Lesson Plan
Smart Bites vs Sneaky Bites Lesson Plan
Students will identify and classify healthy versus unhealthy foods by sorting picture cards, discuss their reasoning in groups, and reflect on personal dietary choices to promote informed nutrition decisions.
Understanding nutrition empowers high schoolers to make healthier choices, build critical thinking about food, and develop lifelong habits that support physical and mental wellbeing.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring & Sorting
15 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Formative Assessment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Smart Bites vs Sneaky Bites
What Makes a Food Healthy or Unhealthy?
What Are Smart Bites?
What Are Sneaky Bites?
Examples of Smart Bites
Examples of Sneaky Bites
Factors to Consider
Group Discussion Prompts
Sorting Activity Instructions
Reflection
Key Takeaways
Apply Your Skills
Activity
