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.

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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

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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

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Can Your Plate Power You?

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