4-H Healthy Living
The 4-H National Directory of Materials is a searchable database of educational materials currently available throughout the Cooperative Extension System. Here you will find 4-H individual and group project materials, volunteer and professional development materials, as well as many other resources. You can search by topic area or keyword, then click on the links to the resources. A list of recomended food and nutrition resources can be found on the bottom of the website.
Nutrition to Grow On
Developed by the University of California in partnership with the California Department of Education
Grades 4-6
Available from: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/he/nrttogrow.asp
Cost: Free download
Nine lessons are designed to teach children and their families about nutrition by relating each lesson to a garden activity. The curriculum uses the garden to integrate disciplines, including science, mathematics, language arts, history, environmental studies and nutrition, while reinforcing California content standards.
