Nutrition - (K-12)

Students will receive grade-appropriate information on basic nutrition, food safety and food preparation. Each grade level is planned so that new information is provided each year. Contact: Amanda Bennett

Nutrition - (2 & 3) Eating Your Alphabet!

Focus on eating 5-9 fruits & vegetables daily. Lessons also reinforce reading, social studies, history and science through 30-minute lessons. This 20-week program begins in October. Contact: Amanda Bennett

Nutrition - (3rd) My Pyramid / My Life

Focus on each part of the new Food Guidance System: Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, Dairy and Physical Activity. This 6-week program begins in April. Contact: Amanda Bennett

Nutrition – (4th-6th) Family Nutrition Program

Students will learn the importance of a healthy diet, food safety and personal hygiene. The curriculum includes various lessons involving the new Food Guide Pyramid and provides hands on learning activities that are creative, interesting and keep the interest of elementary school children. 30-minute sessions can be adapted to your classroom needs. Contact: Amanda Bennett

Body Image – (6 – 12)

This three session lesson looks at how we think about body images. The first lesson will focus on how we view all different types of people through a group activity. Next, the students will explore why we have been trained to judge others based on their looks. Finally, the students will be able to take a look at themselves and understand their self-image in a session entitled In Your Own Skin. Contact: Amanda Bennett

Walk In My Shoes – (3 – 12)

Walk in My Shoes helps students learn to better understand and respect what it might be like for some people who, because of their age, are no longer able to see, hear or move around as well as when they were younger. Students will discover some myths about aging and develop an appreciation for older citizens in their community. Six sessions are available. Contact: Renate Jobst

Methamphetamine Education – (K-12 & A)

Methamphetamine is a drug that poses a danger not only to its user, but also to the community and environment. Drug "cooks" often leave meth waste where innocent bystanders can come in contact with the dangerous garbage. Learn what meth is, what it does to the body and how to learn the danger signs of meth waste during this interactive presentation. One-time session. Contact: Renate Jobst

Character Education -- (Pre-K – 6)

Character Education is a series of activity-based lesson plans to help youth develop and strengthen personal character. Lessons revolve around the "Six Pillars of Character" which include: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Activities are available for age-specific and grade-specific groups, some with the Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards. Contact: Renate Jobst

Poison Look Alikes -- (Pre-K – 12 & A)

Poison Look-Alikes show the dangers that exist between the striking similarities in appearance between many common household poisons and edible products. Poisoning can occur when poisons are mistaken for food. The program includes a display of poisons and foods in which the audience participants can try to guess which is the poison and which is the food. The program is a one-time lesson. Contact: Renate Jobs

Welcome to the Real World – (7 – 12)

Welcome to the Real World is an active, hands-on real-life simulation that gives young people the opportunity to explore career choices, make lifestyle and budget choices similar to those adults face on a daily basis, and evaluate their choices. Students explore potential careers they would like to pursue in the future. After they choose a career, they receive a monthly salary for that career and then proceed through the WTTRW simulation, deducting taxes, determining a savings plan and spending their monthly "salary" on the necessary and luxury items. Students also learn check writing. 3 sessions available. Contact: Renate Jobst

Matrix (Real) Colors Personality Assessment -- (7 – 12 & A)

The Matrix Colors program helps identify four distinct perspectives and personalities. It takes the complexity of the Myers-Briggs types and reduces them to four easy-to-remember and understand categories. The four colors constitute your character spectrum. Knowing your primary color will provide you clues to identifying your strengths, joys, and needs, as well as what causes you stress and frustration. Matrix Colors provides a tool which individuals can use to work toward better understanding of themselves and others. This ultimately should help groups work more effectively, teachers reach those difficult to reach students, and lead to better communication between family members. Cost involved. Minimum 2-hour session needed for program. Contact: Renate Jobst

Polite is Right -- (Pre-K – 2)

Polite is Right is designed to teach social skills and encourage the use of considerate behavior. Family pages are included to distribute to the parents each week of the program. Lessons include: Rules, Respect, Mealtime Manners, Good Sportsmanship, Introductions and Electronic/Phone Manners in 6 sessions. Contact: Renate Jobst

R.I.S.K. (Real Issues of the Sexual Kind) -- Teens & Adults

R.I.S.K. is a simulation activity and guided discussion that provides teens and adults with an understanding of the risks associated with sexual behavior. The simulation tells a story in which each participant becomes a character and face issues related to sexual activity including pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, abstinence, contraceptive use, drug and alcohol abuse, and rape. The program allows for questions and discussions related to sexual activity. One 90-minute session required. Contact: Renate Jobst

Biotechnology (6, but adaptable)

The goal of the curriculum kit is to expose youth to the complex scientific and technical issues related to the field of biotechnology. Youth will also have an opportunity to explore biotechnology related careers. DNA is present in the cells of all living organisms. The curriculum kit will have participants extract DNA from a banana or other soft fruit in sufficient quantity to be seen. The curriculum is divided into six chapters: The Cell, What is DNA?, Inherited Traits, Biotechnology and Gene Splicing, DNA Extraction, and Next Steps in Biotechnology. Curriculum and kit available. Contact: Renate Jobst

Breast Self Exam (Girls 9th – 12th)

This 45-minute program covers the importance of monthly breast self exams. A video shows the correct method of BSE. Visuals show participants what to look for during BSE. Lesson includes nutrition and breast health. Contact: Judy Mae Bingman

For more information please contact:

Amanda Bennett, Community Worker, Family Nutrition

adbenntt@express.cites.uiuc.edu

Judy Mae Bingman, Community Worker, Youth & Family

jmbingma@extension.uiuc.edu

Renate Jobst, Youth Development Educator

brooking@uiuc.edu