+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

3-Every-Day of Dairyfor Stronger Bones

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students respond to a poll by actively moving in response to prompts. In this dairy nutrition instructional activity, students write sentences in groups using vocabulary words from a word list. Students discuss physical activity and how...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bigger Than Life, But Not Necessarily Better

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students evaluate images of health in American society, then students examine where one develops his or her views about health.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

P.H.A.T Log

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils complete a P.H.A.T Log which records their nutrition and daily activities. They complete a reflections journal based on the entries.
+
Lesson Plan
1
1
Curated OER

Food Pyramid Relay Race

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore healthy eating habits by conducting a physical food challenge. In this food pyramid lesson, students identify the main concepts behind the food pyramid and what choices they should be making with their food intake....
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Quicker the Better? Food Processing

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore food processing. In this food processing lesson plan, 6th graders investigate the effects of processing foods on the food's nutritional value. Students examine a variety of healthy snack options.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore foods in the dairy group. In this dairy food lesson, 6th graders examine the nutritional value of dairy foods and determine the proper number of dairy servings per day. Students also evaluate numerous food labels of...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Upping the Odds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research test taking tips that focus on nutrition, sleep, and stress reducers. They create a variety of fun projects such as posters and brochures and present their findings to other classes.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hardy Heart: Kit Instructions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students describe human anatomy by reading a children's book. In this heart health lesson, students examine illustrations of heart images and several organ related children's stories. Students discuss ways to keep a healthy heart and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nutrition

For Teachers 3rd
Student analyze pictures of food items to determine which of the six food pyramid groups they belong to. They tape the pictures onto a poster of the food pyramid. Upon completing the food pyramid, they draw balance meals on paper plates...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Energy Equation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore human energy components. In this personal health lesson, students determine how food, sleep, and exercise impact human energy levels as they play BAM! Body and Mind  interactive games. Students create motivational...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars create a plan for lifelong health by setting personal health goals.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exercise Your Options for Stronger Bones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate ways to improve their bone strength. For this bone strength lesson, students explore the link between exercise and bone growth. Young scholars study the effects of proper nutrition and exercise.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eat Smart, Play Hard

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover why breakfast is important. In this nutrition instructional activity, students read a "Power Up With Breakfast" worksheet and discuss the importance of breakfast. Students draw pictures of fruit they would want in their...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Happy Feet, Healthy Food Journal

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders record their physical activities and eating habits in a journal. They place their answers in the workbook, Happy Feet, Healthy Food. They sketch and write about their weekly healthy habits.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vital Signs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research health-related topics such as good nutrition, exercise, and the human body. They analyze their data and distribute it through the use of the Internet.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fit For Life Presentations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the internet to compare and contrast the diet, nutrition and fitness of a major language group and the United States. As a class, they are introduced to the vocabulary in the language related to health and fitness and share...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

First Place Foods

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify healthy foods. For this nutrition lesson, 1st graders create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast healthy foods. Students place foods in the proper circle.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jr. Chef Club Delightful Desserts

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify the fat content in foods. For this nutrition lesson, students review the food pyramid and identify foods that are low in fat. Students create a low-fat dessert by using fruit.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eating to Win

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine human health by completing a sports nutrition worksheet. In this eating habits lesson plan, students discuss the importance of a balanced diet and proper feeding times when competing in physical activities. Students...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Food Pyramid

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify good nutrition. In this food pyramid lesson, students learn the basics of good nutrition, identify the six basic food groups, state the effects of the food on the human body, and learn nutritional information while...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Color Way

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study the importance of eating a colorful diet of fruits and vegetables. In this nutritional diet lesson, students complete multiple activities to learn about the nutritional value of colorful fruits and vegetables.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hunger and Malnutrition

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate hunger and malnutrition. For this hunger and malnutrition lesson, 5th graders study the importance of proper nutrition. Students explore the scope of hunger and malnutrition problems.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diet and Exercise Activity

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars explore their physical abilities by participating in team sports.  In this physical education lesson, students collaborate in groups in one of several team sports before moving on to the next station.  Young scholars...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Healthy Food Choices

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners, working in groups, role play skits highlighting healthy eating habits and physical activities.