Fuel & Fuelled Log

Instructions

Record three meals or snacks you ate today. For each entry:

1. Write what you ate and the time.
   
   
   
2. Rate your energy level before eating (1 = low, 5 = high).
   
   
3. Rate your energy level after eating (1 = low, 5 = high).
   
   
4. Circle the main nutrient: Carbohydrates / Protein / Fat.
   
   
5. Describe how you felt after eating.
   
   
   
   

Entry 1

What did you eat and when?



Energy before: ____ Energy after: ____


Main nutrient (circle): Carbohydrates Protein Fat


How did you feel?

Entry 2

What did you eat and when?



Energy before: ____ Energy after: ____


Main nutrient (circle): Carbohydrates Protein Fat


How did you feel?

Entry 3

What did you eat and when?



Energy before: ____ Energy after: ____


Main nutrient (circle): Carbohydrates Protein Fat


How did you feel?

Reflection

Which entry gave you the most energy? Why?






What healthy snack will you choose tomorrow? Why?

Healthy Snack Examples

Eating a healthy snack between meals can help you stay focused, energized, and ready for whatever the day brings. Here are some quick, tasty options that combine carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats to give you both fast and lasting energy:

Fruits & Veggies

• Apple Slices + Peanut Butter: Apples offer natural sugars and fiber for steady energy. Peanut butter adds healthy fats and protein to keep you full longer.
• Carrot Sticks + Hummus: Carrots supply vitamins and fiber, while hummus provides plant-based protein and healthy fats from chickpeas and olive oil.

Protein-Packed Snacks

• Greek Yogurt + Berries: Greek yogurt is high in protein to build and repair muscles. Berries add quick carbohydrates, antioxidants, and extra flavor.
• String Cheese + Whole-Grain Crackers: Cheese delivers calcium and protein. Whole-grain crackers contribute complex carbs for a sustained energy release.

Whole-Grain Choices

• Trail Mix with Oats & Nuts: Oats and nuts combine fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Add dried fruit for a sweet burst of simple sugars to kickstart your energy.
• Energy Bars Made with Whole Grains: Look for bars that list whole oats or quinoa first. They give slow-burn fuel without a sugar crash.

Hydration & Smoothies

• Fruit & Spinach Smoothie: Blend your favorite fruit (banana, berries) with a handful of spinach, water or milk, and ice. You get carbs, vitamins, and hydration all in one cup.
• Infused Water: Slice cucumbers, lemons, or strawberries into water. Staying hydrated helps transport nutrients and keeps energy levels steady.

Next time you feel a slump, pick one of these snacks. Notice how your body feels 10–15 minutes later. Which mix of nutrients gives you the best boost?

Energy Reflection Journal

Use this journal to think deeply about how your food and drink choices affected your energy today and plan for tomorrow.

1. How did your food choices influence your energy during different parts of your day (e.g., morning class, recess, homework)?

1. Review your entries in Fuel & Fuelled Log. Which meal or snack gave you the biggest energy boost? Why do you think that food was so effective?

1. Besides food, water is key for energy. How much water did you drink? How did hydration (or lack of it) impact how you felt?

1. Look back at Healthy Snack Examples. Choose one snack to try tomorrow. Explain what nutrients it provides and how it might help your energy.

1. Set a goal for tomorrow: What is one specific change you will make to your eating or drinking habits to improve your energy? Describe exactly what you will do.

1. Creative Expression: Design your "Energy Plate" for tomorrow. Describe (or draw) the foods and drinks you would include to keep your energy balanced all day.

CEO For A Day

Overview

Step into the shoes of a company’s top executive! In this simulation, students will collaborate in small teams to make key decisions about product development, marketing, finance, and operations. They’ll experience firsthand how a CEO leads, balances competing priorities, and works with different departments to drive success.

Grade Level: 6–8
Time: 45–60 minutes
Approach: Role-play, group discussion, decision-making, and reflection

Objectives

• Identify the main functions of a company (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, HR)
• Practice decision-making under resource constraints
• Develop leadership and communication skills
• Reflect on the impact of strategic choices on different departments and overall success

Materials

• Company Profile Handout (one per team)
• CEO Decision Sheet (one per team)
• Role Cards for each department (Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR)
• Whiteboard or chart paper and markers
• Reflection Journal (see section below)

Instructions

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Explain the “CEO For A Day” challenge: each team runs a fictional startup and makes three big decisions to grow their business.
• Activate prior knowledge: ask, “What does a CEO do?” Write responses on the board.

2. Team Setup & Roles (5 minutes)

• Divide students into teams of 4–5.
• Distribute Role Cards so each student represents a department.
• Review the Company Profile Handout together, highlighting initial facts: startup name, product, budget, market size.

3. Decision Round 1 (15 minutes)

• Hand out a blank CEO Decision Sheet to each team. It lists three decision areas:
  1. Product Feature Investment
  2. Marketing Campaign
  3. Staffing & Operations
• Teams discuss and vote on each option. For each decision, they must:
  • Choose one option (A, B, or C)
  • Explain how it aligns with company goals
  • Note the budget impact and expected outcome
• Departments share input (e.g., Finance warns about costs; Marketing pitches campaign ideas).

4. Debrief & Impact (10 minutes)

• Each team shares a summary of their choices:
  • What did you invest in and why?
  • How did your departments work together?
  • What challenges arose?
• Instructor reveals how those choices affect the company’s simulated performance (use simple metrics on the board).

5. Decision Round 2 (Optional Extension, 10 minutes)

• If time allows, present a market shift scenario (e.g., a competitor lowers prices or raw material costs rise).
• Teams revisit one decision to adapt their strategy under new constraints.

6. Reflection & Wrap-Up (10 minutes)

• In their individual Reflection Journals, students respond to:
  1. What was the hardest decision you made, and why?
     
     
     
  2. How did you balance short-term gains vs. long-term growth?
     
     
     
  3. Which department’s advice did you value most, and what did you learn about teamwork?
     
     
     
  4. If you could be CEO again, what one thing would you do differently?
     
     
     
• Invite volunteers to share one key insight.

Follow-Up Questions

• How do real CEOs gather information before making decisions?
• What qualities make a good leader when managing multiple teams?
• How do trade-offs in budgeting appear in industries you know (e.g., tech, fashion, food)?
• Can you relate this experience to a club or group project you’ve led?

Next Steps: Consider inviting a local entrepreneur or company manager to speak about real-world decision-making and leadership strategies.