Lesson Plan: Healthy Food
Grade Level: First
Grade Subject: Physical Education Teacher:
Sabina Di Rienzo Lesson Objectives 1. Identify Healthy Foods: Students will be able to identify a variety of healthy foods and explain why they are beneficial for the body. 2. Understand Food Groups: Students will categorize foods into different food groups, understanding the role each plays in a balanced diet. 3. Recognize Benefits of Healthy Eating: Students will discuss how healthy eating contributes to physical health and energy levels. 4. Explore Physical Activities Linked to Nutrition: Students will engage in activities that demonstrate how nutrition supports physical performance. 5. Apply Knowledge in Daily Choices: Students will make personal choices that reflect an understanding of healthy eating habits. Standards Alignment Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1: Participate in collaborative conversations about grade 1 topics with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4: Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. Materials Pictures of different foods Food group charts Flashcards with food items Space for physical activity Healthy snacks for demonstration Lesson Activities Introduction (10 minutes) Warm-Up Discussion: Begin with a discussion about what students had for breakfast. Highlight any healthy foods mentioned. Introduction to Healthy Foods: Show pictures of various foods and ask students which ones they think are healthy. Activity 1: Food Group Sorting (15 minutes) Group Activity: Provide students with flashcards of different foods. In groups, have them sort these into food groups using a chart. Discussion: Discuss the importance of each food group and how they contribute to a healthy diet. Activity 2: Physical Activity Connection (15 minutes) Exercise Game: Organize a game that connects foods to physical movements (e.g., "If you ate an apple, do five jumping jacks"). Reflection: Discuss how certain foods give us energy for these activities. Activity 3: Snack Time and Discussion (10 minutes) Healthy Snack Time: Provide a healthy snack and discuss why it’s a good choice. Peer Sharing: Students share their favorite healthy snack and explain why they like it. Conclusion (10 minutes) Recap: Review the key points about healthy eating and its benefits. Personal Choice Activity: Ask students to draw their favorite meal using at least three different food groups. Assessment Observation: Monitor participation in group activities and discussions. Food Group Chart: Evaluate each group's accuracy in sorting foods. Drawing Activity: Assess understanding through their meal drawings. Extensions Home Activity: Encourage students to keep a food journal for a week, noting healthy choices. Parent Involvement: Share resources with parents on encouraging healthy eating at home. This lesson plan incorporates interactive and engaging methods to teach first-grade students about healthy food choices, while also integrating physical activity to reinforce the connection between nutrition and physical wellbeing.