curriculum

This training provides an overview of cultural adaptations to curriculum implementation that can enhance our ability to align with the worldview, lifestyle, and values of Tribal communities.

Participants will explore how to thoughtfully adapt curriculum content including activities, language, and visuals to ensure cultural relevance and responsiveness.

Curricula on this list are approved for Direct Education (DE) and training partners/providers for AZ Health Zone in years FY2026-FY2030. Preferred curricula are those that align well with AZ Health Zone’s guiding principles and require minimal modifications to enhance alignment and connection to community. Accepted curricula are those that need more enhancements to align with AZ Health Zone’s guiding principles and require more significant modifications to enhance alignment and connection to community.

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: 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 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

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.