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Which subject	Food technology
What topic	Healthy Eating
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Healthy Eating

Subject

Food Technology

Topic

Healthy Eating

Grade/Age Group

Year 7

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

To understand the principles of healthy eating.
To identify the major food groups and their nutritional benefits.
To evaluate personal eating habits and identify areas for improvement.
To encourage making healthier food choices in daily life.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector and computer (for visual aids)
Handouts with food pyramid and nutritional information
Healthy recipe cards
Survey handout for personal eating habits

National Curriculum Link

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Food Technology, focusing on the role of nutrition in health and wellbeing.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Engage students with a brainstorming session about healthy eating. Write responses on the whiteboard.
2	Overview of Food Groups	10 mins	Present the food pyramid using a projector. Discuss the five food groups and their benefits. Distribute handouts.
3	Personal Eating Habits	5 mins	Distribute the survey to evaluate personal eating habits. Allow time for students to complete it silently.
4	Group Discussion	5 mins	Organize students into small groups to discuss their findings and share ideas on how to improve their diet.
5	Healthy Recipe Sharing	5 mins	Provide recipe cards for healthy meals. Encourage students to think about foods they can cook at home that are nutritious.
6	Conclusion & Homework	5 mins	Recap the importance of healthy eating. Assign homework to complete a food diary for one week without presentations.

Homework

Students will keep a food diary for one week, tracking their meals and snacks. They will submit the diary for feedback without the need for presentations in front of the class.

This lesson offers an interactive approach to learning about healthy eating, utilizing group discussions and personal reflections to reinforce the content and engage students effectively.