
This module aims to teach children about the importance and benefits of a balanced and varied diet
The module includes a series of IWB games and classroom activities with accompanying instructions, as well as a quiz to test children's learnings. We recommend you start with the games and finish with the quiz, but feel free to adapt to fit your lesson plan. Simply click on the IWB Games tab above to get started.
Learning Objectives
- To be able to classify foods into broad groups
- To understand the importance of eating foods in the right proportions
- To understand what is meant by ‘balanced diet’ and ‘balanced meals’
Curriculum Focus
- Science: Sc2b The importance of diet
- PSHE: 3a What makes a healthy lifestyle

