Seventh graders examine the growth of the new tomato in the United Kingdom. In this Agriculture lesson, 7th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students participate in a discussion in pairs about fruits and...

In this food energy activity, students will write in examples of different foods that fit into the four food groups: grains, protein, fruits and vegetables, and milk products.

Students explore the garden environment. In this garden environment lesson, students investigate the needs and parts of a plant. Students discover the differences between fruits and vegetables while creating their own garden.

Students learn and practice the song "Yes I Can Eat 5 a Day" and determine how fruits and vegetables play an integral part in their health.

Young scholars review vegetables and their nutrient values and production. In this vegetable production worksheet, students read information about the nutrients in vegetables and how they are grown. Young scholars participate in a game...

What better way to introduce making inferences than with riddle cards? Young readers practice making inferences through riddle cards and other types of reading, while filling out graphic organizers. The resource even comes with...

Equip young campers with important survival knowledge with a set of engaging lessons. Teammates work together to complete three outdoor activities, which include building a shelter, starting a campfire, and finding directions in the...

As your young learners develop into cooking enthusiasts, ensure their success in creating their next culinary masterpiece by preparing them to read and understand basic recipe terminology. 

Explore the farm to table experience in a fast-paced lesson on gardening. The activity uses image sequencing to help young scholars understand the process of growing food from seed to harvest. Academics also participate in group...

Using this resource, your team of green thumbs discuss why plants are a part of a healthy diet and the different ways they are used in daily life. They then observe the characteristics of different seed as they attempt to match...

Composting is a great way to get children involved in recycling. First, they discuss how biodegradable products decompose to make compost. Then, they talk about what can and cannot be composted. They play a game similar to around the...

Young learners discuss how to practice healthy eating habits and the body's need for energy through discussion and exploration of the MyPlate system.

Make the most of your prom—with math! Pupils write and use a quadratic model to determine the optimal price of prom tickets. After determining the costs associated with the event, learners use a graph to analyze the break even point(s).

Pupils study viruses and bacteria that can contaminate vegetables. They examine how vegetables can be preserved and what farmers might do to keep vegetables safe. They examine with pickling as a way to keep vegetable preserved safely.

Students examine the connection between the foods on the food pyramid and agricultural products. They identify the food groups, discuss foods from each group, complete two handouts, and construct a desktop food pyramid, placing foods in...

If you are looking for how to introduce elementary environmentalists to the process of composting, here is a comprehensive outline for making it happen. The plan is to set this up at the beginning of a school year in order to observe the...

In this healthy food choices instructional activity, students label and color 4 puzzle pieces to represent the food groups. Then students complete a graphic organizer filling in the food group headings and food items that fit in each...

Pupils practice nutrition facts. In this health and nutrition lesson, students participate in a game in which two teams compete to "spill their guts" by quickly answering factual questions pertaining to nutrition.  This lesson is...

For this healthy eating chart worksheet, students keep track of the number of fruits and vegetables eaten daily as they mark them in the appropriate boxes.

In this math worksheet, 3rd graders discover symmetry in fruits and vegetables. Students experiment with a banana and an apple to discover the symmetrical attributes of each.

Seventh graders participate in the building and racing of a vegetable and fruit race car.

Involve kids in the care of pets at home or in the classroom by assigning tasks using these pet care charts The list of tasks are recorded on a matrix in the left-hand column and the days of the week are indicated in the first row...

An engaging, informative, and colorful presentation focuses on food chains. Learners view many great photographs of animals, and must do some critical thinking regarding an animal's place in a food chain, and whether an animal is...

Agriculture surrounds us every day; incorporate measuring tools into a study of Oklahoma's agricultural industry! Small groups read an informational text (included) before visiting stations where they investigate prices of various...