Healthy Eating Habits

Lesson Overview

Year Group: Year 5
Subject: PSHE
Curriculum Area: Nutrition and Health
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Class Size: 35 students

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Lesson Outcomes

1. Knowledge: Students will understand the basic dietary needs of children, including the importance of a balanced diet for growth and energy.

2. Skills: Students will be able to identify various food groups and make informed choices about their diet.

3. Values: Students will appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and how it impacts overall well-being.

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Introduction/Hook

Attention Grabber:

Begin the lesson with a mystery box containing different food items (real or plastic models). Tell the students they will be detectives for the day. As a detective, their first task is to uncover the "Mystery of the Perfect Diet" using clues hidden in the box. Allow students to take turns guessing what each item might be related to their body's needs.

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Teaching Strategies

Strategy 1: Game-Based Learning

Activity: "Food Group Relay"

SMART Framework:

• Specific: Students will categorise food into the correct food groups.
• Measurable: Accuracy of categorisation will be checked by the teacher.
• Achievable: Each group will have a set list of foods to classify.
• Relevant: Focuses on the food groups, linking to dietary needs.
• Time-bound: 10 minutes for the activity.

Details: Organise the class into small groups. Provide each group with a set of cards featuring different foods. On the teacher's signal, one student from each group runs to the board and places a card under the appropriate food group poster (e.g., fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy). Discuss each group’s placements afterward to ensure understanding.

Strategy 2: Experiential Learning

Activity: "Plate Planning"

SMART Framework:

• Specific: Create a balanced meal plan for a day.
• Measurable: Meal plans are checked against dietary guidelines.
• Achievable: Provide templates and examples.
• Relevant: Directly aligns with knowledge and skills outcomes.
• Time-bound: 15 minutes.

Details: Provide students with a whole day's meal planner template. Using what they've learned, they will create a balanced meal plan. Discuss as they work, helping them apply principles of a balanced diet, checking against the Eatwell Guide.

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Assessment Activity

Activity: "Healthy Life Campaign Poster"

SMART Framework:

• Specific: Design a poster about the importance of healthy eating.
• Measurable: Posters will be assessed, ensuring they contain key components related to values.
• Achievable: Provide guidelines and examples for the poster.
• Relevant: Reflects understanding of dietary values.
• Time-bound: 15 minutes.

Breakdown of Mark Allocation:

• Creativity: 5 marks
• Information Accuracy: 10 marks
• Presentation: 5 marks
• Total: 20 marks

Necessary Learning and Teaching Support Materials:

• A3 paper
• Coloured pencils/markers
• Dietary guidelines handout

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Learning and Teaching Support Materials

1. Mystery Box: Filled with real or model food items to kick off the lesson with an engaging hook.

2. Food Group Cards: Used in the game-based learning activity to categorise foods correctly.

3. Eatwell Guide Posters: Visual aids that help students understand balanced diet concepts during discussions.

4. Meal Planner Templates: Handouts for the experiential learning activity, guiding students as they plan balanced meals.

5. Art Supplies: A3 paper and coloured pencils for the creation of campaign posters in the assessment activity.

By integrating fun, interactive learning methods and offering tangible outcomes, this lesson plan aims to cultivate essential knowledge, skills, and values in Year 5 students regarding their dietary needs in alignment with the UK education standards.