Healthy Eating: Family Gardens

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

3, 4

Overview

Sam shows off his family’s backyard garden, where tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and more, grow. He looks forward to getting gardening tips from First Lady Michelle Obama, who describes the White House garden as a way to spread the ideas of eating well, growing your own food, and making friends with vegetables. Sam encourages his family members to eat brown rice instead of white rice and a salad instead of pizza. 

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 3

HE19.3.2.1

Describe how family influences personal health practices and behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 4

HE19.4.2.1

Explain the influence of culture on health practices and behaviors.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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