Lesson Plan
Snack Attack Investigation
Students will explore sugar and acid content in popular snacks by reading nutrition labels and apply their findings to plan three tooth-friendly snack options.
This lesson builds students’ awareness of how diet impacts dental health, empowering them to make informed snack choices that prevent cavities and support lifelong oral hygiene.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Snack Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Tooth-Friendly Foods Overview
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Label Reading Relay
15 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice: My Healthy Snack Plan
10 minutes
Step 5
Closure: Snack Smarts Quiz & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Tooth-Friendly Foods
Why Dental Health Matters
How Sugar Affects Teeth
Acid Attack on Enamel
Reading Nutrition Labels
Tooth-Friendly Snack Examples
Good vs. Not-So-Good Snacks
Tips for Happy Teeth
Questions & Next Steps
