Beginning botanists view slides of plant vascular tissue. They watch Magic School Bus Gets Planted, which you can find online, and then write a summary of what they have learned about plants. This lesson could be used with upper...

Students complete a crossword about nutrition by reading the clues and typing in the correct words. For this nutrition lesson plan, students have either a breakfast, food safety, fiber, lunch, or fruits and veggies crossword to choose from.

Students study the environmental factors that affect food systems and choices. In this food systems and health instructional activity, students study global and national information about obesity. Students study photos and captions about...

Second graders discuss five food groups and healthy eating habits.

Second graders publish a class cookbook of their own recipes. They explore the nutritional value of foods, calculate the measurements, and prepare a healthy recipe for the class.

Fourth graders review their knowledge of nutrition and the 5 food groups. Then they read a story which involves food from Ethiopia, India, and Mexico. They examine these foods and their nutrients, considering the health value of each.

Students complete a graphing activity to learn about fruits and vegetables as well as their nutritional qualities. In this fruits and vegetables lesson, students complete a series of activities that help teach them about the health...

Students discover how to prepare low-cost, nutritional meals. In this personal health lesson, students analyze nutritional standards, plan a nutritional meal, budget for the meal, and share their findings with their classmates.

Third graders explore nutritional variety. In this nutritional variety lesson, 3rd graders explore the many options for a healthy and well balanced diet. Students explore the food pyramid with nutritional guidelines from other countries.

Students make healthy choices. In this healthy living mini-unit, students make healthy lifestyle choices through hands-on activities, songs and movement. This mini-unit includes lessons on the food pyramid, fruits, vegetable, and staying...

Students explore the nutritional value of the potato, its role in the food pyramid, and how it can be a part of a balanced diet. In this potato nutrition lesson, students read about the nutritional value of potatoes. Students work in...

Students identify the nutrients in food and its functions. In this nutritional needs lesson, students create a chart that identifies the food source, the function of the nutrient, and the effects of a deficiency or excess of the nutrient.

Students examine how to make healthy snacks that include all the food groups and how to harvest, clean and eat fruits and veggies from the garden.  For this healthy snack lesson students complete several activities that have to do...

Learners discuss the importance of identifying the main idea in reading selections. After reading newspaper articles related to nutrition, students identify the main idea of the selection and three supporting details. A reading log...

Students determine healthy food choices. In this healthy food choice lesson, students study food vocabulary and complete a worksheet about making good choices. They put together a dinner plate that shows a complete meal using a foam...

Students explore the food pyramid, nutrition, and how to plan a balanced diet. This fun lesson plan is well-planned and a great introduction to the food pyramid!

Students prepare soup and salad meals and assess their nutritional and aesthetic values. After solving soup riddles and discussing types of salads, they use meal planning forms to list ingredients and recipe information. The lesson also...

Students are given three unknown samples and must perform two chemical tests in order to determine if the samples contains protein and/or starch. Students work with corrosive or toxic reagents.

Second graders describe a balanced diet. In this nutrition and health lesson, 2nd graders use a hamburger to exemplify the different food groups necessary for a blanaced diet. Students use the food pyramid as a resource.

Fourth graders learn the five basic food groups and what each one consists of. They develop an understanding of why eating healthy is important. They have background knowledge in healthy eating due to the exposure in previous health...

Third graders identify healthy foods in each group of the food pyramid. In this nutrition lesson, 3rd graders take notes on the food pyramid by visiting the website, www.mypyramid.gov. Students design a healthy menu for an imaginary bistro.

Students investigate the six groups of the food pyramid. For this food pyramid lesson, students work in a group to find a pictures of their assigned food group. They put the pictures in the "caterpillars" mouth which is based on the...

Students understand there are healthy and not healthy food choices. In this food pyramid lesson plan, students learn to make healthy choices by playing a traffic light game. Students recognize raw foods from the farm may not be ready for...

Young scholars investigate dietary guidelines and the food guide pyramid. They prepare various versions of pasta and muffins, and compare the taste, calories, fat, and cholesterol content.