Scooter Shopping Spree

• 1 scooter for each group

• food model pictures

• bag or basket

• paper and pencils

• food pyramid form

Warm-up (10 min):

• Students will stretch all of the major muscle groups.

• Students will do get into rows and do the following activities across the gym floor and back.

• Jogging, high-knees, skipping, fast feet, 2 foot jumps, butt kicks, etc.

Skill Development Activities (20 min):

• Students will work on various muscle group activities while “shopping” for foods to place in the appropriate food pyramid groups.

• Students will divide into teams. Each student will have a pencil, paper, and a food pyramid form.

• Each student will take turns riding on the scooter to the “store” (the basket or bag) to select a food. Students may only select one food item at a time.

• After bringing the food back to their group, each student will record on their food pyramid which food group the food belongs in.

• After the 15 minute shopping period, students will join all of their food together and categorize

• The groups will compare their food choices and decide which group had the most balanced and healthful food decisions.