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The Ogre Bully

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
English language arts, math, science, dramatic arts, and cooking; this lesson plan has it all! In this multidisciplinary resource, your scholars will take part in a read aloud of The Ogre Bully by A.B. Hoffmire and have a grand...
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Mealworms

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Crawl into the world of the darkling beetle with this scientific investigation. Watch as the insects move through the larval, pupal, and adult stages of life, recording observations along the way. Discuss the necessities of life as young...
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The Cox and Gossner Family Histories

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate the relationship between physical geography and Utah's settlement , land use, and economy.  In this Geography lesson, 11th graders examine the interrelationship between Utah's climate.  Students...
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young gardners read and listen to books about seeds, plants, and the growing process. They plant seeds in plastic cups to observe the process of root-growing and plant formation. The whole class walks through a field to collect seeds...
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Nutrients for Plants and People: Food Pyramid Garden

For Students 2nd - 8th
In this garden activity, students plant different types of food from the food pyramid into a garden and write a journal about all of the food. Students plant 4 levels of food from the food pyramid.
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Eat A Rainbow!

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars demonstrate the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition lesson plan, students identify and sort different fruits and vegetables by colors. Young scholars list reasons why eating fruits and vegetables...
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4-H Nutrition/Health/Fitness- Intermediate Leader's Page

For Students 4th - 7th
Have some fun with healthy living in 4-H! Through several activities, young members learn about healthy eating, basic first aid, and fun exercise options. Of course, service ideas are outlined to extend learning. Learners use websites to...
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Identifying Bias

For Students 8th - 10th
In this identifying bias instructional activity, students read about bias and how to identify it in their reading. They are given a list of sources of bias and they read 2 paragraphs and determine the kind of bias and their reasoning for...
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Getting the Most From Your Food

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the food pyramid to learn about healthy food.  In this healthy foods activity, students create a chart of the healthy foods they eat in a day.  Students discuss their choices and how they could make better choices.
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Yum Yum: Making Vegetable Soup

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate agriculture by reading a book.  In this plant life lesson, students read the book Growing Vegetable Soup by Louis Ehlert, and examine the ingredients used in the book's soup.  Students create an...
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Science in Your Shopping Cart

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners research the use of science in food production in the United States. In this science and food lesson, students visit a specific website to learn about the science used in various food products for United States consumption.
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Christmas Around the World

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students demonstrate an understanding of how different cultures celebrate Christmas by participating in artistic, musical, culinary and role play activities.
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Plants from Trash

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students observe how plants recycle themselves, and discuss different types of propagation.
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Edible Roots

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this edible roots worksheet, students read a passage, then complete a set of 4 comprehension questions, 1 multiple choice and 3 short answer.
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The Ogre Bully Lesson

For Teachers K
Students investigate bullies, agriculture and cooking by completing worksheets about a book they read.  In this story analysis instructional activity, students read the story The Ogre Bully, and discuss bullying as well as farming...
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A Well Balanced Meal

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners are given paper plates and pictures of food. They are to glue the foods they would eat that would make a balanced meal.
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Vocabulary Worksheets - Reading: The Food Pyramid

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary learning exercise, students read a passage about the food pyramid and then answer 8 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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Eat Smart with MyPyramid for Kids

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate food examples from the food groups to explore a healthy diet. In this healthy eating lesson, students study the food pyramid and complete related worksheets. Students also play pyramid go fish.
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Eat Your Flowers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers grow flowers in different soil mediums to determine the effect on flavor.  In this investigative lesson students study flowers, plant them and taste them to see how they differ in different potting soils. 
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The Seed Match

For Teachers K - 5th
Students study seeds and plants. In this science lesson, students explore seeds from various types of plants and complete a worksheet about seeds. Students discuss plants that are fruits and vegetables and where they grow.
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SNACK SACK

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
The student will experience the concepts of ratio and production, using agricultural products considered snack foods. 2. The student will analyze and record information from the class experience.Bring in a wide assortment of packaged...
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Vegetable Twister

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students review vegetables and their nutrient values and production. In this vegetable production worksheet, students read information about the nutrients in vegetables and how they are grown. Students participate in a game of Twister to...
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Princess Peapod's Vegetable Group

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in activities that focus on the vegetable food group.
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Reading: The Food Pyramid

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a one page text about the food pyramid. Students then complete 8 sentences with the correct words from 2 choices.