Food groups & nutrients - KS3 Low Ability

This dyslexia-friendly lesson is aimed at lower ability 11-14 year old learners, and keeps the science very simple. It is designed to give a visual overview of the essential 7 types of nutrient, and foods that provide a good source of each nutrient. It steers clear of food groups such as fruit and vegetables, but no doubt this will be brought into discussion via the starter activity. The emphasis is placed on learning the nutrients and sources.

A short video is included which sticks to language used at KS3 in the UK. Technical language is kept to a minimum. A card sort adds a very simple data analysis element to the lesson, and gets the kids talking. A writing frame is included in which students can record their findings. PowerPoint and PDF versions of the card sort and writing frame are included.

The PowerPoint uses dyslexia-friendly background, font, and character spacing. Icons indicate the nature of each section - e.g. group work, video, or note-taking. Key words and definitions are also included. Feedback on this dyslexia-friendly style would be greatly appreciated!

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