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Busy junior high teachers – this one’s for you. A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide is a five-lesson digital program that is completely plug-and-play, making it easy to integrate into your existing health or wellness curriculum. Developed for grades 7 to 9 in Alberta and Saskatchewan, this resource helps students dive into the Canada’s Food Guide website, apply key concepts to everyday situations, and use critical thinking skills to evaluate health and nutrition information.
The five lessons cover different themes from Canada’s Food Guide, starting with The Canada’s Food Guide Plate, which lays the foundation for subsequent lessons. The lessons included are:
Every lesson includes:
Bonus content:
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Explore the E-Learning Modules
The Canada's Food Guide Plate: Grades 7–9
Lesson 1 explores the three Food Guide categories, the nutrients they provide, and how these support the body. They’ll also examine hydration habits and the importance of water, before practising with their knowledge in interactive, real-world scenarios.
Mindful Eating: Grades 7–9
Lesson 2 helps students explore the role of mindfulness and mindful eating within their daily lives and school environment.
Enjoy Your Food: Grades 7–9
Lesson 3 invites students to reflect on the deeper meaning of enjoying food.
Cook More Often: Grades 7–9
Lesson 4 help students understand Canada’s Food Guide by exploring the real-world benefits of planning and preparing their own meals and snacks.
Eat Meals with Others: Grades 7–9
Lesson 5 explores how sharing meals can build connection, foster belonging, and support health.
Curricular Connections: Grades 7–9
Alberta and Saskatchewan grades 7–9 curricular connections for A Guided Discovery of Canada's Food Guide.