Kelly Dobkin

In this 45-minute Tier 2 small-group lesson, 6th graders critically examine real-world food labels, discuss their observations in peer feedback circles, and propose healthier alternatives. This lesson builds nutrition literacy, analytical thinking, and collaborative discussion skills.

Students embark on an adventurous quest to decode food labels and earn badges by identifying key nutrients—fats, sugars, and proteins. This Tier 1, 50-minute, one-session lesson for 6th graders makes label reading fun and equips them with lifelong health-awareness skills.