Classroom curricula and supporting materials offered by Western Dairy Association are based on the latest nutrition and education research. National Dairy Council’s curriculum has been classroom tested, and reviewed by nutrition and education experts.
Classroom Nutrition Education Curriculum
Exercise Your Options
Updated with the new MyPlate recommendations and supporting Fuel Up to Play 60,
this program is designed to help middle school students make healthier food and activity choices through assessment and planning. The focus of the program is on improvement rather than perfection. The set includes teacher guide, CD-ROM housing eight video clips and 50 student activity booklets. Ages: middle school
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FREE Nutrition Expeditions
Teach your students the importance of good nutrition with Little D’s Nutrition Expedition for 2nd grade and Arianna’s Nutrition Expedition for 4th grade!
Each Nutrition Expedition Program:
- Includes 8-10 student activities, a Teacher’s Guide and reproducible black line masters
- Teaches all five food groups
- Is teacher-tested
- Supports health and language arts curricula
- Features four fun interactive games that reinforce classroom learning
Activities
Butter Recipe Activity – This activity provides students with an opportunity to make their own butter and explore the science behind its transformation.
Ice Cream Activity – This activity provides students with an opportunity to make their own ice cream and explore the science behind this “cool” treat.
Handouts and Posters
- Guide to Good Eating – English
- Guide to Good Eating – Spanish
- Five Food Group Way
- Power Up: From the Inside Out
- Your One and Only Body
- Arianna’s Nutrition Expedition poster
- Little D’s Nutrition Expedition poster
- Think Your Drink poster
- What’s Normal Supposed to Look Like Anyway poster?
- 10 Steps to a Healthier Me!
- Eat the MyPyramid Way
