Second graders explore a balanced diet. In this balanced diet lesson, 2nd graders investigate the effect and importance of a balanced diet.

Second graders discover what the Food Guide Pyramid represents. In this health lesson plan, 2nd graders experience the types of foods represented in each of the groups found in the pyramid. As part of this lesson plan, students discover...

Students participate in the game, "Talking Food Pyramid." In this nutrition lesson, students recognize the organization of foods in to five groups. Students conclude by physically classifying a selection of foods in two groups.

Young scholars are introduced to the five food groups. In groups, they place different foods into the correct section of the Food Pyramid. Using different types of technology, they create one page of a class ABC book sharing what they...

Students identify their feelings and learn constructive ways of handling conflict. In this human mental health lesson, students identify their feelings, learn how to tell others about their feelings, and learn how to resolve conflict....

Students construct food pyramids by painting shoe boxes and using them to respresent different food groups. They cut out and paste pictures of the respresentative foods for the groups on the box sides. They compare their diets to the...

Fifth graders investigate serving sizes. In this serving size lesson, 5th graders study the food pyramid paying special attention to proper serving sizes of food. Resources are provided.

Pupils explain the important role of water in the body. In this adult health lesson, students examine foods with high water content. They share ways to get the recommended amount of water per day.

Students examine their protein intake daily. In this adult health lesson, students discover other protein rich foods besides meat. They name examples of vegetarian proteins found in the grocery stores.

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

Students infer the causes of obesity. In this health science lesson plan, students brainstorm ways improve to their diet. They write personalized journals with goals on how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Third graders take digital pictures of people in healthful activities.  In this technology health lesson, 3rd graders use their digital pictures to create a healthy living multimedia presentation.

Fifth graders identify and describe the functions of the major body systems. They discover how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and exercise. They answer comprehension questions to end the lesson.

Students evaluate human health by participating in an interactive activity. In this food choice activity, students discuss the decisions they make each day in order to stay healthy with the food they eat. Students utilize the Internet to...

Students recognize the connection between food labels and exercise. In this health lesson, students understand how many times they need to dribble to work off a snack.  Students answer questions about the exercise.

Second graders review foods and their groups. They discuss the reasons why they need to eat from all five food groups. They try to write using only a few of their five fingers to see what happens when you don't use all five fingers.

Learners analyze the calorie content of food. In this health science lesson, students discuss how excess calories affect our body. They write a healthy meal plan for their family.

Third graders analyze the nutrients, calories, and food groups using the USDA CNPP website Interactive Healthy Eating Index. They write a summary of their personal findings related to their eating habits - including some ways to improve...

Third graders record what they eat for a week. In groups, they develop a menu for a fictitious restaurant. They create dinners which include all groups from the food pyramid. To end the lesson, they practice making healthy food...

Students explore the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. They discover how to choose and store peaches and use recipes to prepare peaches. They explore the history of peaches and discuss the benefits of eating peaches.

Pupils, testing various foods for fat content by rubbing food samples on paper. Students identify what and who the US Food and Drug Administration is in reference to the Food Pyramid. Pupils write the name of each food brought in to...

Ninth graders examine teen attitudes towards snack food merchandising in schools and what contributes to successful food merchandising. The context for the lesson is found in the research conducted from the Health Canada Website.

Students explore food choices by researching the food pyramid in class. In this healthy eating habits lesson, students discuss each layer of the food pyramid and identify areas they need to improve in their own lives. Students visit the...

Third graders work together to create menus for a fictitious restaurants. As a class, they use them to order a healthy meal and calculate the cost of the meal. They review the food groups on the food pyramid and what it means to have a...