FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

Farm Animal Care

Explore animal welfare in the food system, with a focus on production and processing.

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Food Safety

Explore the responsibilities at the government, industry, and consumer levels that ensure food safety.

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Antibiotics and Growth Hormones

Explore regulations for the use of antibiotics and growth hormones in production and processing.

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Biotechnology

Explore biotechnology and its use in, and impact on, food production in Canada.

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Wasted Food and Food Recovery

Discover the impact of wasted food and examine initiatives to reduce and manage food waste at various stages of the food cycle.

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Calling all junior high health teachers!

Use this free teaching resource and fun challenge to help your grades 7–9 Health students learn about Canada’s Food Guide.

FOOD FOR ME

Feel confident supporting your Health students as they explore Canada’s Food Guide in the classroom with

A Teacher Guide and Student Workbook,
Comprehensive slide decks,
Videos that bring the Food Guide to life; and
An exciting final challenge (food trucks, anyone?!)

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7 8 9

GET THESE LESSON PLANS

Food for Me: Lesson 1

Get started using Canada’s Food Guide to plan and create enjoyable meals and snacks.

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Food for Me: Lesson 2

Explore how choosing a variety of foods helps your body get the nutrients it needs.

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Food for Me: Lesson 3

Examine how various factors related to personal needs and available resources influence food choices.

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Food for Me: Lesson 4

Students apply their knowledge as they develop a food truck menu.

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NEW resources to teach Canada’s Food Guide

The image of the Canada’s Food Guide Plate might be familiar to you, but it is just the beginning of the guide. Students can independently explore the Food Guide website and apply new learning as they work through this new series of digital lesson plans.

A GUIDED DISCOVERY OF CANADA’S FOOD GUIDE

These student workbooks and accompanying teacher guides provide reflection questions, answer keys, and background knowledge so you feel confident teaching Canada’s Food Guide.

Lesson plans are designed to work in both digital and in-class learning environments.

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7 8 9

Explore the digital lesson plans

Canada’s Food Guide Plate

Explore Canada’s Food Guide Plate, recommendations for food choices, and so much more!

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Be Mindful of Your Eating Habits

Get started exploring mindful eating as part of Canada’s Food Guide.

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Cook More Often

Students explore Canada’s Food Guide and food skills to help them make meals they enjoy.

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Eat Meals with Others

Guide students in planning and preparing successful meals with others.

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Enjoy Your Food

Explore Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and practice creating mealtimes students can enjoy.

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Fresh ideas for your Junior High Foods class!

Get ready to eat as you learn in this new module! Students will meet a CTF challenge and learn about Canada’s Food Guide through fun activities, tasty recipes, and cooking videos.

DIY MEALS AND SNACKS

Feel confident supporting your Foods students as they explore Canada’s Food Guide in the classroom with

A Teacher Guide and Student Workbook,
Comprehensive slide decks,
Eight recipes with chef led video demonstrations

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7 8 9

GET THESE LESSON PLANS

DIY Meals and Snacks: Lesson 1

Inspire students to use Canada’s Food Guide to plan and create enjoyable meals and snacks.

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DIY Meals and Snacks: Lesson 2

Explore how choosing a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, and protein foods helps your body get the nutrients it needs.

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DIY Meals and Snacks: Lesson 3

Examine how various factors related to personal needs and available resources influence food choices.

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DIY Meals and Snacks: Lesson 4

Students get creative and develop their very own signature dish using knowledge gained throughout the module.

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