Lesson Plan
Sugar Sleuths Plan
Students will decode nutrition labels to identify hidden sugars, match sugar names to categories, and demonstrate understanding via a quiz.
This lesson builds nutrition literacy, empowers healthier choices by exposing sneaky sugar labels, and aligns with health curriculum goals.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Label Investigation
10 minutes
Step 3
Sugar Name Match-Up
8 minutes
Step 4
Reveal the Sugar Game
7 minutes
Step 5
Quick Quiz and Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Sneaky Sugar Names
Sugar’s Sneaky Surname: –OSE Endings
Syrups & Concentrates
Other Sneaky Sugar Names
Spot the Sugar: Label Example
Ready, Set, Investigate!

Worksheet


Activity


Quiz
Sugar Quiz
