Two lessons encourage scholars to make smart eating choices. The first lesson sorts food items into the MyPlate's food groups. Learners scour magazines to cut and paste examples onto a paper plate that showcases each group. Then, draw what they want for lunch on a handout separated by each food group. During the second lesson, pupils create posters that highlight Go, Slow, and Waoh foods.

Concepts

food, healthy eating, healthy habits, myplate, food groups, sorting

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Instructional Ideas

• Copy and laminate the MyPlate suggestions for learners to take home
• Review the school's lunch menu to sort its offerings by food group
• Invite the district's food service manager to speak to the class about how the menu is created

Classroom Considerations

• Browse the materials lists for each lesson to confirm the variety of items needed
• Lessons take 30-45 minutes to complete
• Keep in mind the impact of food scarcity— generally, healthy food is not always affordable; therefore, stress the importance of a balanced diet

Pros

• Includes a quiz and its answer key
• Lesson plans are easy to follow

Cons

• None