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Our popular classroom program A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide is now available in an easy-to-use digital format – perfect for busy teachers! The five e-learning lessons are plug-and-play, so you can focus on student learning instead of prep time.
Created for students in grades 4 to 6, this resource invites students to explore the Canada’s Food Guide website, apply their learning to real-world scenarios, and use critical thinking skills to engage with health and nutrition messaging.
Each lesson features a key concept from Canada’s Food Guide. Start your discovery with “Lesson 1: The Canada’s Food Guide Plate,” which lays the foundation for subsequent lessons.
Each lesson includes:
Bonus content:
If e-learning isn't feasible, contact us at teach@dfc-plc.ca to request printable versions of this resource, which achieve the same learning outcomes.
Language:
English
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Explore the Series
The Canada's Food Guide Plate: Grades 4–6
Lesson 1 challenges students to explore the Food Guide plate and think critically about how their learnings apply to real-world scenarios.
Mindful Eating: Grades 4–6
Lesson 2 gives students the opportunity to explore mindfulness in an accessible, age-appropriate way – and even try mindful eating themselves.
Enjoy Your Food: Grades 4–6
Lesson 3 invites students to reflect on what makes mealtimes enjoyable – while exploring Canada’s Food Guide recommendations.
Cook More Often: Grades 4–6
Lesson 4 activates the Food Guide by encouraging students to explore how planning and preparing food can be integrated into their lifestyle.
Eat Meals with Others: Grades 4–6
Lesson 5 helps students explore what it means to share a meal – and why it matters.
Curricular Connections: Grades 4–6
Alberta and Saskatchewan grades 4–6 curricular connections for A Guided Discovery of Canada's Food Guide.