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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Importance of Fresh Vegetables and Fruits in Our Diets

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students explore the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diets. In this science lesson, students discuss various types of fruits and vegetables. Students play the good health=good diet game. Students discuss types of fruits and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ducks

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars explore and learn about the habitats, diets, and specific attributes of various species of ducks. Students know the names of at least seven species of ducks and at least five criteria for identifying species of ducks.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: All You Need to Know Obesity and Children

For Students 4th - 7th
The issue of obesity is addressed - what it is, the causes, the health and social problems it causes for the individual, types of fats in food, reduced fat and diet foods, how to prevent it, how to help someone with a weight problem, and...
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Nutrition Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
The CDC offers a wealth of information regarding several specific topics that fall under nutrition including good health, exercise, diet and more.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Nova Teachers: Dying to Be Thin: Body Needs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what the human body needs to function at its best, and why.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Healthy Weight

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether studying health or physical education, this site explains the importance of lifestyle when trying to lose weight and get in shape.