Lesson Plan

Passport to Wellness

Students will use a virtual “Passport to Healthy Living” simulation to plan balanced meals and daily physical activities, applying nutrition and fitness principles to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

This lesson builds critical real-world decision-making by having students apply nutrition and exercise concepts to their own daily routines, fostering healthy habits and deeper understanding of balanced living.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Gather and Review Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Launch

10 minutes

Step 2

Activate Your Passport

5 minutes

Step 3

Plan Meals and Activities

20 minutes

Step 4

Share and Reflect

15 minutes

Step 5

Assessment and Closure

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Energize! Passport to Healthy Living

Welcome students and introduce the virtual simulation. Emphasize that today they’ll be planners and decision-makers for their own health. Walk through slide quickly so students know what to expect.

Learning Objectives

Read aloud each objective and explain why it matters. Ensure students can restate the objectives in their own words.

The Five Food Groups

Show the colorful icons for each food group. Ask volunteers to name foods they know in each category.

Portion Sizes & Calorie Guidelines

Explain rough portion sizes (e.g., fist = 1 cup, palm = 3–4 ounces). Discuss that 6th graders typically need 1,600–2,200 calories per day depending on activity level.

Physical Activity Examples

Highlight examples of light, moderate, and vigorous activity. Encourage students to think of activities they enjoy.

Simulation Instructions

Guide students through the digital simulation interface. Show how to pick meals, record them in the passport, and note activities on the Daily Balance Log Worksheet.

Share & Reflect

Remind students of the reflection questions. Explain that sharing helps everyone learn new ideas.

Assessment & Next Steps

Close the lesson by collecting worksheets and summarizing key takeaways. Mention the optional extension if time allows.