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.

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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

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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

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Warm Up

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Game

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Cool Down

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Who Am I Hungry For

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