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Which subject	Food technology
What topic	Nutrition
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Nutrition

Objectives

• Understand the basic components of nutrition and their functions in the body.
• Recognize different food groups and their nutritional values.
• Apply knowledge of nutrition to create a balanced meal plan.

Materials

• Presentation slides on nutrition
• Handouts detailing food groups and their nutritional values
• Whiteboard and markers
• Access to computers/tablets for research
• Worksheets for meal planning activity
• Example meal plan templates

Grade/Age Group

Year 9 (Age 14-15)

Subject

Food Technology

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the national curriculum by covering the importance of nutrition in health and wellbeing, understanding dietary requirements, and planning nutritious meals.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Nutrition	5 mins	Brief discussion on what nutrition means and its importance in daily life. Ask students to share their thoughts.
2	Food Groups Overview	10 mins	Present information on the main food groups (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water). Use slides and provide handouts.
3	Nutritional Values	5 mins	Discuss the concept of energy balance and the nutritional value of different food items. Engage students with examples.
4	Meal Planning Activity	7 mins	Give students the worksheets and templates to create a balanced meal plan. Allow them to use computers/tablets for research.
5	Review and Homework Assignment	3 mins	Summarize what was learned in the lesson. Assign homework without presenting: students should track their food intake for a day and assess its nutritional value.

Homework

• Students will track their food intake for one day and assess the nutritional value using the knowledge gained from the lesson. They will submit a written report on their findings in the next class.

Assessment

• Observational assessment during the lesson, focusing on participation in discussions and meal planning activity.
• Review the homework assignments to check understanding of nutrition concepts and application to personal dietary choices.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that students with dietary restrictions are accommodated during the meal planning activity.
• Encourage students to think critically about their food choices while preparing the homework assignment.

Lesson script