Blast Off

Play the game “My Plate Pursuit” (20 minutes)

http://www.fns.usda.gov/multimedia/Games/Blastoff/BlastOff_Game.html

Play the online game “Blast Off”

MyPlate or MyPyramid Blast Off Game is a nutrition game for kids. Play and learn about the new food pyramid guidelines from the USDA called MyPlate

What is the Blast Off Game about?

The “Blast Off” game is an interactive online game where children need to fuel a space rocket to reach Planet Power. Fuel is injected in the form of food and physical activity, giving the space rocket the proper energy to take off. The Blast Off Game was primarily created for children aged 6 to 11 for the purpose of educating about nutrition, based on the USDA dietary guidelines.

How do I play the Blast Off Game?

Now that you know some background about the game you are probably ready to try it out.

1. To start playing, click where it says “Play the Game!”

2. Now you enter your first name, gender, and age. Hit the “Enter” text.

3. Read the “Mission Briefing” and hit “Continue”.

4. Then read the “How to Launch” information to understand how the game works. Then click “Play The Game” when you are ready to play.

5. You can now start selecting food items from 1) Breakfast, 2) Lunch, 3) Snacks, 4) Dinner, but also select exercise from 5) Activity. Make sure to use the green arrows in order to scroll through the different choices. Once you want a certain item just drag it to the plate and add it to your plate.

6. When you are ready selecting and have filled up the “activity battery” and the “fuel tank”, you can hit “BLAST OFF!”

7. Read your mission report to see if you had a successful mission!