1. SUBJECT:Introduction to Grains
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is a grain?
FOCUS QUESTION:What is the difference between whole grain and whole wheat?
OBJECTIVES/LEARNING TARGETS:
1. What is a grain
2. Identify the parts of a grain
3. Know the difference between whole wheat and whole grain
4. Understand what refined grains are
5. Know the nutritional benefits of whole grain versus refined grains
6. Be able to identify some common grains
PRE/FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS DIFFERENTIATEDCOMPONENTS
☐Entrance Ticket
☐Exit Ticket
☐Survey
☐Notebook Check
☐Lab
☐Conference Notes
☐Observation Notes
☐K-W-L
☐Graphic Organizer
☐Student Centered
Activity
☐Student Self-
Assessment
☐Diagnostic
Assessment
☐Quiz/Test
☐Project
☐Other
Lesson:
☐Content
☐Process
☐Product
☐ Other
According to students’:
☐ Readiness
☐ Interest
☐ Learning Profile
☐ Other
IEP/ELL MODIFICATIONS:
COMMON CORE
STATE
STANDARDS
WHST.11.12.4 – Produce a clear coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate
task, purpose, and audience
NYS STANDARDS
& PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS
Standard 3a – Universal Foundation Skills
 Basic skills
DO NOW:
Minutes: 10
List as many types of grain as you can in 5 minutes
We will make a class list of grains.
MINI-LESSON
Minutes: 10
Content:
Video – Whole Grains vs. Whole Wheat Foodell.com
Look at diagram of a grain (handout)
Critical Thinking Questions:
 What is the difference between whole
wheat and whole grain?
 What are the parts of a grain?
STUDENT
ACTIVITY WITH
DIFFERENIATED
COMPONENTS
Minutes:
15
Activity:
Students will work:
☐Individually
☐ With a Partner
☐ In Triads/Quads
☐Other
Class discussion on refined grains vs. whole grains (including
nutritional benefits)
Critical Thinking Questions:
 What are refined grains?
 What are the nutritional benefits of whole
grains over refined grains?
SUMMARY:
Minutes:
5
1. What is a grain?
2. What are the parts of a grain?
3. What is the difference between whole grain and whole wheat?
4. How are grains refined?
5. What are the nutritional benefits of whole grain versus refined grains?
6. What are some common grains?

2. EXTENSION
ACTIVITY: 5
minutes
Identify the parts of a seed of grain. (worksheet to be handed in)
HOMEWORK: Make a list of 5 grains that you eat. Classify the list by whole grains and refined grains.
MATERIALS &
RESOURCES:
Video – Foodell.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekDCc4Qx3Vs
Parts of a grain worksheet
REGENTS
QUESTION (If
applicable)