Students investigate how mold grows on food. In this mold instructional activity, students review the food pyramid before growing mold on different foods in Zip-Loc bags. They create graphs that show how long it takes for mold to grow on...

Students discuss nutrition and how to make better choices with food. In this algebra and nutrition lesson, students discuss the way the body process food and the importance of nutrition for our cells. They discuss calories, fats and...

Students select fruits and vegetables from a group of items placed in a bag. In this food pyramids lesson, students focus on the fruits and vegetables. Students understand the need to eat foods and vegetables.

Students learn the categories of the food pyramid. In this food groups lesson, students learn to categorize food. Through this activity students scoot to different food groups learning about the foods that belong in each group.

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

First graders identify healthy foods. In this nutrition lesson, 1st graders create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast healthy foods. Students place foods in the proper circle.

Students use multiple math skills to complete grocery story problems. In this grocery math lesson, students study grocery ads to learn about the cost of foods. Students investigate food types and the costs of processed versus raw foods....

Fifth graders, in groups, research and create a poster or brochure examining the new food pyramid. They create a one-day menu that satisfies the requirements.

Young scholars examine simple and complex carbohydrates. They take notes and complete a worksheet. They also research cookbooks and find recipes which shows the simple and complex carbohydrate groups.

Young scholars view a display of empty food containers (or illustrations). They select a food and decide as a class if it has an animal or plant origin. Students view a display of common farm animals that are commonly eaten (cow, pig,...

Students examine minerals as food nutrients and discover their importance as food sources in the diet. Among the learning options are completing worksheets, creating recipes, making billboards, and actually preparing some recipes rich...

In this vocabulary worksheet, learners read a passage about the food pyramid and then answer 8 multiple choice comprehension questions.

Students investigate how to make healthy choices. In this food pyramid lesson, students read about making healthy choices. Students chart the food they eat to see where it is on the pyramid. Students then create a collage of healthy...

In this reading comprehension activity, students read a one page text about the food pyramid. Students then complete 8 sentences with the correct words from 2 choices.

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

Learners learn about health by creating healthy snacks, healthy menus, and recording their fat intake with certain foods. In this health lesson plan, students also focus on how exercise can help them stay healthy and loose unhealthy weight.

Students discover why breakfast is important. In this nutrition lesson, students read a "Power Up With Breakfast" worksheet and discuss the importance of breakfast. Students draw pictures of fruit they would want in their breakfast shake.

Students study the importance of eating a colorful diet of fruits and vegetables. In this nutritional diet lesson plan, students complete multiple activities to learn about the nutritional value of colorful fruits and vegetables.

Learners make a variety of recipes that include fruits and vegetables. In this fruit and vegetables lesson plan, students make recipes, learn about the proper amounts of fruits and vegetables needed per day, describe how to sanitize...

Students explore fruits and vegetables.  In this nutrition lesson, students generate a list of all known fruits and vegetables.  Students cut out and compile pages for a weekly fruits and vegetable journal.  Students...

Students plan meals for a day based on their own caloric needs, make a shopping list, and "shop" on line.  In this Great Depression nutrition plan lesson plan, students calculate their caloric needs and plan meals before "shopping"...

Students design a meal plan with healthy foods based on the food guide pyramid. In this nutrition lesson plan, students identify healthy and unhealthy choices, watch a PowerPoint, and complete a group activity based on the food pyramid.