Pupils explore human energy components. In this personal health instructional activity, students determine how food, sleep, and exercise impact human energy levels as they play BAM! Body and Mind  interactive games. Pupils create...

Students develop an understanding of the role water has in the body and the importance of getting enough water each day. Through the lesson plan, students recognize the risks and signs of dehydration. Also, they identify foods with...

Students research eggs including their structure, sizes, grades, nutritional value, functions in recipes, preparation techniques, and storage guidelines. They prepare a recipe including eggs.

Students determine which healthy foods comprise a well balanced meal. Using a checklist, students classify foods as healthy or unhealthy. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.

Students explore the bread, cereal, grain food group on the Food Guide Pyramid. They test recipes for quick breads which are high in carbohydrates and determine the purpose of each of the ingredients in pancakes or waffles.

Young scholars practice reading food labels. In this nutrition lesson, students bring in examples of food labels and practice identifying the nutrients in each of the foods. Young scholars determine what changes should be done to the...

Students investigate how human beings survive under camp and ghetto life's extreme condition while understanding the USRDA requirements. They recognize the suffering and loss of life due to the lack of adequate nutrition.

Pupils examine the connection between good health and physical activities. They watch a video, discuss physical fitness, and develop a plan for lifelong health.

Students engage in the study of nutritional food choices that include fresh greens. They investigate the benefits of using simple planting techniques. The lesson also includes recipes for students to try out the habit of eating more food...

Fifth graders determine how rice can be made into nutritious snacks. In this nutrition lesson plan, 5th graders examine different types of food that is made from rice such as puffed rice, rice cakes, and risotto. They visit a market to...

Students compare the two main groups of minerals. In this nutritional lesson, students learn which foods contain the best source of minerals needed to maintain good health. They study the minerals that are required to be on the...

Students explore the concept of good nutrition. In this The Very Hungry Caterpillar instructional activity, students read the Eric Carle Story and make a nutritious treat with healthy foods.

Learners investigate methods that families use for planning meals. In this nutrition lesson, students play a game that requires them to plan and pay for nutritious meals

Students explore a variety of cheese. In this cheese lesson, students sample 4 different cheeses produced from cow's milk and recorded their observations about the cheeses prior to identifying them.

Students discuss how unhealthy teeth and gums affect health. In this adult health instructional activity, students identify foods that are harmful to teeth. They share ways to keep the teeth and gums healthy and disease free.

Learners create a bookmark, book cover and book review for a book they read. In this nutrition meets literacy lesson plan, students read a book about food and complete creative projects based upon the book. Some of the ideas included in...

Students share about healthy habits they practice at home. In this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods. They watch a video and share their learning in class.

In this foods worksheet, students find the foods in the picture and circle the foods that are asked of them. Students circle 13 breakfast foods that are in Spanish.

Students demonstrate the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition instructional activity, students identify and sort different fruits and vegetables by colors. Students list reasons why eating fruits and vegetables...

Students explore nutrition by completing math problems in class. In this food conversions lesson, students identify what the kumara plant is and how it can contribute to human health by regularly consuming an appropriate amount. Students...

Students listen to a story about cows and identify foods made from milk. They have a tasting party and practice a finger play called "Five Mugs of Milk."

In this health worksheet, 5th graders read the paper that is about the nutrition needed. They focus upon the guidelines set for dietary allowances.

Students examine their family's eating habits. In this adult health lesson, students discuss changes they plan to make in their family. They observe how hopscotch is played and try to do this at home.

Students determine the sequential links in a marine food chain and identify the roles that various organisms play in this chain. Students develop charts as visual aids for illustrating marine food chains.