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Introduction
NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR SIXTH GRADE
The major objectives of the program are
to provide opportunities by which students will:
- Develop language arts, reading, and math skills while learning science,
health, and nutrition concepts,
- Accept a wide variety of foods as a result of positive nutrition
education experiences at school,
- Gain a foundation of healthy eating habits that will promote their
optimum physical and mental development and provide a basis for prevention of
health-related problems.
The topics emphasized at grade levels are:
Fourth Grade — Energy/Nutrition/Digestion
Fifth Grade — Respiratory/Circulatory/Skeletal/Muscular Systems
Sixth Grade — Cell Biology/Nutrition
These programs are a joint effort of food service staff and
classroom teachers. The guide is based on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It
coordinates lesson plans, audio-visuals, skill integration activities, and food
experiences.
There are three integral parts of each
lesson.
- Presentation of the nutrition education information and material by the
teachers.
Skill integration activities
A hands-on food experience for the students.
Active involvement of students with food is essential. Scheduling food
experiences and procedures particular to each school are established by the food service
manager and the teacher/leader for each grade level.
Overview
| DATE |
LESSONS |
MAJOR CONCEPTS |
MATERIALS/ACTIVITIES |
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1. Cells |
Human beings, like all living things, are
composed of microscopic cells. A balanced diet made up of a variety of nutritious food
from the food groups is essential to the development of every body cell. |
Teacher Guide: Your Bodyworks (contains lesson
plans and supplementary materials: Activity Sheet 1: Think of Yourselves as Cells
Food Experience: Six Sub Sandwich |
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2. Nutrients: The Lifeblood of Cells |
All cells need nutrients for energy, growth,
maintenance and repair, and these nutrients come from food. To get these essential
nutrients, follow this simple rule of thumb: Eat a variety of foods from the Food Groups
in moderation. |
Teacher Guide: Your Bodyworks 6 Activity
Sheet 2: Nutrients — The Lifeblood of Cells
Video: "You’re the Leader"
Poster: Food Groups
Food Experience: Food Groups Pie |
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3. Growth & Development:
Building a Body From Cells |
The four characteristics of living cells are:
1. Living cells grow and have a life span. 2. Living cells respond to their environment.
3. Living things can reproduce. 4. Living cells need energy. Protein is the body building
nutrient found in every living cell. Protein rich foods build new cells, repair old cells
and supply some energy. |
Teacher Guide: Your Bodyworks 6 Activity
Sheet 3A: Growth & Development
Poster: Food Groups
Food Experience: Protein Packed Burritos
Activity Sheet 3B: How You Are Growing (optional) |
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4. Body Systems: Calories Count |
Body systems are made up of organs which work
together for a common purpose. Organs are made from tissues and tissues are made of cells.
All of our body systems need the energy supplied by food to work at their maximum. The
three nutrients that supply energy for our bodies are fats, carbohydrates, and protein. |
Teacher Guide: Your Bodyworks 6 Activity
Sheet 4A: Body Systems: Calories Count
Activity Sheet 4B: Energy In/Energy Out
Video: "All Systems Go"
Food Experience: Nutrient Packed Snack Pumpkin Bread & Punch |
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5. The Nervous System |
The nervous system controls all of our body
activities. Eating nutritious food helps our bodies develop and maintain a healthy nervous
system. |
Teacher Guide: Your Bodyworks 6 Activity
Sheet 5A: The Nervous System
Activity Sheet 5B: Role Play Cards
Food Experience: Easy Breakfast |
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Nifty Nutrition Introduction & Overview