Lesson Plans
Mealtime Economics:
Exploring Meal Options from Freezer to Fridge
Grades: Grades 9-12
Subject Area: Family & Consumer Sciences, Health, Math
Made Possible By: National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association
Mealtime Economics teaches students the importance of healthy food choices, the connection between food costs and meal planning, money management, and doing their part to reduce food waste.
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Curricular Standards
ReFresh
ReImagine
ReStock
ReThink
Check Out What’s Chilling
Grades 3-5, 6-8
Grades 3-5, 6-8
Think Cool
Grades 3-5, 6-8
Grades 3-5, 6-8
Chopped: Cool Food for Kids Challenge
Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12
No Taste for Food Waste
Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12