Physical Activity (PA)

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

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

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

A 9 week curriculum to help students improve eating and fitness choices. Focuses on behavioral strategies, uses computer technology for diet assessment and guided goal setting. Students practice skills for active lifestyle, healthy food choices. $20 purchase of teachers guide and $20 purchase of 10 pack of student workbooks. Virtual copies of workbooks also available for purchase.

Source:
UC ANR

Link:

Health education, school environment, family/ community involvement work together. Aimed at improving school nutrition, PA, food service. Kit available for purchase. Cost $80. Includes classroom curriculum.

Link:
Visit the CATCH website

Health education, school environment, family/ community involvement work together. Aimed at improving school nutrition, physical activity, food service. Kit available for purchase. Includes classroom curriculum.

Link:
Visit the CATCH website

Lessons are 45-60 minutes each and align to education standards. Lessons cover eating a variety of foods from food groups, main nutrients and roles in the body. reading food labels, portion sizes, healthy beverages choices. Curriculum free to California Teachers.

Source:
Dairy Council of California

Link:
https://www.healthyeating.org/products-and-activities/curriculum/3rd-grade

Inquiry-driven lessons integrating nutrition into math, science, language arts, health. 3 levels, each covering 2 grades, each with 3 sections 30-60 min each. CD, songs, poster, activities, game. Free download from website.

Source:
USDA Team Nutrition

Link:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/serving-myplate-yummy-curriculum