Nuffield Foundation
How Much Energy Is There in Food?
People associate calories with food, but what is a calorie? Young scientists measure the number of calories in samples of food to better understand the concept. They test a variety of samples, take measurements, and compare their results...
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Food Pyramid
Second graders complete variety of activities to explore the Food Pyramid and the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods.
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Open-Faced Tacos
Students practice safe handling procedures in a lab experience by handling ground beef properly in the preparation of a recipe. They prepare and assemble Open Faced Tacos. Afterward, they eat their prepared meal and complete several...
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An Inside Look at Apples
First graders examine and identify parts of an apple. In this biology lesson, 1st graders cut an apple in half and locate all the parts, use the apple halves as stamps, and create a bar graph displaying which apple types the students...
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Favorite Foods
Students explore human health by reading agricultural books. In this dietary habit lesson, students discuss the foods we eat everyday and read two books about our human diets. Students identify the uses our body has for food and identify...
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Pre-K Appetizer
Students explore health by identifying positive eating habits. In this dietary lesson, students read several books about eating well and making wise food decisions. Students view the food pyramid on the USDA website and discuss the...
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Hand Washing: I Can Handle It
Third graders explore biology by viewing a germ video in class. In this sanitation instructional activity, 3rd graders identify the importance of washing hands and complete several on-line germ safety activities. Students view a video in...
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Jr. Chef Club
Students review proper hand washing techniques and make a recipe. In this cooking lesson plan, students explore how to wash their hands properly before cooking and how to make a few edible treats.
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Familiarizing Students with the Five Food Groups
Students identify an assortment of foods from all of the food groups, then discuss each type of foods' benefits and what happens to the body if it does not get these foods. They classify the foods according to the food groups.
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Familiarizing Students with the 5 Food Groups
Students review a variety of foods and classify them into food groups. They identify the benefits of each food group to our bodies and consider how deficiencies of these groups affect humans. They sort pictures, view a video and write...
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Microwave Cooking
Students learn the basic principles of microwave cooking and prepare a dessert in the microwave using correct procedures.
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Food Pyramid
Second graders are introduced to the food groups on the food pyramid. Individually, they draw pictures of their favorite foods and identify which food group it belongs. To end the lesson, they discuss the importance of eating a variety...
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Microwave Introduction
Sixth graders learn the principles of microwave cooking and how to use and care for it properly while preparing foods.
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Ground Beef Lab - Open-Faced Tacos
Students will use ingredients and read a recipe to create open faced tacos. The emphasis of the lesson is the kind of preparation that is needed to cook ground beef correctly to avoid diseases associated with improper preparation...
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Food Pyramid Lab
Third graders complete a lab to review the Food Guide Pyramid and prepare a food item using all of the food groups.
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Healthy Choice Shopping Frenzy
Students identify the four food groups. For this food pyramid lesson. students use pictures of food to determine what food group they belong to. Foods that are placed in the wrong place are discussed.
NC Cooperative Extension, Guilford County Center
Life Cycle Of Painted Lady Butterflies
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the inspiration for this project-based learning activity. Kindergartners create a lifecycle chart for a butterfly with four sections: egg, caterpillar, pupa, and butterfly. It is a three-dimensional...
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This Is My Life
Students create a time line of their lives from the perspective of 50 years in the future.
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Conflict Resolution
Students demonstrate conflict resolution skills. In this character education lesson plan, students read the book Oh, Bother! Someone's Fighting! and sing a song which models a conflict resolution strategy.
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Quick Breads (Banana Muffins)
Students review what they know about quick breads and bananas. In this art instructional activity, students discover two different recipes for Banana Muffins off of the computer. Students prepare a recipe for Bananas Muffins carefully...
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Kitchen Equip and Lab Procedures - Level I
If students use and store kitchen equipment appropriately as well as utilize sanitary work habits, the foods laboratory will be a safe and easy place to work. See Preface Materials: As a motivator ask: "Why should I worry whether or not...
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Yeasts and Molds
Students investigate the characteristics and nature of yeast and molds help to explain how these microorganisms affect food production. They experiment with yeast in sourdough in preparing sourdough pancakes.
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Vegetable Twister
Second graders study the changes in organisms over time. For this Life Science lesson, 2nd graders explore how living things react to changes in the environment. Students identify the basic needs of living things.
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World Hunger
Students research the causes and effects of world hunger on children. In this world hunger instructional activity, students discuss causes and effects of hunger around the world and research a specific area affected by hunger. Students...