Second graders discover what the Food Guide Pyramid represents. In this health instructional activity, 2nd graders experience the types of foods represented in each of the groups found in the pyramid. As part of this instructional...

Students explain how to prepare and keep food safely. In this health science lesson, students research common mistakes and tips for maintaining a clean kitchen. They identify main causes of foodborne diseases.

Students explain the importance of zinc, iron and protein. In this biology lesson plan, students create a brochure containing information about the three nutrients. They share their brochure in class.

In this English worksheet, learners read "Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Find answers to all kinds of questions about how chickens are raised on the poultry farms of Virginia. Meet a poultry farmer, learn about the commercial poultry industry, watch a chick hatch, and learn how to judge quality eggs and...

Press releases from 2000 that document meat and poultry recalls in the United States. Contains archives of recalls in previous years.

Six and a half billion in the United States each year! Chickens, that is. Find out more by looking at this site. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.

A virtual chicken-hatch project takes students into the world of egg incubation and embryonic development.

This brief but interesting site examines the causes of poultry disease and the measures needed to prevent disease in the flock.

A good description of all of the different types of poultry that are raised in the U.S.

This resource contains the full text of the opinion delivered by Chief Justice Hughes of the Supreme Court. This case was about unfair competition.

At this site from the University of Massachusetts you can read about the different foods that are known for being "Important sources of protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins." Learn to cut your consumption of fat, while still benefitting...

The main focus here is on the comparative anatomy of animals raised for meat. Beware of the photographs, as they are dissection photos.

This FeatherSite is full of pictures, videos, articles, and general information on all varieties of poultry.

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.

This U.S. Supreme Court case declared the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) of the New Deal illegal because of the issue of separation of powers. The 'Case Basics' links have documents and more information from the court case.

A collection of lessons on how to teach elementary students about chickens without actually hatching them in the classroom, which is not the best for the animals.

An image of "The Poultry Seller", created by Gabriel Metsu in 1662 (Oil on oak panel, 62 x 46 cm).

An image of "Poultry", created by Gijsbert Gillisz De Hondecoeterz (Oil on panel, 54 x 74 cm).

This comprehensive resource features everything you want to know about chickens. Students and teachers will "cluck" when they explore this site.

Raising chickens can be a challenging process and this thorough site provides a broad range of ideas to do this successfully. Topics range from preparing the brooder house to caring for growing birds.

Information about avian influenza and how it affects birds, including signs and symptoms of the disease and advice for avoiding spreading it.

An image of "Market Woman with Fruit, Vegetables and Poultry", created by Joachim Beuckelaer in 1564 (Oil on oak, 118 x 171 cm).

An image of "The Poultry Woman", created by Gabriel Metsu in 1662 (Oil on oak panel, 61 x 45 cm).