7th Grade Health Jeopardy: Nutrition Edition
Learn about nutrition
In this lesson, students will engage in a game of Jeopardy that focuses on nutrition topics. The goal is to make learning about nutrition fun and interactive while helping students reinforce their knowledge about food groups, vitamins, and healthy eating habits.
Whiteboard and markers, Projector or computer with display, Printable Jeopardy game board and questions, Scorekeeping sheet, and Discussion prompt sheet
- Begin by explaining the importance of nutrition and why it's essential to understand food groups, vitamins, and healthy eating habits.
- Inform students that they will be playing a game of Jeopardy to reinforce these concepts.
Step 2
Jeopardy Game Setup
5 mins
- Divide students into teams (3-4 teams depending on class size).
- Explain the Jeopardy game rules and how the game will be played.
- Display or distribute the Jeopardy game board and questions.
Step 3
Jeopardy Game Play
25 mins
- Start the Jeopardy game by allowing the first team to choose a category and point value.
- Read the question for the chosen category and point value.
- Allow teams to discuss and provide an answer within a set time (e.g., 30 seconds).
- Award points for correct answers and deduct points for incorrect answers.
- Continue the game until all questions have been answered or time runs out.
Step 4
Wrap-Up Discussion
5 mins
- Hold a discussion to recap the key nutrition concepts covered during the game.
- Use discussion prompts to guide the conversation and ensure students have a clear understanding of the material.
- Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
- Encourage students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply this knowledge to their daily lives.
