In this Fuel It! video, Ella and Sela team up to create a delicious and healthy variation of the fruit roll up. The pair spread peanut butter on a tortilla and then top it with apples and sharp cheese to create their Fruit Fold-Up. [3:39]
In this Fuel It! video, Becky demonstrates how to create a healthy version of the much-loved snack, trail mix. Using a variety of dry ingredients, such as raisins, peanuts and banana chips, she creates her own Fruit Trail Mix. [3:21]
This complete site presents a wealth of information in fact sheet format. In addition, find out how Native Americans viewed the Gila monster and how a component of its venom is being investigated as a possible drug to treat type-2 diabetes.
Learn how to create a healthy alternative to the traditional breakfast muffin in this Fuel It! video with Mara. Using fruits, vegetables and other healthy ingredients, she creates what is called the Good Morning Muffin. [2:10]
The Healthy Kids Project uses song, movement, and animation in ten engaging lessons that support healthy choices and attitudes--teaching not only successful actions, but also successful strategies. It's a turnkey kit for teachers to impart critical life lessons about health, without taking time away from core subjects.
As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Armadillo. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.
Students will read an article talking about the low-glycemic diet, respond on Google Classroom, debate with fellow classmates, and write a 1-3 page paper.
Get the facts about martens. Besides finding a detailed description of this woodland mammal, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on martens is information on their habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.
This website provides detailed information about Crohn's Disease. Defines the causes, symptoms, treatments and complications. Also discusses surgical measures and diet. Very informative.
A wealth of topics are covered in this comprehensive site ranging from anatomy, diet, and communications to a history of myrmecology.
Join Victoria, Hannah and Mrs. Thomson as they make their healthy snack called the Mystery Smoothie. With ingredients such as strawberries, a banana and spinach they discuss why this is a delicious and healthy afterschool snack. [2:56]
As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Naked Mole-Rat. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet, reproduction, and more.
An interesting look at medieval art that depicts a facet of ordinary life: eating. Organized into three sections on food, cooking, and meals, this online exhibit tells us much about the medieval diet, the value of certain foods, the methods and tools of preparation, and last, but not least, mealtime as enjoyed by peasants, nobility, and religious.
Learn all the basic facts about black widow spider including description, habitat, diet, life cycle, adaptations, and social structure.
Meet the siamang and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
A one page activity that takes students to several websites related to the obesity epidemic. First they can calculate BMI, then learn about national trends in the rate of obesity and finally use a tutorial on insulin and diabetes.
Interactive animated simulation allows students to make connections between the real world and the physical world. Uses interactive tools to explore issues such as calories, exercise, diet, fitness, and weight control.
How many calories are in your favorite foods? How much exercise would you have to do to burn off these calories? What is the relationship between calories and weight? Explore these issues by choosing diet and exercise and keeping an eye on your weight.
Expand vocabulary and learn about healthy eating at the same time! Use this video to practice "P" words that make up this healthy pizza. [1:01]