In this lesson, 2nd graders will learn about the components of a balanced diet. Students will analyze charts and then self-report their own foods in categories. Several fiction and nonfiction books are listed as additional resources.

This lesson, which can be adapted to fit with any picture you choose, works for students of all levels.

Young scholars quickly realize the importance of learning how to read and find information in charts, graphs, and tables compared to finding the same information written in a paragraph. This is a fun, high energy lesson plan!This lesson...