Students explore healthy eating habits by conducting a physical food challenge. In this food pyramid lesson, students identify the main concepts behind the food pyramid and what choices they should be making with their food intake....

In this exploring the food pyramid worksheet, students name and color each of the food groups. Students complete ten activities.

In this food pyramid learning exercise, 4th graders will answer 6 multiple choice questions about the newest version of the food pyramid (released in 2005), compare and contrast the old and new food guide using a Venn diagram, write a...

Students examine their own diets, and then redesign the USDA's Food Pyramid to reflect nutrition experts' latest advice. They read and discuss The Color of Nutrition: Fruits and Vegetables, which is an article imbedded in this plan.

Students discuss how their daily diets fit into the dietary guidelines set out by the food pyramid. They write a paragraph describing good health habits and identify areas where their personal diet can be improved.

Sixth graders explore human health by participating in a nutrition activity. In this food choices activity, 6th graders review the food pyramid in class and identify the specific classifications of food that create positive health for...

Learn about the interesting life of George Washington Carver and his many accomplishments with this series of worksheets for primary grade learners. From coloring pages and word searches, to non-fiction reading passages and math skills...

Students explore healthy snacks. In this nutrition and cooking activity, students observe and identify food groups on USDA's MyPyramid food guide. Students discuss how fiber helps our digestive system and follow a recipe using yeast to...

Young scholars make healthy choices. In this healthy living mini-unit, students make healthy lifestyle choices through hands-on activities, songs and movement. This mini-unit includes lessons on the food pyramid, fruits, vegetable, and...

Young scholars examine the importance of a healthy diet based on the USDA food pyramid. They log their daily food intake in a journal. They create charts to analyze and compare their diets to the USDA recommended allowances.

Students explore health by identifying positive eating habits. In this dietary lesson, students read several books about eating well and making wise food decisions. Students view the food pyramid on the USDA website and discuss the...

Fourth graders explore human health by identifying calories in food items. In this healthy eating habits instructional activity, 4th graders view the USDA food pyramid on the Internet and identify the choices they should be making each...

Students explore healthy food choices. In this science lesson, students identify food groups and discuss the amount of food they should eat from each group. Students create PyramindPal cartoons.

Learners recognize and name the products used to build a hamburger. They review the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Students are given worksheets, and they match the burger parts to the picture parts. They conduct a taste test on samples of the...

Students explore food choices by researching the food pyramid in class. In this healthy eating habits lesson, students discuss each layer of the food pyramid and identify areas they need to improve in their own lives. Students visit the...

Third graders analyze the nutrients, calories, and food groups using the USDA CNPP website Interactive Healthy Eating Index. They write a summary of their personal findings related to their eating habits - including some ways to improve...