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.

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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

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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

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