Connected Learning

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Title	Synopsis
	Dental Health	Students will build upon their knowledge of dental Health. This experience was done within a unit on dental health during dental health week. Students will see what causes tooth decay can cause and how certain foods affect their teeth. The importance of brushing and proper oral hygiene will be reiterated.
	Healthy Eaters	This is a second grade health unit. This unit takes approximately 3-4 weeks to complete. In this unit students will learn the components of the food pyramid. They will learn how to identify and create a balanced meal plan by using the RDA's as a guideline. Students will incorporate a variety of technological skills and programs in this unit.
	Breakfast of Champions	Introduce students to an understanding of good nutrition. Students learn about the food pyramid and how to make "healthy" food choices. Nutrition unit goes well with the Olympic games,to stress the importance of good nutrition for athletes and all other active people. Could be used during the month of October when schools celebrate "National School Lunch Week", in March for "National Nutrition Month". Children will need to be able to classify foods using the food pyramid, be able to write about foods they eat, and be able to distinguish between healthy food and junk food.