Tenth graders analyze the new Food Guide Pyramid. In this healthy diet instructional activity, 10th graders explore the the website with the new food pyramid. Students use magazines to find foods from the food groups and create their own...

Students brainstorm list of lunchtime sandwiches, identify difference between fact and opinion, research facts about peanut butter online, complete Nutty About Peanut Butter worksheet, and create their own fact and opinion worksheets...

Students identify the benefits of eating a nutritious breakfast. In this nutrition lesson, students read food labels to identify foods that are low in sugar. Students create a healthy breakfast by using eggs and low-fat cheese.

Students gain awareness of global patterns of food distribution. They are introduced to the concepts of food security and food insecurity. Pupils investigate the nutritional status of others around the world using information from the...

Students create a protein-rich dinner. In this nutrition lesson, students brainstorm foods that are rich in protein. Students make burritos and identify the color of meat when it is cooked thoroughly.

Students examine their school population about their health and exercise patterns. They brainstorm a list of factors that influence people to eat the way they do.

Students explore the food industry's influence on American Student nutritional habits and analyze the nutrition charts found on food packaging. They design their own warning labels for foods targeted at Students.

First graders consider the importance eating breakfast. In this breakfast foods lesson, 1st graders plan meals, examine a variety of breakfast options, and discuss the food groups. Students taste a variety of foods. Extension activities...

Fifth graders write a report. In this research instructional activity, 5th graders work in groups to complete an Internet scavenger hunt. Students research an area of health related to nutrition or exercise, write a report and present...

Students identify fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition activity, students list fruits and vegetables on the board. Students study the lunch menu and identify the fruits and vegetables.

Third graders write a story. In this breakfast authors lesson plan, 3rd graders write about a breakfast food and why it is a good selection. Students may illustrate stories and share with their peers.

Learners discover the importance of calcium in their diets. In this nutrition lesson, students participate in an activity that requires them to conduct surveys regarding dairy and assessing what they eat. Learners discover the...

Students investigate nutrition guidelines and recommendations to present what the information to their class. Based on their assessment of current habits, they determine which areas they would like to improve to reach goals for good...

Students investigate the real world applications of nutrition. They study the problem of starvation and how it affects different populations. Students work in small groups in order to devise and intervention plan. They also search out...

Third graders examine the nutritional value of different foods. In this health science activity, 3rd graders create a daily log of the foods they eat and categorize them. They plan a healthy menu for their family.

Students integrate locomotor movements with nutrition information. They solve simple math functions related to the calories-per-gram contents of each nutrient and perform fitness activities to match the number of calories contained in...

Young scholars examine how social class affects health factors and outcomes by analyzing three case studies of heart attack patients. They reflect on the effects of commodifying health.

What is obesity and what are some steps that can help? Investigate obesity by having your class read and discuss articles about obesity. Students gain knowledge about body mass index, the food pyramid, being overweight and dieting. They...

Students understand the importance of physical fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle.  In this health lesson students create a display and presentation about what they learned. 

Third graders identify the food groups. In this nutrition lesson, 3rd graders examine the food pyramid and create a balanced diet plan. Students label a blank food pyramid outline.

Students discuss the concept of hunger.  For this hunger lesson, students discuss the book, The Story of Stone Soup.  Student then brainstorm a possible service project ideas and create plans to carry out their service project.

Third graders complete two handouts. In this healthy beverages lesson, 3rd graders compare whole, two percent and skim milks. Students use labels to help choose healthy beverages. Students complete an "All About Milk" and "Calculating...

Young scholars study the dietary guidelines and what they do.  In this healthy eating lesson students study nutrition labels and calorie needs.

Students investigate drugs in sports. In this performance enhancing drugs lesson plan, students discuss the uses for steroids in medicine and sports. Students utilize the web to play a steroid related game, view media clips of their...