TPACK Template

Subject Health
Nutrition
Grade Level 1st

Learning Objective 1.1b) Identify why it is important to consume a variety of foods and
beverages from the five MyPlate food groups (i.e., fruits, vegetables,
grains, protein, dairy).
1.2b) Identify "sometimes foods" (e.g., candy, cookies, chips, ice
cream, soda) and recognize that not all food products advertised or
Content

sold are healthy.

1.3b) Explain that all foods can fit into a healthful diet through balance,
variety, and moderation.

In this interactive white board activity, the children will touch the board to design a
healthy plate or correct an unhealthy plate and learn about nutritional balance and
Pedagogy Planning

proportions .

Activity 1) The students will be gathered in a semi circle in front of

the SmartBoard.
2) The teacher will begin by explaining and demonstrating
the activity
3) Main Activity: Putting together a healthy or unhealthy
plate based off of the MyPlate guidelines . If it is
unhealthy, the students will be given a chance in pairs
(grouped by proximity) to correct different plates.
4) If classroom management and student behavior is well,
the students can design their own unhealthy plates for
their peers to correct with the assistance of the
teacher.
5) Students will have to explain why the food choices are
Pedagogy

incorrect and health consequences that can come with

unhealthy choices.

Technology Healthy Eating SmartBoard

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