CalFresh Healthy Living, UC

Designed to teach teens that the food they buy not only affects the amount of money they spend, but can also affect their health.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
Restricted Access - Pending approval for use by programs outside of UC ANR; please contact CalFresh Healthy Living, UC State Office at [email protected]

14 lessons with PowerPoints.
5 core lessons identified by Drexel University Nutrition Education Program.  These lessons should be taught in the following sequence:
• Build a Healthy Plate
• Fast Food: Figuring Out the Facts
• Choosing Healthy Beverages
• Calcium and Vitamin D
• Understanding Energy Balance  
The remaining lessons can be taught as time allows.

The five core lessons have been adapted for the virtual environment.

Source:
SNAP-Ed/Drexel University

Kindergarten, first and second curricula with 10 lessons each make the connection between local food systems, garden-based learning, school food service, healthy habits.

Please note: This is a series of 3 separate curricula for K, 1st, and 2nd grades.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AlqFmP41qazmf4

The Eagle Adventure is a type 2 diabetes education and prevention program for students in 1st- 3rd grades. The program is made up of seven visits to the school throughout the semester (six  are in-class and one  assembly  where Eagle Play is presented).  Lessons incorporate Native American culture and language (for the Chickasaw Nation). Free download from website.

Source:
Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners, LLC

A learner-centered, garden-enhanced nutrition curriculum developed for the Nutrition Education and Promotion component of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program. 8 modules, each with several activities (implementation times vary). Free download from website.

Source:
Center for Nutrition in Schools, UC Davis

Link:
https://cns.ucdavis.edu/shcp/curriculum

Teacher's guide with 6 lessons (activity times vary) and classroom celebration ideas, 6 mini books for students and teacher's big book, original song, food cards, recipes, student workbook, poster, parent handouts. Also approved for Preschool. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA

Link:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/discover-myplate-nutrition-education-kindergarten

Cooking Up Healthy Choices is a learner-centered curriculum of cooking demonstrations that highlight seasonal produce and allows students to observe cooking techniques, deepen understanding of nutrition concepts, and experience recipes using all five senses. 5 modules, each with cooking demonstrations and tastings.
Free download from CNS Website

Source:
Center for Nutrition in Schools, UC Davis

Link:
https://cns.ucdavis.edu/shcp/curriculum

Cooking Matters for Kids teaches children in 3rd through 5th grade how to prepare healthy meals and snacks and to make smart choices wherever they go – at school, at home, at the store, or out to eat.

Virtual components have been added. 

Source:
Share Our Strength
CA contact The Food Trust: [email protected] 

Link: 

https://learning.thefoodtrust.org/cooking-matters/ 

Common Threads teaches kids and families to cook for a healthier life by empowering them to make healthy choices in the kitchen and beyond, and to be change agents in their schools and communities. $25 for 3 handbooks.

Source:
Common Threads

Link:
https://teach.commonthreads.org/page/curriculum

Virtual Delivery notes:
Online lessons are now Common Threads Small Bites Virtual; Contains Pre-K lessons

Health education, school environment, family/ community involvement work together. Aimed at improving school nutrition, physical activity, food service. $200 classroom curriculum available for purchase.

Source:
CATCH

Link:
Visit the CATCH website