Lesson Plan
Plate It Right Lesson Plan
Students will analyze everyday meals, identify and categorize foods into MyPlate food groups, and design their own balanced plate diagrams to apply healthy eating guidelines.
Introducing MyPlate concepts helps students make informed nutritional choices, fosters lifelong healthy eating habits, and aligns with health standards. It builds awareness of balanced meals and empowers 5th graders to plan nutritious plates.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Food Group Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
MyPlate Creation
15 minutes
Step 4
Gallery Walk & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Knowledge Check Assessment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Balanced Meal Bonanza
What Is MyPlate?
The Five Food Groups
Grains
Protein
Fruits & Vegetables
Dairy
Spot the Imbalance
Recap & Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Plate It Right Lesson Plan
Students will analyze everyday meals using the MyPlate model to identify and categorize foods into their groups, then design and present their own balanced plate diagrams to apply healthy eating guidelines.
This lesson builds foundational nutrition literacy by teaching students to identify key food groups and proper portion sizes using the USDA MyPlate framework. It empowers 5th graders to make healthier meal choices, fosters lifelong healthy-eating habits, and aligns with health education standards.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Food Group Sorting
10 minutes
Step 3
Plate Design Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Gallery Walk
5 minutes
Step 5
Knowledge Check
10 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Quiz
Nutrition Knowledge Check
