Lesson 2 Balanced Diet Exploring Science, AQA Activate, CIE Lower

Balanced Diet Exploration: A Journey to Healthy Eating - Lesson 2

Engage your Year 6 and Year 7/8 students with “Balanced Diet Exploration: A Journey to Healthy Eating,” Lesson 1. This lesson is perfectly aligned with AQA Activate Lesson Book 2 (8.4.1), Oxford Smart Activate 2 (1.1), CIE Lower, and Exploring Science 8A curricula. Ideal for classroom teaching, homeschooling, and project-based learning, this lesson provides a comprehensive understanding of a balanced diet and its significance.

Lesson Highlights:

Starter Activity: EAL Learner focus: Practice choosing the correct form of verbs to complete sentences about nutrients, helping students refine their grammatical skills while introducing key concepts.

Interactive Video Activity:

• Questions to Consider: What are genes, and what do they determine in our bodies? Can you explain the formula for weight management mentioned in the video? Why is it important to eat a variety of healthy foods from different food groups?
• Self-Assessment in Green Pen: Encourage students to reflect on their answers and correct any mistakes, reinforcing their understanding.

Scientific Inquiry:
Nutrient Functions: Explain the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water in maintaining health.
Effects of Imbalanced Diets: Discuss the consequences of eating too much (obesity) and too little (malnourishment), including related health issues like vitamin deficiencies.

Historical Case Studies:

• Vitamin C Deficiency: Explore the story of British sailors and scurvy, highlighting the importance of vitamin C for preventing this disease.
• Vitamin D Deficiency: Discuss rickets and its impact on sailors who lacked sufficient vitamin D, emphasizing the necessity of a varied diet.

Interactive Activities:
Writing an Email to Wilma: Students write an email advising Wilma on the best foods to take on her journey, using their knowledge of nutrients and balanced diets.
The Witch’s Balanced Spell Book: Students create a week’s worth of balanced meals for Wilma, ensuring variety and nutrition. This activity encourages creativity and practical application of dietary knowledge.
Challenge Activities:

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“Balanced Diet Exploration: A Journey to Healthy Eating” is a crucial lesson for Year 6 and Year 7/8 science teachers, designed to fit seamlessly with AQA Activate, Oxford Smart Activate, CIE Lower, and Exploring Science curricula. Suitable for classroom teaching, homeschooling, and project-based learning, this lesson enhances students’ understanding of balanced diets while promoting critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong interest in healthy eating.