The Whole Truth about Whole Grains

Grades 3 – 5

Learning + Food Objectives:
Students will learn how to make informed decisions about how to incorporate whole grains into their diet and learn about whole grains and their benefits.

Common Core Standards:
Common Core English Language Arts

Discuss and present persuasive information about the benefits of whole grains

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.7
Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Lesson written in partnership with The Todd & Stephanie Schnick Foundation.