Lesson 1 Nutrients Exploring Science, AQA Activate, CIE Lower

Exploring Nutrition: The Tale of Healthy Eating - Lesson 1
Immerse your Year 6 and Year 7/8 students in the fascinating world of nutrition with “Exploring Nutrition: The Tale of Healthy Eating,” Lesson 1, designed to align with AQA Activate Lesson Book 2 (8.4.1), Oxford Smart Activate 2 (1.1), CIE Lower, and Exploring Science 8A curricula. This engaging lesson introduces students to essential nutrients through an imaginative and interactive approach, making it perfect for classroom teaching, homeschooling, and project-based learning environments.

Lesson Highlights:

• Starter Activity: Begin with fill-in-the-blank sentences about food groups to spark students’ curiosity and set the stage for deeper exploration of nutrition concepts.
• WALT (We Are Learning To): Empower students to understand different food groups and their contributions to a healthy body, focusing on nutrient functions and balanced dietary choices.
• Scientific Inquiry through Storytelling: Captivate students’ imaginations with the tale of Henry and Greta in the Witch Wilma’s candy house. This story teaches the importance of healthy eating as students learn how Henry and Greta help the witch make nutritious food choices, reinforcing the lesson’s key concepts.
• Variables and Methodology: Introduce students to the six main types of nutrients—carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fibre—and their roles in supporting bodily functions.

Interactive Activities:
Nutrients Scavenger Hunt: Students walk around the classroom to find information on different nutrients, filling in their worksheets with the relevant details.
True or False Statements: A quick check activity where students determine the accuracy of various statements about nutrients, reinforcing their understanding.
The Witch’s House Remodel: Students design a healthier version of the witch’s candy house, identifying nutritional groups for each replacement and reflecting on their dietary choices.
Data Recording and Analysis: Encourage students to document their findings and assess their understanding using green pens, fostering self-reflection and reinforcement of the material learned.

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“Exploring Nutrition: The Tale of Healthy Eating” is an essential lesson for Year 6 and Year 7/8 science teachers, designed to align with AQA Activate, Oxford Smart Activate, CIE Lower, and Exploring Science curricula. Perfect for classroom teaching, homeschooling, and project-based learning, this lesson enhances students’ understanding of nutrition while promoting critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for healthy eating.