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The Leafy Greens Council
http://www.leafy-greens.org/lessonplans.html
Summary: Education materials on leafy greens in many subjects for grades 3-5.
Details: This site provides lesson plans in language arts, math, science/health and social studies where the students are led through activities by a team of five dinosaur cartoon characters dressed in baseball uniforms. Free materials such as book covers, trading cards, brochures and posters are available through the site. Overall this is a very kid-friendly and fun tool for teaching children the nutritional benefits of cruciferous vegetables through a variety of subjects.
Sample lesson plans:
- Language Arts: Lesson 1 - Students develop reading comprehension skills while learning the nutritional benefits of cruciferous vegetables.
- Math: Lesson 1 - Students reinforce understanding of addition or subtraction of 1, 2, or 3 digit numbers.
- Social Studies: Lesson 1 - Students will recognize where leafy green vegetables are grown in the United States.
- Science/Health: Lesson 1- Students will understand nutritional benefits of cruciferous vegetables.
Silje Mork Bjorndal is a graduate nutrition student with a bachelor's degree in biotechnology who graduated with honors. After completing her internship and education she will be qualified to sit for the Commission of Dietetics Registry Exam to become a Registered Dietitian.
