Have students brainstorm foods that fit into the 4 food groups. Show students the food pyramid in the encyclopedia. Again brainstorm foods that fit into food groups. Create a class food groups chart. Could be done on the computer using word processing or on chart paper.
Teacher shows food pyramid from Golden Book Encyclopedia.
Students review and revise 4 food groups chart. Teacher shows Kid Pix Food pyramid template. Groups assigned computers. Students observed working cooperatively within their group. Words that represent foods and words that represent food concepts added to word walls, spelling lists, etc.