Lesson Plan
You Are What You Eat!
Students will learn about the five food groups and how to create a balanced meal.
This lesson will use the video 'You Are What You Eat!' to teach students about healthy eating habits and the importance of different food groups. Students will engage in a discussion about nutrition, play a food group sorting game, participate in a group discussion on healthy eating habits, and create their own balanced meal plan.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction
3 mins
Step 2
Video Viewing
17 mins
Step 3
Discussion: Five Food Groups
5 mins
Step 4
Activity 1: Food Group Sorting Game
8 mins
Step 5
Activity 2: Group Discussion on Healthy Eating Habits
5 mins
Step 6
Activity 3: Create a Balanced Meal Plan
5 mins
Step 7
Activity 4: Poster Creation
5 mins
Step 8
Closure
2 mins
Worksheet
Worksheet
