Junk Food Science Snack Bar KS2 Lesson Sample Slides

Lesson Objective I am learning to recognise what we need in a healthy diet.

BIEC What do you think the British Institute of Eating Control (BIEC) does?

Scientific Advisory Committee You have an important role as members of a Scientific Advisory Committee. You are going to advise the BIEC whether they should allow a new food bar to be sold. Collect your SAC badge and go to your SAC table

Food Information – What is your advice? Look at the information in the table about the different snacks Use the information to answer the questions

Fruit Munchy Square A company wants to sell a new snack bar In your SAC you have to decide whether they should be allowed to sell it

Fact or Opinion What is a ‘fact’? What is an ‘opinion’?

Snack Bar Video Watch the video and write down important points you hear Think about what each person says Which things are ‘fact’? Which things are ‘opinion’?

SAC Task 1 In your SAC write down all the points each member of your group has recorded on the large sheet of paper Highlight all the ‘facts’ in blue Highlight all the ‘opinions’ in yellow

SAC Task 2 Look at the ‘Fruit Munchy Square’ information Compare it with the information about the other snacks and the Recommended Daily Allowances

Ban, License or Endorse Using the information about the Fruit Munchy Square and the facts from the video you have to decide whether to ban (no way) license (allow it to be sold) endorse (everyone should have it because it’s really good for you).

Remember Your decisions should be based on facts You must be able to give reasons for your decision One person will speak for your group

Decision Time! What has your SAC decided? Should the Fruit Munchy Square be Banned Licensed Endorsed?

Advise to the food company What advice could you give the food company to improve their snack bar? Think about the importance of a healthy, balanced snack (e.g. use more fruit or less sugar) Think of ideas in pairs