Lesson Plan
Fuel Up Lesson Plan
Students will explore basic nutrition by categorizing foods into groups, analyzing real nutrition labels, and creating balanced meal plans to understand how food fuels their bodies.
This lesson builds foundational knowledge of nutrition, encouraging healthier food choices, boosting energy levels, and fostering lifelong wellness habits in 6th graders.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Nutrition
5 minutes
Step 2
Food Group Exploration
8 minutes
Step 3
Nutrition Label Scavenger Hunt
7 minutes
Step 4
Balanced Meal Planning Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Conclusion and Reflection
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Fuel Up! Nutrition Quest
What is Nutrition?
The 5 Food Groups
Nutrition Label Scavenger Hunt
Balanced Meal Planning
Conclusion & Reflection

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Worksheet


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