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Uncle Sam wants you to follow the food pyramid! Scholars analyze two images of propaganda posters the government created to promote the food pyramid. Academics complete a worksheet to understand the impact of the campaign and end the activity with a group discussion on the effectiveness of the government's efforts.
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Concepts
american history, america, the united states, american culture, propaganda, propaganda techniques, health problems, healthy habits, healthy eating, public health, eating habits, nutrition labels, nutritional value, nutritional needs, myplate, the food pyramid, diet, food, food groups, food labels, food sources, us food and drug administration, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, image analysis, photograph analysis, obesity, childhood obesity, diseases
Instructional Ideas
- Compare how the government has changed its stance on the American diet
- Take a class vote to gauge if learners think the government's healthy food campaign has been successful
Classroom Considerations
- Students must have Internet access to complete the worksheet
Pros
- Activity is great to use in a lesson on government public campaigns
- The resource uses primary sources to enhance learning
Cons
- None