With this unit, I plan to take a biology class and make it first grade friendly. Although the human body is not introduced until the fourth grade, students should learn about the relationship between what they eat and their overall health. This three week unit will introduce the parts of the digestive system such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestines and large intestine. The students will learn the function of each organ and how it aids in the digestive process. This unit will also allow the students to analyze each part of the food pyramid. In addition, this unit will look at nutritional diseases such as diabetes and obesity. A large percentage of the African American community suffers from some form of diabetes, and it is very likely that at least one of my students either suffers from the disease or has a loved that does. By learning more about the diabetes, my students will have more knowledge on how to prevent the disease and how to take care of themselves. Finally, this unit will help my students make healthier lifestyle choices. They will be using the food pyramid to plan a well balanced meal. They will be learning and actively engaging in the benefits of exercise. But most importantly, they will have fun. This unit is not designed to scare or stress students, but to empower them to make healthy lifestyle choices that will enable them to live a healthy long life.