A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide

Designed for grades 4–6 and 7–9, A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide makes it simple to introduce health and nutrition topics to your students.

Choose the version that’s right for your class:

This free, curriculum-aligned program includes five e-learning lessons to develop students’ critical thinking skills and teach them about the Food Guide.

Our team of Registered Dietitians designed this program with Saskatchewan’s curriculum in mind to bring the Food Guide to life for your students. Each grade-level kit includes five interactive lessons and additional teaching materials, so you can confidently get started with minimal prep time.

What’s included?

Five classroom-ready e-learning activities
Downloadable slide decks complete with facilitator notes
Teacher Guides with background information on foundational topics so you can navigate group discussions with ease
Curriculum connections documents designed for Saskatchewan learning outcomes

If e-learning doesn’t work for your students, email us at sasknutrition@dfc-plc.ca to access a printable version.

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 8

Language:

English

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

With five ready-to-use e-learning lessons, this resource is an ideal solution for teachers looking to enrich their classroom with engaging, curriculum-aligned content –without added planning time.

Grades 4 to 6

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

This five-lesson e-learning program helps students explore the Canada’s Food Guide website, think critically about health and nutrition messages, and make real-world connections to Food Guide concepts.

Grades 7 to 8

Grades 9 to 12

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