What Food Does For Us

Mark·

Health

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SubjectHealth

This teacher guide focuses on helping 2nd graders understand the vital role food plays in providing energy for their daily activities. It emphasizes that food is not just for taste but is essential for movement, thinking, and growth. Through engaging analogies, students learn how just like a phone needs power, our bodies require fuel from food to function effectively. The lesson highlights the significance of 'Go-Power' foods, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and explores the importance of having energy to play, think, and grow. The students are encouraged to recognize the difference between healthy 'Always Foods' and 'Sometimes Foods' and participate in activities such as drawing a picture of their favorite active pastime, thereby creating a personal connection with the concept of nutrition.