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A lesson plan for grades 2–3 Mathematics

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In this lesson, the second of an eight-part unit from Illuminations titled “Eat Your Veggies,” students collect data about favorite vegetables, record the data in a pictograph, and then interpret this representation. They also create and use legends for the pictograph.

This lesson is referenced in the Illuminations unit plan titled “Eat Your Veggies” and is connected to the Illuminations lessons titled “Tally Time,” “Healthy Eating,” “What Is Your Favorite?,” “Let’s Compare,” “Alphabet Soup,” “Glyphs for all Reasons,” and “Eat Your Veggies: Looking Back and Moving Forward.”

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Healthful Living Education (2006)

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.
    • Objective 4.02: Summarize the benefits of healthy eating.

Grade 3

  • 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: Compare and contrast the health effects of nutritious and non-nutritious beverages.
    • Objective 4.03: Identify foods low in sugar and high in calcium and describe the health benefits of each.
    • Objective 4.04: Demonstrate the ability to select a nutritious breakfast and describe the importance of eating breakfast daily.
    • Objective 4.05: Differentiate between a portion and a serving and explain how to plan meals and snacks using appropriate portion sizes.

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 2

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, describe and display data using Venn diagrams (three sets) and pictographs where symbols represent multiple units (2's, 5's, 10's).

Grade 3

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including circle graphs and tables) to solve problems.