This topic Mini-Research & Literature Web Page
was developed for Mrs. Heirs' Kindergarten Class at Quitman Elementary School
Designed By Lynnette Fykes, a Valdosta State University Preservice Teacher
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Do
you know the basic food groups? There are six different basic food
groups. Check out this site to learn all about the food
groups. |
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Do
you know what foods are healthy for you, and what foods are not
healthy? What should you eat for a balanced meal? Check out this cool
site for the Nutrition
Cafe. |
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What
Vitamins should you take every day? What are these vitamins for? Click
here to find out what you need to know about vitamins. |
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How
do you know if it is safe to eat your food? How do you rid your food of
bacteria? Click here to learn about bacteria. |
| Mini-Research
Real-World Activity Pretend you are
working as a chef.
You are having to prepare a meal for some very important people. You
will want them to have a balanced meal. They will need something from
each of the basic food groups. To do this activity you will
choose different foods from the cuttings provided and paste them onto
the plates provided. You must make sure you have prepared a balanced
meal.
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| Steps for
Real-World Activity 1. As you are
exploring the food
groups website think about the different types of foods you would
eat at dinner.
2. With the magazines clippings provided you should go through and find the different types of foods you like. 3. With the three paper plates provided you will paste the correct foods on each plate. Make sure the meal is balanced. 4. When you have completed the meal give the plate to your teacher. Make sure you are able to identify what is on the plate and be able to explain why you put it on the plate. |
Topic Literature Activity
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food
stan Berenstain
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Topic Literature
Actvity
Using Critical Thinking Questions A.
Nutrition ExplorationsB. Critical Thinking Quesions 1. If you could be any character in the book, who would you be? Why? 2. If you were in the race, would you be able to finish it? |
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