Students create a menu based on the nutritious choices they pick out from MyPyramid and the video they watch. In this nutrition lesson plan, students describe what each color band on the pyramid represents, use charts, discuss nutrition...

Students analyze their diets. In this healthy diet activity, students keep food journals and examine their diets next to the recommended daily allowances of MyPyramid for Kids.

Students explore healthy food choices. In this science instructional activity, students identify food groups and discuss the amount of food they should eat from each group. Students create PyramindPal cartoons.

Students investigate food examples from the food groups to explore a healthy diet. In this healthy eating activity, students study the food pyramid and complete related worksheets. Students also play pyramid go fish.

Students brainstorm healthy food choices. In this health science instructional activity, students calculate how much of each food group they need daily. They plan a menu based on the "MyPyramid for Kids" food guide.

Students become familiar with the proper amounts of different types of foods they should eat each day. In this food pyramid activity, students complete worksheets to develop better eating habits. Students understand the importance of...

Fourth graders discover a healthy diet. In this healthy diet lesson, 4th graders compare their typical diet with the recommendations of MyPyramid for Kids.

There's nothing as satisfying as a crunchy carrot or a juicy apple! Teach your middle and high schoolers about healthy eating habits with a set of nutrition activities. After analyzing the model of the food pyramid, learners apply the...

Why is calcium good for the body? Where is it stored? Young chefs discover the importance of calcium and review a list of foods that are rich in the material. They then make delicious smoothies high in calcium! Teaching kids how to...

Second graders understand the appropriate sizes for food portions. In this food groups instructional activity, 2nd graders create and measure a meal using correct portion sizes and correct measurements.

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...

For this food pyramid worksheet, students read about the servings recommended for food group and tips about staying healthy. Students can also write their food choices for a day. The worksheet also includes a letter to the family and...

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 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...

Young scholars identify fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition lesson, students list fruits and vegetables on the board. Young scholars study the lunch menu and identify the fruits and vegetables.

Students explore the food pyramid. In this nutrition activity, students identify the 5 food groups and sort foods according to the group in which they belong. Students use the Visual Thesaurus to complete a food groups worksheet and...

Fifth graders investigate agricultural sources. In this agricultural lesson, 5th graders read the book Have a Hamburger and See the U.S.A. and record each component of a hamburger. Students use a map of the U.S.A. to locate the...

Students study the food pyramid to learn about healthy food.  In this healthy foods lesson, students create a chart of the healthy foods they eat in a day.  Students discuss their choices and how they could make better choices.

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 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 use an online website to select foods and put them onto a plate to see if they have made healthy and balanced meals. In this healthy meals lesson plan, students review the food pyramid before this activity.

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 My Pyramid worksheet, students figure out how many ounces of each food group they need based on calories. Students also read tips about finding a balance food and fun.

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.