Curated OER
Integrating Biology: The Elements in Your Body
In this body elements worksheet, students read about the chemical make-up of the human body and answer questions about the elements.
Curated OER
Good Snack,Smart Snack
Second graders pretend to be company managers who design and advertise healthy snacks to sell.
Curated OER
Teaching Fundamental Movement
Students perform fundamental movement activities for flexibility and motor skills. For this movement lesson plan, students perform physical activity for all grade levels.
Curated OER
Goobers. Goobers? Goobers!
Students begin the activity by noting the many ways in which to use peanuts. In groups, they use the internet to research the work of George Washington Carver. They discover the allergies and nutritional information of the peanut and...
Curated OER
Yaba "Data" Cereal
Fifth graders create and modify a database using information from cereal labels.
Curated OER
Grocery Store Problem Solving
Third graders practice mathematical problem solving skills. In this problem solving lesson, 3rd graders develop mathematical problem solving skills using real-world examples.
Utah Education Network
Uen: 2nd Grade Act. 02: Healthy Foods
This lesson engages students in reading comprehension strategies related to Russell Hoban's book, Bread and Jam for Frances. Students will listen to the story and discuss, and after, 2nd graders will place the foods from their favorite...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Food Pyramid
This four-part lesson plan engages students in oral, written, and artistic tasks as they learn about the Food Pyramid. Students will learn the importance of eating a healthy diet.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Choosing Healthy Foods
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Foods such as whole grain breads, fresh fruits, and fish provide nutrients you need for good health. But different foods give you different types of nutrients. You...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Food Pyramids
Illustrated explanation of different types of pyramid-shaped healthy-eating plans.
Harvard University
Harvard School of Public Health: Nutrition Source: Food Pyramids and Plates
Answers to the question what should we eat, based on a pyramid-shaped diagram recommended by the Harvard School of Public Health. With lots of background information on the similarly shaped U.S. Department of Agriculture food guide...
ABCya
Ab Cya: The Food Pyramid: Take a Trip
Practice mouse manipulation while exploring the food pyramid. Students will be introduced to the different types of food as they travel at a safe speed and stay on the road.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Food Pyramid
What is a food pyramid? Learn about the five major food groups and what constitutes a serving.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Food Theme
This site from EnchantedLearning.com provides food-related activities including nursery rhymes, printables, crafts, and quizzes. Includes pages on the food pyramid, food terms in other languages, famous paintings, and a feature on the...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Food Foldable
During this lesson, students will listen to a poem about a balanced diet and create a foldable. In each section of the foldable, students will include information about a different food group and will use this creation as a study guide.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Food Nutrition Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over food nutrition, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Food and Nutrition Center
This website provides a wide array of nutritional information. Included are articles on food and food groups, the connection between health and food, and healthy eating choices.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: The Food Change [Pdf]
"The Food Change" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about a girl who went to the doctor because she was tired. The doctor told her to eat healthy foods and not candy or cookies. It is followed by constructed-response questions...
Other
Nourish Interactive: Kids' Fun Food Games
Use this site filled with games to explore good nutrition, healthy snacks, exercise, and reading food labels. The interactive games are entertaining and the information is extensive.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Green Light Eating
During this healthy foods instructional activity, students will sort foods into "healthy" and "unhealthy" categories.Students with then keep a food journal and reflect about their food choices.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vegetarian Diet a Healthy Alternative
This article discusses the benefits of a well-balanced vegetarian diet. Here, read about how vegetarianism can promote a healthy lifestyle and help maintain a healthy body. Learn how vegetarianism is safe and healthy for everyone, even...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: My Pyramid Food Pyramid: Am I Eating Right?
[Free Registration/Login Required] Teacher-created flipchart takes students through a short examination of food groups as outlined in the MyPyramd dietary guidelines. [The U.S. government set aside its MyPyramid dietary guidelines in...
Read Works
Read Works: Students Get Healthy!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about new laws requiring schools to provide healthier lunches. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Three Meals for Gregory
Lesson begins with a review of the food guide pyramid. The book Gregory the Terrible Eater by Mitchell Sharmat (not provided through instructional activity) is read and discussed in light of healthy eating. In groups, students create...