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Lesson Overview

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

Essential Question

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

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Other Instructional Materials or Notes:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Health Education
- Nutrition and Physical Activity

Computer

Internet Access

MyPyramid Blast Off Game

MyPlate Coloring Sheets

Crayons/colored pencils/markers

Match the Food to its Group Worksheet

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Standards

1 The student will comprehend concepts related to health promotion to enhance health.
- 1.N-1.1.1 Identify the different food groups.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-1.1.2 Explain the importance of choosing healthy foods and beverages, including water.
- N-1.1.5 List ways to be physically active every day.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-2.1.1 Identify eating behaviors that promote health, including oral health.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-3.1.2 Use the current federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans to identify the number of servings from each food group that children need daily.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-4.1.4 Explain the interrelationship among food intake, physical activity, and health.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-5.1.2 Identify the benefits of following the current federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-3.3.1 Identify places to access accurate information on healthy eating and physical activity.
5 The student will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
- 5.N-4.5.2 Predict the effects of nutritional choices on an individual’s health, including oral health.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-1.6.1 Set a goal to consume healthy foods and beverages, including water.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-2.6.1 Set a goal to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables every day.
7 The student will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
- 7.N-5.7.1 Demonstrate food choices and physical activity behaviors that reduce or help eliminate health risks, including obesity and tooth decay.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
- N-3.8.1 Explain to others why healthy eating and physical activity are important.