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Elementary program focusing on integrating nutrition in classroom via gardening. 9 units, each with 4 lessons (20-50 minutes each), with handouts and journal. Lessons meet science, language arts, social studies, health and math objectives. (From SNAP Ed Resource Finder). Remove references to brand names before using. Free download from google drive.

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University of Maryland Extension

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11 lessons, about 75-120 minutes each, connect school garden to classroom, cafeteria and home. Contains teacher guide, curriculum tools, parent newsletters, bulletin board materials, flash cards. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA Team Nutrition

Link:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/great-garden-detective

Students explore a healthy body and lifestyle, MyPlate, nutrients and what they do for their bodies, breakfast, healthy beverages, exercising and keeping food safe.

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UC ANR

Link:
https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FBI2CRbQUI4Nj8

A curriculum that helps children establish healthy eating and physical activity habits. Children learn about MyPlate, Go, Glow, and Grow foods, physical activity, and how to wash hands. Can be used in preschool or day care settings.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b3Dw5AhwX7KEMdw

Designed to teach teens that the food they buy not only affects the amount of money they spend, but can also affect their health.

Source:
UC ANR

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Restricted Access - Pending approval for use by programs outside of UC ANR; please contact CalFresh Healthy Living, UC State Office at [email protected]

14 lessons with PowerPoints.
5 core lessons identified by Drexel University Nutrition Education Program.  These lessons should be taught in the following sequence:
• Build a Healthy Plate
• Fast Food: Figuring Out the Facts
• Choosing Healthy Beverages
• Calcium and Vitamin D
• Understanding Energy Balance  
The remaining lessons can be taught as time allows.

The five core lessons have been adapted for the virtual environment.

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SNAP-Ed/Drexel University

Kindergarten, first and second curricula with 10 lessons each make the connection between local food systems, garden-based learning, school food service, healthy habits.

Please note: This is a series of 3 separate curricula for K, 1st, and 2nd grades.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AlqFmP41qazmf4

The Eagle Adventure is a type 2 diabetes education and prevention program for students in 1st- 3rd grades. The program is made up of seven visits to the school throughout the semester (six  are in-class and one  assembly  where Eagle Play is presented).  Lessons incorporate Native American culture and language (for the Chickasaw Nation). Free download from website.

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Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners, LLC

A learner-centered, garden-enhanced nutrition curriculum developed for the Nutrition Education and Promotion component of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program. 8 modules, each with several activities (implementation times vary). Free download from website.

Source:
Center for Nutrition in Schools, UC Davis

Link:
https://cns.ucdavis.edu/shcp/curriculum

Teacher's guide with 6 lessons (activity times vary) and classroom celebration ideas, 6 mini books for students and teacher's big book, original song, food cards, recipes, student workbook, poster, parent handouts. Also approved for Preschool. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA

Link:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/discover-myplate-nutrition-education-kindergarten