Lesson Plan
Quick Bites: Meal Planning
Students will understand nutritional needs, create balanced meal plans, and learn to read nutritional labels while considering budgeting and time management.
This lesson builds essential life skills, promoting healthy eating habits and financial literacy among middle school students through engaging activities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
15 minutes
Step 2
Interactive Meal Planning Activity
25 minutes
Step 3
Group Sharing and Presentation
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Quick Bites: Meal Planning
Why Meal Planning?
Understanding Nutritional Labels
Creating a Balanced Meal Plan
Group Activity: Plan Your Meal
Summary & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
