Unit 8
Healthy Eating Habits
Activity 1: Look at the picture and answer the questions
Activity 2: Learn new vocabulary - match the words on the left side with their meanings on the right side
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Activity 3: Sort the following food items into the correct categories
Fruits
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Vegetables
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Food with starch
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Food with protein
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Food with fat
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Food with oil
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Food with sugar
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Activity 4: Listen to the audios and write down what you hear
Activity 5: Read the story and answer the questions
Nutritious Food
Once upon a time in the village of Mji mwema, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom was in Standard six at Maweni Primary School. He loved playing football with his friends and eating things like biscuits, and chips, and drinking soda.
One day, Tom started feeling tired during class. He couldn't run as fast as before and often fell asleep while doing his homework. His teacher Furaha noticed and called him after class.
"Tom," she said kindly, "you haven't been yourself lately. Is everything alright?"
Tom nodded slowly. "I don't know, Teacher. I just feel tired all the time."
Teacher Furaha smiled. "Sometimes, the food we eat affects how we feel. Let's learn about nutritious food tomorrow in class."
The next day, the whole class was excited. On the board, Teacher Furaha wrote: "Nutritious Food = Healthy Body + Strong Mind."
She explained that nutritious foods are those that help our bodies grow strong and fight diseases. These include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk, beans, fish, and eggs. Junk food, like crisps and sweets, gives us quick energy but makes us tired quickly and doesn't help us grow strong.
Then, she asked the pupils to create a "Healthy Plate" drawing. Tom drew a big plate filled with rice, green vegetables, fish, and mango slices.
From that day, Tom made a promise. He told his mother, "Mum, I want to eat more vegetables and fruits from now on." His mother smiled and agreed.
Within a few weeks, Tom felt more energetic. He could run faster, focus in class, and even helped his team win the school football match.
He told his friends, "Nutritious food is like fuel. Without it, our bodies can't work properly!"
The whole class started bringing healthy snacks to school, and Maweni Primary School became known as the healthiest school in Mji mwema.
Moral of the story: Eat nutritious food every day to stay healthy, strong, and smart!
Activity 5a: Answer the questions by choosing the correct answer
Why was Tom feeling tired and sleepy?
Which of the following is an example of nutritious food?
Who helped Tom understand the importance of nutritious food?
What did Teacher Furaha write on the board?
Which of the food is unhealthy? (There is more than one correct answer.)
What did Tom draw on his healthy plate? (There is more than one correct answer.)
What did the Standard six pupils learn from the story?
Activity 6: Match the words to make correct compound words
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Activity 7: Choose the right words from the blue box and write them in the blanks
We collected to make a fire at the campsite.
I packed my and toothpaste for the school trip.
During the , we read books and played games.
The tall in the garden turned its face toward the sun.
Sarah made a cold banana after school.
Our has colorful charts on all the walls.
The bird hatched out of its early in the morning.
Activity 8: Fill in the blanks with the compound words you learned
I brush my teeth every morning using a soft.
The plants in our garden grow well because of enough.
After school, I sat at the table to complete my.
We gathered sticks from the forest to use as.
My grandfather grows a tall yellowin his garden.
The baby chick broke through the top of its .
We took a quiet walk at night in the bright.
The pupils were quietly reading their books inside the.
We stayed inside the house because of the heavy.
Today is my sister’s and we are having a big party.
Activity 9: Read the poem and answer the questions
Every morning I get up bright, Brush my teeth — my toothbrush right! Wash my face, comb my hair, Healthy habits everywhere.
I eat my breakfast, simple and good, Peanut butter and homemade food. Mama lights the firewood flame, Tea and bread — it's not the same.
At school I try my very best, Finish my homework, pass each test. Play outside, run wild and free, Healthy habits strengthen me.
In the afternoon, when lessons end, I share sunflower seeds with a friend. I help at home — no time to laze, Healthy choices shape my days.
At night I rest, my day is done, I've eaten well, I've had my fun. With love and care and family near, I grow up strong, with health each year.
What does the child do in the morning?
The child eats chocolate and does homework.
The child brushes teeth and washes face.
What helps the child grow up strong and healthy?
Eating sweets, staying inside, and watching TV.
Eating well, playing, and having a loving and caring family.
How many compound words can you find in the poem?
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7
What is the main message of the poem?
Doing nothing is the best way to stay healthy.
Healthy habits like eating well, playing, and helping at home help us grow strong.
What can we learn from the poem?
We should eat only snacks like sunflower seeds.
We should take care of our body, eat healthy food, and spend time with family.