Lesson Plan

Meal Magic Outline

Students will identify the five food groups and practice building balanced meals by exploring colorful slides, drawing their own plate, and sorting foods in a collaborative game.

Understanding nutrition empowers students to make healthy food choices, supports growth, and builds lifelong wellness habits through engaging, hands-on activities.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Food Groups

5 minutes

Step 3

My Balanced Plate Worksheet

10 minutes

Step 4

Food Group Sorting Game

8 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Assessment

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Colorful Food Groups

Why Balanced Meals Matter

Fruits

Vegetables

Grains

Protein

Dairy

Review: The Five Food Groups

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Worksheet

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What’s on Your Plate?

Paige Neiman

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