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Healthy body, healthy mind

In Food for thought: Elementary lessons on nutrition and healthy living, page 6.5

It seems that every year a new fad diet comes along that promises instant weight loss. With all the media hype, students believe what they hear. This fifth-grade lesson plan, from the Food for Thought nutrition curriculum, teaches students that the best way to to stay healthy and lose weight is through good nutrition, portion control, and exercise.

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Healthful Living)

MyPyramid

In Food for thought: Elementary lessons on nutrition and healthy living, page 2.1

Eating nutritious foods and getting plenty of exercise is important for everyone. This first-grade lesson plan from the Food for Thought nutrition curriculum teaches students about MyPyramid for Kids and the nutritious foods that belong in each of the six color-coded food groups.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Healthful Living and Mathematics)

MyPyramid: Eat a variety of foods

In Food for thought: Elementary lessons on nutrition and healthy living, page 1.1

Foods and their packaging come in many different shapes. In this kindergarten lesson plan from the Food for Thought nutrition curriculum, students learn about the food groups found in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPyramid and look for foods, packaging, and cooking utensils shaped like squares and rectangles.

Format: lesson plan (grade K Healthful Living and Mathematics)

Resources on the web

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

NIH Science Curriculum Supplements - Middle School

This resource provides supplementary materials and activities to science education for middle school curricula. Materials for teachers may be downloaded for use in the classroom or print materials may be ordered. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Institute of Health