Lesson Plan 2: What I Eat Matters

Healthy foods give us energy and help us grow. In this lesson, students will get to explore how eating balanced meals gives them the fuel they need to grow, learn, and feel good. Students will investigate what foods may be harmful to them and how to read food labels.

Grade level: 6 - 8 

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 45 min + Optional Extension Activity (10 min)

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize what a balanced meal looks like
• Identify what ingredients in foods are beneficial for them and what ingredients may be harmful 
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to incorporate

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• Weekly Meal Plan (Printable)

Materials required (not included)

• TED-Ed: How Sugar Affects The Brain (YouTube) 
• Food items from students

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.