Lesson 2: Nutrition
Learning Intention: To understand the importance of different nutrients in maintaining a healthy body.
Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking the children what they know about staying healthy. Encourage them to share their ideas and thoughts. 2. Ask the children if they know anything about different food types and how they may support the body. 3. Show a short video about the different food groups, highlighting the importance of each group in providing essential nutrients for the body.
Main Activity: 1. After watching the video, present a nutrition PowerPoint to the children. 2. Discuss the different nutrients needed to keep us healthy, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Explain the role of each nutrient in the body. 3. Divide the children into pairs or small groups. 4. Provide each group with a set of food cards or pictures representing different types of food. 5. Instruct the children to sort the foods into the correct category based on the nutrients they provide. For example, foods rich in carbohydrates would be sorted into the carbohydrate category. 6. Encourage the children to discuss their choices and explain why they placed each food item in a specific category. 7. After sorting the foods, have each group present their categories and explain their reasoning to the class. 8. Facilitate a class discussion about the importance of having a balanced diet that includes foods from each category to ensure the body receives all the necessary nutrients.
Conclusion: 1. Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the importance of different nutrients in maintaining a healthy body. 2. Ask the children to reflect on what they have learned about nutrition and how it can help them make healthier food choices. 3. Encourage the children to share any questions or thoughts they may have about nutrition. 4. Provide additional resources or materials for the children to explore nutrition further, such as books or websites.
Extension Activity: 1. Ask the children to create a healthy meal plan for a day, ensuring it includes foods from each category discussed in the lesson. 2. Have the children present their meal plans to the class, explaining why they chose each food item and how it contributes to a balanced diet. 3. Encourage the children to try out their meal plans at home and reflect on how they feel after eating a balanced diet for a day.
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