Choose My Plate

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define the following vocabulary words
2. Identify reliable nutrition and physical activity educational resources.
3. Identify the different food groups.
4. Categorize foods by food group

Duration
Less than 1 hour
Lesson Type
Traditional Lesson
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Essential Question

How about you, can you rock the Blast Off game?

Grade(s):

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Subject(s):

Recommended Technology:

Computer

Internet Access

Other Instructional Materials or Notes:

MyPyramid Blast Off Game

MyPlate Coloring Sheets

Crayons/colored pencils/markers

Match the Food to its Group Worksheet

Lesson Progression

Primary Message: ChooseMyPlate.gov is a helpful resource to show kids healthy food choices and physical activity.

Secondary Message: ChooseMyPlate.gov is a reliable source for children, parents, and teachers for information on nutrition and physical activity.

After watching Healthy Hannah’s Healthy Choice Heroes repeat the question asked by Healthy Hannah:

Objective 1: Vocabulary Words

Objective 2: Identify reliable nutrition and physical activity educational resources.

Activity: Explore ChooseMyPlate.gov. As a class, explore ChooseMyPlate.gov. Go over MyPlate and its major components. You can also play the MyPyramid Blast Off game like Healthy Hannah.

              Materials Needed:

  • Computer
  • Internet access
  • MyPyramid Blast Off Game

Objective 3: Identify the different food groups.

Activity: Coloring. Distribute the different MyPlate coloring sheets. Review each food group as the sheets are colored. This can be distributed throughout the week, going over a different food group each day.

Materials Needed:

  • MyPlate Coloring Sheets
  • Crayons/colored pencils/markers

Objective 4: Categorize foods by food groups.

Activity: Matching Worksheet.

Materials Needed:

  • Match the Food to its Group Worksheet

Resources

1. MyPlate Coloring Sheets

2. Match the Food to its Group Worksheet

Match The Food To Its Group

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MyPlate Coloring Sheets

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