Otter's Science Curriculum Week 19

Janice VanCleave's Food and Nutrition for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Science Fun

Chapter 1
Why water is essential to life

Because of the length of this book and the multitude of activities, I have scheduled it over the next 6 weeks during themes which are not related to nutrition.

Chapter 2
What carbohydrates do

Magic School Bus The Young Scientist Club: The World of Germs Kit

Making yeast active

Yeast makes gas

Making homemade bread activity

Why Shouldn't I Eat Junk Food?: Internet Referenced (What's Happening)

Body chemistry

Carbohydrates

Metabolism

Carbohydrates and Fat: Fueling the Body (08:04)

Optional Book
Human Body (Grades 5-8)

p. 95 Food pyramid

p. 96 Snacker's Survey

Nutrition Tracker - Use this colorful chart to keep track of what you ate.

3-D Food Pyramid

Cut & paste food pyramid craft

Mission Nutrition

Health Games page - Lots of nutrition themed games are linked to this page.

Monster Nutrition - Feed Mungo and answer questions about foods and nutrition to increase your score.

MyPyramid Blast Off Game - Reach planet power by fueling your rocket with food and physical activity.