A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide

Whether you teach grades 4–6 or 7–9, A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide makes it easy to bring health and nutrition education into your classroom.

Choose the version that’s right for your class:

This free Alberta-based program includes five e-learning lessons that build critical thinking skills and apply nutrition concepts to students’ everyday lives.

Created by our team of Registered Dietitians and built with Alberta’s curriculum in mind, this program brings the Food Guide to life for your learners. Each grade-level kit includes five interactive lessons and supporting materials – everything you need to teach Canada’s Food Guide with confidence and minimal prep.

What is included?

Five ready-to-use e-learning activities
Slide decks with speaker notes for easy facilitation
Teacher Guides with background information on key concepts, so you can feel confident leading group discussions
Curriculum connections documents tailored to Alberta outcomes

Prefer a printable version? We’ve got you covered. Just email albertanutrition@dfc-plc.ca and we’ll be happy to help.

Where to start?

Select your grade level below to access the full suite of program materials.

Discover the programs in this collection below

Level:

Grades 4 to 6

Grades 7 to 9

Language:

English

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A Guided Discovery of Canada's Food Guide: Grades 4–6

These five e-learning lessons are plug-and-play, so you can focus on student learning instead of prep time.

Grades 4 to 6

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A Guided Discovery of Canada's Food Guide: Grades 7–9

Busy junior high teachers – this one’s for you. This resource helps students dive into the Canada’s Food Guide website, apply key concepts to everyday situations, and use critical thinking skills to evaluate health and nutrition information.

Grades 7 to 9

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