Lesson Plan
Mystery Food Mission
Students will use health-based clues to identify various foods, match them to their correct food groups, and describe one health benefit for each food—reinforcing nutrition knowledge through a fun, collaborative mystery game.
This lesson engages 3rd graders with active, game-based learning that aligns with nutrition standards, strengthens food-group recognition, and builds critical thinking and teamwork skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Food Group Charades
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Rules
3 minutes
Step 3
Main Activity: Who Am I Hungry For
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Healthy Plate Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Assessment
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Guess the Food Clues
How to Play
Sample Clue Walkthrough
Clue 1
Answer to Clue 1
Clue 2
Answer to Clue 2
Clue 3
Answer to Clue 3

Warm Up


Game


Cool Down

