Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Balance of Nutrition

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore nutrition by completing a group activity. In this balanced meal lesson, students identify the five food groups and discuss their favorite foods from each group. Learners utilize illustrations to fill in a fictional plate...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I Think I Forgot Something!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students examine human health by reading a children's book in class. In this breakfast lesson, students identify the importance of starting the day with a good, nutritious meal. Students read the book I Think I Forgot Something and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nutrition and Fitness

For Teachers K - 7th
Students explore nutrients found in foods. In this health lesson, students discuss the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. Students track the number of calories burned during various forms of exercise.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kumara Math

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore nutrition by completing math problems in class. In this food conversions lesson, students identify what the kumara plant is and how it can contribute to human health by regularly consuming an appropriate amount. Students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nutrition Dictionary

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students look up nutrition vocabulary words in the dictionary and write a nutritious fact they learned about each of the words. In this nutrition lesson plan, students also play pictionary with the words.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rethink Your Drink

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the sugar content of common beverages. In this adult health lesson, students convert grams of sugar to teaspoons. They discuss the benefits of drinking water instead of soda and juices.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let's All Help (The Little Red Hen)

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students explore ways that children can help during mealtime preparation. In this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of letting children help. They view a cooking demo and implement what they learned at home.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Make Your Meal Matter

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the calorie content of fast food items. In this adult health lesson, students discuss obesity problems in US. They apply the tips for healthy fast food dining in selecting a meal.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I'm Hungry Right Now

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their family's snacking habits. In this adult health instructional activity, students discuss ways to choose healthy snacks for their kids. They explain why choosing food wisely is very important.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get Healthy Now

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share about healthy habits they practice at home. In this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods. They watch a video and share their learning in class.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Try Something New with Fruits and Vegetables

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share what fruits and vegetables they bought with their WIC checks. In this adult health lesson, students discuss different ways to prepare fruits and vegetables. They view a cooking demo and try it at home.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Try Something New! Enjoy the Great Taste of Whole Grains

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share their shopping experience with the new WIC whole grain check. In this adult health lesson, students explain the proper way to prepare whole grains. They watch a cooking demo on a new recipe and implement it at home.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Smart Snacking

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students define what a snack is in their own words. In this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of eating healthy snacks. They give examples of new healthy foods then can serve for snacks.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Truth About Breastfeeding

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explain the benefits of breastfeeding. In this adult health lesson, students demonstrate the proper way to breastfeed an infant. They describe concerns about nipple confusion in the hospital and how to deal with it.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Think Your Drink

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their fluid intake and the types of beverage they drink. In this adult health lesson, students describe the risks of too much sugar in their drink. They brainstorm ways to cut back on sodas and drink healthy alternatives...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lower the Trans and Increase the Omega-3s

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify the health risks associated with trans fats. In this adult health lesson, students examine food labels for hydrogenated oils content. They discuss the benefits and sources of omega-3s.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Make Half Your Grains Whole

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss the benefits of eating whole grains. For this adult health lesson, students compare samples of whole grain food products. They recommend ways on how to incorporate whole grains in their family diet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Try Something New! Enjoy the Great Taste of Whole Grains

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils share their personal experience in shopping for whole grains. In this adult health lesson, students explain the different ways to cook them. They discuss how they can incorporate whole grains in their meals
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Germbusters

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students describe different safe kitchen practices. In this adult health instructional activity, students explain how germs spread. They discuss ways to find bacteria and food born diseases.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Choose Your Vegetables

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explain the importance of incorporating vegetables in their diet. For this adult health lesson, students identify common and uncommon vegetables in their area. They discuss ways to prepare and store them for future use.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eating the Rainbow: At the Farmer's Market

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share what type of fruit and vegetables they like. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating healthy foods. They discuss recipe ideas that can be done at home.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

5 A Day

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their family's fruits and vegetables intake. In this adult health lesson, students share how they prepare certain vegetables. They explain why it's important to eat a healthy diet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Help Them Shine with Fruits and Vegetables

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explain the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. In this adult health lesson, students examine ways to serve more of these to their family. They apply what they have learned to real life scenarios.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Preparing Fruits and Vegetables

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss ways to properly clean fruit and vegetables. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. They suggest ways to store food for future use.