Dairy farming is a way of life for over 40,000 farm families in the United States. Dairy farmers have a very important job to do. In this lesson, students will learn how work with others to make sure that their cows’ diet is balanced and nutritious to keep the cows healthy and happy. The lesson will also highlight the career of being a nutritionist.

Career Spotlight

Nutritionist

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
  • Students will read a nutrition label correctly.
  • Students will create a nutritious snack, balanced with specific requirements.
  • Students will list the responsibilities and education of a nutritionist.

Educational Standards

Science
Reading
Math
(PA Standards) S8.B.2.1, S8.B.2.1.4, S8.B.2.2, S8.B.1.1; (Common CORE): MS-LS1-5, MS-LS4-4, MS-LS4-5, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS4-4, MS-LS4-5, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS4-4, MS-LA4-5.
(PA Standards) R8 1.1.8. A, R8 1.6.8. A, R8 1.8.8. A; (Common CORE): CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2.D, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.10, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.8.6.
(Common CORE): CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.RP.6.1.