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6 hands on, interactive lessons for 8-12 year olds using nutrition activities, food prep, games, goal setting and family newsletter to learn about healthy eating and active living. Free download from website.

Source:
Cornell

Link:
http://fnec.cornell.edu/for-partners/curricula/chfff/

An inquiry- based science and nutrition program where students learn to use science to make food and activity decisions. Cost to purchase.

A physical activity and nutrition education program designed for elementary and middle school-aged children (grades K – 8) in an after-school or summer setting. Leaders guide available for purchase for $30.

Link:
https://catchinfo.org/programs/

Health education, school environment, family/ community involvement work together. Aimed at improving school nutrition, PA, food service.  Kit available for purchase for $80. Includes Leaders guide and activity cards.

Link:
Visit the CATCH website

This interactive garden based curriculum is designed for use with school and after-school programs such as 4-H. The curriculum contains 4 levels, with 12 activities per level. Free download from website.

Source:
Purdue Extension

Link:
https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/newsearch.asp?subCatID=360%20&CatID=16

A youth curriculum that teaches nutrition and cooking skills to students. Contains 4 levels for varying grades and abilities.

Source:

University of Illinois Extension

Link:

https://shop4-h.org/products/cooking-curriculum-101

Connects gardening with nutrition, influences participants’ food choices through development and harvesting of a vegetable garden. Can be used with children and their caregivers. Free Download from website.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:
TWIGS Youth Gardening and Healthy Eating Curriculum (.pdf)

3 inquiry based lessons for each grade. Each lesson is three 40-minute sessions. Healthy food and PA choices; investigate, challenge, evaluate and reflect. Includes video clips and print materials for students, teachers, principals, school food service staff, parents. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA Team Nutrition

Link:
https://uccalfresh.sf.ucdavis.edu/nutrition-voyage

Program for middle and high school about food systems and sustainability. 7 lessons, 12 class periods. The lessons can be used as standalone or together. Includes curriculum guide and DVDs. Must include disclaimer: USDA does not promote organic over conventional produce, or fresh over frozen/ canned produce. Follow usual CalFresh Healthy Living guidelines, e.g. non-disparagement of food products. Wake Up video: include discussion of other SSBs, not just sodas. School Lunch video: include discussion of changes made to school lunch regulations since video was made.

Aligns with CA education standards. Skills-based to help students apply problem-solving, reasoning, critical thinking to make better choices for real-life issues. Curriculum is free to California teachers.

Source:
Dairy Council of CA

Link:
https://www.healthyeating.org/products-and-activities/curriculum/middle-school