A Guided Discovery of Canada's Food Guide: Grades 4–6
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.
- The Canada’s Food Guide Plate
- Mindful Eating
- Enjoy Your Food
- Cook More Often
- Eat Meals with Others
Each lesson includes:
- E-Learning activity for student exploration
- Slide deck with teacher speaker notes
- Teacher Guide with background information and facilitation tips
- Downloadable PDF of student reflection prompts, making it easy to reinforce key concepts and evaluate learning
Bonus content:
- Alberta and Saskatchewan Curriculum Connections: This program was designed for grades 4 to 6 students and supports key outcomes in the curriculum.
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
(Click here for French version)A Guided Discovery of Canada's Food Guide: Grades 4–6
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