What is obesity and what are some steps that can help? Investigate obesity by having your class read and discuss articles about obesity. Students gain knowledge about body mass index, the food pyramid, being overweight and dieting. They...

Junior ecologists relate how food chains and food webs route matter and energy through an ecosystem. They trace feeding levels of a food chain or food web through a pyramid of energy. As a reinforcement activity, learners construct three...

Why is calcium good for the body? Where is it stored? Young chefs discover the importance of calcium and review a list of foods that are rich in the material. They then make delicious smoothies high in calcium! Teaching kids how to...

Wow! Review an entire semester of biology curriculum playing this Science Jeopardy game! The variety of topics is extremely broad, so you will need to review each question to find if they all apply to your course. As you find material...

A healthy and balanced breakfast is essential to maintaining a day's worth of solid energy and mind-power. Encourage class members to eat a smart breakfast with a worksheet that provides interesting food facts, a...

Learners examine the food pyramid. For 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.

Sixth graders investigate the Food Pyramid and how it relates to their own diet. They conduct Internet research, complete the "Rate Your Plate" online activity, and create a HyperStudio presentation.

Students investigate the six groups of the food pyramid. In this food pyramid lesson, students work in a group to find a pictures of their assigned food group. They put the pictures in the "caterpillars" mouth which is based on the...

Students explore the food pyramid, nutrition, and how to plan a balanced diet. This fun lesson is well-planned and a great introduction to the food pyramid!

Learners examine the food pyramid. For this nutrition lesson, students discuss the food pyramid and identify foods that belong in each category.

Third graders determine if they are eating healthy. In this healthy living lesson, 3rd graders watch a video titled Happy Health and review the food pyramid. Students create a spreadsheet where they list their food intake for the week...

Learners create their own food plan that fits in the food pyramid.  In this investigative instructional activity students study the food pyramid and create their own meal plans according to the chart. 

Students examine and identify foods on the food pyramid. They catergorize food and place them on the correct level. They discover why they should eat foods in moderation.

In this health worksheet, students answer 30 questions cards about healthy eating. For example, "How many servings of vegetables should you have?"

In this healthy foods worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the food pyramid and eating healthy foods. Students answer 10 questions with multiple choice answers.

Fifth graders practice reading food labels to find nutrients in foods. In this health lesson, 5th graders read food labels and discuss the recommended daily allowance of each nutrient. They compare this to the food pyramid and create a...

Students define nutritiion and diet by exploring the food pyramid. They examine the food of different cultures. After listening to a story about the pyramid, they draw pictures of their breakfasts. Students examine magazine photos...

First graders, after reviewing the food pyramid, look for fat, sugar, and salt in food.

In this nutrition worksheet, students review the organs and enzymes that are part of the digestive system. Then students review the food pyramid by comparing two menus. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, and 5 short...

As part of their study of how advertisers use various techniques to influence consumers, kids examine the design, the promotions, and the product placement in the packaging of their favorite foods. 

Emerging nutritionists explore what it means to be healthy. In the beginning of the unit, your class will examine the five food groups and learn how food gets from the farm to our plates. This leads into the investigation of...

In this food pyramid worksheet, students fill in the 5 boxes at the bottom of the food pyramid and draw or color foods within the 5 food pyramid areas.

Students create a model of the USDA's Food Pyramid Guide, using shoe boxes. They bring an assortment of shoe boxes from home. Students are given a copy of the "Food Guide Pyramid." They wrap boxes for the bread group in white, the...

Students explore the food pyramid. In this nutrition lesson plan, students identify the 5 food groups and sort foods according to the group in which they belong. Students use the Visual Thesaurus to complete a food groups worksheet and...