Before/After School
Elementary School

Nutrition to Grow On (4-6)

UC Davis Dept of Nutrition and CA Dept of Education

Math
Gardening
Language
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Description

Teaches children and their families about nutrition through garden activities. Science, math, language arts, history, environmental studies, nutrition and health are reinforced. Free download from website.

Source:
UC Davis Dept of Nutrition and CA Dept of Education

Link:
http://cns.ucdavis.edu/resources/ntgo/index.html

Resources

2 documents

documents
Number of Lessons

9 lessons

Length of Lesson

60 minutes

Delivery Method
Single, Series
Languages
English, Spanish
Evidence Based Category
Practice Tested

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Recent Modification

DateModification TypeAgency NameNameEmailDescription of Modification
12/17/2020
Virtual Delivery
Ventura County Public Health
Silvia Lopez-Navarro
silvia.lopez-navarro@ventura.org
The California Department of Education has approved Nutrition to Grow On (Grades 4-6) to be delivered via virtual format, but the curriculum should no...Read more