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Prep & Curriculum Alignment

📋 Steps for Teachers

  1. Set the purpose. Let students know they’ll explore how food helps our bodies work and grow.
  2. Watch the video together (~2 minutes).
  3. Complete the Knowledge Check. Individually or as a class.
  4. Debrief the lesson. Review key ideas and discuss answers.

 

📚 Curriculum Connections

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

  • Physical Education, Health and Wellness (Kindergarten and Grade 1)
  • Science (Kindergarten)

 

  • Health Education (Grade 2)
  • Physical Education (Grade 2)
  • Science (Kindergarten and Grade 1)

 

  • Physical Education / Health Education (Kindergarten and Grade 2)
  • Science (Grades 1–4)

Check out the materials

Video

Video

Discover how food engages all 5 senses and supports growth, energy, & daily life. (~2 min)

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Knowledge Check

Check learning with a quick quiz – print from the guide or use the gamified version provided.

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

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Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Grades 7 to 9

Grades 10 to 12

Canada’s Food Guide in Action Videos

Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) is made up of many different components. One such component, and[...]
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Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Food Bingo

This unique bingo game is fun, yet educational. It explores foods grown and produced in Ca[...]
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All Levels

Classroom Kitchen

Looking for fun recipes to make at your school or child care facility? 

  

Try our recipe[...]
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Early Learning

Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

School Lunch Tips

Looking for lunch ideas for school? Our Registered Dietitians are here to help! 

Whether y[...]
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Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Grades 7 to 9

Grades 10 to 12

Let's Talk About Food in Schools: Handout

Need some guidance on how to approach conversations around food and eating with students?[...]
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Early Learning

Grades K to 3

A Guide to Cooking Techniques

This resource provides descriptions and visual demonstrations for techniques such as measu[...]
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Grades K to 3

Food Explorers - Alberta & Saskatchewan

This Food Explorer Kit is designed for Alberta and Saskatchewan educators. Order your kit[...]
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Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Mealtime Roles in Elementary School Poster

Support students in learning to eat well and help everyone relax and enjoy meals and snack[...]
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