In this lesson students develop knowledge about personal, social & community health, with a focus on contributing to healthy and active communities. The lesson offers students opportunities to develop understandings about healthy eating practices, so that they can make healthy lifestyle choices.
Link: Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Choices-A Health Lesson Plan for Years 3 & 4
Drink Smart is a resource created by the Australian Government Department of Health. Students examine a variety of drinks and learn how to make healthy drink choices.
Dartboard Drinks
Dartboard Drinks is a resource created by the Australian Government Department of Health. Students participate in a game where they try to identify the amount of sugar found in common drinks.
This resource (pages 10 to 19 for Years 3-7) provides focused inquiries into making healthy choices including:
Using games and activities is a great way to help children learn about healthy eating while having fun at the same time! These ideas can be used to engage children in healthy eating experiences, teach them to recognise different foods and encourage them to experiment with new foods, tastes, flavours and texture.
In Years 3-6 students develop knowledge, understanding and skills to create opportunities and take action to enhance their own and other’s health. Students also explore a range of factors and behaviours that can influence health, safety and wellbeing.