Creating a food log is a great way for students to think about their own diet and have them think visually about what makes a balanced and healthy diet. Using a chart, students will create clear and concise food logs that illustrate what they have eaten over the course of two days. As well as using Photos for Class and the food items on Storyboard That, students can also photograph their food over two days and upload these images into Storyboard That.
To stretch some of your more advanced students, have students decide whether the log represents a healthy balanced diet or not. Then get students to suggest ways to improve their diet, potentially in pairs or small groups.
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Student Instructions
Create a food log using a chart on Storyboard That to keep track of the food you’ve eaten over two days.
Guide students to share their food journals in small groups or as a whole class. Encourage respectful listening and open conversation as students discuss their entries and reflect on their choices.
Ask students to look for trends in their food journals, such as repeated foods or skipped meals. Discuss how these patterns might affect their health and energy levels.
Demonstrate how to compare food journal entries against a visual of the food groups or a balanced plate. Help students spot missing food groups and brainstorm healthier swaps.
Have each student choose a simple goal for the upcoming week, such as adding a fruit to breakfast. Explain that small changes make a big difference over time.
Start by having students make a food log chart with rows for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, and columns for two days. Students can add photos or drawings of what they eat and write brief descriptions. This makes food journaling interactive and visual for elementary students.
Using a chart-based food log is the most effective way. Students record meals for each part of the day over two days, adding images and short descriptions. Digital tools like Storyboard That or Photos for Class make tracking easy and engaging.
Encourage students to review their food journal and check if they included all food groups. Ask them to discuss in pairs or groups whether their diet is balanced and suggest improvements for healthier eating habits.
Students can use Storyboard That to organize their food logs, upload their own photos, or search for food images using Photos for Class. These platforms make it easy to add visuals and descriptions to their food journal.
For advanced students, ask them to evaluate whether their food log shows a balanced diet and suggest ways to improve their eating habits. They can collaborate in small groups to share ideas and reflect on nutrition choices.