Students explore healthy eating habits by conducting a physical food challenge. For this food pyramid lesson, students identify the main concepts behind the food pyramid and what choices they should be making with their food intake....

Here is an engaging cross-curicular lesson which incorporates elements of language arts and heatlh. Groups of learners are assigned to one vowel sound. They work together to find pictures of food out of a booklet that have the long vowel...

In this exploring the food pyramid worksheet, students name and color each of the food groups. Students complete ten activities.

Investigate nutrition and the food pyramid. Fifth graders will use computer software to write a paragraph about nutrition. They will then diagram the food pyramid and gather and organize a collection of healthy recipes.

In this food pyramid worksheet, students utilize a KWL chart to track what they already know, want to know and will have learned about the food pyramid. Students share their charts with their classmates.

An inventive and engaging lesson on nutrition, food groups, and the food pyramid is here for you. In it, young dieticians learn about the basics of nutrition. They use the book, Frog and Toad are Friends, to help them foster discussion...

In this food pyramid worksheet, 4th graders will answer 6 multiple choice questions about the newest version of the food pyramid (released in 2005), compare and contrast the old and new food guide using a Venn diagram, write a brief...

Third graders examine healthy eating habits by identifying the food pyramid.  In this personal health lesson, 3rd graders discuss their own eating habits and how there should be a variety of foods in all diets.  Students...

In this exploring the food pyramid worksheet, students identify the food groups. In this fill in the blank and coloring worksheet, students write and color five answers.

In this vocabulary worksheet, students read a passage about the food pyramid and then answer 8 multiple choice comprehension questions.

In this reading comprehension activity, learners read a one page text about the food pyramid. Students then complete 8 sentences with the correct words from 2 choices.

Students explore the concept of the Food Guide Pyramid.  In this nutrition lesson, students discuss healthy eating habits after reading the book entitled Gregory, the Terrible Eater.  Students then work in groups finding...

Why is calcium good for the body? Where is it stored? Young chefs discover the importance of calcium and review a list of foods that are rich in the material. They then make delicious smoothies high in calcium! Teaching kids how to...

In this My Pyramid worksheet, students figure out how many ounces of each food group they need based on calories. Students also read tips about finding a balance food and fun.

Students examine personal health by defining the five food groups. For this food pyramid lesson, students discuss the importance of each food group and write them on the board. Students utilize the Internet to participate in a food...

Students observe human health by analyzing different food groups. In this food pyramid lesson, students utilize the web to complete an interactive food pyramid game as well as research the nutrition encyclopedia. Students discuss their...

Learners examine and identify foods on the food pyramid. They catergorize food and place them on the correct level. They discover why they should eat foods in moderation.

Students explore food and grocery stores. In this lesson on foods, students are introduced to the food pyramid and healthy eating through a variety of center activities. Students have to opportunity to role-play working at a grocery store.

Students examine their own diets, and then redesign the USDA's Food Pyramid to reflect nutrition experts' latest advice. They read and discuss The Color of Nutrition: Fruits and Vegetables, which is an article imbedded in this plan.

First graders, after reviewing the food pyramid, look for fat, sugar, and salt in food.

As part of their study of how advertisers use various techniques to influence consumers, kids examine the design, the promotions, and the product placement in the packaging of their favorite foods. 

Second graders explain the food pyramid, nutrients provided by each food group,and determine whether they are healthy eaters. They note what foods are in this group, what nutrients are found in these foods, and number of servings needed.

Second graders discuss the food pyramid and appropriate choices for each food group. They plan a nutritional meal for a picnic lunch and make a class book. As a culminating event, the class plans and enjoys a picnic.

Learners discuss how their daily diets fit into the dietary guidelines set out by the food pyramid. They write a paragraph describing good health habits and identify areas where their personal diet can be improved.