in a fictional plate...