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MISSION
Our mission is to end health inequities and close the achievement gap in school communities
VISION
Collaborate with school communities through meaningful experiences to inspire behavioral changes that improve health, wellness, and academic success.
OVERVIEW
ACOE Project EAT began in Hayward in 2002 with funding from the Network for a Healthy California. With the current crisis in poor nutrition and physical activity, we work with our community to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables and be active everyday.
Project EAT promotes nutrition education and physical activity at schools from Preschool- 12th grade and in the community though out Alameda County. The project provides hands-on integrated nutrition education and professional development to teachers and staff. Project EAT has provided programs to over 27,000 students in 49 K-12 schools with more than 750 participating teachers. In After school, Adult classes, gardens, cafeterias, and classrooms materials are provided so everyone can make healthy choices. For more information visit www.projecteat.com
RESEARCH
The local evaluation of Project EAT features outcome and process evaluation components to measure project effectiveness and to assess the extent of implementation, coverage, fidelity, and reaction. Following a need/resource assessment, a site-based nutrition committee develops a plan reflecting the school environment. Results from student, staff and parent surveys, focus groups, along with other evaluation tools, are used to monitor program effectiveness.
Program implementation has resulted in measured increases in the consumption of fruits and vegetables among students. For more information visit www.projecteat.com
GRANT INFORMATION
Our primary funder is the Network for a Healthy California. The mission of the Network for a Healthy California (Network) is to create innovative partnerships that empower low-income Californians to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity and food security with the goal of preventing obesity and other diet-related chronic diseases.
The Network provides funding to schools with at least 50% of the students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. Through the California Department of Public Health Cancer Control Branch, matching funds are provided to programs whose mission reflects the objectives of the Network.
To learn more about the Network for a Healthy California:
www.networkforahealthycalifornia.net
This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California with funding from USDA SNAP, known in California as CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps). These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious foods for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1-877-847-3663. For important nutrition information, visit www.cachampionsforchange.net.
CURRICULUM SAMPLES
Project EAT's Interactive experiential lesson plans:
Breakfast in a Cup: A 2nd /3rd grade lesson for in class cooking lesson (no heat needed)
Cook with your class! This is an easy, exciting lesson plan that highlights a simple recipe that can be made in the classroom. For grades 2-3.
Harvest of the Month lessons for Apples (Apple Book)
Every month the Network for a Healthy California and Project EAT highlight a different produce item. This is a first grade sample with imbedded English Language Development assessment and strategies as well as common core standards and other academic standards.
Elementary physical activity in 10 minutes: As if lesson and the As if Powerpoint
This is a 10 minute physical activity lesson that can be taught indoors, without any special equipment. If you prefer you may use the powerpoint to add visual excitement to this lesson. This lesson is appropriate for grades K-2
Two middle school lessons: Garden based Europe in the Garden and Cooking based Middle East in the Kitchen
Europe in the Garden: Come back in time and learn about Europe in the Middle Ages. This standards based interactive lesson is designed for use in an outdoor garden space. It is appropriate for grades 7-8.
Middle East in the Kitchen: Students can explore life on the Arabian Peninsula and the birth of Islam in this history lesson featuring simple recipes that can be prepared in the classroom. This lesson is designed to be used in a regular classroom setting and is appropriate for grades 7-8
Project EAT is in the process of creating a new website which will include many more lessons. Stay tuned!
UPCOMING EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAVE-THE-DATE: Project EAT Summer Institute 2012 |July 23-25, 2012| Register at http://pdp.acoe.org #PD 2819 | Invitation
Healthy Kids Festival, Tri-City Voice Newspaper, April 10, 2012--NEW DATE: May 18, 2012-- previous date was postponed due to rainforecast
HEALTHstival at "The Farm": Project EAT hosts California Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson's TEAM California for Healthy Kids. Friday, April 13, 2012| Event Press Release.
San Lorenzo and San Leandro Students "Caught Being Healthy", Castro Valley Patch, March 2012
Project EAT team picks up compost donations, Tri-City Voice Newspaper, March 2012
Tennyson High School Students Meet Urban Farm Leader, South County Post Newspaper, March 2012
