Elementary School

Growing Healthy Habits (K-5)

University of Maryland Extension

Fruits and/or vegetables
Whole grains
Dairy
Calories
Gardening
Growing Healthy Habits (K-5)

Description

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.

Source:
University of Maryland Extension

Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VG0PqcmLsFc2yOWekJzsyHq1W3UMd41_/view

Virtual materials -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xlgKX86o9QQQVCpn0OQoyJZd-bbo_rYM/view
 

Number of Lessons

9 units; 4 lessons each

Length of Lesson

20-50 minutes

Delivery Method
Series
Languages
English
Evidence Based Category
Practice Tested

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Recent Modification

DateModification TypeAgency NameNameEmailDescription of Modification
11/02/2020
Virtual Delivery
Sacramento County Public Health subcontractor: Health Education Council
Angela Gibson
The Sacramento County Obesity Prevention Program's subcontractor, Health Education Council, received confirmation from the University of Maryland Exte...Read more