Curated OER
Bartering for a Balanced Lunch
Students explore economics by participating in a goods exchange activity. In this bartering lesson, students define bartering and practice obtaining goods without using monetary means. Students utilize milk, bread, cheese and other lunch...
Beacon Learning Center
Catching a Balanced Diet
First graders explore the importance of balanced meals. They play a fishing game to help them select foods to make up a balanced meal.
Curated OER
Bon Appetite Arcade Lesson
Students research nutrition by examining the food pyramid. For this culinary lesson, students identify the concept of a balanced meal by researching the different groups on a food pyramid. Students utilize the web to play a game titled...
Curated OER
Balanced Meals
Fifth graders explore the importance of eating a balanced meal. They observe a video of people suffering from malnutrition, eating disorders, and obesity. They plan a balanced lunch menu for a week.
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Mr breakfast.com: All Breakfast All the Time
This is an excellent resource for healthy and tasty breakfast recipes, reviews of restaurants with great breakfast entrees, and features like "Ask Mr. Breakfast." Find ways to vary your morning meals everyday with simple ideas, read...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Choosing Healthy Foods
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Foods such as whole grain breads, fresh fruits, and fish provide nutrients you need for good health. But different foods give you different types of nutrients. You...