Links

These web sites provide access for students to a wide range of information and images about the growing, processing, manufacture, marketing and nutritional benefits of grains and pulses. They are suitable for a range of uses, particularly to access research information for use in the teaching units. Teachers may need to identify the suitability of some sites depending on the reading level of their students.

http://gograins.com.au/grainsnutrition/ie/
Excellent information resource on a wide range of topics related to grains, pulses and nutrition including production, processing, manufacture, health benefits and marketing.

http://gograins.com.au/eNews/archive.htm
Good extension site for older students that has recent research findings about grains and pulses and current health issues.

http://gograins.com.au
The GoGrains e-newsletter provides up to date information about grains, grain-based products and legumes and associated health issues. This site also links to grain and nutrition information and information about Glycaemic Index.

http://www.ricegrowers.com.au
This site contains information about rice and rice production. It also explores the different varieties of rice and includes recipes and other interesting facts.

http://www.passionforpulses.com
This site offers information and recipes for a wide range of pulses. It also has up to date information about health issues relating to eating pulses.

http://www.clima.uwa.edu.au/schools/
This web site has extensive information about legumes and includes a variety of activities for students that could be used in the classroom or by students working independently. The site also offers opportunities for teachers to trial materials.

http://www.tiptop.com.au
This site has a Virtual Bakery to provide an opportunity for students to see a step-by-step process of bread making.

http://www.foodsubs.com/FGGrains.html
The Cook's Thesaurus is an information site with pictures and facts about all the grain types and the varieties of each kind of grain.

http://www.foodsubs.com/FGLegumes.html
The Cook's Thesaurus is an information site with pictures and facts about all legumes and many varieties of nuts.

http://www.wheatmania.com/index%7E1.htm
Provides an example of the annual cycle of growing wheat in Kansas, USA in a diary format with associated images.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-food-guide-guide2.htm
This web site presents the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating as a pie chart.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-food-guide-whatis.htm
This web site provides additional information about the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.

The following two sites provide helpful hints for the development of surveys by students working with the unit of work Designing an information product.

http://www.microsoft.com/Education/DesignSurvey.aspx
This site helps students to design a survey using Microsoft Word and provides a step-by-step approach.

http://www.insitefulsurveys.com/SurveyTips.aspx
This site provides survey design tips particularly for developing an online survey.

http://www.quia.com/rd/7122.html
This web site provides a sequencing activity for The Little Red Hen (no pictures).

http://www.neatsolutions.com/lessons/lesson_plans_redhen.htm
This web site provides lesson outlines and activities about nutrition issues for primary students, including a lesson relating to The Little Red Hen that includes recipes and craft activities.

http://www.kidsfoodclub.org/Larry/Larry.htm
This web site uses a range of fun activities including analysing their lunch box to engage students in making decisions about healthy eating choices.

http://www.freshforkids.com.au
This site uses games, recipes and quizzes to help students learn about the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables in their diet.

http://www.kidshealthandfitness.org.au
This site provides fun activities to help students learn about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise.

http://www.awb.com.au/AWBL/Launch/Site/AboutAWB/Content/CommunityEducation/CerealsAndDiets/
The Australian Wheat Board site provides information about cereal production in Australia and nutritional facts about the health benefits of cereal grains.

http://evaeaston.com/pr/ow-pr-hen.html
This link provides a literacy activity based on the text of the The Little Red Hen. Examples are also provided for other well-known texts and nursery rhymes.