Lesson Planning

Teaching

• Classify different foods according to their group (e.g. carbohydrates, proteins, dairy and fats).
• Know the nutritional properties of each food group and the importance of limiting fats and sugars.
• Use knowledge of nutrition and the Eatwell plate to design a balanced meal for a client .
• Model the meal to display on a paper plate selecting appropriate materials and techniques.

Activities

1. Create a collage of an Eatwell Plate in groups by sorting foods into categories.
2. Create a model of a balanced meal for a paper plate.
3. Use knowledge of nutrition to either make food labels or complete a sheet of health advice.

Investigation - classifying and identifying
The team need some advice on good nutrition and a healthy diet. Learn about different food groups and the importance of a balanced diet. Use knowledge of nutrition to give the team dietary advice and design and model some balanced meals.
Year 3 - Work together with the year 4s to create model balanced meals.
Year 4 - Help create the model meals and write labels for each food group to explain its role in the body.

Vocabulary
Carbohydrates, proteins, dairy, fats, sugars, vitamins, minerals, fibre, growth, repair, health, energy