Lesson+plans+for+food+pyramid+for+First+Grade

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 * This Wiki presents 3 separate Lesson plans for 3 distinct groups of students and customizes each based on the needs, abilitites, interests and learning styles of the students. Lesson plans are presented for English Language Learners, Visual Learners, and English Readers.**

//**Figure 1. Three Groups of Students**//

**Learning Objectives**
===This lesson plan will help develop a nutritional plan for my Visual Learner. These students can’t read so they need many visual aids. The visual will help to define, track, calculate and develop a nutritional plan based on the [|USDA Food Guide Pyramid]. By using numerous visual aids during this lesson I will address the needs of my students whom are unable to read and currently learn through visual instruction.===



//**Figure 2. Visual Learners**//

**Computer Functions**

 * 1. In this lesson graphic organizers will be used as visual aids to help track:**
 * A. Students eating habits.**
 * B Visually compare their habits to the** USDA Food Guide Pyramid**.**


 * B. To create a new nutritional plan based on the comparison results.**
 * 2. This will all be done with the help of the internet to locate the necessary visual organizers to aid the students with their understanding.**

**Specify Problem**

 * To determine if the current eating habits of these students fit the Federal Nutritional Guidelines. This will be done by helping them track their food intake daily. The information will be compared to the standards. We will determine what areas they’re meeting the standards and what areas they need to improve upon and how.**

**Research and Analysis**

 * We will locate the USDA Food Pyramid online.
 * We will find the nutritional assessments outline and log the necessary information in the appropriate categories such as: dairy intake, saturated fats, calories, sugar, and any other categories on the assessment.
 * The information will be displayed using graphics so the students and their parents will be able to see their nutritional backgrounds visually and how their diets compare to the Federal Guidelines.
 * New nutritional plans will be suggested using visual depiction.

**Before Computer Use**

 * Teacher will show how the USDA Food Pyramid visually.
 * Teacher will hand out copies of sample Food Pyramids and explain categories.
 * We will generate picture lists of foods specific and exercise that need to be addressed.

Student planned computer activities:
 * We will find a graphic organizer to be used that they understand.
 * We will locate the visual images to be shown in the organizer.

**During Computer Use**

 * Students will do the following:**
 * We will do an internet search.
 * Locate the guidelines for a food assessment.
 * Locate the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
 * Download graphic images for their organizer.
 * Create a graphic organizer.
 * Use information from Before Computer Use activities and the Internet search to generate a graphic organizer to show the results.

**After Computer Use**

 * Food for Thought Questions:**
 * 1. How many calories do they eat per day?**
 * 2. How many calories come from fat?**
 * 3. How many serving of fruit and vegetables do they eat per day?**
 * 4. How does their nutritional profile measure up against the USDA Food Guide Pyramid?**
 * 5. How will their future plan fits Federal Guidelines?**

**Supporting Activities**

 * Have the nurse come in and talk with the students eating healthy.
 * Discuss what are the consequences of following a poor nutritional diet.

**Rubric for assessing the information.**
Content Comparing their results graphically to USDA Food Guide Pyramid.

Determine what the comparisons tell use.

**Learning Objectives**
==**This lesson will be used to develop a nutritional plan for my English speaking students that can read. This lesson will be taught using kid friendly language or age appropriate. I will help students define, track, calculate and develop a nutritional plan based on the** USDA Food Guide Pyramid**. This lesson will be taught using age appropriate language so that the students will be able to understand at their level. They currently are able to learn through visual means and information presented at their learning level. I will try to present information at their learning level whenever possible.**==



//**Figure 3. English Readers Needs, Abilities, Interests and Learning Styles**//


 * 1. In this lesson graphic organizers will be used:**
 * A. Track the students eating habits.**
 * B Compare them to the** USDA Food Guide Pyramid**.**
 * B. To create a new nutritional outline based on comparison results.**


 * 2. This will all be done with the help of the internet to locate information and use the visual information in an appropriate organizer.**

**Specify Problem**

 * To determine if the current eating habits of these students fit the Federal Nutritional Guidelines. This will be done by helping them track their food intake daily. The information will be compared to the standards. We will determine what areas they’re meeting the standards and what areas they need to improve upon and how.**

**Research and Analysis**

 * We will locate the USDA Food Pyramid online.
 * We will find the nutritional assessments outline and log the necessary information in the appropriate categories such as: dairy intake, saturated fats, calories, sugar, and any other categories on the assessment.
 * The information will be displayed using graphics so the students and their parents will be able to see their nutritional backgrounds and how their diets compare to the Federal Guidelines.
 * New nutritional plans will be suggested in language they understand.

**Results Presentation**

 * We will create a graphic organizer depicting how their own Food Pyramid compares to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. We will also show their new plan of action to bring their eating and exercise plan in line with Federal Guidelines.**

**Before Computer Use**

 * Teacher will show how the USDA Food Pyramid works.
 * Teacher will hand out copies of sample Food Pyramids and explain categories in language they understand.
 * We will generate lists of specific nutritional and exercise facts that they will need to do.

Help students find a graphic organizer to be used.

 * List images to be shown in their organizer.


 * During Computer Use**


 * Students will do the following:**


 * We will do an internet search.
 * Locate the guidelines for a food assessment.
 * Locate the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
 * Put information into organizers.
 * Create a graphic organizer.
 * Use information from Before Computer Use activities and the Internet search to generate an outline to show the results.


 * After Computer Use**


 * Food for Thought Questions:**
 * 1. How many calories do they eat per day?**
 * 2. How many calories come from fat?**
 * 3. How many serving of fruit and vegetables do they eat per day?**
 * 4. How does their nutritional profile measure up against the USDA Food Guide Pyramid?**
 * 5. How will their future plan fits Federal Guidelines?**

**Supporting Activities**

 * ===Have the nurse come in and talk with the students eating healthy.===
 * Discuss what are the consequences of following a poor nutritional diet.

Content

 * Comparing their results assessment results to USDA Food Guide Pyraid.
 * Discuss what the comparisons tell use.

=**__Nutitional Plan For First Grade English Language Learners__**=

Learning Objectives
==This lesson will be used to develop a nutritional plan for my English Language Learning students using many visual aids to help define, track, calculate and develop a nutritional plan based on the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. This lesson will be taught using as many visual aids as possible to meet the needs of my non English speaking students. They currently are only able to learn through visual means or in their own language. I will try to present information in their native language when possible.==



//**Figure 4. English Language Learners Needs, Abilities, Interests and Learning Styles**//

**A. Track the students eating habits.**

 * B Compare them to the** USDA Food Guide Pyramid**.**
 * B. To create a new nutritional outline based on comparison results.**


 * 2. This will all be done with the help of the internet to locate cultural information and use the visual information in the appropriate organizers.**

**Specify Problem**
==**To determine if the current eating habits of these students fit the Federal Nutritional Guidelines. This will be done by helping them track their food intake daily. The information will be compared to the standards. We will determine what areas they’re meeting the standards and what areas they need to improve upon and how.**==

**Research and Analysis**

 * We will locate the USDA Food Pyramid online.
 * We will find the nutritional assessments outline and log the necessary information in the appropriate categories such as: dairy intake, saturated fats, calories, sugar, and any other categories on the assessment.
 * The information will be displayed using graphics so the students and their parents will be able to see their nutritional backgrounds visually and how their diets compare to the Federal Guidelines.
 * New nutritional plans will be suggested in their languages and visual depiction.

**Results Presentation**
==**We will create a graphic organizer depicting how their own Food Pyramid compares to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. We will also show their new plan of action to bring their eating and exercise plan in line with Federal Guidelines.**==

**Before Computer Use**

 * Teacher will show how the USDA Food Pyramid works.
 * Teacher will hand out copies of sample Food Pyramids and explain categories.
 * We will generate lists of specific nutritional and exercise facts that need to be addressed.

Student planned computer activities:
 * Help students find a graphic organizer to be used.
 * List images to be shown in their organizer.

**Students will do the following:**

 * ===We will do an internet search.===
 * Locate the guidelines for a food assessment.
 * Locate the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
 * Download graphic images for organizers.
 * Create a graphic organizer.
 * Use information from Before Computer Use activities and the Internet search to generate an outline to show the results.


 * Food for Thought Questions:**


 * 1. How many calories do they eat per day?**
 * 2. How many calories come from fat?**
 * 3. How many serving of fruit and vegetables do they eat per day?**
 * 4. How does their nutritional profile measure up against the USDA Food Guide Pyramid?**
 * 5. How will their future plan fits Federal Guidelines?**


 * Supporting Activities**
 * Have the nurse come in and talk with the students eating healthy.
 * Discuss what are the consequences of following a poor nutritional diet.

**Rubric for assessing the information.**
Content


 * Comparing their results graphically to USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
 * Discuss what the comparisons tell use.