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Super K Buffet: Lesson for Kindergarten

For Teachers K
Students determine healthy food choices. In this healthy food choice instructional activity, students study food vocabulary and complete a worksheet about making good choices. They put together a dinner plate that shows a complete meal...
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Calorie Countdown

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify the advantages of a healthy diet and exercise plan. For this health lesson, students bring in labels of different food products and calculate the amount of calories each serving is. Students keep a food diary to keep...
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First Place Foods

For Teachers 1st
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.
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Anyone for Sugar?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students inquire about how much sugar they consume on a daily basis. In this healthy habits demonstration, students examine how much sugar is in a variety if foods by spooning out teaspoons and placing into a bowl.  Students discuss...
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Paintings of food

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners study and discuss the paintings of different foods. In this food lesson plan, students read about paintings that are of treats, banquets, feasts, arrangements, and more, and then make cookies.
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Food in Our Lives

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine the food pyramid. In this healthy eating lesson, students discover the parts of the food pyramid and how much to eat from each section. They cut out pictures to glue on their food pyramid.
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Food Pyramid Dinner

For Students 4th - 5th
In this food pyramid dinner, students plan a meal using the food pyramid, do the shopping and cooking (with help), and keep track of the servings of each food group.
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Nutrients for Plants and People: Food Pyramid Garden

For Students 2nd - 8th
In this garden learning exercise, students plant different types of food from the food pyramid into a garden and write a journal about all of the food. Students plant 4 levels of food from the food pyramid.
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How Do Foods Help Our Bodies

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners investigate the specific elements found in food that keep us healthy.  In this healthy eating instructional activity, students identify proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins as part of a healthy diet when consumed in...
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Lesson 4 Buy Safe Food Put Food Away Safety

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore proper food handling. In this food safety lesson, students examine proper cold food storage, hand washing, and methods to combat foodborne illnesses.
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Health and Nutrition Lesson Plan: Learning Healthy Eating Habits With Junk Food Jack and Healthy Harry

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students distinguish healthy foods from junk foods. In this personal health and nutrition lesson, students make Junk Food Jack and Healthy Harry. Students use the puppets to role play discussion about healthy eating.
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Understanding Portion Sizes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners 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. Learners work in groups to teach the unit to elementary students....
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How Much Nutritional Value Does Rice Really Have?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders see the nutritional value of rice. In this healthy eating lesson, 5th graders view the Food Guide Pyramid and the number of servings one is supposed to eat in each food group. They focus on rice and its benefits for the body.
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Why is Rice Good for Us?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore why rice is good for our bodies. In this nourishment instructional activity, 3rd graders review the food pyramid and discuss serving sizes. Students discuss the different ways rice is used in food. Students use...
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Animal Rights--Discussion Questions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this animal rights worksheet, students read and answer the discussion questions related to animal rights. Students answer 7 questions.
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What Critters Tell Us About Water Quality: A Macroinvertebrate Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore our ecosystem by investigating the quality of our water. In this aquatic insect lesson, students examine a group of random insects collected from different streams and ponds in the area. Students record their...
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Food Pyramid

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students list and explain the five food groups and the recommended serving amounts.  In this food pyramid lesson, students discuss the food pyramid and journal about their reaction to it.  Students complete a building block activity and...
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Disease and Nutrition

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners study disease and explore  how it can be avoided or treated with simple solutions.  In this investigative lesson students create a food chart for two weeks for themselves to track and be sure they are getting all the nutrients...
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Health Lesson: Food Pyramid

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners identify each level of the food pyramid and keep a record of their food intake.  For this food pyramid lesson, students relate the food pyramid to the Gaza Pyramids.  Learners discuss the purpose and plan of the food pyramid and...
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How Much of Each Nutrient Does Your Body Need, and How Can You Find Out What Is In Each Food?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice reading food labels to find nutrients in foods. In this health instructional activity, 5th graders read food labels and discuss the recommended daily allowance of each nutrient. They compare this to the food...
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Label the food pictures

For Students K
In this food activity, students complete multiple choice questions where they label pictures of food and fill in the blanks to sentences about food. Students complete 22 problems total.
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Food

For Students 2nd - 5th
For this food worksheet, learners tick the box of the food that doesn't belong, choose what the animals are eating, and more. Students complete 4 exercises.
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Spill Your Guts

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students practice nutrition facts. In this health and nutrition lesson, students participate in a game in which two teams compete to "spill their guts" by quickly answering factual questions pertaining to nutrition.  This lesson is...
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3D Food Guide Pyramid

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create their own 3D Food Guide pyramid. In this health science lesson plan, students assess their eating and exercise habit. They design a healthy meal plan and exercise to incorporate in their lives.

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