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I’m on a diet and proud of it: Nutrition through math and science

In this unit, students will be involved in hands-on, inquiry activities that integrate various subject areas in order to learn and apply concepts of food chemistry and nutrition.

Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

What is nutrition?

In I’m on a diet and proud of it: Nutrition through math and science, page 10

Students use all they’ve learned and experienced throughout the I'm On a Diet and Proud of It unit to choose and complete an assessment option that will immerse them in food chemistry and nutrition careers.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Computer/Technology Skills, English Language Arts, Guidance, Healthful Living, and Science)

By Karina Colón.

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National Institutes of Health Office of Science Education: Free Resources for Science Teachers

Provides free resources for sciences teachers on a selection of 41 topics for all grade levels. Students will engage in the supporting, interactive multimedia activities. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Institutes of Health