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Which subject	Health
What topic	Food
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Food

Objectives

• Understand the importance of balanced nutrition.
• Identify different food groups and their benefits to health.
• Develop skills to make healthier food choices.

Materials

• Pictures of various food items (fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, dairy)
• Chart paper and markers
• Food group chart
• Worksheets with food group categorisation
• Whiteboard and markers

Grade/Age Group

• Year 2

Subject

• Health

Class Size

• 20 students

Duration

• 30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum Health and Physical Education, focusing on nutrition and healthy eating habits.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the topic of food. Ask students what their favourite foods are and briefly discuss why food is important for health.
2	Food Groups Overview	10 minutes	Present the five food groups using pictures and the food group chart. Discuss the benefits of each group for health.
3	Activity: Food Group Sorting	10 minutes	Distribute worksheets with various food items. Students will work in pairs to classify the foods into the correct groups.
4	Group Discussion	3 minutes	Review the sorted food items as a class. Correct any misunderstandings and reinforce the information presented.
5	Conclusion	2 minutes	Summarise the key points discussed about food groups and healthy eating choices.
6	Homework Instructions	0 minutes	Briefly explain homework: Students will draw their plate of balanced food, indicating items from different food groups without requiring presentations.

Homework

• Draw a balanced plate of food, including at least one item from each food group. Students will submit their drawings for feedback, ensuring no presentations are required.

Assessment

• Monitor students during the sorting activity to assess their understanding of food groups.
• Review the homework for comprehension of balanced nutrition without needing students to present.

Lesson script