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Uncle Sam and the American Diet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Uncle Sam wants you to follow the food pyramid! Scholars analyze two images of propaganda posters the government created to promote the food pyramid. Academics complete a worksheet to understand the impact of the campaign and end the...
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Windmills and Blogs: The Impact of Technology in Rural Peru

For Teachers 4th - 9th
How does technology affect a community? Research the benefits and consequences of technology in rural Peru. In this technology lesson, learners discuss how the effects of technology. They view a PowerPoint and learn about the Peace...
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Gathering, Traditions, and Nutrition of Our Food

For Teachers K - 12th
Students gain a better understanding of what it means to eat seasonally through learning about traditional hunting, gathering, and food preparation methods of Athabascan tribes. By interacting with Native American Elders and...
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Ocean Pollution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore ocean pollution.  In this ecology lesson, students view a video entitled This Pretty Planet and identify common biodegradable products. Students participate in activities designed to simulate the negative effects of...
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Human Needs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate human needs and how they have adapted to different environments. They complete an experiment to discover the effect of stress on muscles. They use the food pyramid to create a plan for healthy eating.
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Sweet-Talkers

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate what is being sold to them. For this media awareness lesson, students visit selected websites to take a closer look at advertising marketed at them. Students discuss the implications of marketing geared toward children.
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Intermediate Sentence Completion: 20

For Students 4th - 6th
In this sentence completion activity, students fill in the blank for the correct word for each sentence. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Click on "show all" to see the rest of the activity.
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Thanksgiving Lesson Plans

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Thanksgiving lesson plans can lead to a discussion of nutrition, chemical compositions, and healthy habits.
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House Bill No. 4097

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify healthy and unhealthy foods while considering a bill that would ban certain foods in schools. Through survey and discussion, they discuss a proposed legislative bill that would ban certain types of food in schools....
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Advertising's Hidden Messages

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students explore the hidden messages in advertisements. In this business activity, students discuss the role that advertisements play in our lives. Students locate advertisements that use various advertising techniques. Students create...
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Breaking News English: Breakfast Helps Girls Stay Slim

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Breakfast Helps Girls Stay Slim," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Cbs News: Michelle Obama Hula Hoops to Promote Kids' Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Michelle Obama invited students to the White House to celebrate the Healthy Kids Fair, promoting healthy eating and exercise. The First Lady shared her own eating habits, and discussed her concern about the effects of the obesity...