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The Food Pyramid is an important tool for youngsters to be introduced to. This instructional activity succeeds at combining direct instruction with artwork and a movement activity to help young learners discover the food pyramid. A cut-and-paste activity at the end will produce a nice poster which can be displayed in the classroom.

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the food pyramid, food, healthy eating

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food pyramid, Nutrition, healthy diet, health
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Grade
Pre-K - 1st
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Health
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Project-Based Learning
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