Lesson Plans

Meal and Snack Time Lessons for Home-Based Learning

Grades: Elementary, Middle & High School

Subject Area: Family & Consumer Sciences

Made Possible By: The National Pork Board

Engage your children at home with fun, educational activities that support healthy habits based on USDA MyPlate guidelines and encourage kids to explore sustainable practices in pork production. Children will discover how pork is a nutrient-rich protein choice for balanced meals in local and global cuisines. There are also ideas for making meal preparation a learning experience and building positive family mealtime. Plus, you’ll find easy-to-prepare recipes for families to enjoy.

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Happy African American family having breakfast at kitchen counter

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Family Cooking Activities
Family Cooking Activities
Tips for Cooking with Your Child
Tips for Cooking with Your Child
What’s Cooking? Lessons
What’s Cooking? Lessons
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Sustainable Protein Lessons
Sustainable Protein Lessons
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Activity 1
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Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 3
Healthy Patterns Lessons
Healthy Patterns Lessons
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Activity 1
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Activity 2
Sandwich Challenge Lessons
Sandwich Challenge Lessons
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Activity 1
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Activity 2
How to Cook Pork
How to Cook Pork