A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide Grades 4-6

This series of digital lesson plans will guide students in learning about Canada’s Food Guide and facilitate a deeper understanding of concepts within the guide. Students can apply their learnings to real world scenarios and apply critical thinking skills to health messages.

Each digital lesson plan, available in both French and English, includes:

- Student workbook available as online activity or printable worksheet

- Teacher guide including background information, answer keys, and guided discussion questions

There are five lessons total, each highlighting a different component of Canada’s Food Guide. We recommend starting with the first lesson “Canada’s Food Guide Plate” as concepts build upon each other. You can keep the learning going with additional lessons as your class time allows.

Level:

Elementary 4-6

Language:

English

(Click here for French version)

For any question or help please reach out to albertanutrition@dfc-plc.ca

Cost :

FREE

A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide Grades 4-6

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Canada’s Food Guide Plate Digital Lesson Plan Grades 4-6

Students can explore Canada’s Food Guide and apply their learnings to real world scenarios using this online workbook.

This online workbook, available in both French and English, guides students in discovering Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) online with a focus on the CFG Plate.[...]

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Mindful Eating Digital Lesson Plan Grades 4-6

Use this free interactive lesson plan to explore Canada’s Food Guide with your students and practice the principles of mindfulness and mindful eating.

This lesson, available in both English and French, will guide students through Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) with a focus on the CFG section[...]

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Cook More Often Digital Lesson Plan Grades 4-6

Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations for planning and preparing meals and snacks with this digital lesson plan. Includes both free printable student workbooks and accompanying teacher guide.

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Eat Meals with Others Digital Lesson Plan Grades 4-6

Explore Canada’s Food Guide recommendations for eating meals together with others and use the digital workbook to guide students in the steps of putting these recommendations into action.

This lesson, available in both French and English, will guide students through Canada’s Food[...]

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Enjoy Your Food Digital Lesson Plan Grades 4-6

Use this digital lesson plan to guide students in exploring Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and practice creating mealtimes they enjoy.

This lesson, available in both French and English, will guide students through Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) with a focus on the CFG section[...]

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Teaching grades 7-9?

Check out our grades 7-9 lesson plans in the Guided Discovery of Canada's Food Guide series.

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Let's Talk About Food

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Elementary 4-6