North Dakota Wheat Commission : Kids and Teachers

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Having Fun with Wheat

Teaching kids about wheat, whole grains and wheat-foods can actually be fun.

Each and every day, from breakfast through snacks and dinner, wheat is an ingredient in many of the foods we eat.

Wheat also creates many jobs, from farmers to flour millers to bakers (or future bakers).

We invite educators and parents to explore the Activities & Materials section which features activities, downloadable booklets and other materials to help children learn more about wheat production, marketing and it's nutritional value.

Please check out the links below to find more information about wheat, wheat foods and their nutritional benefits.

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agMag

This wheat edition of a magazine issued each semester by the North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council provides production, agronomic, processing, consumption and career information. Offers learning activities that can be integrated into science, math, language arts, social studies and other curriculum. Ages 8-10. Eight pages.

MyPyramid BlastOff Game

An interactive computer game that reinforces key concepts of MyPyramid for Kids. Students can reach Planet Power by fueling their rocket with food and physical activity. "Fuel" tanks for each food group help students keep track of how their choices fit into MyPyramid.

MyPyramid for Kids Classroom Materials

Educational materials developed at the elementary school level to help children learn the MyPyramid food guidance system. Lesson plans for teachers are available in three levels: Level 1 (grades 1-2); Level 2 (grades 3-4); and Level 3 (grades 5-6).

Team Nutrition

An initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity.