Join Professor Popcorn as he explores MyPyramid!

Welcome to the Exploring MyPyramid with Professor Popcorn training and information site.

This site contains the following sections:

• Introduction
• 2006 Curriculum
  • Introduction to the curriculum
  • Matrix of activities and lessons
  • List of all visuals
• MyPyramid Concepts
• Physical Activity Concepts
• Food Safety Concepts
• Youth Nutrition Education
  • Details how MyPyramid, Physical Activity and Food Safety Concepts are

  adapted to the cognitive development of the youth

  • Explains the Experiential Model and how it is used throughout the curriculum
• Training
  • This section has several subsections, each representing part of the training.  It includes streaming video links, Powerpoint slides and handouts.
• Program Delivery
  • Items related to how the program is taught.  Items like use of academic standards,

  preparing to teach a class, and communication with schools and other sites.

• Evaluation
  • Protocol, and forms to evaluate the program
  • Impact statements generated
• Educator Tips
  • Resources for ordering extra items
  • Ideas for teaching
  • Photos of activities

Exploring MyPyramid with Professor Popcorn Purdue Extension/Consumer & Family Sciences/4-H Youth Development Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution.