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The Food Guide Pyramid - Grade 4 Lesson PlanThe Food Guide Pyramid - Grade 4 Lesson Plan
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The Food Guide Pyramid - Grade 4

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Fourth graders write out a one-day menu, including all of the proper foods and amount of servings. They label a worksheet and group different foods.

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the food pyramid, food

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4th
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Health
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45 mins
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