Year 7 – 8
Australian Curriculum v9.0
Health & Physical Education (AC9HP8P10): Plan and implement strategies to enhance health, wellbeing, and relationships.
Design & Technologies (AC9TDE8K05): Analyse how food properties determine preparation and presentation techniques for healthy eating.
- This lesson is designed as a flexible tool.
- Teachers can adapt and build upon.
- 60-minute lesson.
- Stand alone.
- Customise to fit the unique needs of the classroom.
Design and Technologies, Health and Physical Education
History, Production, Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Carrots, Dietary Guidelines, Healthy Eating Plan, AC9HP8P10, AC9TDE8K05
The Healthy Carrots lesson linked to the Carrotopia resource teaches students about the history, nutritional value, and sustainable production of carrots. It encourages students to develop healthy eating habits by incorporating carrots into meal planning while considering environmental sustainability.
Healthy Carrots
Lesson Objectives
- The history of carrot production.
- The nutritional profile of carrots.
- The role carrots play in healthy eating.
Key Concepts Taught
- Carrot history and global production.
- Nutritional benefits of carrots (vitamins A, K1, B6; potassium; fibre; antioxidants).
- Sustainability in food choices: local sourcing, minimal processing, reduced food miles.
- Healthy eating frameworks: applying the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.
- Apply knowledge by creating healthy, carrot-inclusive lunch menus.
- Collaborate with peers to compare and discuss healthy eating strategies.
- Food design thinking with an emphasis on health and sustainability.