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Which subject	Food technology
What topic	heatly eatinf
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Healthy Eating in Food Technology

Topic

Healthy Eating

Objectives

• Understand the key components of a healthy diet.
• Identify healthy food choices.
• Learn how to read food labels to make informed decisions.
• Create a simple balanced meal plan for a day.

Grade/Age Group

Year 4 (Ages 8-9)

Subject

Food Technology

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Links

• Understand the importance of a balanced diet.
• Recognise and evaluate the nutritional value of foods.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• A selection of food labels (mock or real)
• Worksheets for meal planning
• Pencils and erasers
• Flip chart or large paper for group work

Homework

• Each student is to create a simple nutritious meal plan for one day and submit it by the next lesson. Plans will be checked without student presentations.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Introduce the topic of healthy eating. Discuss why a healthy diet is important.
2	Key Components	10 minutes	Explain the key food groups (fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy) with examples.
3	Food Labels	5 minutes	Teach students how to read food labels to identify healthy and unhealthy foods.
4	Group Activity	5 minutes	In small groups, students will examine provided food labels and identify healthy options.
5	Meal Planning	5 minutes	Distribute worksheets for students to create a balanced meal plan for a day.
6	Closing Discussion	5 minutes	Recap the lesson, discuss what was learned about healthy eating, and remind about homework.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions and participation during activities.
• Review students' meal plans submitted as homework for understanding of the topic.

Lesson script