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Fourth graders review their knowledge of the food groups and their benefits. They make comparison flash cards with different foods and their benefits, sharing them in creative ways. Finally, they work in groups to solved case studies related to health.

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food groups, food

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food groups, Nutrition, health
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Health
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Research

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