Context:

This lesson plan was created in the Fall of 2008 as a part of my student teaching.  This lesson was performed in a first grade classroom at Fallston Elementary School as a part of a week focusing on being a healthy student. 

Impact:

This lesson was used to help students be aware of foods that are healthy to eat, as well as foods that are not as healthy to eat.  The lesson begins with a story, which integrates language arts, and then has the students do a hands-on activity to further their learning.  The lesson also allows the students to use the food guide pyramid and to practice planning out meals that are balanced. 

Alignment:

Standard 5: Elementary teachers have an understanding of the major concepts of healthful living.

• Indicator 1: This indicator was met because the lesson was aimed at helping students build a foundation and understanding of a healthy lifestyle; specifically relating to making healthy choices in the types and amount of food they consume.
• Indicator 2: This indicator was met because in order to write and teach this lesson, teachers need to have an understanding to major health issues related to children; specifically the child obesity problem present due to the plethora of unhealthy foods consumed by children.

Standard 13: Working alone, or with healthful living specialists, elementary teachers create opportunities for student development and practice of skills that contribute to good health.

• This standard was met because the teacher had to collaborate with Mr. Janowiak, a health specialist, to design a lesson that taught students about the development of good health skills pertaining to making healthy snack choices.