SECOND GRADE
UNIT 3 NUTRITION
GRADE LEVEL AND CONTENT
AREA:
Second Grade/Science
OVERVIEW:
In this unit, “Nutrition”,
students will learn that in order for people to survive nutritional needs must
be met. Students will also learn
that these nutritional needs can come from plants or animals, and these
nutritional needs come in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat.
STANDARDS AND INDICATORS (Listed by Number):
2.4 Human beings, like all other living things, have
special nutritional needs for survival.
GRADE-LEVEL CONCEPT 1: u The essential components of balanced nutrition can be obtained from
plant and animal sources.
GRADE-LEVEL
EXPECTATIONS:
GRADE-LEVEL
CONCEPT 2: u People eat different foods in order to satisfy
nutritional needs for carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
GRADE-LEVEL
EXPECTATIONS:
1.
All people
need the same basic nutrients to grow, move and stay healthy; different
cultures satisfy these needs by consuming different foods.
2.
The level of
energy and nutrients individuals need depends on their age, gender and how active
they are.
3.
Most foods
contain a combination of nutrients. Labels on food packages describe the
nutrients contained in the food and how much energy the food provides
(calories).
4.
Breads, cereals, rice
and pasta are sources of carbohydrates, which provide energy.
5.
Meat,
poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts are sources of protein, which keeps the
body working properly.
6.
Fruits and vegetables
are sources of vitamins and minerals, which keep the body healthy.
7.
Nuts, meats and fish are
sources of fats and oils, which provide energy.
KEY SCIENCE
VOCABULARY: nutrient, crop, grain, carbohydrate,
protein, dairy, fats, oils, energy
CONCEPTS: Need to know about…
SKILLS: Be able to do:
MISCONCEPTIONS:
Fats,
in fact, are nutrients that help provide energy to the body as well as help the
body to store vitamins. It is
important to not that unsaturated fats are healthier than saturated fats.
If
you eat a healthy diet you should not need to take vitamins; all the vitamins
should be in the foods you eat.
BIG IDEA: People
have special nutritional needs in order to survive. They can meet these needs by following a healthy diet rich
in protein, carbohydrates, dairy, grains, and fats. By using the Food Pyramid as a guide we can be sure that we
are getting the correct amount of nutrients to keep us healthy.
CUMULATIVE QUESTIONS:
What are the nutrients people
need in order to survive and stay healthy?
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS TO
GUIDE INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT:
TOPICS or CONTEXT: (What you will use to teach concepts
and skills – particular unit, lessons, activities)
Lesson 1: Preassessment
Lesson 2: Where does food come from?
Lesson 3: Exploring the Food Pyramid
Lesson 4: Sorting foods
Lesson 5: Eat Your Fruit and Veggies!
Lesson 6: Controlling Your Portions
Lesson 7: Get the Facts on Protein,
Carbohydrates & Fats
Lesson 8: “Moving More” Game: Incorporating physical activity
Lesson 9: Designing Food Pyramid
Lesson 10: Foods Around the World
Lesson 11: International Day
Lesson 12: Post-Assessment
Lesson 13: Culminating Activity
Students prepare full day’s
meal plan including recommended daily foods for their body
Literature Connections:
Gregory the Terrible Eater
by Mitchell Sharmat
Walter the Lazy Mouse by Marjorie Flack
Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z
by Lois Ehlert
Pancakes for Breakfast
by Tomie dePaola
The Race Against Junk Food
by Anthony Buono, Roy Nemerson & Brian Silberman
How to Teach Nutrition to
Kids by Connie Evers
Five Kids and a Monkey
Solve the Great Cupcake Caper: A
Learning Adventure About Nutrition and Exercise by Nina Riccio
The Monster Health
Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy,
Being Active, and Feeling Great for Monsters and Kids by Edward Miller
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