CLIL Science Lesson Nutrients Activities

Important Nutrients for
the Body
CLIL Science
Lesson for Grade 6
Introduction
• Food is important for growth, supplying
essential nutrients for a strong healthy
body. People of different genders and
ages need different amounts of
nutrients.
Learning Objectives (CLIL)
• At the end of the lesson we should be able
to:
1. Identify key nutrients and their functions.

2. Analyze food items for nutrient content.
3. Create a balanced meal plan.
Materials
Materials Used and Needed:
1. PowerPoint Presentation
2. Printed Worksheets
3. Smartboard
4. Pens/Pencils
5. Computer/Internet
6. Handouts/Notebooks
7. Meal Plan Templates
8. Activity books
Key Vocabulary
Nutrients: Substances in food that our body needs.
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Proteins: Nutrients that help build and repair tissues.
Carbohydrates: Provide energy for daily activities.
Fats: Store energy and help absorb vitamins. ไขมัน
Vitamins: Help with biochemical processes.
Minerals: Essential for strong bones and bodily functions.
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Balanced diet: Eating a variety of foods to get all
Activity 1: Nutrient Research
Objective: To identify different nutrients and
understand their roles in the body. What nutrients
do we get
From the food we
Instructions: eat?
1. Use books and the internet to research different

types of nutrients.
2. Record your findings in Table 1, including the name
of the nutrient and its primary function in the body.
Record Your Data:
Table 1 (Nutrient Research)
Nutrient Usefulness
Record Your Data:
Table 1 (Nutrient Research)
Nutrient Usefulness
Proteins Build and repair tissues
Carbohydrates Provide energy
Fats Store energy, absorb vitamins
Vitamins Support body functions
Minerals Strengthen bones

Activity 2: Meal Analysis
Objective: To apply knowledge by analyzing a
real meal.
Instructions:
1. Choose one meal you recently ate (breakfast,
lunch, or dinner).
2. Analyze it to identify the nutrients present.
3. Record your findings in Table 2.
Record Your Data:
Table 2 (Meal Analysis)
Food Protein Carbohydrate Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
Grilled
Chicke
n
Rice
Avocad
o
Spinac
h
Orange
Juice
Record Your Data:
Table 2 (Meal Analysis)
Food Protein Carbohydrate Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
Grilled ✓
Chicken
Rice ✓
Avocad ✓ ✓ ✓
o
Spinach ✓ ✓ ✓
Orange ✓ ✓
Juice
Bread ✓
We learned that different foods provide
different nutrients that our bodies need to
grow and stay healthy. These nutrients help
us live and function properly. To get all the
nutrients we need, it’s important to eat from
the 5 groups every day. Here are the five
groups according to the Department of
Health.
Group 3
Foods with lots of
Group 2
vitamins and
minerals : Group 4
vegetables Foods with lots of
Foods with lots of
vitamins and
carbohydrates:
minerals: fruits
rice, noodles,
starch, sugar, taro
Group 1 Group 5
Foods with lots of
Foods with lots of
fats: vegetables
proteins:P meat,
and animal fats
egg, milk, and
nuts
Nutrients are divided into two groups
based on the energy they provide:
1.Nutrients that give energy

(Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats)
2.Nutrients that do not give energy
(Water, Minerals, Vitamins).
Nutrients That Give Energy
1. Protein: Found in meat, nuts, milk, eggs. Useful
for building muscles, and bones, repairing
tissues, and providing energy.
2. Carbohydrates: Found in starchy foods like
taro, potatoes, rice, and corn. Also in sugars
and processed foods like bread and noodles.
Provide energy for activities and keep us warm.
3. Fats: Found in vegetable fats like soybean oil,
sesame oil, and coconut oil; and animal fats like
pork, butter, and milk. Store energy, keep us
warm, and help absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Nutrients That Do Not Give Energy
1. Vitamin: Found in vegetables, fruits, meat,
eggs, and milk. Grouped into fat-soluble (A, D,
E, K) and water-soluble (B1, B2, B12, C)
vitamins. Support various body functions.
2. Minerals: Found in vegetables, fruits, meats,
milk, egg yolk, and seafood. Include calcium,
phosphorus, fluoride, sodium, iron, and iodine.
Strengthen bones, and support body processes.
3. Water: Essential for life, controls body
temperature, helps move substances,
removes waste. Drink 6-8 glasses of water
daily.
Activity/Tasks
1. What nutrients are there in these foods? Look at
the picture and complete the table:
Food Item Nutrients Present
Rice
__________________________________
Minced pork
__________________________________
Oil
__________________________________
Holy basil
__________________________________
Fried egg
__________________________________
Activity/Tasks
1. What nutrients are there in these foods? Look at
the picture and complete the table:
Food Item Nutrients Present
Rice Carbohydrates
Minced pork Proteins
Oil Fats
Holy basil Vitamins & Minerals
Fried egg Proteins, Fats

Activity 4: Nutrient Matching Exercise
1. Which nutrients match the statements? Tick (√)in the
correct boxes (Some statements can have more than 1
answer).
Uses Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
Provides energy
Supports
immune system
Stores energy
Builds muscles
Essential for
body functions
Activity 4: Nutrient Matching Exercise
1. Which nutrients match the statements? Tick (√)in the
correct boxes (Some statements can have more than 1
answer).
Uses Protein Carbohydrate Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
s s
Provides energy ✓ ✓ ✓
Supports ✓ ✓ ✓
immune system
Stores energy ✓
Builds muscles ✓
Essential for ✓
body functions
Application: 7 Habits
• Be Proactive: Take responsibility for your own health
by actively choosing nutritious foods. Plan meals that
include a variety of nutrients to ensure a balanced diet.
Conclusion
• Understanding nutrients and their functions
is important for maintaining a healthy body.
By being aware of what we eat and how it
affects us, we can make better choices that
contribute to our overall well-being.
Wrap-Up
• Reflect on today's lesson and think
about how you can apply what you've
learned to your daily life. Consider
keeping a food diary for the next few
days to track your nutrient intake and
see how balanced your diet is.
Homework
Assignment: Nutrient Diary
1. Keep a food diary for two days,

recording what you eat and identifying
the nutrients in each meal.
2. Reflect on whether your diet is
balanced and suggest any improvements
you might make.

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Important Nutrients for

1. Identify key nutrients and their functions.

1. Use books and the internet to research different

Proteins Build and repair tissues

Carbohydrates Provide energy

Fats Store energy, absorb vitamins

Vitamins Support body functions

Minerals Strengthen bones

1.Nutrients that give energy

Minced pork Proteins

Holy basil Vitamins & Minerals

Fried egg Proteins, Fats

1. Keep a food diary for two days,

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