Fuel Finder Teacher Guide
Fuel Finder
Teacher Setup & Facilitation Guide
Pacing: 45 Minutes
- 10m Introduction & Briefing
- 25m Scavenger Hunt Gameplay
- 10m Final Review & Debrief
Materials
- Fuel Finder Slide Deck
- 15 Task Cards (Cut & Hidden)
- Fuel Finder Log Sheet (1 per student)
- Tape (to hide cards)
Preparation
1
Print the Fuel Finder Task Cards. Cut them out and laminate if possible for durability.
2
Hide the cards throughout the classroom. Place some in "plain sight" and others in more challenging spots (under desks, behind posters, near the sink).
3
Print one Fuel Finder Log Sheet for each student.
Mission Rules
- No Touching: Students find cards but must leave them exactly where they are.
- Individual Intel: Students record the nutrient on their Log Sheet based on the function listed on the card.
- Silent Discovery: Encourage students not to shout out locations or answers.
Master Answer Key
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Proteins
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Fat
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Vitamin A
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Iron
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Thiamin
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Vitamin K
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Niacin
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Calcium
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Water
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Phosphorus
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Carbohydrates
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Riboflavin
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin D
Fuel Finder Task Cards
TASK 01
Function
Build and repair tissues.
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TASK 02
Function
Supplies energy and carries fat-soluble vitamins.
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TASK 03
Function
Helps prevent night blindness.
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TASK 04
Function
Combines with proteins to make hemoglobin.
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TASK 05
Function
Helps cells use other nutrients.
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TASK 06
Function
Aids in blood clotting.
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TASK 07
Function
Promotes normal appetite and digestion.
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TASK 08
Function
Helps build bones and teeth; helps muscles and nerves function properly.
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TASK 09
Function
Helps transport nutrients and waste.
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TASK 10
Function
Helps regulate many body processes; helps build strong bones and teeth.
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TASK 11
Function
Supplies energy; helps body efficiently digest fats.
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TASK 12
Function
Helps keep skin, tongue, and lips healthy.
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TASK 13
Function
Helps body fight infection.
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TASK 14
Function
Acts as antioxidant.
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TASK 15
Function
Helps keep adult bones healthy.
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Mission Intel
Agent Advice
Read carefully! Some nutrients have similar jobs. Double check your bank!
End of Mission Intel
Fuel Finder Log Sheet
Fuel Finder
Nutrient Mission Log Sheet
Agent:
Date:
Mission Instructions
Find the 15 cards. Write the correct nutrient from the bank below.
Nutrient Intel Bank
Calcium Carbohydrates Fat Iron Niacin Phosphorus Proteins Riboflavin Thiamin Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Water
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Fuel Finder Slides
Fuel Finder
The Nutrient Scavenger Hunt Mission
Your Mission
15 Hidden Cards are scattered across this room.
Each card has a Nutrient Function.
Match the function to the Nutrient Bank on your log sheet.
DO NOT MOVE CARDS
Find it, read it, log it, leave it!
Mission Active
Scan the room and log your data!
25:00
Remaining
00 / 15
Collected
GO!
Status
Mission Complete
Let's verify the findings.
Verify
Correct
Score
Discuss
Verification Log: 01-05
01
Build and repair tissues.
Proteins
02
Supplies energy / carries vitamins.
Fat
03
Helps prevent night blindness.
Vitamin A
04
Makes hemoglobin.
Iron
05
Helps cells use other nutrients.
Thiamin
Verification Log: 06-10
06
Aids in blood clotting.
Vitamin K
07
Promotes appetite and digestion.
Niacin
08
Bones, teeth, muscles, nerves.
Calcium
09
Transports nutrients and waste.
Water
10
Regulates body processes; bones.
Phosphorus
Verification Log: 11-15
11
Supplies energy; digests fats.
Carbohydrates
12
Healthy skin, tongue, and lips.
Riboflavin
13
Helps body fight infection.
Vitamin C
14
Acts as antioxidant.
Vitamin E
15
Keeps adult bones healthy.
Vitamin D
Mission Accomplished
You've decoded the fuel your body needs to thrive.
Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water