Curated OER
Composting -- Nature's Disappearing Act
Studenst work together to discover the concept of biodegradability. They build a model of a landfill and how different items decompose. They examine how engineers use this information for better waste management.
Curated OER
Taster or Non-Taster?
Students conduct a simple experiment to determine if a trait has been passed from a family member to them.
Curated OER
Grocery Shopping
Learners apply budgeting and shopping strategies. They study consumer shopping skills and guidelines to be a better shopper by comparing stores, comparing prices and unit pricing, brands, using coupons and not being fooled with...
Curated OER
Have You had Your *5 a Day*?
Students examine *5 a Day* Dole program to reinforce facts learned about nutrition.
Curated OER
A Taste of Space Nutrition Unit
Second graders make a power point presentation about space nutrition and health.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Christmas Island: What Are the Different Nutrients in Foods?
Curious Cindy is the only detective on Christmas Island. She is hired to go undercover and check the foods restaurants serve. Find out about nutrition with her.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Food for Thought: Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta
In addition to explaining the nutritional value of foods in the "Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta," group, this website includes information on serving size and book resources on foods in the bread group. Also included is a recipe for...
Other
Moms Team: Food Sources for Calcium
Here is a chart listing several calcium-rich foods (from all major food groups) and the amount of calcium they have (in micrograms) per serving. Use this chart to keep track of how much calcium you take in each day.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: All About Dairy
Learn what foods are in the dairy group and how much of each amounts to one serving.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Food for Thought: Vegetable Group
Here, you can read up on the nutritional values of vegetables and on various ways to prepare vegetables to "Help your child enjoy," eating them. Also, get children eager to eat their vegetables by involving them in the kitchen and food...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: German Food and Eating Customs
Working in small groups, learners plan and serve a typical German supper, using the studied vocabulary to express their needs and opinions. Presentations of cultural customs, cultural differences, and menus make efficient use of limited...