Curated OER
Is It Ethical to Eat Meat?
Have your class join a blog about whether or not eating meat is good for you. They'll read several passages regarding meat processing and consumption, then they post what they think. There are six critical-thinking prompts to help them...
Curated OER
Animal Rights--Discussion Questions
In this animal rights worksheet, students read and answer the discussion questions related to animal rights. Students answer 7 questions.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Plant Parts You Eat
Did you know that some plant parts are edible? People rely on many different plants and plant parts for food. In this instructional activity students observe and investigate different plant-originated foods, and learn about plant parts.
Other
Vegetarian Resource Group: Vegetarian in a Nutshell
This website on vegetarianism is organized into several, very brief sections. Here, read about vegetarian nutrition, recipes, and meat and dairy substitutes. Also included are the names of several books and learning materials -- for...
US Department of Agriculture
Vegetarians Can Get Enough Zinc and Other Minerals From Food Alone
Discusses research study which showed that a group of women on a vegetarian diet which included eggs and milk absorbed enough zinc and iron to maintain good health.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vegetarian Diet a Healthy Alternative
This article discusses the benefits of a well-balanced vegetarian diet. Here, read about how vegetarianism can promote a healthy lifestyle and help maintain a healthy body. Learn how vegetarianism is safe and healthy for everyone, even...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Vegetarianism
In addition to defining the different types of vegetarians and vegetarian diets, this four page article, discusses the benefits and drawbacks of vegetarianism, while focusing on children and the nutrition they need to grow strong,...
Bagheera
Bagheera: Mountain Gorilla
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the mountain gorilla, with a special emphasis on how this animal has become endangered and ongoing conservation efforts. Learning activities are available from the...
Other
Vegetarian Resource Group: Heart Healthy Diets
Read tips for eating a well-balanced vegetarian diet, one low in fat and cholesterol and high in nutritional value.
PBS
Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Giraffe
Did you know that giraffes are vegetarians? You can find out some more interesting facts and information about giraffes when you visit this resource.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Teeth Identification in Omnivores, Herbivores and Carniv
For this lesson plan, students make puppets out of paper bags and use corn to give their animal (dinosaur, raccoon, etc.) the correct type of teeth based on the animal's diet.
Archaeological Institute of America
Vegetarian Essenes
Describes area in which the Essenes lived and what it tells us about their way of life.
Other
Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers
This is a very brief article, which discusses ways in which teenagers can eat a healthy vegetarian diet. Here, read tips that will help vegetarians get the protein and nutrition they need to stay healthy.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: Vegetarian Choices in the Protein Food Group
Here a few tips to help vegetarians get enough protein by eating beans, nuts, and soy products from the meat group. Includes a link to a page on how vegetarians can eat from the food pyramid and get the nutrients they need to stay healthy.