Healthy Eating Adventure

DANELLE LOCKLEAR

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Healthy Eating Adventure

Learn about balanced diets

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of healthy eating through interactive activities. They will learn about the components of a balanced diet and the importance of nutrition for maintaining energy levels and overall health. The lesson includes a fun activity where students create their own healthy meal plan, encouraging them to apply what they've learned in a practical way. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop an understanding of nutrition, which is crucial for their growth and well-being.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Learn about balanced diets

Materials

Discussion Questions, Healthy Meal Plan Worksheet, Crayons or Colored Pencils, Chart Paper, and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion about what students had for breakfast.
Ask students why they think it's important to eat healthy foods.
Introduce the concept of a balanced diet and explain the food groups.

Step 2

Interactive Discussion

15 mins

Use the Discussion Questions attachment to guide a conversation about different food groups.
Encourage students to share their favorite foods and categorize them into food groups.
Discuss the benefits of each food group and why they are important for our health.

Step 3

Healthy Meal Plan Activity

20 mins

Distribute the Healthy Meal Plan Worksheet to each student.
Explain that they will create a meal plan for a day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Encourage them to include items from each food group.
Allow students to use crayons or colored pencils to draw their meals.

Step 4

Group Sharing

10 mins

Have students share their meal plans with the class.
Discuss the variety of foods included and how they contribute to a balanced diet.
Highlight creative and balanced meal plans.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the importance of eating a balanced diet.
Ask students to share one new thing they learned about healthy eating.
Encourage them to try including more balanced meals at home.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on healthy eating and balanced diets.

What are some of your favorite foods and which food group do they belong to?

Encourage students to think about the main ingredients in their favorite foods and categorize them into fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, or dairy.

Why is it important to eat foods from all the different food groups?

Discuss how each food group provides different nutrients that our bodies need to grow and stay healthy.

Can you think of a meal that includes all the food groups?

Guide students to think creatively about meals that incorporate a variety of food groups, such as a sandwich with whole grain bread, turkey, lettuce, and cheese.

Worksheet

Healthy Meal Plan Worksheet

A worksheet for students to create their own healthy meal plan, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Draw and label a healthy breakfast that includes at least three food groups.

Think about including fruits, grains, and dairy.

Draw and label a healthy lunch that includes at least three food groups.

Consider adding vegetables, protein, and grains.

Draw and label a healthy dinner that includes at least three food groups.

Include a variety of food groups like protein, vegetables, and grains.