- Paper or notebooks for drawing and labeling
- Pencils or markers
- Food labels (optional)
- Internet access or a device to watch the YouTube video
Lesson Steps:
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Introduction (5 minutes): - Begin the lesson by recapping the previous lessons on healthy and unhealthy foods and the importance of food labels. - Ask the students to share what they remember about these topics. - Remind them of the different food groups and their importance in a balanced diet.
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Main Activity (15 minutes): - Explain to the students that they will be watching a video about creating a healthy meal. - Provide them with the link to the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-084pqI05U - Instruct the students to watch the video carefully and pay attention to the different food groups and the types of foods that are included in a healthy meal. - After watching the video, give the students time to reflect on what they have learned. - Ask them to draw two plates of food in their notebooks or on a piece of paper. - One plate should represent an unhealthy meal, and the other plate should represent a healthy meal. - Encourage the students to be creative and include a variety of foods from different food groups in their drawings. - If available, provide food labels for the students to use as a reference when choosing foods for their plates.
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Higher Ability/Middle Ability Extension (5 minutes): - For higher ability and middle ability students, ask them to explain why one plate is unhealthy and why the other is healthy. - Encourage them to use their knowledge of food groups and the information they learned from the video to support their explanations. - They can write a short paragraph or bullet points to explain their reasoning.
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Conclusion (5 minutes): - Have a class discussion and ask students to share their drawings and explanations. - Discuss the similarities and differences between the healthy and unhealthy plates. - Emphasize the importance of choosing a variety of foods from different food groups to create a balanced and healthy meal. - Summarize the key points of the lesson and remind students to make healthy food choices in their daily lives.
Note: This lesson can be adapted for different age groups by adjusting the level of detail and complexity in the explanations and discussions.
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