Lesson Plan
Power Plate Blueprint
Students will identify the five food groups and assemble balanced meals that fuel their brain and body, applying MyPlate guidelines to make healthier choices.
Building nutrition literacy in 5th grade empowers students to understand how food affects their energy, focus, and overall health—laying the foundation for lifelong healthy habits.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Nutrition Quick Quiz
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Fuel for Growth
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity 1: MyPlate Meal Match-Up
15 minutes
Step 4
Activity 2: Build Your Power Plate
20 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Reflect & Digest
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Fuel for Growth
What Is MyPlate?
Fruits & Vegetables
Grains & Protein
Dairy & Hydration
Building a Balanced Plate
Why Balanced Meals Matter
Get Ready to Play!
Think & Share

Warm Up


Activity


Worksheet


Cool Down

