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Mystery Fruits and Vegetables: Why They Are Important to Us Lesson PlanMystery Fruits and Vegetables: Why They Are Important to Us Lesson Plan
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Mystery Fruits and Vegetables: Why They Are Important to Us

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Students discover the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. In this health lesson, students participate in a guessing game, trying to identify fruits and vegetables without seeing them. Students discuss the importance of a well rounded diet.

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diet

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diet, fruits and vegetables, guessing game, Nutrition, science
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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