Lesson Plan

Nutrition Exploration Plan

Students will identify various food groups and understand the benefits of balanced meals, empowering them to make healthier food choices.

This lesson equips students with essential knowledge on nutrition, helping them to make informed decisions about their diets and overall health.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Interactive Learning

25 minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down and Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Nutrition!

Introduction to nutrition. Discuss what nutrition means and its importance. Highlight the agenda for the lesson and mention the interactive activities including Food Group Bingo and the My Plate Worksheet.

Food Groups

Explain the concept of food groups. Ask students to name and discuss examples from each food group.

What is a Balanced Meal?

Talk about balanced meals and how each food group contributes to our health. Encourage discussion on why balance is important.

Visualizing a Balanced Plate

Provide examples of balanced meals. Use visuals of a divided plate (similar to My Plate) to illustrate the proportion of food groups needed.

Key Takeaways

Conclude with key takeaways. Remind students of the interactive activity coming next and ask what they learned today.