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Healthful Eating

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars read a story about how cartoon characters are partially to blame for American's obesity problem, and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this healthful eating lesson plan, students respond to...
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Caloric Expenditure in Powwow Dancing

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the meaning of different types of Native American music and dance. They determine how this music and dance has contributed to modern music and dance. They problem solve to determine the average length of the...
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Calculating Stride Length

For Teachers 4th - 12th
How many steps does one take to walk a mile? The number of steps one walks in a mile would definitely depend on the length of his stride. Shorter people may take shorter strides, and taller people may take longer strides. This activity...
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What's on Your Plate?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze the calorie content of food. In this health science lesson, students discuss how excess calories affect our body. They write a healthy meal plan for their family.
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Tiny Bites: What Difference Could They Make?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore how small "extra" bites of food can add significant calories to their diet. They estimate how many extra calories they add to their diets by just taking small bites of food throughout the day.
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How Much Land Does It Take To Produce Your Food?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students calculate the amount of land required to produce the food eaten by an individual for one year and compare the amount of land required to produce animal versus plant products. They use calorie counting resources to compile the...
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Nutritional Needs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students determine caloric needs for an active person and what role nutrition plays in one's energy,  In this nutritional needs activity, students discuss the definition of calorie and identify high calorie foods.  Students work through...
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Mind Teasers

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this food worksheet, students keep a record of food amounts and calculate calories in different problems. Students complete 3 problems.
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Linear Systems and Calories

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students define and graph properties of linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students write systems of equations to represent functions. They relate linear equations to the real world.
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Food Intake and Physical Activity

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders graph their estimations of caloric intake and caloric expenditures.
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Government Power: Do the Actions of Government Effect Me?

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
What does the government have to do with getting a driver's license? Including the calorie count for a meal on a restaurant menu? By discussing these kinds of questions and researching how concepts behind federal, state, and local...
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Why Be Active?

For Teachers K - 5th
What are some of the benefits of physical activity? Young learners take a look at not just the physical benefits, but also the emotional and social benefits of being physically active. There is a heart rate activity to count their...
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My Pyramid

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this My Pyramid worksheet, young scholars 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.
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The "Heart" of the Problem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness lesson, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Students use mathematical data to create a healthy physical fitness...
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Cold Weather Fitness Guide

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Don't sacrifice physical activity every time cold winter weather arrives. From walking or circuit training to warm, healthy recipes and safety reminders, this resource will help encourage learners to prioritize their fitness and stay...
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How Much Land Does It Take To Produce Your Food?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students calculate the amount of land required to produce the food eaten by an individual for one year. They compare the amount of land required to produce animal versus plant products. Students visualize the areas of land calculated.
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You Are What You Eat!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students calculate the calories in food samples and plan a meal based on the calorie amount. In this calories lesson plan, students also devise a work out program to burn off the calories.
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Rate a Full Plate - Portion Control

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students compare and contrast 2 different plates of food. They compare the appearance and calorie count of both plates of food. Students experience the power of portion control. Worksheet and Visuals Included.
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Our Choices Matter: What You Eat

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will record their food choices for one week, noting calories, protein and vitamin content of foods using a given USDA website. Students will discuss whole class the important of proper nutrition and its role, and what happens...
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Comparison Food Shopping: Buying Groceries for Two People for One Week

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders investigate how to develop a simple food budget for two using newpaper ads, the basic four food groups, and calorie counts.
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Nutrition

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students learn about good nutrition. In this biology lesson plan, students test samples of food to find out if they contain fat, test fruit juices for vitamin C and compare the vitamin C content of the juices, calculate the number of...
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Internet Nutrition

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use different Internet websites to help get an idea of daily calorie intake and fat grams intake from a normal fast food meal.
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How Much Sport Is Good For YOu

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students using spreadsheets, devise a weekly exercise timetable for a fitness fanatic and a realistic one for themselves. Students chart out the number of calories used by doing different sports. Students plan out a healthy exercise...
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Multiplication & Division Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Show your class all the hard work you have put into their lesson by showing this PowerPoint presentation. They will not only be proud of you, but it will help them solve multiplication and division word problems using the algorithms.