This document is a supporting document for the Arizona Health and Nutrition Curriculum Assessment Tool. If a curricula is evaluated and is considered "Meets with Modifications,"  outreach to curriculum developers may be needed to receive approval for modifications to align with Arizona health and nutrition curriculum standards while meeting curriculum fidelity. These example talking points are a guide and not an exhaustive list.

The Arizona Health and Nutrition Curriculum Assessment Tool is a guide to be used in combination with the USDA Checklist for Evidence Based Approaches to evaluate how well a curriculum that meets SNAP-Ed evidence based program and practice requirements, aligns with the Language of Health and Trauma Informed Approaches. The AZ Health Zone State Implementation Team (SIT) will utilize this tool to review and select curricula to add to future versions of the approved curriculum list. Local Implementing Agencies (LIA) may also review curricula using this tool and share results with the SIT through the process outlined in the tool's directions. Note: The SIT currently reviews and adds curriculum to the approved curriculum list at the start of a new, five year grant cycle, with plans to review curriculum annually starting in FY26. Any LIA  submissions to SIT may not be reviewed until FY26.

This document is a sample completed version of the Arizona Health and Nutrition Curriculum Assessment Tool for users to see how to fill out the tool

Approved Direct Education Curriculum List for FFY2021 - FFY2022

Curriculum Description
Interactive, learner-centered curriculum for nutrition educator bringing programs to low-income audiences. Ideally a recipe is prepared during each lesson.

Audience: Grades 3rd-12th
Number of Lessons: 5-6
Lesson Length: About 60-90 minutes
Common Core: No
Language: English
Price: TBD
Embedded Assessment: Yes

Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Food Smarts curriculum provides four options for lesson plans: five 60-minute lessons, five 90-minute lessons, six 60-minute lessons, or six 90-minute lessons. You may choose which lesson plan you would like to follow for your particular group, however lessons in the selected plan must be taught in sequence (not stand alone). Leah's Pantry facilitator training is required.

Curriculum Description
Holistic, trauma-sensitive nutrition education workshop based curricula designed for teens, young adults or parents/caregivers of children to spend time cooking, sharing and exploring how to best nourish body and mind.

Audience: Adults
Number of Lessons: 6
Lesson Length: About 90 minutes
Common Core: N/A
Language: English & Spanish
Price: TBD
Embedded Assessment: Yes

Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Around the Table curriculum consists of six lessons, to be taught in sequence (not stand alone). Kitchen or facility with room for hands-on food preparation required. Facilitator training required prior to implementing. Two facilitators are recommended. Adult DE evaluation is required for FY21.

Curriculum Description
Holistic, trauma-sensitive nutrition education workshop based curricula designed for teens, young adults or parents/caregivers of children to spend time cooking, sharing and exploring how to best nourish body and mind.

Audience: High School
Number of Lessons: 6
Lesson Length: About 90 minutes
Common Core: No
Language: English
Price: TBD
Embedded Assessment: Yes

Curriculum Implementation Guidelines
Around the Table curriculum consists of six lessons, to be taught in sequence (not stand alone). Kitchen or facility with room for hands-on food preparation required. Facilitator training required prior to implementing. Two facilitators are recommended.

Curriculum Description

Seed to Supper is a six week classroom-based beginning gardening curriculum developed by Oregon Food Bank in collaboration with Oregon State University Extension. The goal of the program is to increase food security of low-income audiences by providing training in beginning vegetable gardening. The curriculum uses structured PowerPoint slide sets, a participant workbook, and time for instructor/student Q&A. Materials to train volunteer teachers from the community are also provided.

 

Audience:	Adults and Seniors
Number of Lessons:	6
Lesson Length:	About 2 hours
Common Core:	N/A
Language:	English, Spanish course book
Price:	Free
Embedded Assessment:	Yes

 

Curriculum Implementation Guidelines

Seed to Supper lessons are not stand-alone and must be taught in the sequence provided. Participants should be provided with the course booklet plus additional resources educators use to supplement their teaching. The pre- and post-program survey included in the curriculum is required. The curriculum is flexible to meet participants' needs. For example, there is a presentation on container gardening that may be useful to urban gardeners.

Curriculum Description

Eagle Adventure is for grades 1-3, designed around the Eagle Book series developed by CDC Div of Diabetes Translation’s Native Diabetes Wellness Program, Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee and Indian Health Service, in response to the burden of type 2 diabetes among Native Americans and need for prevention materials for children. EA teaches importance of fruits, vegetables and physical activity. Relevant for prevention of diabetes, obesity and other chronic disease, EA honors tradition and culture with storytelling.

 

Audience:	Grades 1-3
Number of Lessons:	4 plus “Eagle Play”
Lesson Length:	35 minutes
Common Core:	N/A
Language:	English
Price:	Free
Embedded Assessment:	Not Required

 

Curriculum Implementation Guidelines

Curriculum must be taught as a series in sequential order. The Eagle Play is part of the program and must precede the Lessons.

Curriculum Description

The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Level 2 Operation Thistle module allows students to participate in novel, hands-on activities focusing on Plant Growth and Development. Students will work as a group to complete lessons in each of learning concepts in the guide then work independently to complete activities which are found within the mission briefs and mission option pages. JMG Level Two combines Teacher/Leader Guide and reproducible pages of independent student “handbook” activities into a single book. This premier program encourages youth to take part service projects in their community.

 

Audience:	Grades 6-8
Number of Lessons:	12 Chapters
Lesson Length:	30-45 minutes
Common Core:	No
Language:	English
Price:	$40
Embedded Assessment:	No

 

Curriculum Implementation Guidelines

Lessons may be used individually as stand-alone lessons. The program can be implemented in schools, after-school programs, or other groups interested in young gardeners. Teaching multiple activities within a teaching concept is recommended. Please note: JMG Level 2 Operation Water is not approved for AZ Health Zone use.