Lesson Plan
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Bell Curve

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore averages by completing a data analysis activity. In this bell curve lesson, students measure different food items and plot their measurements on a X and Y axis. Students create bell curves around the average weight or...
Lesson Plan
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Great British Dishes

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the different types of famous British dishes. In this British culture lesson, 6th graders research different types of British food. Students create a presentation about Great British food.
Worksheet
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Explorit's Coffee, Tea or Chocolate Quiz

For Students 6th - 7th
In this coffee and tea worksheet, students complete a six question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the cultivation and chemistry of coffee, tea and chocolate.
Lesson Plan
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Parents are unawareof Ecstasy risk:Anti-drug Education

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read an article on parents unawareness of Ecstasy use. In this current events lesson plan, students infer issues related to teen drug use and parent prevention and engage in a class discussion. Students give a quiz related to...
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Your Kidneys Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck with a sudden urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs that work as fine-tuned internal sensors. This video describes how the incredible kidneys balance...
Website
US Department of Agriculture

Usda: Tips to Help You Make Wise Protein Food Choices

For Students 9th - 10th
Make wise choices when eating from the protein group. This website advises you to eat lean cuts of beef, trim visible fat off of meat and poultry, eat fish "rich in omega-3 fatty acids," and read food labels for nutritional information.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: All About the Vegetable Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the vegetable group, including what foods are vegetables and how much of each type counts as a serving. Three broccoli spears counts as a cup of vegetables, as do one large ear of corn, and two large stalks of celery. What...
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Fava Beans Resemble Large Brown Kidney Beans.

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Israel. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!