These links include a variety of resources for grades K-12, including curricula, lesson plans and other classroom resources on nutrition, gardening, farm-to-school, and nutrition-related health topics.
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Lessons for Elementary Link Description A non-branded curriculum that features two entertaining Whole Grain Heroes to help students learn about the benefits of whole grain. The fun and engaging curriculum is available in two versions–one for children in grades K-2 and a more in-depth version. "Crunch the Numbers," a standards-based math program. These materials show students how to make fruits and vegetables a delicious and healthy part of their lives—because more matters! Ten inquiry-based lessons that engage 5th and 6th graders in growing, harvesting, tasting, and learning about fruits and vegetables. Discover MyPlate is fun and inquiry-based nutrition education that fosters the development of healthy food choices and physically active lifestyles during a critical developmental and learning period for children. Lesson plans for K-2 and grades 3-5 designed to teach students about how energy balance can play a key role in achieving a healthy lifestyle. From washing hands to reading afood thermometer, teach kids simple steps to reduce their risk of food poisoning with fun, educational activities and games for the classroom or at home. PDF downloads of Harvard's Kid's Healthy Eating Plate - a visual guide to help educate and encourage children to eat well and keep moving. Thirty 20-minute, grades 3-5 lessons integrate core subjects like math, language arts and science. Nutrition education lessons meet Centers for Disease Control HECAT identified outcomes. Thirty 20-minute, grades K-2 lessons integrate core subjects like math, language arts and science. Nutrition education lessons meet Centers for Disease Control HECAT indentified outcomes. "Second Servings: Lesson for Second Grade" from Utah State University Extension Teacher Resources. Lower elementary lessons for classroom & garden. Guides educators and students on how to use school gardens once they have already been started. Upper elementary lessons for classroom & garden. Guides educators and students on how touse school gardens once they have already been started. Developed by Watertown City Schools in NY, a toolkit to provide teachers with ways that they can teach their students about food and weave these lessons into core subject areas. A curriculum on pollinators, plants and food developed for students in grades 3 through 6. Each lesson is linked to a garden activity. An innovative program for elementary school children. It shows them "5 clues" to read food labels and detect marketing deceptions while learning to identify and choose healthful foods. Available in English and Spanish. An innovative curriculum with nine lessons for grades 4-6 that offers teachers a direct link between the garden and nutrition education. Each lesson is linked to a garden activity. A new collection of classroom materials from USDA Team Nutrition that helps elementary school teachers integrate nutrition education into math, science, english language arts, and health. A collection of classroom materials thathelp elementary school teachers integrate nutrition education into Math, Science, English Language Arts, and Health Lesson plan for promoting local foods by taste testing farm to school produce. Aimed at first through fifth graders, the American Heart Association Teaching Garden curriculum teaches children how to plant seeds, nurture growing plants, harvest produce and ultimately understand the value of good eating habits. Fun, educational, hands-on investigations of nutritious fruits and vegetables in and out of the garden included in the Teaching Gardens curriculum. This site provides teachers with classroom-ready resources to improve nutrition education among Pre-K-5 students. A standards-based gardening nutrition curriculum for grades 3 and 4. Free copies of the curriculum for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program or other Child Nutrition program. Nutrition education activity sheets, posters, and newsletters for grades 1 - 6. Lessons for Middle School LinkDescription A series of communication tools designed to help you engage teachers, principals, parents, food service managers and students in school wellness efforts. Thirty 20-minute, grades 6-8 lessons integrate core subjects like math, language arts and science. Nutrition education lessons meet Centers for Disease Control HECAT identified outcomes. Help 11-13-year olds become aware of-and think critically about-how media can affect their nutrition and physical activity choices. Takes 7th and 8th grade classes on an exploratory journey into school wellness. There are three inquiry-driven lessons for each grade. Order the Planet Health curriculum book here. Evidence-based curriculum to teach students about nutrition and physical activity while helping them build skills and competencies in language arts, math, science, social studies, and physical education. Lessons for High School Link Description The Science and Scientists Behind the Food, a multimedia resource kit designed to assistscience teachers in incorporating food science into existing curriculum. A series of lessons will help middle and high school students make healthful eating and physical activity choices. High school curriculum containing 5 modules on sustainable and organic agriculture. Series of four lesson plans designed to help students grades 9-12 learn how to build a healthy diet using SuperTracker, a diet and physical activity tracking tool. In this lesson, students consider what they already know and believe about vitamins and supplements, research nutrient deficiencies, and then create, analyze and discuss patient case studies. Other Lessons/Multiple School Levels Link Description This site, designed for students, also offers some great ideas for classroom use! Lesson plans on a variety of topics. Use "nutrition" or a similar keyword search to find materials. The University of Nottingham produced a set of fourteen videos about the science of food. The videos cover topics like nutrition, foodsecurity, and crop technology. The simple, affordable, and interactive Fruit and Veggie Challenge encourages fruit and vegetable consumption among children. Includes a webinar and links to additional resources. Designed for girls ages 8-18, this free program teaches girls about a variety of relevant issues and health risks like body image and bullying. KidsHealth in the Classroom offers free health curriculum materials for all grades and subject areas, including a child care guide and pre-K teacher’s guide. Cross-curricular activities for grades K-12 that follow educational standards and focuses on nutrition and fitness. Detailed lesson plans available. Membership required. 30-day free trial available! Teachers can access a lesson library to access age appropriate lessons and simple interactive activities. Lessons are focused on a variety of topics including "body image." An online, searchable, and standards-based curriculum map for K-12 teachers. Contextualizes national educationstandards in science, social studies, and nutrition education with relevant instructional resources linked to Common Core Standards. A nutrition curriculum that teaches pregnant and parenting teens how to make the healthiest choices for their bodies and their babies. Hands-on, minds-on activities that link food science and food safety to students' everyday lives. A supplementary curriculum for use in middle school and high school science classes. A comprehensive nutrition curriculum that teaches youth from preschool through junior high how to have a healthy lifestyle. Available for purchase. New SuperTracker features that offer teachers a way to create student groups and challenges that encourage healthy eating and physical activity through friendly competition and gamification. Teaching where our food comes from: lesson plan topics cover various agricultural concepts including soil pH, plant genetics, photosynthesis, analyzing data from the egg industry, mapping chickens (how chickensspread across the world), and more. Nutrition educational materials for the following age groups: early childhood, elementary, middle and high school, and adults. Vermont FEED worked with educators around the state on developing food, farm, and nutrition curriculum units and experiential Farm to School lessons and activities.
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