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Prep & Curriculum Alignment

📋 Steps for Teachers

  1. Set the purpose. Let students know they will explore how vitamins and minerals support the body, where to find them in food, and why they are essential for overall health.
  2. Watch the video together (~4 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 (Grades 4 and 5)
  • Science (Grades 5, 8, and 9)

 

  • Health Education (Grades 3 and 4)
  • Physical Education (Grade 7)
  • Science (Grades 5 and 8)

 

  • Physical Education / Health Education (Grades 6 and 8)
  • Science (Grades 5 and 8)

Check out the materials

Video

Video

Explore how nutrients & body systems work together to support health. (~4 min)

Grades 4 to 6

Grades 7 to 9

Knowledge Check

Wrap up with a review quiz – either print from the guide or use the gamified option.

Grades 4 to 6

Grades 7 to 9

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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

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Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Food Bingo

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All Levels

Classroom Kitchen

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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

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Grades K to 3

Grades 4 to 6

Mealtime Roles in Elementary School Poster

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