CalFresh Healthy Living, UC

This interactive garden based curriculum is designed for use with school and after-school programs such as 4-H. The curriculum contains 4 levels, with 12 activities per level. Levels A and B are for use with middle school students. Free download from website.

Source:
Purdue Extension

Link:
https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/newsearch.asp?subCatID=360%20&CatID=16

Lessons are 45-60 minutes each and align to education standards. Lessons cover eating a variety of foods from food groups, main nutrients and roles in the body. reading food labels, portion sizes, healthy beverages choices. Curriculum free to California Teachers.

Source:
Dairy Council of California

Link:
https://www.healthyeating.org/products-and-activities/curriculum/3rd-grade

Inquiry-driven lessons integrating nutrition into math, science, language arts, health. 3 levels, each covering 2 grades, each with 3 sections 30-60 min each. CD, songs, poster, activities, game. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA Team Nutrition

Link:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/serving-myplate-yummy-curriculum

NEOPB School Idea and Resource Kits with activities and workbooks for 4th and 5th grade interventions to increase fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity.
5 core lessons identified for:
• 4th Grade: Lessons # 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
• 5th Grade: Lessons # 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
Free download from webstorefront.

Source:
NEOPB

Link:
Access via the WebStore Front or contact [email protected].

*Note on Evidence Based Category: RT (10 lessons); Emerging (5 core lessons)

Power Up for Learning is a physical activity supplement to the School Idea & Resource Kits for fourth and fifth grade teachers. Together, the resources combine classroom lessons, large-space physical activities, and quick energizers to integrate physical activity into lessons about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. Free Download from Webstorefront.

Source:
NEOPB

Link:
Access via the WebStore Front or contact [email protected].

One lesson per month, focusing on seasonal fruits and vegetables. Includes PA/NE bingo cards, parent newsletters, social marketing components (radio, PSA, TV ads, posters etc.). Free download from website.

Source:
Iowa Dept of Public Health

Link:
https://hhs.iowa.gov/pick-better-snack/materials

7 lesson programs (45-60 minutes each) separate curriculum for each grade aligns with Education Standards. Pre- and post-assessments provided. 4th Grade: food groups, nutrients, Nutrition Facts Label, serving sizes, balanced meals, healthy choices. 5th Grade: healthy food and PA choices, serving sizes, analyzing advertisements, balanced meals, good choices at restaurants. Curriculum is free to California teachers.
Available in digital and in print.

Teaches students how they can keep their bodies healthy through nutrient-rich foods, plenty of exercise and sleep, and good hygiene.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vJdICVmGjSKD3w

Teens CAN: Comprehensive Food Literacy in Cooking, Agriculture, and Nutrition was designed with the intention of improving food literacy of high school-aged adolescents, typically aged 13–18 years. Food literacy is comprised of overlapping knowledge and skills that are required to maintain a healthy eating pattern. This includes understanding where food comes from and being able to prepare meals that meet nutrition recommendations. Food literacy has been conceptualized for Teens CAN into three overarching topic areas: agriculture, nutrition, and cooking.

Lesson plans align to education standards and support SEL competencies. Includes "brain breaks" to incorporate physical activity. Importance of eating food-group foods, food classification, healthy snacks, importance of breakfast, and farm to you. Curriculum is free to California teachers.
Available in digital and in print.

Source:
Dairy Council of CA

Link:
HealthyEating.org/Kinder
 

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