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Primary Resources
In this teacher website, teachers have access to various worksheets and lesson plans at no cost. Teachers can select from all subject areas for lesson plans, activities, and available resources.
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Pecan Power
Students study the origins of pecans and complete a bar graph from the data they have discovered. In this pecan lesson plan, students draw pecans, discuss a pecan time line, and draw a bar graph comparing Arizona pecans to other states.
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Key to Good Health #1: Nutrition
Young scholars learn tips for healthy eating. In this nutrition lesson, students learn about the four main food groups, view a food pyramid, and get tips on how to get the most nutrition out of their meals. Young scholars also learning...
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Food Patterns
In this food worksheet, students answer short answer questions about their food patterns and habits. Students complete 9 questions total.
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Food: Discussion questions
In this discussion about food worksheet, students participate in an ask and answer session about food.
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Breaking News English: Red Meat Increases Risk of Cancer
In this English worksheet, students read "Red Meat Increases Risk of Cancer," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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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...
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Vegetarian: Should People Become Vegetarian?
Website presenting research, studies and commentary on vegetarian vs. non-vegetarian diet. Comprehensive materials for students familiarze and debate the issue.
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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,...
American Heart Association
American Heart Association: Getting Healthy: Nutrition Center: Vegetarian Diets
Learn about different types of vegetarian diets, the correlation between heart health and vegetarianism, and foods that allow vegetarians and vegans to get essential nutrients in their daily diets.
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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.
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...
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.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Are the Eight Most Popular Diets Today?
Receive the information you need regarding the 8 most popular diets of the times: Atkins, Zone, Vegetarian, Vegan, Weight Watchers, South Beach, Raw Food, and Mediterranean.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Would Happen if the World Went Vegetarian?
What would the planet look like if everyone became a vegetarian right now? [3:46]
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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.
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Diet: The Only Real Hope for Arthritis
In addition to discussing the use of a vegan diet to lower the risk of arthritis, this article also talks about diet as a means of preventing other diseases and disorders.
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Kids Health: The Deal With Diets
There are numerous diets advertised that claim to be healthy and effective. Which is the right one for you? This article includes dieting tips that are both safe and of benefit to your body. Links to related sites are also included.
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Vegetarismus.ch: El Hierro
This site, all in Spanish, is a study of the possibility of a lack of iron in a vegeterian's diet. Interesting results but advanced Spanish.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Food Pyramids
Illustrated explanation of different types of pyramid-shaped healthy-eating plans.
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.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Orangutans
Come and check out this awesome resource on orangutans. Students who need help narrowing their informational search will benefit from this clear and concise resource.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Teeth Identification in Omnivores, Herbivores and Carniv
In 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.
US Department of Agriculture
Food and Nutrition Topics a to Z
More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.