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Active Lifestyle Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars, in groups, choose from a list of alternatives for recreational activities, transportation options, nutritional choices and other opportunities people have in their lives to make decisions which either benefits or has a...
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Obesity, Eating Habits and Weight Loss

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research, view film and participate in class discussion to identify the problem and causes of obesity in America. They evaluate the food pyramid and break down the nutritional components of fast food and frozen...
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Class and Health: You Are What You Eat

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students determine a working definition of class in order to determine how social class can affect personal health. They research their own nutritional needs and work to encourage healthy change in their communities.
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"Eggs"ellent Eggs

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students complete an Easter Scavenger Hunt by researching Internet sites and discover how different cultures decorate Easter eggs. Students also examine nutritional facts about eggs and additional trivia or fun facts during their...
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Great Gravity, Batman!

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders are introduced to the effect of gravity on plant growth. They describe the major processes and mechanisms by which plants grow, develop, and supply various products, including energy and nutrition, needed by other...
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A Helthy Diet

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine their eating habits and experience analyzing data and drawing conclusions. They construct models of the molecular backbone of saturated and unsaturated fats. In addition, they examine the labels of their food, record the...
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Student Worksheet Dietary Record

For Students 6th - 8th
In this health worksheet students write down the number of calories consumed and the types of foods in an attempt to control health.
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The Six Nutrients Student Worksheet

For Students 7th - 8th
In this health worksheet, learners answer ten questions based around the concept of the different types of foods like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats with an emphasis upon how they are used in the body.
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Food Guide Pyramid

For Students 6th - 8th
In this health worksheet, students read and compare the different food groups and analyze the number of servings recommended for each.
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The Five Food Groups

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this food groups worksheet, students use the colorful 7 day diary to color a star for each food group eaten each day. Students do not record how many servings from each group, just that they have eaten a food from it.
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November 28th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that is Good Nutrition Month. Students create a plan for eating healthier through November and December.
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An Introduction to Data Reading and Computations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover data reading and computations. In this math lesson plan, students collect nutritional data about intakes of certain foods compared with daily recommended allowances. Students create their own data charts based on their...
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Three Reasons

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify healthy foods in each group of the food pyramid. In this nutrition lesson, 3rd graders take notes on the food pyramid by visiting the website, www.mypyramid.gov. Students design a healthy menu for an imaginary bistro.
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Understanding Interactions Among Local Species and the Local Environment

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the differences between biotic and abiotic factors, explain the difference between habitat and niche and compare how organisms get their nutritional needs.  In this local environment activity students trace the path of...
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Watch Your Mouth

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the effects of tooth loss to their bodies.  In this oral health lesson students complete several activities that help them determine how tooth loss effects nutrition, facial structure and jaw bones. 
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A Reef of Your Own

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the reproductive strategies of reef building corals.  For this coral reef lesson students describe the behaviors of reef building corals and their nutritional strategies. 
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Pour Some

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students compare their desired portions with the actual serving size. In this activity on serving size, students compare their desired portion of a given food with the actual serving size listed on the Nutritional Facts label.
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Food Pyramid Menu

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars analyze the food pyramid. For this food pyramid lesson, students evaluate their nutritional needs. Young scholars record their eating habits and determine if their food choices were healthy.
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Exploding Cheeseburgers

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars identify the components of a healthy diet. In this nutrition lesson, students discuss the parts of a cheeseburger and identify the food groups the cheeseburger is a part of. Young scholars discuss how carbohydrates and...
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Exploding Cheeseburger

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders describe the components of a healthy diet. In this nutrition and health lesson, 2nd graders identify the importance in eating a variety of healthy food. Students explain what makes a healthy diet.
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Vary Your Veggies and Focus on Fruits

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study a healthy diet. For this healthy diet lesson, 3rd graders investigate the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. Students compare a healthy diet to their personal diet.
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Calorie Countdown

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze their caloric intake and energy output. In this nutrition and health lesson, 5th graders use the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to evaluate their personal food intake and activity level. Students explore the...
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Hand Washing: I Can Handle It!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine virus transmission. For this health and nutrition lesson, 5th graders explore hand washing and food handling techniques that prevent food borne illnesses. Students name viruses and the diseases caused by them
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Label Language

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice reading food labels. In this nutrition lesson, students bring in examples of food labels and practice identifying the nutrients in each of the foods. Students determine what changes should be done to the food label to...

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