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Eating Our Way to a Healthy Body: Classifying Foods

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners examine the major food groups. For this classifying foods lesson, students discover the 5 food groups as they read books and play games. Learners then sort foods into the appropriate food groups
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Your Healthy Body

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the food groups. In this nutrition lesson, 3rd graders examine the food pyramid and create a balanced diet plan. Students label a blank food pyramid outline.
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Understanding My Pyramid

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students examine the food pyramid and construct a healthy meal. For this food pyramid lesson, students examine the new food pyramid that includes fats and oils, and is arranged with brightly colored triangles. They use grocery store adds...
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Second Servings

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders understand the appropriate sizes for food portions. In this food groups lesson plan, 2nd graders create and measure a meal using correct portion sizes and correct measurements.
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Eating Right with a Little Help From the VT

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the food pyramid. For this nutrition lesson, students identify the 5 food groups and sort foods according to the group in which they belong. Students use the Visual Thesaurus to complete a food groups worksheet and...
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Bizarre Food

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars research foods from other countries. In this multicultural food lesson, students view a list of foods that kings and queens ate on an overhead transparency and go to the website www.jamessolheim.com/teachers1.htm to read...
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Food Categories

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this recognizing the food groups worksheet, students read a breakfast and lunch menu for astronauts and complete a food chart by writing the bold lettered foods in the correct categories. Students write 17 answers.
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Life Science: My Pyramid

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how the school food program compares to the food pyramid recommendations. In this food pyramid lesson plan, students compile data regarding the food choices available in the school through the lunch program and vending...
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Healthy Eaters

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students classify foods as "healthy" or "unhealthy" and sort foods into appropriate food groups. In this nutrition/physical education lesson, students play a game in which throwing skills are practiced. Pictures of food are sorted into...
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Exploring The Food Pyramid

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this exploring the food pyramid worksheet, students identify the food groups. In this fill in the blank and coloring worksheet, students write and color five answers.
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Food Pyramid Quiz

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this food groups worksheet, students insert the number of servings needed for each of the six groups. Students also classify the given list of foods in the appropriate group.
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My Pyramid

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this food pyramid worksheet, students read about the servings recommended for food group and tips about staying healthy. Students can also write their food choices for a day. The worksheet also includes a letter to the family and...
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My Pyramid

For Teachers 5th - 6th
For this food pyramid worksheet, students read about the amount and types of food recommended in each food group. Students also read tips about staying healthy.
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My Pyramid

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this My Pyramid worksheet, students figure out how many ounces of each food group they need based on calories. Students also read tips about finding a balance food and fun.
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2005 USDA Food Guide

For Students 4th
In this food pyramid worksheet, 4th graders will answer 6 multiple choice questions about the newest version of the food pyramid (released in 2005), compare and contrast the old and new food guide using a Venn diagram, write a brief...
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Balanced Diet

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the concept of a balanced diet and how the food pyramid is organized. They conduct research using the links included in the instructional activity. They differentiate the parts of the pyramid while looking at...
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Food Pyramid-Planning a Healthy Meal

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify the five basic food groups. They use their knowledge of the food pyramid to plan a full meal that incorporates at least one serving of food from each group. Pupils classify their ingredients according to the food groups.
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Communicate Effectively on Health and Nutrition Topics

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, while reviewing an extensive vocabulary list on the board, identify basic food groups with the help of picture cards. As a group, they create a collage of healthy and unhealthy foods using pictures from magazines and newspapers.
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Demonstration of Cheese-Making Enzyme Magic

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students watch a demo which is a modification of an enzyme lab which is done as a "magic show". It's primary purpose is to tickle the curiosity of the student and grab interest before discussion of enzymes. It is also used to stimulate...
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4-4-3-2 Food Counts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the quantities of those foods they must eat each day in order to have a balanced diet. They determine the quantities from each food group they need to eat for a balanced diet.
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Build a Burger

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders describe a balanced diet. In this nutrition and health lesson, 2nd graders use a hamburger to exemplify the different food groups necessary for a blanaced diet. Students use the food pyramid as a resource.
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MyPyramid for Kids

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore healthy food choices. In this science lesson, students identify food groups and discuss the amount of food they should eat from each group. Students create PyramindPal cartoons.
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You Are What You Eat

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the different food groups and what nutrients are needed for a healthy diet.  In this food groups lesson students complete several activities in classifying food. 
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Spill Your Guts

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students practice nutrition facts. In this health and nutrition lesson, students participate in a game in which two teams compete to "spill their guts" by quickly answering factual questions pertaining to nutrition.  This lesson is...