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SugarByHalf - Exploring the Food Industry and Sugar

PrimaryYear 5 - 6MathematicsScienceHumanities and Social SciencesBusiness and EconomicsHealth and Physical EducationHealthSocialMental HealthPhysical Health

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This unit describes a series of lessons that aim to teach students about the food industry and the role of sugar in processed foods. The lessons include activities such as watching videos, conducting experiments, and visiting supermarkets, and aim to help students understand the impact of sugar on their health, as well as develop strategies for reducing their sugar intake.

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    SugarByHalf - Tuning in to Sugar
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6Humanities and Social SciencesBusiness and EconomicsSocial

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    Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.

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    SugarByHalf - Boiling It Down
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6ScienceHumanities and Social SciencesSocial
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    SugarByHalf - Shopping Studies
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6Humanities and Social SciencesBusiness and EconomicsSocial
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    SugarByHalf - Canteen Canvas
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6Humanities and Social SciencesBusiness and EconomicsSocial
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    SugarByHalf - Cost Choices
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6MathematicsHumanities and Social SciencesHealth and Physical Education

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    Contextualising knowledge and inspiring students through real-world examples. These lessons feature stories of inspirational people and organisations making a difference to help bring the learning to life.

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    SugarByHalf - The Prince's Banquet
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6EnglishHealth and Physical EducationHealth

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