Explore our mini classroom lessons to kickstart conversations around food and nutrition. Students can learn about a variety of topics, from creating balanced meals and snacks to how food gets from the farm to their plates! With minimal prep required, these mini-lessons make it easy to spark meaningful discussions about food with students. These lessons are designed for K-10 students and can be adapted based on teacher preferences and classroom needs.
These lessons were designed to introduce students to the foundations of nutrition and healthful habits through fun, simple activities.
Topics:
Meet the Food Groups
Colorful Plates and Nutrients
Hydration
Building off of foundational nutrition knowledge, these lessons can help students deepen their understanding of nutrition and the journey of food to their plates.
Topics:
Fueling Your Body
Go, Slow, Whoa
Label Reading
Farm to Plate
Created with the journey to adulthood in mind, these lessons prepare students for real-world food decisions by teaching practical nutrition skills and knowledge.
Topics:
Basics of Food Safety
Food Hazards
Label Reading
Farm to Plate/Food Systems
Microgreens are a tangible visual for growing your own food and feeling the immediate benefits! Growing microgreens in your classroom provides students with the opportunity to watch the life cycle of plants, experiment with different growing conditions, and taste a fun, new food.