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MyPlate Secret Code WorksheetMyPlate Secret Code Worksheet
Publisher
Choose My Plate
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Grade
2nd - 4th
Subjects
Health
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Worksheet

MyPlate Secret Code

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Can your scholars crack the code? Class members put on their detective cap to solve four sentences related to healthy eating, cooking, and the five major food groups by following a code comprised of images. 

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Concepts

food groups, the food pyramid, healthy eating, healthy habits

Additional Tags

health

Instructional Ideas

  • Allow early finishers to complete the worksheet when they are done with their first task
  • Assign the page as an optional homework activity 
  • Challenge learners to make up new phrases using the secret code 

Classroom Considerations

  • The page looks best in color 

Pros

  • The objective is clear and to the point 
  • The page's graphics are fun and engaging 

Cons

  • None

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