Eating patterns
http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L62
A lesson plan for grades K–2 Healthful Living and Mathematics
In this lesson, the second of a six-part unit from Illuminations titled “Food Pyramid Power,” students sort pictures of food and create patterns. They also analyze a partner’s patterns and extend those patterns.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Healthful Living Education (2006)
Grade 1
- Goal 4: The learner will apply knowledge and behavior self management skills to areas of nutrition and physical activity for healthy growth, development, and maintenance.
- Objective 4.01: Categorize foods into the appropriate groups of My Pyramid.
Grade 2
- Goal 4: The learner will apply knowledge and behavior self management skills to areas of nutrition and physical activity for healthy growth, development, and maintenance.
- Objective 4.01: Identify the amount of food from each food group of My Pyramid needed each day to achieve and maintain good health.
Kindergarten
- Goal 4: The learner will apply knowledge and behavior self-management skills to areas of nutrition and physical activity for healthy growth, development, and maintenance.
- Objective 4.01: Recognize the categories of My Pyramid.
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 1
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will demonstrate an understanding of classification and patterning.
- Objective 5.03: Create and extend patterns, identify the pattern unit, and translate into other forms.
Grade 2
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will recognize and represent patterns and simple mathematical relationships.
- Objective 5.01: Identify, describe, translate, and extend repeating and growing patterns.
Kindergarten
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will model simple patterns and sort objects.
- Objective 5.02: Create and extend patterns with actions, words, and objects.
