Lesson Title: Exploring Fruits

Learning Intention: To identify different types of fruits and understand their nutritional benefits.

Success Criteria: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to name at least 5 different fruits and explain one nutritional benefit of each fruit.

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by showing the students a variety of fruits and asking them to identify each one. - Discuss with the students why fruits are important for our health and well-being.

Main Part: - Introduce different types of fruits to the students, such as apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, and strawberries. - Discuss the nutritional benefits of each fruit, such as vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. - Engage the students in a group discussion about their favorite fruits and why they like them. - Provide each student with a worksheet where they can draw and label their favorite fruit, as well as write down one nutritional benefit of that fruit.

Plenary: - Have students share their drawings and nutritional benefits with the class. - Recap the different types of fruits and their nutritional benefits.

Differentiation: - Provide visual aids for students who may struggle with identifying fruits. - Pair students up to work on the worksheet together, allowing for peer support.

Assessment Strategies: - Observe students during the group discussion to assess their understanding of the nutritional benefits of fruits. - Review the completed worksheets to assess students’ ability to name fruits and explain their nutritional benefits.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How do different fruits provide different health benefits? (Analyzing) 2. Can you think of a fruit that is not commonly eaten but has great nutritional value? (Evaluating)