Young scholars examine protein, what it is and how it functions in the body.  In this protein lesson students study the food pyramid, what a protein is and what it does. 

Tenth graders compare the relationship of food production and population in India with the southern regions of the United States.

Students role play the role of food critics. Using recipes, they make nutritious meals at home following specific directions. They write reviews of their recipes and the products they used to make them. They share their review with...

Twelfth graders discuss current suffering, population, and food concerns in a poor area of the world. Next, 12th graders pretend that they are the leader of a country and are concerned about the future of the people. Students work in...

Student creates a snack using peanut butter and crackers to make a funny face and discovers how different fruits and vegetables could be used to make a funny face in addition. They conclude that wise food choices are important and that...

Third graders choose an animal to research and write a report about. They determine the animals' habitat, animal classification, whether it is endangered or extinct, and the type of food it eats. Also, they add any special...

Students complete a series of lessons and plan recipes to make. They gather the necessary ingredients. Students follow safe procedures for food and safety hygiene to bake a cake for a cake sale. Students create posters to advertise the...

Students discuss bone health. For this health lesson, students talk about foods and activities that can foster strong bones. Students explore ways to defeat obstacles to bone health.

Students read food labels and understand their meaning. In this healthy eating lesson, students discuss healthy foods and snacks. Students understand the fat and calorie content of foods and discuss the regulations on food...

Students investigate the components food chains and food webs in various ecosystems. They describe how living things depend on one another for food energy (food chain) and how more than one food chain exists in an ecosystem

Young scholars learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students eat while they act as links in the food chain. Popcorn bags stand for food energy that is passed along the links in a food chain from the...

Students examine the different types of fiber and their benefits.  In this investigative lesson plan students find good sources of fiber in different foods. 

Identify the properties of fats and lipids. Compare the properties of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids Identify foods containing triglycerides and identify which foods contain saturated and unsaturated fat Discuss the function of...

First graders explore the importance of balanced meals. They play a fishing game to help them select foods to make up a balanced meal.

Students examine the importance of a healthy diet based on the USDA food pyramid. They log their daily food intake in a journal. They create charts to analyze and compare their diets to the USDA recommended allowances.

Students study the dietary guidelines and what they do.  In this healthy eating instructional activity students study nutrition labels and calorie needs.

Students will identify the sources and function of carbohydrates and fiber and apply appropriate food preparation techniques.

Fourth graders examine the megafauna found in Australia. They create a food web using cut-outs and develop a timeline to show changes in the fauna over time. They draw their own megafauna scene for their classroom.

Grain products are staple foods and sources of simple and complex carbohydrates that provide energy for the body. Define simple and complex carbohydrates Identify function and sources of simple and complex carbohydrates Describe how...

Food preparation that supports the concepts of adding fiber and water to the diet. Identify fiber, its sources and functions. National Standard 14.2.1 Identify the function of fiber Identify cellulose - non digestible fiber Discuss the...

If students use and store kitchen equipment appropriately as well as utilize sanitary work habits, the foods laboratory will be a safe and easy place to work. See Preface Materials: As a motivator ask: "Why should I worry whether or not...

Students explore how certain foods come to be certified "organic." They write the words "organic" and "synthetic" and given the definitions of each. Students are given dictionaries. They are asked: "What is organic food?" Students grow...

Students share their own views on eating genetically altered foods. After reading an article, they research any issues concerning these types of foods in the United States. In groups, they create a campaign slogan to help gain funding...

Young scholars define culture and explore elements that are part of the custom or culture of a place.  In this holiday lesson, students identify the cultures they participate in.  Young scholars identify the differences in...