Lesson: 1.9 The Six Nutrients
Print: Page 1 (the cards) on card stock, one set per team, cut on the lines and clipped. Pages 2 and 3, one per student.
Page 1: The 30 food cards (cut apart)
Each card has the food name and a one-line picture in words. Cards marked with a small 8 in the corner are the ten extra cards for grade 7 and 8; a grade 6 set uses the 20 cards without the 8.
| 1. Whole wheat bread (a brown slice with seeds on the crust) | 2. Grilled chicken breast (a plain cooked chicken piece on a plate) | 3. Olive oil (a green glass bottle with a pour spout) |
| 4. Orange (a whole orange and a peeled half) | 5. Milk (a glass of white milk next to a carton) | 6. Water (a clear glass of water with ice) |
| 7. White rice (a bowl of cooked rice) | 8. Black beans (a bowl of cooked dark beans) | 9. Avocado (a green fruit cut in half with the pit) |
| 10. Broccoli (green florets on a plate) | 11. Cheddar cheese (an orange block with two slices cut) | 12. Watermelon (a red wedge with seeds) 8 |
| 13. Pasta (a bowl of cooked spaghetti, no sauce) | 14. Eggs (two eggs, one cracked open showing the yolk) | 15. Butter (a yellow stick on a dish) |
| 16. Carrots (three orange carrots with green tops) | 17. Spinach (a pile of dark green leaves) | 18. Cucumber (a green cucumber with three slices) 8 |
| 19. Banana (a yellow banana, half peeled) | 20. Peanut butter (a jar with a spoon of peanut butter) | 21. Salmon (a pink cooked fish fillet) 8 |
| 22. Strawberries (five red berries with green tops) | 23. Yogurt (a cup of plain white yogurt with a spoon) | 24. Almonds (a small pile of brown nuts) 8 |
| 25. Oatmeal (a bowl of cooked oats) | 26. Tofu (a white block cut into cubes) 8 | 27. Soup broth (a mug of clear steaming broth) 8 |
| 28. Sweet potato (an orange potato cut open) 8 | 29. Lentils (a bowl of cooked brown lentils) 8 | 30. Tortilla chips (a bowl of yellow triangle chips) 8 |
Pile cards (print six per team, larger):
| CARBOHYDRATES | PROTEINS | FATS |
| VITAMINS | MINERALS | WATER |
Page 2: The six nutrients chart
Name: ______________________________ Date: ______________ Period: ______
Directions: Fill in the chart as we go through the six nutrients. One job, two foods each.
| Nutrient | What it does in your body (the job) | Two foods that give it |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Proteins | ||
| Fats | ||
| Vitamins | ||
| Minerals | ||
| Water |
Word bank (for the nutrient names):
The sort: Put every card in a pile. If a card belongs in two piles, put it between them and write it here.
Card that fits two piles: ______________________ Piles: __________________ and __________________
Why: _______________________________________________________________________
Card that fits two piles: ______________________ Piles: __________________ and __________________
Why: _______________________________________________________________________
Page 3: Lifespan needs table
Directions: Three people, three different bodies. For each person, pick the TWO nutrients they need most right now and write one sentence why, using a job from the chart on page 2.
Nutrient bank to circle or write: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
| Person | Nutrient 1 | Nutrient 2 | Why (use a job from the chart) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A two year old who is learning to walk and talk | |||
| A 14 year old on a travel soccer team who practices five days a week | |||
| A 78 year old grandparent who walks a mile most days and eats less than they used to |
Sentence starter: "A ___ needs ___ because it helps ___."
Grade 8 stretch, fourth person: a pregnant adult. Nutrient 1: ____________ Nutrient 2: ____________ Why: _______________________________