Nutrition Pathfinders
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This curriculum features a computer-camp simulation activity involving MyPyramid and appropriate amounts of daily exercise. Students learn about nutrition and health and gain decision-making, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
What’s inside: A teacher resource guide, student workbooks, Camp Eatawella CD-ROM, downloadable cafeteria connections activity, and a Web site with resources for teachers, parents, and students. Supplemental materials include a calcium quiz, how to make your own pizza, and a dairy farm game.
Activity highlight: In activity 3, “Breakfast Bonanza,” students explore healthy breakfast foods and complete a worksheet activity and food record.
Nutrition competencies by grade:
Grades 3–4: 1 a–c, e–g; 2, 4–8
Grades 5–6: 1 a, (1b) 1c, f, g; 2–8
(x)=partial addressing of competency
Language: English and Spanish
Number of lesson plans: 5
Amount of time per lesson: 40 minutes
Estimated total time for lessons: 3.8 hours
Format: Hard copy
Cost: Free for California teachers; available for purchase from out of state
Cafeteria connection: Yes
After school: Yes
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What’s inside: A teacher resource guide, student workbooks, Camp Eatawella CD-ROM, downloadable cafeteria connections activity, and a Web site with resources for teachers, parents, and students. Supplemental materials include a calcium quiz, how to make your own pizza, and a dairy farm game.
Activity highlight: In activity 3, “Breakfast Bonanza,” students explore healthy breakfast foods and complete a worksheet activity and food record.
Nutrition competencies by grade:
Grades 3–4: 1 a–c, e–g; 2, 4–8
Grades 5–6: 1 a, (1b) 1c, f, g; 2–8
(x)=partial addressing of competency
Language: English and Spanish
Number of lesson plans: 5
Amount of time per lesson: 40 minutes
Estimated total time for lessons: 3.8 hours
Format: Hard copy
Cost: Free for California teachers; available for purchase from out of state
Cafeteria connection: Yes
After school: Yes
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Topics and Grades
Grade: 4 to 5
Topics: Nutrition, Health & Physical Education, Health Education
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Resource Type/Classification:
- Teacher Materials
- Student Materials
- Reproducibles
- Interactives
- Assessments
Tool for: Teachers
Beneficiary: Students