Third Grade Nutrition Unit: Lesson 6

3^rd Grade Nutrition Unit Blueprint

Lesson 6: Read Any Great Labels

Pacing Suggestions:

1 Day

Teacher Resources:

Tips
Lesson Directions from FDA and IFIC Foundation (Adobe PDF)

Sample Food Label (PDF)

Essential & Unit Questions ¹

Benchmarks ²

Formative and Summative Assessments ³

Using Assessments to Monitor Student Learning

What can be learned from food labels? Why is the information important?

Food labels contain information on serving size, servings per container, calories, and nutrients in foods. The information is useful for making healthy food choices.

Class discussion about food labels

What prior knowledge do students have about food labels?
Do students understand how food labels can be used to make healthy food choices?

1. For conceptual benchmarks.
2. Bolded sections indicate portion of benchmark addressed
3. Unless noted as a Summative Assessment, the assessments are formative and should be used to guide teaching and learning.

3rd Grade Nutrition Unit Blueprint

3^rd Grade Nutrition Unit Blueprint